by Bronwen Matthews | Dec 15, 2019 | Dietician
When you are feeling stressed, bored, unhappy, lonely, or tired, you may have the urge to eat something comforting and delicious, and most of the time, something familiar. This might give us a temporary feeling of enjoyment, satisfaction, and comfort, but this wears...
by Bronwen Matthews | Nov 16, 2019 | Living Healthy Lives
The festive season is soon upon us and while it’s a great time to relax and unwind, its sometimes easy to let those drinks just add up a little to a bit beyond our comfort or safe zones. It may be quite sobering to realise just how much alcohol is safe and recommend....
by Bronwen Matthews | Oct 24, 2019 | Dietician
Contributor: Melissa Ludick, The alkaline diet, also known as the acid-base or the alkaline-ash diet, is marketed to the general public as a way to lose weight and to cure diseases such as cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease. It is said that if...
by Bronwen Matthews | Aug 16, 2019 | Dietician
Use low fat dairy. Give up butter. Stay away from margarine. Limit saturated fat intake. Use olive oil. Today’s fat messages seem to be forever changing and causing confusion amongst consumers. The reason behind all the confusion about dietary fat is due to its...
by Bronwen Matthews | Aug 5, 2019 | Dietician
In light of National Women’s’ month and World Breastfeeding Week 1 – 7 August 2019, I want to uplift all the amazing women out there and focus on the mothers. Carrying little humans and bringing them into life is one of the most admirable wonders for those who have...
