diet
How healthy is that? All you need to know about drinks
There are a lot of healthy looking drinks on the market but are they really as good as they sound?
Tuesday, 5 January 2021
New alcohol guidelines for Australians
Find out how the new guidelines on alcohol affect you.
Wednesday, 2 December 2020
Carb counting your festive favourites
Find out how many carbs are in your favourite festive treats.
Wednesday, 2 December 2020
Barbeque tips for people with diabetes
Healthy is also impressive when you try these barbeque tips.
Wednesday, 2 December 2020
Tips to make healthy home cooking easier
Get on top of healthy home cooking with these tips
Wednesday, 4 November 2020
Dietary fat and diabetes complications
What is the link between diabetes complications and dietary fat?
Tuesday, 6 October 2020
Ideas to boost your veggie intake
The role of vegetables in a healthy lifestyle is now front and centre. What part do they play in diabetes management? Find out how a plant-based diet affects diabetes and tips to get more veggies on your plate.
Thursday, 6 August 2020
COVID kilos are not here to stay
Many people in our community are struggling with weight gain after COVID-19 social isolation and as we slip into winter.
Friday, 29 May 2020
Can COVID-19 be transmitted through takeaway food or packaging?
Is takeaway food safe during COVID-19?
Thursday, 7 May 2020
Are free foods really free?
Ideally, a free food for people living with diabetes is considered to have only a small amount of carbohydrate, 5 grams or less per serve.
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Ramadan and food when living with diabetes
Most people living with type 2 diabetes who are treated with metformin, thiazolinediones, or diet alone and who have blood glucose well managed, are at low risk of complications with fasting.
Monday, 23 March 2020
The truth about the so-called ‘diabetic diet’
A diagnosis of diabetes may mean your doctor has suggested you make changes to your diet. This may be a good time to become wiser about your regular eating pattern, but does that mean you need to follow a "diabetic diet"?
Friday, 5 July 2019
How long do I have to walk to burn off a glass of alcohol?
Alcohol can be enjoyed by any person in moderation, including people living with diabetes.
Friday, 21 June 2019
Mediterranean diet tied to better memory for people with diabetes
People with diabetes may have better brain function if they follow a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish and healthy fats, a US study reported by Reuters suggests. Mediterranean diets have long been linked to better heart and brain health as well as a lower risk of developing diabetes.
Friday, 21 June 2019
Can I eat fruit if I have diabetes?
People living with diabetes often ask "Can I eat fruit?" We take you through the facts to help you decide what's right for your diabetes management.
Thursday, 18 April 2019
Debunking detox diets
It is a common health myth that our bodies need detoxifying, to achieve everything from dramatic weight loss, to better quality of sleep, or soaring energy levels. This simply isn't true.
Saturday, 26 January 2019
Minus 300 kilojoules daily for every decade to maintain weight
The amount of food we can eat without gaining weight decreases for every decade we live.
Saturday, 26 January 2019
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