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Managing Gestational Diabetes? Dietitian Explains What You Need to Know About Fruit and Blood Sugar By Benjamin David, Accredited Practising Dietitian APD If you’ve recently been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes (GDM), you might be wondering to yourself: Is fruit still on the menu? The short answer? Absolutely, however a little knowledge about Glycaemic Index (GI) can go a long way in helping you feel confident about your choices. What is Glycaemic index? Glycaemic Index,

Nutrition and Diet for Support at Home: Aged Care  By Benjamin David, Accredited Practising Dietitian APD It’s a common misconception that as we age, we need significantly less food than when we were younger. Whilst some older adults may require fewer kilojoules, as we age, nutrient needs actually increase, making good nutrition more important than ever. Key nutrients such as protein, calcium and vitamin D play a vital role in maintaining muscle strength, protecting bone heal

By Benjamin David, Accredited Practising Dietitian APD Bowel Cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer in Australia and is a public...

It is more important than ever to pay attention and plan a nutrient-dense diet to not only aid your weight loss but also to support your long term health.