We are so excited to be celebrating our 5th blog birthday this week. It’s time for a scoop of ice-cream and a little refresh. Do you like our stunning new look? I will really miss our old site design. But it was looking a little tired in places and didn’t work on mobile devices too well….
You’ve just found out you’re pregnant and you’re over the moon….that’s until you realise your Sunday breakfast of soft poached eggs, wholegrain toast and smoked salmon is off the menu for the next nine months (at least there’s still yummy avo rich in folate). That’s not the only bad news, your favourite lunch of sashimi…
Vitamin D is attracting more than its fair share of attention in both the scientific and public spotlight. Long known for its role in keeping bones healthy, there is a growing list of health benefits being linked to this so called ‘sunshine vitamin’. Sorting the health from the hype can be a little tricky…that’s why…
Watch out Paleo, there’s a new diet on the block, and this one is all about clean eating; and no, it has nothing to do with scrubbing your vegetables or using soap on your salad. Dietitian Kasey Bateup investigates and gives us the scoop. About our expert: Kasey is an Accredited Practising Dietitian working for…
If you do a Google search for fish oil, it is clear the business for fish oil supplementation is booming. At times, it almost feels as though ‘take a fish oil supplement’ is a generic answer for every health condition under the sun. There are also frequently conflicting reports about uses and benefits of fish…
We love Christmas at Scoop and are looking forward to a healthy and happy new year. Do you have your wish list and gift giving sorted? With the festive season mere sleeps away, its time to get into the spirit of things! I’ve compiled the top gifts on my wish list and asked the Scoop…
Like the Shakespearean expression the word ‘detox’ has been around for centuries. The word ‘detox’ often conjures up ideas of restrictive diets, fads, cleanses and various supplement products. As dietitians and nutritionists alike we often cast detox in a bad light due to the potentially harmful nature of restrictive diets and the natural ability the…
Have you ever considered reducing your meat intake but wondered “will I miss out on some important nutrients?” While I am not vegetarian, I do eat a large number of plant based food each day and love concepts like Meat Free Monday that stretch me to try new vego options. But what about if you…
Earlier this month the world’s dietitians gathered in Sydney to share, learn and network to what was essentially “The Olympics of Dietetics” held every four years in locations throughout the world. During the four days, the congress was a-buzz from ground breaking gene nutrition therapy, to new techniques for research and novel ways of measuring…
Ok, ok, I know you know that legumes are full of nutrients, inexpensive and good for you. But, while dietitians talk up their health benefits, it seems that many people are just not getting the message. During our busy week at the International Congress of Dietetics we caught up with the latest news on legumes…