Archive for the ‘Expert Examiner’ Category

What to eat when you’re baking a bun in the oven? – by guest expert Caitlin Reid APD

What to eat when you’re baking a bun in the oven? – by guest expert Caitlin Reid APD
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...
June 11th, 2013 | Expert Examiner | Read More

Is it time to shine for vitamin D? – by guest expert Tim Crowe

Is it time to shine for vitamin D? – by guest expert Tim Crowe
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...
March 14th, 2013 | Expert Examiner | Read More

The dirt on clean eating – by guest expert Kasey Bateup APD

The dirt on clean eating – by guest expert Kasey Bateup APD
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...
March 5th, 2013 | Expert Examiner | Read More

The scoop on latest research about fish oils & omega 3s – by Chloe McLeod APD

The scoop on latest research about fish oils & omega 3s – by Chloe McLeod APD
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...
January 18th, 2013 | Expert Examiner | Read More

Scoop Nutrition Christmas wish list – by guest expert Hannah Gilbert APD

Scoop Nutrition Christmas wish list – by guest expert Hannah Gilbert APD
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 Nutrition community...
December 3rd, 2012 | Expert Examiner, Nutrition News | Read More

Detox; To de or not to de? – by guest expert Stephanie Langton

Detox; To de or not to de? – by guest expert Stephanie Langton
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...
November 30th, 2012 | Expert Examiner | Read More

Myth busting vegetarian diets – with guest experts Angela Saunders and Michelle Reid APDs

Myth busting vegetarian diets – with guest experts Angela Saunders and Michelle Reid APDs
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 choose...
October 29th, 2012 | Expert Examiner | Read More

Getting back to our grass roots with stories from Manitoba, Canada at ICD 2012 – by guest expert Ivana Goluza APD

Getting back to our grass roots with stories from Manitoba, Canada at ICD 2012 – by guest expert Ivana Goluza APD
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,...
September 30th, 2012 | Expert Examiner | Read More

Time for an extreme legume makeover – by guest expert Michelle Broom APD

Time for an extreme legume makeover – by guest expert Michelle Broom APD
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...
September 5th, 2012 | Expert Examiner | Read More

LOL about the 6 weeks to OMG diet – by guest experts Linda Chemello and Melissa Adamski APDs

LOL about the 6 weeks to OMG diet – by guest experts Linda Chemello and Melissa Adamski APDs
Just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be another bestselling fad diet book, there’s a new one about to make it big.  Dubbed as the “diet that’s changing diets” it’s just  hit our shelves from England and has already got under the skin of many of our UK dietitian colleagues.   In...
August 29th, 2012 | Expert Examiner | Read More