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Are desserts part of a balanced diet?
BRÛLÉED BAKED CHEESECAKE WITH RHUBARB, ROSELLA, STRAWBERRY & FENNEL. Sharing is caring. Friendly reminder that healthy eating can include...
Dr Rebecca Luong
Another reason to reduce excess body fat
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20392703
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Are frozen vegetables healthy?
Have you packed your lunch today? Can you see the little frost on my broccoli? Yes, it's frozen! There's nothing wrong with frozen veg as...
Dr Rebecca Luong
Does too much protein have effects on my kidneys?
After consumption, protein is broken down and absorbed as amino acids through the gastrointestinal tract for the body’s use. Excess amino...
Dr Rebecca Luong
Butter vs margarine. Which is better?
From a Cochrane Review meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials, replacing saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats reduced the risk...
Dr Rebecca Luong
Are you spending according to what you should eat?
If you think healthy food is expensive, think again! Click here for more info: http://www.foodcentsprogram.com.au/eat-smart/balance-your-...
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Thinking about how you will survive this festive season?
Follow these 3 simple steps!
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What does low Glycaemic Index mean and how does it relate to diabetes?
Glycaemic Index (GI) is a ranking of carbohydrate foods according to the rate they are digested and increase blood glucose levels. Simply...
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Can I have grapefruit when I am taking blood-pressure lowering, cholesterol-lowering or immunosuppressant medications?
No. Grapefruit, pomelo and Seville orange segments/juices/marmalades contains compounds that can increase drug availability. One of the...
Dr Rebecca Luong
What is the difference between A2 and regular cows’ milk? Is A2 cows’ milk better for my health?
There are two types of beta-casein protein: A1 and A2 which are similar except for one single amino acid out of the 207 amino acids in...
Dr Rebecca Luong