FESS – Food & Nutrition
When you sit down for a meal it's pretty easy to know how much you're eating by the amount on your plate, but do you know the energy content of alcoholic drinks you consume? Alcohol contains 29 kilojoules per gram, which is only slightly better than fat. This makes...
Now most of us know that our heart rate changes in times of stress. We feel it racing when there’s an impending deadline at work. It’s also well known that regular exercise lowers our resting heart and reduces our risk of many chronic diseases. But did you know...
In our previous blog we looked at the evidence supporting the Paleo diet. While promising, these few studies were very short in duration, had relatively small numbers, and were targeted mainly at people with metabolic conditions. What is still unknown though is the...
In our last iNform Voice blog we explained the main differences between a Paleo diet and our current Australian Dietary Guidelines. However, do we know if this way of eating is good for us or is it just another fly-by diet? Is there actually any research to this...
It seems everyone has an opinion on Paleo diets. Some herald it as the the saviour to the human race while others warn of its potential dangers. It is a topic that polarises many people, and it certainly has created many misconceptions. But who do we believe? Many...
