Brisbane Nutrition Services

13/08/2025

More information about the dangers of taking excessively high doses of Vitamin B6.
While the doses in some supplements may be high eg Mega B vitamins, many people don’t realise that B6 is in many of their supplements including magnesium and zinc.
This means they may not be aware they are getting B6 from multiple supplements and some energy drinks.
Let’s hope the TGA regulates this and these supplements are then only available after seeing the pharmacist.

Pressure is mounting on Australia's medicines regulator to tighten restrictions around vitamin B6 supplements, with more cases of people inadvertently poisoning themselves emerging.

20/07/2025

A good review of factors that are important in building and maintaining strong bones

The "silent disease" of osteoporosis is expected to lead to one fracture in Australia every 30 seconds by 2033. We talked to experts about how to keep your bones healthy for as long as possible.

11/06/2025

While many people follow a gluten free diet to help manage their gastrointestinal problems, it is important to rule out coeliac disease. Also the culprit in the wheat may not be gluten; it may be the fructan component of the grain. Fructans can also be found onions and garlic.
Seek expert advice before embarking on a restrictive diet that may be avoiding the wrong components of food.

Before making changes to your diet, it’s a good idea to speak to your doctor or a qualified dietitian to make sure you don’t miss out on important nutrients.

11/01/2025

More “food for thought” when considering a new diet to lose weight for 2025

Are you stuck in a cycle of endless diets? Consider these questions before starting a new one.

09/01/2025

As we enter 2025, many a New Year’s resolution is made. This can include weight loss and so strap in for the variety of “new diets” with all of their dubious claims and ridiculous strategies to “shift the weight fast”
Some info on one of the latest- cinnamon coffee with little real benefit

A new TikTok trend claims adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your daily coffee for one week can help you burn fat. Is there any truth to this?

11/11/2024

Thirst is one of the most basic biological drivers for drinking water. But there are other indicators which can also tell us we may need to drink more.

16/10/2024

New guidelines recommend people aged 75 and older consider taking vitamin D supplements. Here’s why.

07/09/2024

Maggie Beer has certainly done a great job in turing the spotlight on food in Aged Care facilities. Her show looks at the problems, some solutions and the barriers to change. One of the biggest factors is the lack of money spent on the provision of food and staff to prepare and serve the meals and snacks. Change has been too slow!

Making meals more appealing and giving aged care residents more choice, sounds simple enough. But you need the right ingredients to make it work on a wide scale.

29/07/2024

Allergy capital of the world is not a title any country would like. Info on the benefit of introducing foods such as peanuts in the first 4-6 months to help prevent an allergy developing.

Beyond Australia, childhood food allergies seem to be on the rise around the world. Here’s where the research is up to.

06/07/2024

Great to see schools providing a breakfast to children: supporting not only their physical needs but also their mental health.

As families struggle to keep their kitchens stocked, the cost-of-living crisis is drawing attention to the role of schools in providing healthy food to students — something that experts say also promotes their mental health.

06/06/2024

Some practical information on how to minimize food waste.

We should be eating plenty of fresh produce every day. But throwing away another bunch of wilted herbs is demotivating. Thankfully, there are helpful tips to make produce last.

08/05/2024

The low FODMAP diet can help many with IBS, however we do need to watch overly restricted diets and need to screen those at potential risk for developing eating disorders. An alternative is Gut-Directed hypnotherapy which can be as helpful for IBS symptoms and doesn't involve dietary restrictions.

For people with irritable bowel syndrome, one of the most common interventions is an elimination diet to try to identify a trigger. But that diet might carry its own risk – of triggering disordered eating – a new study warns. Dr Caroline Tuck is a senior lecturer in dietetics at Swinburne Univer...