Carla McInnes

28/05/2017

These types of products and promotions drive me wild! So many people who have completed a weekend "Nutrition" course or "Health Coach" course at best (most have no qualifications at all) flogging products and diets that don't work long term and can have long lasting detrimental effects on peoples health and metabolism
Unfortunately these types of promotions flood facebook regularly. They are the health version of get rich quick schemes - they don't work and just leave you in a worse position than when you started.

Found this in our letterbox. I added my edits in red.

29/04/2017

https://mindd.org/impact-of-gut-flora-on-childrens-behaviour/

Recently the research has widened to include the effect on behaviour, mood and feelings. Two recent studies reflect the important role the gut-brain connection plays in children.

24/03/2017

Are you and your family getting enough B Vitamins? Deficiency is more common that you may think. If you or your children are experiencing some or all of these symptoms you may need to seek assistance from a health care professional

When your child has a vitamin B deficiency, your life may be riddled with doctor’s appointments that turn up inconclusive.  You may see a host of symptoms that leave you – and your doctor – baffled.  That’s because a B vitamin deficiency affects multiple organ systems and the skin simultaneously, ye...

14/03/2017

It is Coeliac Awareness Week. Do you fit the picture?

It's Coeliac Awareness Week! Please share our media release and help us find the 270,000 Australians unaware they are living with coeliac disease.
www.coeliac.org.au/news-stories

08/01/2017

Nutrition guidelines for the adolescent athlete

27/11/2016

16/08/2016

Some of the reasons why I recommend having Lemon Water when you wake up in the mornings.

21/06/2016

Another example of a manufacturer promoting sugar filled processed food as healthy. The packaging claims 99% fruit and vege but it is mostly fruit concentrate and paste and adds up to a whopping 12g of sugar per serve, not what I would recommend you feed to a toddler. This could definitely lead to developing a love of sweet foods, not a love of fruits and vegetables.

Food giant Heinz is being hauled to court over a fruit and vegetable snack that is more than 60 per cent sugar but sold as a "healthy" snack for toddlers.

20/05/2016

As parents it is sometimes hard not to give into the pester power, but we need to remember that it is our children's health that suffers. Time for a pantry audit? If you want some help to get back on track, contact me for a booking.

09/05/2016

Another example of how important it is to read the labels on packaged foods - better yet cook up a batch of nutritious snacks and meals and freeze in portions

Some baby foods have up to 40 per cent sugar, study finds.

11/04/2016

Quick and easy snack. Pesto hummus sounds yum!

The humble hummus 4 ways. Make bulk for the week ahead and team with vegetable sticks and say hello to wholesome, on the go snacking. The star ingredient chickpeas are high in fibre and protein helping to stabilise blood sugar levels and satiate appetite.

09/04/2016

Need more reasons to stop drinking Coke?

An interesting share and vital for all those interested in health & well-being!