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16/12/2024

Only 6% of Australians meet the recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables, which has serious health implications.

Fruits and vegetables are rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that strengthen our immune system and reduce inflammation.

Without these nutrients, we are more susceptible to chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers, especially as we age. Improving our diet by eating a variety of colourful fruits and veggies can enhance our health and quality of life, helping us stay active and enjoy our later years.

13/12/2024

Refined carbs are nutritional imposters, stripped of fibre and nutrients, spiking blood sugar, fuelling cravings, promoting obesity, heart disease, and diabetes—nasty health saboteurs.

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09/12/2024

Fact in Focus 📊

Did you know that the government recommends that we eat on average around 1 gram of protein for every kilo of weight?

• So a 70kg female needs to eat around 70 grams of protein per day.
• How easy is that to achieve? Not as easy as you might think!

🥩 Beef: 27g per 100g
🍗 Chicken: 31g per 100g
🐟 Fish: 18g per 100g
🥚 Egg: 7g each
🌱 Legumes:

06/12/2024

Fact in Focus:

Most research is carried out using only male subjects!

This is because female hormones and the menstrual cycle confound results making it harder to prove or disprove the hypotheses. This is based on the premise that women are just smaller versions of men! What the!

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02/12/2024

There is no minimum daily requirement for carbohydrates because they are not essential nutrients. When carbs are unavailable, our body efficiently burns fat for energy instead.

This means we can maintain energy levels and overall health without relying on carbohydrates, highlighting the flexibility of our body's energy sources.

29/11/2024

Fat Fact in Focus:

Omega 3 fatty acids are anti- inflammatory, while Omega 6 fatty acids promote inflammation!

25/11/2024

Nutrient in Focus
PROTEIN

Part 3: Dietary Sources of Protein

Non-essential amino acids, despite being termed ‘non-essential’, serve many different functions in the body, including protein synthesis, and building blocks for muscles, skin, and organs. Also, they play roles in neurotransmission, immune function, energy metabolism, and the synthesis of other important molecules such as hormones and enzymes.
While the body can produce non-essential amino acids, their availability can be affected by things such as diet, health status, and metabolic demands. For instance, during periods of illness or intense physical activity, the demand for certain non-essential amino acids may increase, making dietary sources or supplementation beneficial.

Dietary sources:
The main dietary sources of protein include both animal and plant-based foods. Animal sources such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products provide complete proteins, containing all essential amino acids in adequate proportions and they are also the most easily absorbed.
Plant-based sources like legumes, nuts, seeds, grains, and vegetables also provide protein but may lack certain essential amino acids. However, by combining different plant protein sources, you can make sure you get all essential amino acids.
Balancing protein intake from a variety of sources ensures that you get enough amino acids for optimal health and function, and support for processes such as muscle growth, immune function, hormone regulation, and enzyme activity.

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22/11/2024

Nutrient in Focus
PROTEIN

Part 2: Essential and Non-Essential Amino Acids

Your body needs 20 different kinds of amino acids to function correctly. These combine in different ways to make the necessary proteins for your body.
You can think of amino acids like the letters of the alphabet. When you combine letters in various ways, you can make different words. The same goes for amino acids—when they are combined in various ways, your body can make different proteins.
Essential amino acids are a group of nine amino acids that the human body cannot synthesise on its own, which means that we need to get them from dietary sources. These amino acids are essential for various physiological functions, including protein synthesis, neurotransmitter production, and metabolic processes.

The nine essential amino acids are:

Lysine
Tryptophan
Methionine
Histidine
Isoleucine
Leucine
Phenylalanine
Threonine
Valine

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18/11/2024

Nutrient in Focus
PROTEIN

Part 1: Understanding Proteins and Amino Acids

Protein is one of the most important macronutrients because it is the foundation of growth and muscle development. When you eat protein, it is broken down in your stomach and small intestine into individual amino acids, using enzymes such as pepsin and trypsin. Protein is one of the hardest things to digest, so if you are eating meat, chew it carefully, don’t swallow it in big chunks—that’s indigestion and gut issues just waiting to happen!

So, what does your body use Amino acids for?

They build muscle
Grow and repair body tissue
Make hormones and neurotransmitters for your brain
Provide an energy source
Maintain healthy skin and hair
Boost your immune system

Part 2 out next week!

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06/11/2024

Struggling to navigate the complex web of team dynamics?

Without understanding your employees' personality profiles, you're likely facing miscommunication, reduced productivity, and a clash of working styles.

Enter DISC, the transformative Psychometric Profiling Tool that demystifies the behavioural patterns of your workforce.

DISC categorises personalities into four primary types - Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness - offering a blueprint for better understanding and managing your team.

By integrating DISC into your workplace, you can bridge communication gaps, align tasks with inherent strengths, and foster a collaborative environment.

This strategic insight not only enhances productivity but also cultivates a culture of respect and understanding.

If you are ready to unlock the potential of your team with DISC - Reach out to discuss how I can help!

0417 867 440
sue@upsidefocus.com.au

04/11/2024

Nutrient Spotlight: Magnesium!

What does Magnesium do?

- Supports strong bones
- Fuels cell energy metabolism
- Facilitates hundreds of enzyme reactions
- Boosts immune system function

Daily Needs:
- Women: 310mg
- Men: 400mg

Top Sources:
- Cashews & Peanuts
- Bananas
- Legumes

Consider evening supplementation for muscle relaxation and better sleep.

Consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.

Questions? Get in touch with us today.

0417 867 440
sue@upsidefocus.com.au

30/10/2024

Fact in Focus:

The average lifespan of a women in Australia is currently 86 years. BUT the health span is 21 years less than that at 65 years!

This means that the average women will spend the last 21 years of her life with a chronic health condition that will impact her daily activities!

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