Nutrition

Nutrition is essential because it provides the energy and nutrients the body needs to grow, function, and stay healthy. Eating a balanced diet supports everything from brain function to immunity, helping the body perform at its best. Good nutrition also reduces the risk of chronic diseases and improves overall wellbeing. When people fuel themselves properly, they feel stronger, more focused, and more resilient in daily life.

There are numerous theories about what is the best way to eat, what the best foods are, what 'diets' provide the best health outcomes. Confusingly, many of these theories contradict each other leaving us baffled.

We will provide resources that are evidence based.

Websites / Helplines

• www.who.int  if you click 'Health Topics' then 'Resources' there is an extensive list of facts.

• www.aihw.gov.au - search 'Nutrition' and numerous current, safe information is available 

• www.thebitingtruth - Australia , good, practical resources 

TED Talks

• Eat for real change - Dr. Joanna Mcmillan  

• Carrots and Cupcakes: Healthy eating made simple  -Niki Bezzant  

• The surprisingly dramatic role of nutrition in mental health - Julia Rucklidge  

Podcasts

• Food for Thought 

• The  Doctor's Kitchen 

• We Do Science (performance nutrition) 

Books

• "You Are What You Eat" -Dr Gillian McKeith

• "Food -What's in it?" - Catherine Saxelby

• "Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition" - Rolfes, Pinna, Whitney 

Apps

• Yuka - free, calculates the health of food and skin products 

• Nutrition Info  Health and Fitness