Blog
Ward Nutrition Dietitians cover a variety of Nutrition related areas. Here are some of our blogs for you to read.
Why kids need to care more about their bone health
Why kids need to care more about their bone health
Plant Proteins: Why they’re important & how to get more of them in your diet
Plant proteins: Why they’re important and how to get more of them in your diet.
3 things to reduce chocolate binges this Easter
Keeping in control of chocalate intake over Easter can be tricky. Take a look at 3 simple steps to enjoy the Easter abundance without over -indulging
Fad-Free Living: Dismantling Diet Myths for Lasting Health
Fad diets promise rapid results, luring individuals with the appeal of shedding kilos in record time. However, the sustainability and long-term health implications of such diets are often overlooked.
How To Manage A Temperamental Gut (without changing your diet)
If you read past the title, it is likely because you experience either bloating, pain, excessive wind, diarrhoea, constipation or a mix of everything! All the confusion around your gut symptoms can cause anxiety around social settings (most of which are food-focused!), stress around needing to know where the nearest toilet is, and frustrations with the bathroom being your most used room in the house. If this sounds all too familiar, keep reading to gain some insight into regular bowel movements, strategies that might help with bloating, and what to do come the new year.
Healthy Eating on a Budget
With the cost of some fresh fruits and vegetables on the rise at the moment you may be thinking ‘why is eating healthy so expensive?’ The good news is – it doesn’t have to be! Here are some of our top tips and tricks for a healthy and balanced diet that won’t break the bank.
Fuelling for Sport: Young Athletes
Fuelling our bodies for sport and exercise is important for all ages, especially adolescents and young athletes. How can adolescent athletes fuel their bodies with appropriate amounts of carbohydrates, protein and fluids to support growth and development as well as meet energy demands for exercise?