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Christmas on a Diet
0The holiday season is upon us again! I cant believe another year has passed us by! A few key milestones for our diet team this year include bringing on Kate Bennett as part of the team, Monica coming back from maternity leave after having …
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Low FODMAP Recipe: Christmas Slice
It’s that time of year again: all the yummy, high FODMAP Christmas desserts start appearing and for someone following a low FODMAP diet, this can seem incredibly unfair. We’ve come up with a solution though – a low FODMAP recipe for a very special little Christmas …
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Christmas on a Low FODMAP Diet
Yes it’s that time of year again! Cue the Christmas carols, the insane rush in all the shopping centres and the seemingly endless amount of Christmas parties and dinners. Around this time of year, it can be hard to manage any sort of diet, …
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Are gluten free and low FODMAPs just another fad?
In a recent episode of Catalyst on the ABC, gluten free and low FODMAP diets were the topic of the week. In this documentary they interviewed leading researchers in the area to uncover whether gluten-free diets are just another fad. If you haven’t yet watched it, is …
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Dietitian Services: Group Sessions
Last week we talked about accessing a diet service that was personalised for you and your individual needs. Whilst this may be exactly what some people need, others prefer to do things in groups, with friends, family or colleagues. Small group sessions are now available …
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What does a BJC dietitian do?
A little while back, we spoke about what exactly a dietitian does. This week, I wanted to talk a little more about what we, as BJC dietitians can do to help you by explaining some of our services. Sometimes, people think that coming to see …
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Legumes and a low FODMAP diet
Legumes are a food group that some don’t pay much attention to. But for others, they’re a crucial part of their daily food intake. So how do you manage legumes and a low FODMAP diet together? Chickpeas, kidney beans, lentils, haricot beans, black eyed beans… the …
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Alcohol and FODMAPs
During any period of celebration, particularly one such as the Melbourne Cup, we thought right now would be the perfect chance to talk all things alcohol and FODMAPs. For some, attendance at the races means a glass or two of their favourite tipple, so what can …
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What Can I Use Instead of Onion and Garlic?
When following the low FODMAP diet, both garlic and onion need to be eliminated from the diet, and for many people, they find they are sensitive to fructans, meaning care with intake is required. So what can you use in place of these cooking staples? …
Read MoreMindfulness, Curiosity and Your Food!
Mindfulness is a bit of a buzz word at the moment. We are encouraged to be mindful in everyday life, mindful with activities at work, even mindful with how we eat! Whilst part of my regular practice with clients is encouraging mindful eating, I have …
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