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How Behaviour Change Theories Can Transform Your Nutrition Habits

How Behaviour Change Theories Can Transform Your Nutrition Habits

It's a familiar story: you fall ill and consult a healthcare professional hoping for a quick fix. Instead, you're advised to make behavioral changes with scientifically proven benefits, such as increasing fiber intake, exercising more, or reducing alcohol consumption....

Food Sensitivity and ADHD

Food Sensitivity and ADHD

What is ADHD? ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. Individuals with ADHD often display persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which can significantly...

Can you Test for Food Intolerance?

Can you Test for Food Intolerance?

In today's fast-paced world, we often seek quick solutions to our health concerns. It's understandable why a blood test or hair test promising to identify problem foods or the underlying cause of our symptoms might sound appealing. However, diagnosing and treating...

Low Salicylate Milo Slice

Low Salicylate Milo Slice

If you've got a little one who has been diagnosed with salicylate sensitivity, no doubt you've been racking your brain as to what to make them. These little milo slices are not only low in salicylate but are highly delicious, making the perfect lunch box or...

Is there a Link between Salicylate Sensitivity and IBS?

Is there a Link between Salicylate Sensitivity and IBS?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder affecting 1 in 7 people around the world. The gastrointestinal condition is characterised by recurring symptoms including lower abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and gas, where no abnormal pathology...

How do you Diagnose a Salicylate Sensitivity?

How do you Diagnose a Salicylate Sensitivity?

The elimination diet is currently the only useful diagnostic tool health care professionals have in investigating salicylate sensitivity. The diet, developed by the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) involves cutting down on a range of food chemicals that are known...

Is there a Link between Salicylate Sensitivity and Itchy Skin?

Is there a Link between Salicylate Sensitivity and Itchy Skin?

Are you prone to red, blotchy, itchy skin and have tried various treatments to no/minimal avail? Salicylate sensitivity may be the answer. While the majority of people don’t have a problem with salicylate-containing foods or medicines, research has shown that 60% with...

Is Garlic High in Salicylates?

Is Garlic High in Salicylates?

The little herb that could, garlic has been linked to improved cardiovascular health, reduced cholesterol, and normalised blood pressure. Aside from its glowing health-promoting and disease-preventing effects, garlic also makes food taste so darn good. When it comes...

Are Oats High in Salicylates?

Are Oats High in Salicylates?

When it comes to salicylate sensitivity, oats are one of the most versatile staples you can have on hand. Thanks to their low salicylate content, oats can be incorporated into a number of nutritious meals throughout the day - bircher muesli, granola, porridge, cakes,...