If you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or suffer from bloating, abdominal pain or a change in bowel habits you may benefit from a low ‘FODMAP’ diet.# FODMAPS are certain sugars such as fructose, lactose, fructans and sorbitol which are found in some foods. These sugars are not digested in the small intestine. Instead, they
Things inevitably go wrong in life. Whether or not we get upset by them and the degree of distress we feel depends largely on the way we think about them. This is good news because while we may not be able to change other people or our life circumstances, we can change the way we
Food allergy is on the increase and now affects about 1 in 10 Australian children. Any food can cause an allergy but the ones that cause more than 90% of cases are: Cow’s milk Eggs Peanuts and tree nuts Fish Shellfish Soy Fortunately, the majority of food allergies are mild. Symptoms usually occur within 30
Infants between 12 and 35 months need to come to the doctor for an additional free# dose of the new pneumococcal vaccine. The government-funded vaccine is available from 1 October 2011 for 12 months only*. The previous pneumococcal vaccine gave protection against only 7 strains of the pneumococcal bacterium. The new vaccine covers an additional
Planning ahead is the key to staying healthy during overseas travel. Many serious health risks can be avoided by careful preparation and visiting your doctor to check if any vaccinations are needed. Travel checklist Make up or buy a small medical kit. Take sufficient quantities of your regular medication with an explanatory letter from your
Red meat contains 5 essential nutrients (iron, zinc, vitamin B12, omega 3 fats and protein) and should be eaten regularly. However it can be a source of ‘bad’ saturated fat so choose lean cuts. Eat red meat 2–3 times per week. The recommended serving size is roughly the size of your palm which is about
A beautiful steak sandwich complimented by caramelised onions and dressed in mustard cream. Perfect as a snack or to serve at lunchtime this recipe has high protein, low kJ and is low in fat. Preparation: 10min, cooking: 15–20min Cost per serve: $3.38. Serves 4. Ingredients Cooking oil spray 2 medium brown onions, sliced 2 teaspoons
According to Medicare Australia, 1 in 10 five-year olds is not fully immunised. This is of great concern as immunisation is an effective and safe way to prevent many infections that killed a lot of children in the past. Unvaccinated children are still at risk from these very serious diseases. The huge benefits of immunisation
Evidence is mounting that gum disease plays a role in a range of serious health problems around the body. People with gum disease have a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. There is also a known link with premature birth, lung and kidney disease. Gum disease is also associated with an increased risk of
The menopause is the last menstrual period a woman has. The average age is 51 years (range 45-55 years). Smokers reach the menopause 1-4 years earlier than non-smokers. What are menopausal symptoms? A range of symptoms can occur several years before and after the menopause. The good news is that 20% of women have no
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