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4 reasons why we shouldn't focus on weight loss
I was asked today why I don't promote weight loss in my clinic. The answer was a long one, but I thought I would share it here too! As...
Elise
Sep 27, 20193 min read
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How to read your kiddies growth chart
My 12 year old daughter is terrified of puberty, she doesn't want to grow up, because: "puberty is disgusting and being an adult is...
Elise
Sep 24, 20193 min read
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Why weight loss apps for kids are a disaster and what you should do instead
In light of the new WW weight loss for kids app (thankfully not available in NZ right now - but the media s**t storm certainly is!) I...
Elise
Sep 24, 20196 min read
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Just been told your kid's BMI is too high? Here's why it doesn't matter
My bestie messaged me, outraged about a parent she knew who was told their "kid is too fat" at their B4 school check. Since then I've...
Elise
Sep 24, 20193 min read
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How to survive the supermarket with your bank account, health and sanity intact
Supermarkets are strategically designed to make you spend. Front of packet labeling is deliberately designed to target certain population...
Elise
Aug 10, 20196 min read
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How to make changes
I hear stories like this A LOT: "My Dr, Specialist, GP told me to lose weight, do THIS diet, eat better and exercise more BUT I can't do...
Elise
Aug 10, 20192 min read
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17 nutrition myths busted!
Let's bust some nutrition myths. 🥚eggs will not increase your cholesterol and give you a heart attack ☕️ coffee will not give you cancer...
Elise
Aug 10, 20191 min read
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Top Tips for raising healthy kids
Top Tips for raising healthy kids: 1. depending on age, kids need between 10 - 12 hours sleep 2. water is the preferred drink 3. follow...
Elise
Aug 10, 20191 min read
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Orange Juice vs actual Oranges - the nutrition breakdown
High fibre OJ? 🤔 First off - what's fibre? Fibre is the undigestable carbohydrates that feed the bugs in your gut and make up the bulk...
Elise
Aug 10, 20192 min read
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Top Tips for Healthy Living
Let's cut through the nutrition BS! You don't need swanky superfoods, green smoothies, detox teas, matcha powder, goji berries or the...
Elise
Aug 10, 20191 min read
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How to sleep like a baby
Getting the 'right' amount of sleep is so important for our bodies. Sleep is beneficial for: 😴 reducing hunger - when you are sleep...
Elise
Aug 9, 20192 min read
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Strawberry No Cheese Cake
Strawberry No Cheese Cake gluten free, dairy free, egg free, peanut free, low in added sugar To make the base: In the food processor...
Elise
Jul 28, 20191 min read
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Mango No-Cheese Cake
Mango No Cheese Cake gluten free, dairy free, egg free, peanut free, low in added sugar To make the base: In the food processor whizz til...
Elise
Jul 27, 20191 min read
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What it's like being a dietitian
I have had a lot of people ask me about what it's like to study to be a dietitian and is it right for them? So here's my opinion piece on...
Elise
Jul 7, 20193 min read
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Ten Top Tips for feeding your family and keeping your sanity
1. Canelini beans hide very well in mashed potato and don't change taste or texture. Great if you prefer to eat lower carb but love your...
Elise
Jul 7, 20192 min read
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All you need to know about Low Carb Diets
Low Carb diets have been a popular diet over the last few years, neatly surpassing Paleo as the "in thing" for weight loss. Low carb...
Elise
Apr 28, 20195 min read
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Dietitians and Nutritionists: What's the difference?
It's Dietitians Day today! So what is a dietitian and how are they different from Nutritionists? A dietitian is a degree-qualified...
Elise
Jan 4, 20192 min read
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Everything you need to know about Ketogenic Diets
Before we get started on ketogenic diets, we need to understand a bit about our body's metabolism. Because the ketogenic diet is a diet...
Elise
Nov 4, 20186 min read
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Everything you need to know about Ketogenic diets
Before we get started on ketogenic diets, we need to understand a bit about our body's metabolism. Because the ketogenic diet is a diet...
Elise
Nov 4, 20186 min read
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3 numbers that DO give you a good idea about your health.
So BMI is bullocks and the number on the scale doesn't necessarily tell you much about your health. So instead of worrying about BMI or...
Elise
Jul 14, 20186 min read
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