Dietary fiber
Dietary fiber, also known as roughage, includes the parts of plant foods your body can’t digest or absorb. Unlike other food components,...
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Guang Chen
Mar 21, 20221 min read
My partner says I have bad breath. What can I do?
Halitosis is the medical word for bad breath. Almost everyone experiences bad breath during their lifetime. The most common cause of...
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Guang Chen
Mar 4, 20221 min read
High yield health hacks to keep your gut microbes healthy
Choose fresh rather than processed foods. Take care when taking medications. Speak to your doctor about probiotics if antibiotics are...
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Guang Chen
Mar 4, 20221 min read
Top 5 lifestyle tips to help reduce reflux symptoms
Have smaller meal sizes and avoid eating/drinking too close to bedtime Keep a healthy weight Avoid tobacco, alcohol and excessive...
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Jul 12, 20211 min read
Am I having enough fibre?
Due to changing food trends and preferences, most of us are not getting enough fibre in our day to day lives. Fibre may be soluble or...
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Guang Chen
Nov 5, 20201 min read
After an attack of diverticulitis, can I eat seeds again?
Diverticulitis is when a diverticulum becomes inflamed or infected. Diverticulosis is when small pouches form in the lining of the...
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Guang Chen
Nov 5, 20201 min read
Weight loss as easy as ABC!
A - B = C Confused? Let me explain: A = Calories in (includes all the energy you absorb) B = Calories out (includes all the energy to...
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Guang Chen
Nov 2, 20201 min read
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SERIES #3
PORTION (SERVING) SIZE Portion size has changed a lot over the last 50 years. Our perception of portion size is largely determined by...
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Nov 2, 20202 min read
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SERIES #2
SUGAR For most of us, there is something deep inside our brains that craves sugar. This must be evolutionary as we see bears risking...
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Guang Chen
Nov 2, 20201 min read
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SERIES #1
Welcome to our Weight Management Series. Over the last several decades, Australians are on average getting larger. Associated with...
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Guang Chen
Oct 31, 20201 min read
Why am I so windy?
Flatulence is something that affects us all at some point in our lives. On average, men break wind up to 12 times per day, women up to 7...
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Guang Chen
Oct 30, 20201 min read
What is Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)? Is it serious?
Helicobacter pylori is a gram-negative bacteria that live within the lining of the stomach. The infection is typically spread from person...
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