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Water is an essential nutrient for life. Although a person can live without food for more than a month, a person can only live without water for approximately one week (1). Water is required for [...]

What does it mean for you to be fit? Does it mean you’re an asset to the local footy team? Able to chase down your kids at the playground? Enjoy woodworking and banter with the boys at The Men’s [...]

It seems these days sugar isn’t as clear-cut as just the sweet stuff anymore. Sugar seems to be lurking in almost everything we eat, making it confusing to know what food is a good choice and [...]

Australia’s Healthy Weight Week is all about focusing on getting the right advice and support for those looking to be a healthy weight. Why is obesity rising, especially in Ballarat? As we sit, [...]

Did you know that 1.9 billion people on this planet, wake up each day overweight and half a billion wake up obese?  Why are we eating to excess?  Overweight and obesity impact on us physically, [...]

The Sports Nutrition Course is hosted by the Sports Dietitians Australia (SDA) & the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). Recently having completed this course in Canberra, I found it was an [...]

Ballarat Health and Lifestyle Expo was held on Sunday the 25th October, in the beautiful Ballarat Mining Exchange Building. The event was dedicated to showcasing local business which value health [...]

The Gluten Free Expo, is owned and run by Coeliac Victoria and Tasmania Inc. who marked their 40th anniversary this year. Held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on October 10th [...]

On Sunday October 11th, Run Ballarat had its 4th birthday that saw thousands of people partake in the community event. All ages and abilities took part in either the 1km Kids Run, 6km Family Walk [...]

Fuel Fabulous with an APD Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is the leading nutrition body in Australia, and their new campaign “Fuel Fabulous” promotes to Australians [...]