Are sugar rushes real?
When I’m happy after eating something sweet mummy and daddy say I am having a “sugar rush”. But I think I’m just happy! Is… Read More
Helping women to be their best selves through nutrition and dietetics
Growing up, Sharnie Dwyer wished there’d been more dietitians with an understanding of women’s health to help her and her teenage friends navigate the potential minefield of disordered eating. So when it came time to choose a career, she followed her passion and chose to study a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Griffith University to help women like her. Read More
Type 2 Diabetes Education and Active Lifestyle program
Are you struggling to deal with your Type 2 diabetes? If so, our new bulk-billed ‘Diabetes Education and Active Lifestyle’ (DEAL) program may be for… Read More
Are fruits and vegetables too expensive?
The real question is, do you want to spend money now or later? Tracy L’Allier Ebacher Researches have shown that adequate fruit and vegetable intake… Read More
Is fresh produce better than frozen?
We all know that fruits and vegetables are great for our bodies and are among the healthiest foods available for us to eat. This is because eating lots of fruits and vegetables protects us against a variety of diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart disease. Unfortunately, most people do not have home gardens capable of supplying fresh produce year-round. But is fresh produce always better than frozen produce? Not necessarily! Read More
How to eat sustainably for you and the planet
Here are five broad areas to start eating sustainably today Read More
Healthcare and Wellness – Griffith Health Experts and Alumni discuss
Ever wondered where your career in health care might take you? We recently brought together Griffith Health alumni and academics in a virtual event to talk to us about… Read More
A passion for sport and nutrition
Growing up in Goondiwindi, Elle says her siblings’ love of the outdoors and sports lead her to build her passion for nutrition and dietetics as she discovered how important her diet was to her success as an athlete. Read More
Time to indulge this World Chocolate Day!
This Tuesday 7 July 2020 is World Chocolate Day, and as Health Check is focused on providing advice on studying health and living a healthy life, we… Read More
Dietitian Busts Three Food and Nutrition Myths
In this article, Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics alumnus and PhD candidate Bryce Brickley set the record straight on some of the more common food myths surrounding men's nutrition. Read More
