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  Melanie McGrice (Dietitian)
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  Melanie McGrice is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian with a Masters degree in Dietetics. She is the director of Health Kick Nutrition & Dietetics which ... View profile

  I believe (because the evidence shows) that there is no ‘one size fits all’ diet plan, and that if you want it to work, meal plans should be individually tailored to reflect your lifestyle, food preferences, medical conditions, eating habits, nutritional needs etc.  A dietitian will write an individually-tailored meal plan for you.  See www.daa.asn.au to find one near you.
  
  Hope this helps!
  Melanie
  www.health-kick.com.au
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  Lyn Craven (Bowen Therapist, Medical Herbalist , Meditation Facilitator, Natural Medicine Practitioner, Naturopath, Nutritionist)
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  I specialise in gastrointestinal health problems, (leaky gut syndrome, allergies, bloating, candida, IBS, constipation, dysbiosis, reflux), women's health, back pain, RSI, carpel tunnel syndrome, frozen ... View profile

  I do not believe in any of the diets out there.  What people need to do is get back to basics and eat fresh healthy foods that they prepare themselves.  Too many excuses around time and inability to cook.  Stop eating foods that are adulturated with preservatives, colour, added minerals/vitamins and sugar.  Stick to natural foods.  Grill, steam do not fry.  Stir “fry” with water - not oil.  Use olive oil as a garnish afterwards.
  I recommend people eat 4-6 times a day depending on their physical activity.  Someone who is not so active may be 4 times.  breakfast, lunch 3pm snack and dinner no later than 7pm if possible.  You need to spread food intake evenly throughout the day.  People who exercise more may require something around 10.30am and another peice of fruit say around 5pm. 
  Weight loss is not always about food.  Hormonal levels always need to be addressed including any stress the person has experienced. 
  5 Vegetables with evening meal and assorted salads with lunch.  Protein powders are excellent for the mid morning mid afternoon snack.  Avoiding too many grains/carbs even if high complex.  Public eat to many.  Get your fibre from more soluble source i.e. vegetables.  Good quality protein twice a day at least.  Never eat cane sugar or any foods/drinks containing it.  There are so many other natural healthy options which your liver can metabolise efficiently unlike cane sugar. Reply to this post  |  Report
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