Jordan studied Exercise and Sport Science and holds a Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Sydney. She has been practicing dietetics since the completion of her degree in 2018. Jordan has worked successfully with a wide variety of clients with a broad scope of conditions and health goals in her career as […]
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‘Osteoporosis’ is normally only considered to affect those over the age of 60. However, what you do in your 20’s and 30’s can have a large impact on the health of your bones later in life. Increasing your “bone bank” early in life may help prevent osteoporosis. Peak bone mass is normally achieved around age […]
Our bodies are constantly changing, intentional or not! Recognising change in our bodies is important, particularly changes that we may not be actively thinking about or sight, such as bone density. DEXA is the gold standard diagnostic examination for bone density. Bone density scans generally are performed on those over 70 years of age or […]
It’s no secret that an increase in body fat is often linked to an increase in morbidities. But is fat the only measurement that should be considered when determining if we are ‘healthy’ or not? No – in fact far from it. When we embark on a journey of transformation or aiming for an improvement […]
Low carb. High protein. Caloric restriction. High fat. Intermittent fasting. New or old, diets have emerged, been proven, disproven, and resurrected for as long as they have been known. With all this information, it’s no wonder that people struggle with knowing what truly is right for them and will achieve the best results. As such, […]
One of the most sought-after prizes of any gym routine or workout plan – a wash-board 6-Pack. Many try, and many fail, and it’s hard not to. When there are so many articles giving you the “secret” to a 6-pack, or the quick-fix approaches, it’s difficult to know what will truly work to unlock the […]
Losing any amount of fat mass is a massive feat, but keeping it off as part of a normal lifestyle can without a doubt – be a challenge. So how can you keep the fat at bay that you have worked so hard to lose? It’s important to understand that the ‘1200 calorie’ diet for […]
Osteoporosis is one of the leading causes of fractures in men and women over 60, with 42% of women over 50 likely to suffer from an osteoporotic fracture. Women who have entered menopause are at more risk of osteoporosis than women before menopause due to the decrease in oestrogen levels, so looking at ways to […]
Whether it be an exasperated grunt getting out of the chair, or a little bit of an extra push with the arms at the same time, age brings about a lot of changes to your body. Over time, naturally muscle mass and strength will decrease with age, and activities that once took no effort might […]
Getting back into shape after having a baby can be daunting. The physiological effect on the body is not to be ignored and neither is the dramatic change in your priorities and daily habits. Knowledge is power, so here are 10 tips for new mothers make when trying to get back into shape. 1. Finding […]
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