Low Carb News

Many of us are opting to go for a low carb diet approach, to shed weight or to reverse health conditions, such as diabetes type 2, fatty liver disease, and hypertension. A low-carb diet can deliver fantastic health benefits.  It’s … Read More

By Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist at Leafie.org Most children don’t need to follow a ‘diet’, but many would benefit from easing up on their sugar and highly refined carbohydrate intake, especially cutting junk foods. We are living in a time when … Read More

By Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist at Leafie.org Food addiction, often a highly controversial topic, is receiving increasing attention as a serious problem that many people struggle with. Food addiction refers to a behavioural problem where a person is unable to stop … Read More

Most Australians eat highly processed junk foods every day. People who eat more of these convenience foods are more likely to be obese, develop diabetes type 2, heart disease, vascular disease, stroke and certain cancers.

By Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist at Leafie.org PHC Conference May 2021 Round Up  UK Charity Public Health Collaboration have wound up this years 2021 Virtual Conference, hosting a range of imminent speakers on diverse health topics. This years conference was held … Read More

By Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist at Leafie.org A Ketogenic diet may have particular benefits for women’s reproductive health.  Healthcare professionals and research studies indicate that the LCHF diets may help to improve menstruation and fertility due to their potential to regulate hormones … Read More

By Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist at Leafie.org Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is an increasingly common hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive age. Women with this condition often grow a number of cysts on their ovaries and the syndrome is a … Read More

Australia’s First Defeat Diabetes Programme, a roadmap to recovery for those with pre-diabetes and type-2-diabetes.

By Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist at Leafie.org Low Carb Nutrition and Your Immune System The global COVID-19 challenge has elevated questions around how we can best improve our immunity response. Our immune system generally performs a remarkable job in defending … Read More