Unfortunately due to diminished soil quality, food processing and cooking methods, modern diets can be lacking in key elements including omega 3 fats, calcium, iron, zinc and iodine.

Omega 3 Fat

Not only are Omega 3 fats generally lacking in our diets, Omega 6 fats are excessive, a combination of which has an adverse effect on our cellular health. The ideal ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 is 1:1 although up to 1:4 is acceptable. The ratio currently however, is about 1:60 for most people. Start with increasing your Omega 3 intake by eating more fresh oily fish such as salmon (preferably not farmed), ideally 3 times per week.

1 can (375 ml) of beer =                              Run for 11.5 minutes at 10kph (135 calories)

1 slice (100 g) of chocolate mud cake =         Walk for 100 minutes at 6kph (434 calories)

1 can (375 ml) of Coke =                              Circuit training for 17 minutes (161 calories)

1 glass (100 ml) of wine =                             Cycle for 9 minutes at 18kph (65 calories)

100 g of Sliced Turkey =                               Run for 9 minutes at 10kph (109 calories)

Wholegrain foods are an important part of a healthy diet. They contain all of the different nutritious components found in the original grain such as vitamins, minerals, protein and antioxidants.

The dietary guidelines for Australians recommend we eat plenty of bread, rice and pasta, preferably wholegrain.

While you enjoy the texture and taste of wholegrain foods, your body can benefit from