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Issue 107 | Tuesday 18 October 2011

Message from the VMC Medical Spokesperson

Dr Joe Kosterich

Dr Joe

Welcome to this edition of Health eNews!

Nutrition has been made much harder than it needs to be. A sheep in a paddock does not need ten books to know that it needs to eat grass. The needs of the human body have not changed in 10,000 years, yet what we eat has changed considerably. Getting back to basics with eating is easy and healthy.

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Yours in good health,

Dr Joe Kosterich
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The power of fruits and vegies
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A healthy diet for a healthy mind
	Diet key to preventing adolescent mental health problems Health researchers revealed that diet quality predicted mental health in adolescents over time, suggesting that it might be possible to use diet to prevent mental health problems developing in the first place.... Read complete article

New phenomenon of 'sexting'
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Living with obesity
	The stigma of obesity Obesity stigma exists within many workplaces and cultural settings, often having a negative impact on individuals' health, social behaviours and outcomes. A new study looks at how obese individuals respond to different types of obesity stigma.... Read complete article

Alcohol at the office party
	Why people 'accidentally' get drunk at the office party Getting drunk at the office party and behaving in an inappropriate way may be down to the fact that drinking alcohol in an unfamiliar environment can lead to an inability to reign in unsuitable behaviour,.... Read complete article

Early bedtime a key to better health
	Early-to-bed teens have improved fitness and weight Research shows that an early night may be a key factor in reducing obesity and improving fitness for teenagers. Bedtimes and waking times of more than 2000 Australians aged between 9 and 16 years.... Read complete article

Nutrition during pregnancy
	Eat well in pregnancy to reduce risk of birth defects Healthier dietary choices by pregnant women are associated with reduced risks of birth defects, including neural tube defects and orofacial clefts, according to a new study.... Read complete article

Men at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes
	Men develop diabetes at lower BMIs than women Men develop type 2 diabetes at a lower Body Mass Index (BMI) than women, according to new research which helps explain why men have higher rates of diabetes in many parts of the world..... Read complete article

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Recipe

Healthy, low GI muesli

With plenty of fibre from wholegrain cereals, this is a breakfast that both your taste buds and your digestive system will enjoy.

Makes twenty 80 g serves

Ingredients

4 cups rolled oats
2 cups natural bran
2 cups natural oat bran
2 cups barley flakes
2 cups wheat germ
2 cups millet meal
1 cup natural sultanas
1 cup chopped fruit medley, unsweetened
1/2 cup lecithin (soy)
1/2 cup linseed, sunflower seed and almond meal (LSA) mix
1/2 cup raw mixed nuts

Method

1. Mix thoroughly.

2. Store in an air-tight container.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: No cooking
Difficulty rating: Easy

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