Catherine Saxelby's Blog, page 4
May 3, 2022
April 26, 2022
Iron-deficiency anaemia and more
Iron-deficiency anaemia, a common problem in women and girls that affects their immunity, work performance and thermo-regulation is more common than you expect. This month I look at this and more...
AuthorCatherine Saxelby
April newsletter is out now
Iron-deficiency anaemia, a common problem in women and girls that affects their immunity, work performance and thermo-regulation is more common than you expect. This month I look at this and more...
AuthorCatherine Saxelby
April 2022 newsletter is out now
Iron-deficiency anaemia, a common problem in women and girls that affects their immunity, work performance and thermo-regulation is more common than you expect. This month I look at this and more...
AuthorCatherine Saxelby
April 19, 2022
Energy drinks part 2 – Safety Concerns
These days, energy drinks always seem to be in the headlines. Parents, teachers and coaches worry about their effects on young bodies, as do dietitians and doctors, who always caution people to avoid them. This is not without reason – they are sugary fizzy beverages whose job is not refreshment but to deliver caffeine to stimulate the brain, overcome fatigue and allow the drinker to “keep going” or stay awake, when otherwise they would have long been asleep.
If you haven’t already, please read “Energy drinks part 1 – sugar and caffeine combined” before reading this post.
April 12, 2022
Energy drinks part 1 – sugar and caffeine combined
Of course, you don’t need me to tell you that there’s an energy drinks craze. Red Bull, V, Monster and Mother are just some of the energy drinks seen in the hands of young adults – just like a fashion accessory. Energy drinks are used as a pick-me-up, giving drinkers “the ultimate high” or even “wings”, according to their marketing claims.
Energy drinks are popular at late-night clubs and watering holes because they let you push past tiredness and party on (and these days, who isn’t tired?). But the hype is marketing gone wild. They’re basically soft drinks “supered up” with caffeine plus a concoction of assorted herbal extracts, vitamins and minerals – anything with a vague connection to releasing energy by the body (a biochemical definition) or elevating mood or allowing greater physical activity.
Consume too many, however, and there can be a deadly aftermath, as reports of cardiac arrest attest. Just what’s in these drinks? Do they work how the ads say they do? And how much is safe to consume? In this post, I’ll decode the cocktail of ingredients for you.
April 5, 2022
Product review: Healthy Life Food Tracker
When I was first asked to write this review, I thought, Not another tracker.
After all, there have been several in recent years, such as My Fitness Pal and Everyday Diet Diary. But this one is different. It works by using your Everyday Rewards card AND your shop at Woolworths.
AuthorCatherine Saxelby
March 29, 2022
Blueberries, the Mediterranean Diet, beat cravings for chocolate
When compared to other fresh fruits and vegetables, researchers rank blueberries as number one for antioxidant activity. This month I look at this and more...
AuthorCatherine Saxelby
March newsletter is out now
When compared to other fresh fruits and vegetables, researchers rank blueberries as number one for antioxidant activity. This month I look at this and more...
AuthorCatherine Saxelby
March 2022 newsletter is out now
When compared to other fresh fruits and vegetables, researchers rank blueberries as number one for antioxidant activity. This month I look at this and more...
AuthorCatherine Saxelby
