Swap alcoholic drinks for non-alcoholic alternatives where possible and aiming for at least three alcohol free days per week. Blackrock Health

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Kickstart your New Year’s health resolutions this month with these top nutrition tips from our Senior Dietitians at Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic. Prioritise your health this year by following some simple guidelines:

– Prioritise whole foods: Swap processed snacks for nourishing, nutrient-dense snacks such as nuts and dried fruits, fruit and yogurt, cheese and crackers, nutty flapjacks, oat snacks. When opting for convenience snacks be aware of the ingredient list, some snacks which may label themselves as ‘healthy’ alternatives may have a long list of ingredients, generally the more whole ingredients and the shorter the list the better!

– Stay hydrated: Start each day with a glass of water and aim for 8 glasses throughout the day. Proper hydration is key for energy and overall well-being.

– Limit alcohol: Alcohol dehydrates and can cause fatigue which leads to poorer food choices as well as negatively impacting overall health. Swap alcoholic drinks for non-alcoholic alternatives where possible and aiming for at least three alcohol free days per week.

– Stay active: Incorporating some daily movement (outside if possible) will support overall mood, energy levels and health.

– Plan ahead: Try not let busy schedules derail your healthy eating goals. Meal prepping, batch cooking and planning snacks will help you stay on track.

At Blackrock Health, our Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition department is made up of Registered Dietitians who help manage and support a variety of nutritional and medical concerns to patients across our clinics.

If you are interested in outpatient dietetic support please visit our Dietetics & Nutrition pages (https://www.blackrockhealth.com/treat…/dietetics-nutrition) where you will find the many options available.

Therapeutic Physiotherapy can relieve your pain, help you move better and strengthen your weakened musclesโค๏ธ๐Ÿ‘Œ

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Research shows that exercise is one of the most effective ways of decreasing risk of falling.
Regular exercise will lead to:
  • Stronger muscles, better balance and improved ability and mobility.
  • Reduce risk and occurrence of falls
  • Improve quality of life
  • Encourage physical fitness
  • Reduce fear of falling
  • Physiotherapist can provide you with an independent exercise programme which you can continue at home

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  • Smiles, laughter and moments of normality, thatโ€™s what International Day of Play in Hospital was all about.

    Yesterday was a special day where children, families and Play Specialists came together to celebrate the important role play has in supporting children throughout their hospital journey.

    Thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success, and to our supporters and community who make this work possible.

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Recipe: Chia and Berry Breakfast Pudding

It’s almost like starting your day with dessert!

A nice departure from smoothies and eggs, this pudding is almost like eating dessert. Make it ahead of time for a quick, delicious breakfast. Chia seeds add protein, fiber, healthy omega-3 fats and important minerals.

Ingredients

1 ยฝ cups full-fat coconut milk
1 ยฝ cups unsweetened almond milk
ยพ cup chia seeds
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups fresh berries
ยผ cup finely chopped walnuts, for garnish
Optional: ยพ teaspoon grated nutmeg

Directions

  1. Place all the ingredients, except the fresh berries, walnuts and nutmeg into a large mixing bowl and stir until everything is incorporated. Pour the mixture into four 10-ounce serving bowls or ramekins. Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow the pudding to set and become creamy.
  2. To serve, top each bowl with ยฝ cup of the berries and garnish with 1 tablespoon of the chopped walnuts and the nutmeg.

Nutritional information (per serving)

Makes 4 servings.

Calories 430
Fat 31 g
Saturated Fat 12 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Fiber 15 g
Protein 9 g
Carbohydrate 28 g
Sodium 95 mg

โ€” Recipe courtesy of Functional Medicine Physician, Mark Hyman, MD

Therapeutic Physiotherapy can relieve your pain, help you move better and strengthen your weakened musclesโค๏ธ๐Ÿ‘Œ

physio network

Research shows that exercise is one of the most effective ways of decreasing risk of falling.
Regular exercise will lead to:
  • Stronger muscles, better balance and improved ability and mobility.
  • Reduce risk and occurrence of falls
  • Improve quality of life
  • Encourage physical fitness
  • Reduce fear of falling
  • Physiotherapist can provide you with an independent exercise programme which you can continue at home