Archive for July, 2011

Do you have other food sensitivities?

It’s important to note that lactose intolerance is not an allergy but, rather, an inability to break down lactose sugar found in regular milk due to a lack of the lactase enzyme in the digestive tract. Some milks, like Pauls Zymil, have the natural enzyme lactase added to make them lactose free and therefore easy to digest.


Keeping hunger at bay

By Sharon Natoli, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Director of Food & Nutrition Australia.

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As we edge closer to Spring, now is the time to put in place a few simple strategies to help shake off those winter blues and get back into shape! One strategy is to choose foods that help keep hunger at bay, such as protein rich dairy foods like Pauls Zymil milk.

Protein helps prolong feelings of fullness after eating, therefore helping reduce cravings and unintentional overeating[1] which in turn helps to manage your weight.


Are you getting enough calcium?

By Sharon Natoli, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Director of Food & Nutrition Australia.

Did you know that calcium is used by almost every cell in the body, including your heart? It’s one of the most important minerals, and is absolutely essential for the health of your bones and teeth.

The amount of calcium you require can vary depending on factors such as age and sex, so here’s a handy table showing the ideal amount of calcium you should be receiving every day:


The role of milk in older Australians

By Sharon Natoli, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Director of Food & Nutrition Australia.

By the year 2050 it is predicted that 1 in 4 Australians will be aged over 65 years [1].  This is a significant increase in the number of older Australians who will be seeking ways to maintain their health, wellbeing and quality of life. This blog highlights how milk and other dairy foods can make a positive contribution to good health for older Australians.


The role of milk in teenagers

By Sharon Natoli, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Director of Food & Nutrition Australia.

Continuing our series of blogs on the role of milk throughout the different life stages, this blog highlights why dairy foods, including milk, are essential for growing teenagers.