Happy International Day of dis-ABILITY. This is a pic of my brother Tom. He has an ability to make us all…

By Dr Anita Star The research tells us that mums nutrition during pregnancy will impact on the brain development and cognitive…

Dr Anita Star provides a delicious and healthy fish and chips recipe….Low mercury fish is great for fertility (see fish blog…

By Dr Anita Star Most women we talk to do not understand the huge impact good pregnancy nutrition can have on…

Yes that is right we love fish in pregnancy! I thought you had to avoid fish in pregnancy I hear many…

The popularity of the keto diet for weight management is at an all time high in the community, and some people…

Errrggghhh Constipation. Everyone said when women get pregnant they glow. No one told you about all the unpleasant side effects right?…

When I ask women what nutrition advice they received from their doctor or midwife in pregnancy, way to often I hear, “not much really just to take a folate supplement” or “just to be careful with food safety and avoid deli meat and soft cheese”. ….

The Mediterranean style diet is one of the most recognised food patterns studied for its health benefits.  It is characterised to…

Is bread bad for fertility or pregnancy? Dr Star fertility and pregnancy nutrition expert breaks some myths about bread.

Pregnancy and fertility breakfast tip- Give your low sugar cereal e.g. weetbix or porridge, a protein and nutrient boost with milk,…

So as a pregnancy and paediatric dietitian is not all cooing and smiling and congratulating. Sometimes there is the really hard…

I am not sure that the processed custard and baby custards in the supermarket should actually be called custard! At least…

Amazing new research out of Australia,  shows Vitamin B3, also called niacin or nicotinamide in pregnancy may prevent many birth defects,…

Paediatric Food allergy: The Importance of Getting an Accurate Diagnosis. By Dr Anita Star About 1 in 20 children will now…