Message from the VMC Medical Spokesperson
Dr Joe |
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Welcome to this fortnight's edition of Heath eNews!
With an estimated 60% of Australians overweight or obese, we give the USA a good run for its money. Weight is one of those topics which is often made harder than it needs to be. There are simple approaches to weight management and much you can do to help yourself. Read on and get some useful tips and ideas.
If you have any comments about this newsletter or Virtual Medical Centre, share them with me here.
Yours in good health,
Dr Joe Kosterich
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Bariatric surgery |
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Lose weight, gain happiness |
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Overweight kids experience more loneliness, anxiety
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Sleep helps build long-term memories
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A urine test for appendicitis
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Accelerated fertility treatment shortens time to pregnancy and saves costs
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Men's health |
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Teach men early about the importance of health care
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Sweet treats
that won't ruin your diet:
Ricotta apricot truffles
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View this recipe as a video
Ingredients
1/4 cup toasted desiccated coconut
1/4 cup oatbran
1 1/2 tablespoons Milo
250g Australian reduced fat ricotta
2 tablespoons icing sugar
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method
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Combine coconut, oatbran and Milo.
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Mix half coconut mixture, ricotta, icing sugar, apricots and vanilla in a large bowl until well combined.
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Using clean hands, roll tablespoonfuls of ricotta mixture into balls and coat in remaining coconut mixture. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrient analysis per serve:
Energy 354 kJ
Protein 3.7 g
Total fat 3.8 g
Saturated fat 2.6 g
Carbohydrate 8.3 g
Total sugars 6.2 g
Fibre 1.5 g
Sodium 53 mg
Calcium 72 mg
Iron 0.7 mg
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