Nutrition & Wellness Blog: Expert Tips from a Dietitian

Collagen supplementation may support tendon remodelling during exercise, with less evidence for additional muscle strength gains. Written by Julia Haimovich, APD, CEDC - FerFit Dietetics & Nutrition Published: 14 September 2026 Last reviewed: 14 September 2026 Collagen supplementation may have a role in supporting tendon adaptation when combined with appropriate exercise, but the evidence is much less convincing for adding to muscle-strength gains. A 2026 systematic review fo

Sleep regularity refers to how consistently you go to sleep and wake up at similar times each day. Emerging research indicates that frequently changing your sleep schedule may be linked to poorer cardiovascular health, even if you are getting enough total sleep. A significant study conducted in 2025 involving over 72,000 adults found that those with the most irregular sleep patterns had a 26% higher risk of major cardiovascular events compared to those with regular sleep patt

Moderate coffee consumption can fit within a heart-healthy lifestyle for many adults. Written by Julia Haimovich, APD, CEDC - FerFit Dietetics & Nutrition Published: 14 September 2026 Last reviewed: 14 September 2026 Coffee does not appear to increase cardiovascular risk for most adults when consumed in moderate amounts. New randomised evidence also challenges the traditional advice that people with atrial fibrillation should routinely stop drinking coffee. Individual toleran

Understanding the Two-Way Relationship Between Gut Bacteria and B Vitamins Your gut bacteria can produce and share B vitamins, but they also use these nutrients themselves. A balanced, food-first diet remains essential for supporting B-vitamin intake and gut health. Gut bacteria can produce B vitamins, but many microbes also utilize these vitamins themselves. Your gut microbiome may contribute to B-vitamin availability in the colon, but it cannot currently be relied upon to m

A couple learning about ApoB and cholesterol while enjoying a heart-healthy breakfast. ApoB Test and LDL Cholesterol: How Statins Support Cardiovascular Risk Reduction and Heart Health. Apolipoprotein B, commonly called apoB, measures the number of potentially harmful cholesterol-carrying particles circulating in your blood. When considering an ApoB test, LDL cholesterol, statins, cardiovascular risk and heart health should be assessed together. LDL cholesterol measures how m

Understanding the Connection Between Fatty Liver, Fructose, Fibre, and the Gut Microbiome Dietary fibre may support fatty liver health by nourishing beneficial gut bacteria and influencing how fructose is processed before it reaches the liver. Fatty Liver, Fructose, Fibre, and MASLD Emerging research is exploring how fibre, fructose, and the gut microbiome may interact to influence fatty liver and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, known as MASLD. While