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A/Prof. Dr Antigone Kouris

Clinical Dietitian-Nutritionist in Murrumbeena (488 Neerim rd) and Beaumaris (167 Charman Rd)
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A/Prof. Dr Antigone Kouris

Clinical Dietitian-Nutritionist in Murrumbeena (488 Neerim rd) and Beaumaris (167 Charman Rd)
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Welcome to Total Nutrition Care

I am an accredited clinical dietitian with over 30 years experience treating many conditions using medical nutrition & diet therapy. My private practice operates on Tuesday, Friday and Saturdays in Murrumbeena and on Wednesday in Beaumaris. I am also an Adjunct Associate Professor at La Trobe University teaching dietitians and supervising nutrition research. I have also developed a special range of low carb, high protein, high fibre bikkies called Skinnybik that are enriched with hunger busting lupin (a legume) that can help with weight loss and blood glucose management.

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Over 30 conditions including diabetes, PCOS, fatty liver, thyroid, IBS, GERD, mood, fatigue, acne...

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Weight Mangement

Intermittant fasting, Mediterranean diet, lower carb diet, Cambridge weight plan, intuitive eating

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Supplements & Medications

Targetted supplements to manage conditions/treat deficiencies. Drug side effects/interactions with supplements

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Lupin
Lupin

What is lupin and why I am a fan. Purchase lupin flour here.

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Dr Kouris takes a holistic approach to patient care with the ultimate goal being improved wellness and optimal health. She goes beyond simple dietary coaching for the management of the presenting condition. She addresses all nutrition related symptoms that may involve multiple organs, nutritional insufficiencies caused by the condition/ diet/ medication/ environment. Treatment includes tailored dietary prescription and short term tailored evidence based nutritional therapy to aid in management of condition(s) and improvement of wellness.

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9 hours ago

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Spinach...it is very nutritious but should it be eaten uncooked? In the Mediterranean diet spinach is usually only eaten cooked. Why?
Old cuisines appear to have some wisdom.

Raw spinach is high in oxalates and goitrogens which can cause kidney stones and reduce thyroid function respectively.
So if you are prone to kidney stones or have hypothyroidism it's best to only eat cooked spinach. Cooking breaks down these compounds.

Otherwise we should all be eating spinach many times a week due to its high levels of antioxidants and nutrients which have been linked to better eye health, less cancer and lower blood pressure.

Add spinach to everything..salads, smoothies, dips, soups, omelette, stews, bolognaise etc. Cooked spinach wilts down and your family won't even know it's there!

www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/spinach
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Spinach 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits

www.healthline.com

Spinach is a leafy, green vegetable. It is one of the most nutritious foods on earth. Here is detailed health and nutrition information about spinach.
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4 days ago

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My patients know that when it comes to supermarket bought soups I mainly recommend Amy's Kitchen lentil soup (shown below by Susie) because it's high in legumes, tastes home made, is low in salt, it's organic and gluten free (but its made in the USA not Oz). However, lentil soup is very easy to make and freezes well..Recipe at
www.allrecipes.com/recipe/137650/greek-lentil-soup-fakes/

www.facebook.com/100044129331822/posts/567399168074389/It’s a lot cooler on the walk to the coffee shop each morning which means it’s also soup season, and the good news is that there are plenty of good options if you are short on time to make your own #nutrition #nutritionist #diet #dietitian #soups
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5 days ago

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Craving something sweet after dinner? Try stewed fruit!

Stew sliced apple and plums with a sprinkle of raisins, goji berries and cinnamon and serve with a little yoghurt. So yummy and satisfying. Surprisingly, raisins and goji berries have not been found to raise blood sugars and are loaded in antioxidants!
In my opinion raisins taste better than sultanas and even better when stewed.

Recipe (serves about 5)
4 apples sliced with skin
3 plums sliced with skin
2 tbs raisins
2 tbs goji berries
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbs natvia (optional)
1/2 cup water

Simmer ingredients in a pot with lid for about 20min. Serve with your favourite yoghurt.
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1 week ago

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Vegetable glycerine is often used in low carb products because despite being a 'sugar alcohol' it does not raise blood sugars or spike insulin ( like maltitol), it has a very low glycaemic index of 3 (erythritol is 1, maltitol is about 50, sugar is 60) and is low fodmap. Unlike maltitol it does not get fermented in the large bowel so does not cause bloating.
It is a natural preservative in food and helps to retain moisture.

For the reasons above glycerine is often used in diabetes friendly products, that's why I used it in Skinnybik.

Erythritol is also diabetes friendly with little impact on blood sugars and insulin (unlike maltitol)...another reason I used erythritol and not maltitol in Skinnybik.

Maltitol also causes bowel discomfort but erythritol does not.

foodinsight.org/what-is-glycerin/
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What Is Glycerin?

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Highlights   Glycerin is a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol, or polyol.   Glycerin contains slightly more calories per gram than sugar and is 60–75% as sweet.   Glycerin occurs naturally in fermented foods and beverages, including beer, honey, vinegar, wine ...
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1 week ago

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Skinnybik is now available on Low Carb Emporium website!

m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2184819071683759&id=846280698870943pLoad of new goodies available now. Get the new @lovepbco bake mixes, @skinnybikdrkouris cookies and @atkinsaunz pasta and crisp bread. #lowcarb #lowcarbaustralia #lowcarpasta #lowcarbbaking #lowcarbcookies #lowcarbemporium
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Reduced Carb Apple slice
Reduced Carb Apple slice
  • By Antigone Kouris
  • on January 19, 2019

This apple slice tastes like a decadent apple pie without all the calories and carbs! CAUTION: Avoid lupin if you have a peanut allergy...

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Fruit Cake (great for Xmas)
Fruit Cake (great for Xmas)
  • By Antigone Kouris
  • on December 5, 2018

CAUTION: Avoid lupin if you have a peanut allergy Ingredients 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice 1 1/2 cups chopped candied orange peel 1...

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Gluten free Lupin Banana Nutmeg Pikelets
Gluten free Lupin Banana Nutmeg Pikelets
  • By Antigone Kouris
  • on December 5, 2018

Quick & easy, fruity & spicy, enjoy these treats anytime. Delicious warm from the pan, and any leftovers are great buttered in a picnic...

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Reduced Carb Lupin Banana cake
Reduced Carb Lupin Banana cake
  • By Antigone Kouris
  • on December 5, 2018

This cake has 1/3 the sugar, 1/2 the carbs, double the fibre and protein of regular commercial banana cake (see table below). Has a...

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Gluten free Reduced Carb Lupin Carrot cake
Gluten free Reduced Carb Lupin Carrot cake
  • By Antigone Kouris
  • on December 5, 2018

This cake has a high content of carrots (35%) and walnuts (17%). It also has 1/3 the sugar, 1/2 the refined carbs, double the fibre...

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Gluten free Reduced Carb Greek Walnut Syrup cake
Gluten free Reduced Carb Greek Walnut Syrup cake
  • By Antigone Kouris
  • on December 5, 2018

The traditional Greek version of this cake is high in sugar/carbs (from bread crumbs, semolina and sugar). These were reduced by replacing some of...

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167 Charman Rd Beaumaris 3193
03 9483 7013
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