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When it comes to cooking healthy meals for the family, it can be easy to over complicate things. Friendlies Physiotherapy Service Dietitian Kelly Daly said that often simple is best. “Try this Dietitian approved slow cooked, tender and delicious pulled beef,” Kelly said. “Beef is a valuable source of protein and iron in the diet, and it is encouraged to be eaten two to four times per week. “This recipe is great, as it has a 5-minute prep time, butMore

Top diet and nutrition tips from the Friendlies Physiotherapy Service dietitian to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Fat is not the enemy Fat is often seen in a very negative light, but it is important to remember that healthy fats are a fundamental part of a well balanced diet. Healthy fats help absorption of Vitamin A, D, E & K and also decrease sugar cravings by increasing post meal satiety. Aim to consume: Fish – 2-3 serves per week Avocadoes –More

The Friendly Society Private Hospital has officially celebrated the recent opening of its new Day Oncology Unit. Staff and patients celebrated with a cake, with an official opening by The Honourable Keith Pitt, Member for Hinkler, Board Chairman Les Hancock and Oncologist Vikram Jain held for dignitaries and guests. The $700,000 expansion will ensure more Bundaberg region residents with a cancer diagnosis will have quality treatment available to them, without the need to travel to Brisbane. The new unit has moreMore

Finding out the suicide rate for men in the outback is up to three-times higher than their coast counterparts prompted Friendly Society Private Hospital board chairman Les Hancock to establish an event that has raised $700,000 in just five events. Mr Hancock, along with wife Shelley and son Damian founded RideWest in 2010, a charity cycling event to raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, for its primary health care role in the area of mental health in theMore