healthy eating

Can swapping the type of fat we consume help reduce diabetes complications?

Your waist measurement and body shape are more important than your weight when it comes to type 2 diabetes.

Learn what's right and wrong about how to get a good night's sleep.

People with type 2 diabetes often get asked questions about their condition that pushes their buttons. Here's what not to ask.

Experts say even small increases of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in your diet can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Is a plant-based diet good for diabetes?

Study finds link between cortisol and higher blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes

18 snack ideas with less than 30g of carbs

Many people are struggling with weight gain after COVID-19 social isolation and as we slip into winter.

Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with a range of mouth-watering delicacies. Try these nine tips to help you negotiate the festival healthily.

Causes and fixes for boredom and stress-induced eating

Pantry essentials to keep you going through COVID-19 and beyond

Research out of the UK has shown global diets have changed dramatically over the past 50 years.

Keep cool in the heat with these snack ideas

The new year is a great time to reflect, reset and set new goals. Here are five tips to help you kick start your goals for a healthy new year.

Con Leontsinis lives with type 2 diabetes and loves his life.

Type 1 kids need more vegetables according to new research which found they're eating too many snacks and not enough of the good stuff.

Should you be eating that? It's a question that often frustrates people living with diabetes. We share experiences and useful tips on how to respond to this question.

Here are five simple tips that all men can incorporate into their routine to improve their health and wellbeing.

Is permeate is bad for you? Does dairy cause mucus? Is reduced fat better? We sort the facts from the fiction.

A new study in Diabetologia reveals that people with the healthiest lifestyle have a 75% lower risk of type 2 diabetes.

Spring has sprung and the markets are awash with the vibrant colours of spring produce. Red, purple, orange and green - the spring palette has something to please everyone’s palate!

A new CSIRO report, suggests that people are motivated to lose weight because of health concerns rather than appearance.

Easter can be a tricky holiday to navigate as a person living with diabetes. Try these tips and enjoy Easter the healthy way

People newly diagnosed with diabetes often ask if its still ok to eat fruit. We take you through the facts to help you decide what's right for your diabetes management.

Hot Australian summers are the perfect setting for a barbeque (BBQ) with friends and family. Wow your guests with these top tips for a fresh, colourful and healthy spread?

It’s 2019, a new year and a fresh start. As festivities start to wind down there is time to catch your breath and focus on you and your health. This shouldn’t be a fleeting thought nor should it be something that only lasts a month or two. Think bigger than a new year’s resolution, think healthy habits!

You can use this symbol to compare similar food products and help them choose the healthiest option.

Natures magic pill is available to many of us - fresh vegetables

A closer look at exactly how the Health Star Rating on our food products is calculated

A closer look at exactly how the Health Star Rating on our food products is calculated

Winter weather can have an effect on your mood but what you eat can make a difference. Find out more about the impact the food you eat can have on your mood.

Winter weather can have an effect on your mood but what you eat can make a difference. Find out more about the impact the food you eat can have on your mood.

When you look after someone else, it’s easy to forget to look after yourself. Try these quick and easy meals to keep you, and those you care for, healthy and energised

When you look after someone else, it’s easy to forget to look after yourself. Try these quick and easy meals to keep you, and those you care for, healthy and energised

Healthy eating on a budget really comes down to being savvy and planning ahead.

Do you want to improve your health, increase the amount of plant-based, minimally-processed foods you eat, such as vegetables?

Caffeine consumption has been extensively studied, and the good news is when consumed in moderation there is no evidence of adverse health effects.

Familiarising children with the taste of fruit and vegetables from a young age establishes healthy habits later in life.

Are media claims about this research study into the impact of milk on type 2 diabetes really true?

Diabetes Australia's position statement on low carb eating responds to questions from people living with diabetes, health professionals and the broader community.

A new study reveals the key to staying a healthy weight is to reinforce healthy habits.

The Obesity Policy Coalition (OPC) has taken aim at the food industry for its code that fails to protect children from exposure to junk food marketing.

Gut health is making lots of headlines at the moment and unlike a lot of fads, there's some good evidence behind this topic.

Not eating enough fibre is an easy nutrition goal to rectify. Here’s why you want to eat more.

The Rethink Sugary Drink alliance would prefer to see more genuine reformulation efforts across the drinks industry

Heart disease contributes to almost two in three deaths of people with type 2 diabetes and is a major contributor to shortening life expectancy

June 11-17 marks Men’s Health Week where we look at men’s health overall and the different ways men can keep healthy, physically and emotionally.

Sedentary behaviour and overeating throughout winter can have a big impact on your weight and wellbeing. Here are four easy ways to stay on track and avoid unnecessary weight gain.

New research by CSIRO shows Australians are not eating the right types, or the right quantity of protein for healthy weight loss.

With all the various types, like Greek and liquid yoghurts, and ones with added fruits and probiotics, how do you know which one is healthiest?

Not all fats are made equally, so it’s important to choose or make foods with the healthiest fats.

Unhealthy diets and poor nutrition are leading contributors to Australia’s burden of disease and burgeoning health-care costs.

Women’s health in the months and years before conception can impact on their health during pregnancy and the baby’s development.

Most people think eating pasta will lead to weight-gain, but a recent study found otherwise.

Easter can be a challenging time for managing blood glucose levels. Here are our tips for balancing your diabetes management while still enjoying the holiday.

Meal planning and preparation can help you get a good mix of nutrition and save you money, time and stress.

Everyone knows that eating too much sugar is not good for your health, but what about the sugar found in fruit?

What if I told you there was a pill you could take that would universally decrease your risk of weight gain, coronary heart disease, stroke, and multiple forms of cancer, all with little to no side effects?

Why do humans engage in activities that give us pleasure even if there are negative consequences including the possibility of future illness

Alessandro Demaio from the University of Copenhagen explains why being slender is not always an indication of good health and why we should aim for a healthy diet.

Nutrient claims can be a little confusing, making it hard to tell which products are healthy and which aren't. Here's our guide to finding the hidden sugar on food labels.

We’ll set the record straight and bust some common myths about carbs to help point you in the right direction.

Try these five building blocks to healthy eating to make sure you’re getting all the nutrients you need.

The Mediterranean diet is associated with living a longer life and a decreased risk of health problems.

Accredited Practising Dietitian Mellissa Hay takes us through the tips and tricks to finding information quickly on food labels.

Discerning whether a food product is healthy, or just sounds healthy, is the key to making better choices for you and your family.

Brushing your teeth is an essential part of your dental routine, but do you know what the best foods for your teeth are?

Eating out is an enjoyable part of life, and having diabetes shouldn’t stop you from sharing a meal with family and friends.

One way you can achieve a healthier weight and an all-around healthier lifestyle is by cooking. Eating more home cooked meals means you tend to eat smaller portions and ultimately consume less kilojoules, fat, sugar and salt.

We don’t just eat when we are hungry. For some of us, eating is a way of coping with unpleasant feelings, like stress, anxiety and depression.

Accredited Practising Dietitian Karissa Woolfe imparts her tips on how to eat, drink and maintain a healthy relationship with food over the holiday season.

It is often inevitable that with celebrating comes food…and lots of it! By making some healthier choices these holiday don't have to have a big impact on your waistline or diabetes management.

A new report from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute highlights the link between heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Check out these great ideas and recipes to change up the menu at your next BBQ

There is no one size fits all when it comes to weight loss. The best advice is find a healthy eating regime that you can stick to.

Slurpees and cheep frozen drinks contain a lot of sugar. We're being urged to rethink our choice of drinks.

AMA calls for ban on advertising and marketing of junk food and sugary drinks to children, and a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages should be introduced as a matter of priority.

Adding two to three serves of high fibre grain food to our daily diet could improve the economy $3.3 billion a year.

Thirty-six leading community, public health, medical and academic groups have united for the first time to call for urgent action to address Australia’s serious obesity problem.

A quick guide to the science behind popular food additives and what to look for on product labels.

Our tips for men's health overall and the different ways men can keep healthy, physically and emotionally.

Sugary drinks with no nutritional value are set to go as NSW Health leads by example with its new Healthy Choices in Health Facilities policy framework. The drinks will be phased out by December 2017.

Living with diabetes shouldn't stop you from enjoying Easter. People may raise their eyebrows at you when you're eating an easter egg, but the truth is you can eat anything that other people can, just not the same amount.

Macronutrients – carbohydrates, protein and fats – are the essential building blocks of everyone’s diet. Eating these in the right proportions is important for people living with type 2 diabetes,

Eating and drinking habits of Australians have changed over the past 10 years according to Roy Morgans latest research

When we want to make healthy changes, often the biggest hurdle is changing everything all at once. Try these five tips and take positive steps towards better health.

The CSIRO have released trial findings on a lower carbohydrate diet and exercise program for people living with type 2 diabetes.

Here are some tips on how to minimise the risk of a hypo when trick-or-treating on foot, and float through Halloween feeling positive, without the hyper.

Having diabetes does not mean you need to give up all your favourite foods and treats.