Nutrition
Is that drink as healthy as it seems?
How do we know the drinks we are choosing are healthy?
Monday, 4 January 2021
Egg facts get scrambled in data analysis
You may have noticed a research story in some media outlets recently claiming eggs cause diabetes.
Friday, 4 December 2020
Diet tips when training for the City2Surf
Are you training for a run? Follow these top diet tips to maximise your performance on the big day.
Tuesday, 30 July 2019
Salt and diabetes
Follow these top tips for reducing the salt in your diet without losing the flavour factor.
Monday, 29 July 2019
Bloated, gassy, diarrhoea, constipation?
Bloating, gas, diarrhoea and constipation can all be signs of bowel cancer. The GOOD news is that 98% of bowel cancer cases can be treated successfully if found early - which is why screening is so important.
Monday, 1 July 2019
Loving Heart Health
This Heart Health Week why not take the time to think about how you can give your heart a little extra love.
Thursday, 2 May 2019
Sizzling Barbeque Tips
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?
Wednesday, 19 December 2018
Healthy Eating – Beyond a New Year’s Resolution
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!
Wednesday, 19 December 2018
Can fish oil prevent heart attacks and strokes?
Fish oil is one of the most widely taken supplements in Australia, but does it really help prevent heart attacks and strokes?
Thursday, 13 September 2018
Plain, Greek, low-fat? How to choose a healthy yoghurt
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?
Friday, 25 May 2018
The facts about fat
Not all fats are made equally, so it’s important to choose or make foods with the healthiest fats.
Friday, 18 May 2018
If sugar is so bad for us, why is the sugar in fruit OK?
Everyone knows that eating too much sugar is not good for your health, but what about the sugar found in fruit?
Friday, 9 March 2018
How to use the Health Star Rating to make healthier choices
The HSR is a symbol that food companies can choose to display on the front of their packaging, which gives foods a rating out of five stars. Customers can use this symbol to compare similar food products and help them choose the healthiest option.
Tuesday, 6 February 2018
Quality 'fuel' for your body
When thinking about nutrition it’s helpful to use analogies, such as talking about the body as if it were a car. Here we can think of the role of glucose as our ‘petrol’ and our metabolism as a car’s revs.
Friday, 16 December 2016
Are all food additives bad? A quick guide to food labels
A quick guide to the science behind popular food additives and what to look for on product labels.
Tuesday, 29 August 2017
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