Nutrition and Hydration
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Young Australians urged to cook for good health AAP - 14-02-2017
Young Australians love to dine out but dietitians
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Study shows that whole grains help weight loss AAP - 10-02-2017
Whole grains speed up metabolism and reduce calorie retention, according to a new study. A US study has shown eating whole grains can help
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Perfectionists are most likely to fail on a diet AAP - 07-02-2017
Behavioural scientists at the CSIRO say perfectionists are the least likely to achieve diet success. Perfectionists are most likely to fail
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Breakthrough study proves diet can treat depression HealthTimes - 02-02-2017
A new Deakin study proves simple dietary changes can be used as a possible treatment for depression. Previous research has shown a link between diet and
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Eating spicy food may lead to a longer life AAP - 16-01-2017
Adding hot chilli to your meals won't just create a bit of spice, but may also help you live longer, according to new research. Eating
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Men should exercise daily to boost sperm count AAP - 08-12-2016
Moderate intensity exercise done three to four times a day can help men produce 'healthy swimmers', according to new research. Australian
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Daily nut consumption prevents premature death AAP - 06-12-2016
A daily handful of nuts, including peanuts, will keep the doctor - and undertaker - away, new international research shows. Eating
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Worlds oldest person credits long life to raw eggs AAP - 01-12-2016
The world's oldest person eats two raw eggs every day, however experts are warning against the 'risky' habit that can lead to severe food poisoning.
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Ready-to-eat bagged salads risk of salmonella bacteria AAP - 23-11-2016
A UK study shows small amounts of damage to packaged salad leaves significantly increases the amount of the harmful salmonella bacteria. Ready-to-eat
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Seaweed a healthy food source AAP - 16-11-2016
Marine ecologist and founder of Venus Shell Systems Dr Pia Winberg wants Australia to become a leader in seaweed cultivation and eaten in every household.
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Dietitian says eating fruit won't make you fat AAP - 09-11-2016
Australian dietitians say it's time to stop demonising the natural sugar fructose found in fruit. Fructose is not the villain and Australians
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Diet low in protein is the most effective in prolonging life AAP - 10-11-2016
It may be time to stop demonising carbohydrates because a new study has found they may be the "fountain of youth". If you want to live longer, you
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Australians eat too much junk food AAP - 10-11-2016
It seems Australians have a big sweet tooth, with one third of us admitting to eating too much junk food. One third of Australians eat too
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Not eating junk food won't save your waist AAP - 10-11-2016
Replacing 25 per cent of "discretionary" foods with fruit, vegetables, lean meats and whole grains would save just 74 calories, a study has found.
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Many people are following a gluten-free diet unnecessarily AAP - 10-11-2016
US research shows the number of people with coeliac disease has remained stable yet more people are going gluten-free. A new study confirms
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A majority of Australian pregnant women fail iodine recommendations AAP - 11-11-2016
An Australian study has found just over a quarter of women took the correct amounts of folic acid and iodine supplements during pregnancy.
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Cravings don't come back when you 'tap' HealthTimes - 02-08-2016
Landmark research has found unhealthy food cravings can be significantly reduced in just eight weeks by a new online program teaching 'psychological acupuncture'
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Treat anorexia as a 'passion' to provide more effective treatment AAP - 11-11-2016
A visiting philosopher of psychiatry from Canada believes changing the discourse around anorexia and addiction is critical to prevention. Addictions
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ACCC takes Heinz to court over misleading claims on Little Kids Shredz food AAP - 21-06-2016
Australia's consumer watchdog is taking on food giant Heinz for 'misleading' parents about the nutritional value of their toddler food.
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Specialists meet to tackle deadly eating disorders AAP - 15-06-2016
Specialists are meeting in Sydney to map out a new approach to treating eating disorders which will affect millions of Australians in their lifetimes.
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