A new review of 180 studies found little or no protective effects from taking dietary supplements, and actually found some harm.
- Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
A recent study was reported to have found that eating pasta wouldn’t make you put on weight, This is actually true, so long as you’re following a low GI diet.
Most parents will tell you their kids love juice. It tastes good and often comes in convenient and child-friendly packaging. Is the occasional juice OK?
The study showed that every 10% increase in consumption of ultra-processed food was linked to a 12% increase in developing some types of cancers. But it didn’t show the processed food caused cancers.
Here are five weightloss supplements you shouldn’t waste your money on.
Women who were a healthy weight before pregnancy should aim to gain between 11.5 and 16 kilograms during pregnancy.
You may be better off buying regular green or black tea and spending more on fruit and vegetables.
Is this more good news for coffee lovers, or a case of be careful what you read?
Vitamin and mineral supplements won’t prevent the development of age-related macular degeneration. But there is some evidence taking supplements containing vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc may slow the progression…
During pregnancy women get bombarded with food and nutrition information. Eat this, don’t eat that! It gets very confusing. Recent debates about the role of carbohydrates have cranked the confusion up…
Is a ketogenic diet effective for weight loss? The answer depends on whether it achieves a reduction in total kilojoule intake or not. What is a ketogenic diet? A classical ketogenic diet follows a strict…
Ketogenic diets are back in the news with claims they are a “cure-all”. Research shows that in epilepsy not controlled by current treatment, around 50% of children and adults following ketogenic diets…
Arguing about whether carbohydrates or fats are better misses the main point. To improve global health we need reduce intakes of ultra-processed foods and eat more minimally processed foods.
Research shows people who cook more have healthier eating patterns, spend less money on take away foods and have indicators of better health.
Knowing exactly what to eat and avoid to beat type 2 diabetes can be confusing. More protein? Less carbs? More wholegrains?
Watching what you eat and drink could help manage your headaches.
Fasting diets aim to make it easier to stick to a weight loss program, but they are not for everyone.
Feeling tired and out of energy? Talk to your GP about checking your iron level.
Thinking about trying for a baby? Then now is the time for you and your partner to “spring clean” your food and lifestyle habits.
It’s time to bust some diet myths and talk about the science behind weight loss
Do you hate vegetables? You’re not alone. About 20% of the population are “super-tasters”.
A flexitarian is a vegetarian who eats small amounts of meat.
Had to let the belt out a notch or two lately? Then it may be time to give your eating habits an overhaul. Good news - fast meals can be tasty, and healthy.
I was recently asked: “If my eating habits are half good and half bad, does that make my overall diet balanced?” The short answer is “No!”
The problem with using willpower is that your head has to keep saying “NO” to the constant barrage of messages, advertising and environmental cues that operate 24/7, prompting you to eat and drink.
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