Australians tend to eat too much junk food and not enough fruit and vegetables. But how might these trends change in the years to come?
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You might have a vague idea that wholemeal or wholegrain bread is healthy. But is one better for you than the other?
You need only trace amounts of selenium to survive. Falling outside of this narrow therapeutic window can have significant health consequences.
Among the big names investing big bucks to prolong their lives are Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Google founders Sergei Brin and Larry Page, and Oracle’s Larry Ellison.
Depending on where you live, Ramadan can mean going 12 to 19 hours without eating or drinking anything.
Using more appealing language and descriptions — rather than simply labelling foods ‘vegan’ or ‘vegetarian’ — can encourage people to choose plant-based foods more often.
Although gluten-free foods are trendy, they are a necessity only if you have celiac disease or wheat allergies.
A quick scan with a smartphone or an online search can identify foods with lower levels of these toxic substances.
A new report shows how ubiquitous unhealthy foods are, how aggressively they are promoted, and how hard it is to access healthy foods in places people spend time.
You might have heard that eating too many eggs will cause high cholesterol levels, leading to poor health. But what does the latest science say?
Fibre can help prevent overeating and lower your type 2 diabetes risk. But even if you think you eat lots of veggies, you might still not be getting enough fibre.
New policy requiring front-of-package nutrition symbols aims to guide consumers toward healthier food choices by highlighting foods high in sodium, sugars or saturated fats.
The NiMe diet explained.
It’s easy to get caught up in the promise of quick health fixes, but they are generally too good to be true.
Maintaining a good diet is not cheap or straightforward, especially on a low income.
We waste millions of tonnes of bread every year. New research shows how it could be turned into something delicious.
The USDA oversees food production and much more. However, it has little direct power to reduce food prices – a centerpiece of President Trump’s campaign.
Four urgent things need to be done in 2025 for Nigeria to feed its citizens better and ensure their food security.
You don’t have to go to a specialist camping shop to buy healthy, energy-dense snacks for bushwalks. These three foods should do the trick.
Olive leaf extract may reduce blood pressure, improve blood lipids and help the way our bodies handle glucose. But the evidence isn’t clear cut.
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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