Fresh facts: Grapefruit
Grapefruit are available all year round, but shine during winter and spring. They are packed with vitamin C and are a great source of antioxidants.
Nutrition & WeightGrapefruit are available all year round, but shine during winter and spring. They are packed with vitamin C and are a great source of antioxidants.
Nutrition & WeightApple cider vinegar has been touted as a cure-all in recent years, with far-ranging health benefits being described. But what are the real benefits, and what’s the best way to take it?
Nutrition & WeightMillions of Australians take dietary supplements every day - but do they improve your health and help you live longer?
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightAs a nation of coffee drinkers, it's good to know the pros and cons caffeine consumption is having on our health.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightEating and drinking more healthily could prevent 1 in 5 deaths globally. Countries that have a mainly Mediterranean diet perform best, and experts want to shift the focus from what people shouldn't eat, to what they should eat.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightResearch suggests that one particular type of bariatric surgery is linked to people having a much higher chance of developing a drinking problem down the track.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightEating slowly can help a person eat less. Changing the texture of a meal to make it chewier could be one way to achieve this.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightThe Mediterranean diet has long been considered a yardstick for a model of a healthy diet. Its wide-ranging health benefits have been profiled in a major review of the diet.
Healthy Eating Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightTakeaway foods are handy but can be loaded with fat, sugar and salt. Let myDr.com.au help you make healthier choices when you eat takeaway.
Nutrition & WeightThe recommended daily intake of calcium for adults and teenagers varies between 1000 mg and 1300 mg, this means between 3 and 5 serves of dairy each day should provide enough calcium.
Nutrition & WeightBreads can include various grains and seeds, and there are many things to look out for when choosing bread, such as the flour, GI, salt and additives.
Nutrition & WeightImproved long-term diet quality is associated with reduced risk of death and maintaining a healthy weight.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightEnergy-dense foods (those that have a lot of kilojoules in a small volume) can be associated with weight gain, especially if you eat a lot of them. These foods tend to be high in sugar and/or fat.
Nutrition & WeightVitamin and mineral supplements won't convert poor food choices into a healthy diet, but relevant quantities can address deficiencies at certain life stages.
Nutrition & WeightResearchers study the association between dietary changes and longevity. How much benefit could a person get by changing to a healthier diet?
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightEach of us has a unique gut microbiome - the composition of which can change on a daily basis. Your microbiome can affect your weight, your food cravings, your immune system and your mental health.
Nutrition & WeightThe greater diversity of plant foods a person eats each week, the greater the diversity of their gut bacteria.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightChristmas can be a difficult time to manage your alcohol intake. myDr.com.au has 10 tips to see you through the festive season with your liver intact!
Nutrition & WeightIs hemp the new superfood? The seeds contain 25 per cent protein, and are high in amino acids and essential minerals as well as being a rich source of vitamin E.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightA review looking at the health effects of vitamin and mineral supplements concludes that they give no consistent health benefit with even some evidence for harm.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightGluten-free diets are one of the popular dietary trends at the moment. With the clear exception of coeliac disease, growing research is calling into question if a self-diagnosed ‘gluten sensitivity’ is related to gluten at all.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightNudge theory involves using little nudges to encourage healthier behaviours. Dr Caroline West reports the results of a trial into food choices.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightMore than one in 4 kids aged 5-17 years in Australia is above a healthy weight. Find out how to help kids make changes to their diet and activity levels.
Nutrition & WeightNew research has found that when someone makes a commitment to losing weight, they may not only be helping themselves. Their partner may shed some excess kilograms too, even if they aren’t trying!
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