Nutrition & Weight

What makes a meal healthy?

Researchers look at what components make food healthy and how the consumer determines what food is healthy. This is what they found.

Can you get good diet advice online?

An internet search for diet provides an endless supply of diet advice, nutrition advice and of course weigh loss advice, however according to the experts much of it is seriously flawed.

Is dark chocolate the next hot sports supplement?

Scientists studying the potential health benefits of dark chocolate have come up with some surprising results giving chocolate lovers something to get really excited about!

Weight loss surgery and mental health

Researchers looked at the mental health of participants before weight loss surgery then again 10 years after, the results are surprising.

Are nuts fattening?

Nuts are healthy and are actually associated with better weight control, although a recent study confirms that it's not all good news for nuts.

What are the risks of binging on junkfood?

Junk food binges are bad for the gut bacteria. Studies have shown that altering the bacteria in the large intestine is linked to depression, increases risk of obesity and increases risk of adverse immune reactions.

Which foods help maintain weight?

The results are in, researchers analyse flavonoids a chemical found in certain foods and their relationship with weight change in over 100,000 people over 24 years.

Fresh facts: Greenbeans

Green beans are packed with nutritional benefits and have been found on Australia dinner tables for decades. Find out why green beans are so good for you and how to cook green beans to keep them green and crunchy.

Fresh facts: Kale

Relatively new to Australian market Kale has quickly become a staple for vegans and for good reason. Kale has more iron than beef and more calcium that milk, but that's not all. Find out how to prepare kale why you include kale in your diet.

Fresh facts: Peaches

Find out why peaches are more than just a delicious sweet treat in summer and for those that don't want the peach season to end, we show you how to preserve peaches, so you can enjoy them all year round.

Fresh facts: Banana

Bananas are in season every month of the year and are packed with nutrition that restore tired muscles and brain function. Find a simple banana smoothie recipe and learn how to turn your ageing bananas into something delicious.

Fresh facts: Asparagus

Fresh facts: Artichoke

Fresh facts: Pumpkin

Fresh facts: Cauliflower

Cauliflower’s peak season is September, which means we’re just getting the first batches of the season in winter. Along with vitamins C, K, beta-carotene, Cauliflower contains sulforaphane, a compound that’s been shown to kill cancer stem cells, which slows tumor growth.

Fresh facts: Strawberries

While strawberries are available all year, they are best eaten in summer and early autumn when you can get them fresh.

Fresh facts: Kiwifruit

Kiwifruits are best eaten in autumn and winter months and have been popular in Australia as a snack for years.

Fresh facts: Pear

Top foods: Capsicum

Capsicums are rich in vitamins C and A - harness their anti-inflammatory properties in this delicious capsicum and corn salad

Top foods: Watermelon

Watermelon is fat-free and rich in vitamins A, B6 and C. Combine with kiwifruit and fetta cheese on skewers, sprinkle with nutritional hemp seeds, and you have a tasty snack.

Top foods: Mango

This healthy and delicious mango salad delivers all the nutritional benefits of mangos - low kilojoule, high fibre, vitamin A and vitamin C.

Top foods: Eggplant

Make this easy eggplant penne and take advantage of eggplant's high fibre, potassium, vitamins and antioxidants. The antioxidant anthocyanin may reduce the risk of heart disease and lower blood pressure.

Top foods: Avocado

Make this delicious avocado pesto pasta and take advantage of the nutritional benefits of avocado - they're rich in fibre, folate and vitamin C.

Top foods: Cabbage

Cabbage is rich in fibre and vitamin C. This coconut cabbage stirfry is quick and easy to make.