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Video: Is hemp the new superfood?
Is 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 & WeightVitamin supplements may do more harm than good
A 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 & WeightVideo: Gluten sensitivity may exist mostly in the mind
Gluten-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 & WeightVideo: Healthy habits need a nudge
Nudge 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 & WeightChildhood obesity
More 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 & WeightVideo: Losing weight helps your partner shed too
New 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!
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightVideo: Australians are eating too much salt
A diet high in salt increases your blood pressure, and your risk of heart disease. Yet we’re still eating too much of it - and there’s no sign of that changing.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightOrganic food: is it healthier?
Organic food is promoted as being healthier than conventional produce. Aside from the price, however, there is not a lot separating conventional and organic foods.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightVideo: Kids' snacking tastes could be genetic
The types snacks a child prefers could be linked to their genes and this could explain a preference for sweet or fatty foods and an aversion to bitter-tasting vegetables.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightVideo: Vegetarian eating in adolescence linked to good bone health
A diverse and well-balanced vegetarian-style dietary pattern eaten during adolescence can have a beneficial impact on bone health which is carried into young adulthood.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightVideo: The cost of obesity in life and death
The effects of obesity are costing us a fortune in life and death.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightHealthy choices better than trying to eat less
A training program to help people control the serving size of food resulted in the opposite effect of people actually choosing larger servings. The catch was that it was healthier food they were choosing with the end result of them lowering their kilojoule intake.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightMindful eating improves weight loss and eating habits
Mindful eating is a hot topic in nutrition. A new review finds that mindful eating can help with weight loss and positive eating behaviours.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightListeria: bacterial menace in frozen vegetables
Amid fears of contamination by listeria bacteria, packaged frozen vegetables were removed from supermarkets in July 2018. Find out what you need to do to avoid listeriosis.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightBest diet for weight loss - low carb or low fat?
There’s been a debate for years about which diet is best for weight loss and health: low carb or low fat? A recent study compared the 2 diets.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightNuts in a healthy diet
Nuts provide protein and are a source of dietary fibre as well as contributing many vitamins and minerals. Many studies show nuts are beneficial to health, especially heart health.
Nutrition & WeightCheese in the diet
Cheese is a good source of protein, calcium, vitamins and minerals and is a good way to fulfil one of the 2-3 recommended daily serves of dairy.
Nutrition & WeightNever too early to start kids eating healthily
Exposing children to a wide variety of healthy foods, even in pregnancy, can help instill good eating habits later in life.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightFrozen fruit and veg in your freezer boosts consumption
Having frozen fruit and vegetables conveniently on hand in the freezer is a way to boost fruit and veg consumption with no trade-off in nutritional quality.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightThe more you taste, the more on your waist
Taste may play an important role in determining food enjoyment and how much people consume but evidence in the area is mixed. This study investigates the link between carbohydrate sensitivity, dietary intake and waist circumference.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightVideo: Do your genes control your weight?
Your genes do contribute to your risk of obesity, but sticking to a healthy diet may counteract part of genetic related weight gain over the long term.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightVideo: Fast eating is a health hazard
Eating food slowly appears to be good advice with new research showing that fast eaters are at higher risk of weight gain and metabolic disease.
Latest Health News Nutrition & WeightVideo: Is coffee good for your health?
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, but is it really good for your health?
Latest Health News Nutrition & Weight