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Associate Professor Said Ajlouni
School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Science, Faculty Science, University of Melbourne
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How to avoid food poisoning this festive season
Food poisoning is a terrible way to ruin the holidays, but there are some simple steps to help you stay safe and enjoy your favourite foods
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Switching to a plant-based diet? Keep an eye on your micronutrients
Environmental and health concerns mean that many people are switching to a plant-based diet, but they can risk missing out on some key micronutrients
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Making the most of probiotics
It isn’t only the probiotics, but the way they are produced and the food we eat them with that are important for our health