Nutrition
Sciences & Technology
Research
Your gut remembers every diet
After indulging over summer, many people look to fad diets for a quick reset, but this kind of yo-yo dieting may be doing more harm than you think
Sciences & Technology
Research
What’s behind gluten sensitivity when coeliac tests are negative?
In the hunt for what's really behind non-coeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), new research suggests an integrated approach combining dietary modification with psychological support
Sciences & Technology
Chocolate that brings joy to your gut health and your tastebuds
As well as being a mood-boosting treat this Easter, chocolate can also be good for us, and researchers are working to make it even better for gut health
Environment
Switching meat and milk for plant-based copies misses vital nutrients
Computer modelling shows that swapping meat and milk for plant-based alternatives isn’t a simple switch when it comes to our health
Health & Medicine
Food Health Star labels are driving healthier products
Food labels are improving the nutrition of packaged products in Australia and New Zealand, but they must be compulsory to make a bigger difference
Sciences & Technology
Food to fight hidden hunger
University of Melbourne researchers are redesigning wheat to create healthier versions of one of the world’s favourite foods – bread
Health & Medicine
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
Health & Medicine
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
Health & Medicine
Nourishing old age
A lack of protein in the foods served at aged care centres is putting two-thirds of residents at risk of malnutrition, but research shows that simply improving the menu has big pay offs for everyone
Health & Medicine
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