Calls to restrict energy drink sales
HEALTH experts are increasing calls for energy drink restrictions after revelations five deaths are being investigated overseas.
Diet
Dodgy diet pills sold online to gullible Aussies
“GULLIBLE” Australians are buying dodgy and potentially deadly diet pills online, despite warnings about the dangers.
Calls to put lid on fizzy drinks
AUSTRALIANS are swilling a staggering 100 litres of soft drink a head each year – prompting calls for the fizz to be banned from home fridges.
Multivitamins are worth swallowing
SWALLOWING a daily multivitamin pill could reduce your risk of cancer by about 8 per cent, a new study has found.
One Direction pin their pearly whites to toothpaste range
DIRECTIONERS, look out – soon you’ll be able to get even closer to your favourite boy band.
Pulpy fruit parts ‘prevent cancer’
FIBRE has long been known to clean the bowel but it has now been found to deliver cleansing antioxidants to the colon as well.
Don’t diet on your own
ACCORDING to psychologists, joining a slimming group is the best way to lose weight.
Machines dispense with calories
COKE and Pepsi are rolling out new vending machines that will put calorie counts right at your fingertips.
What to eat to nail your exams
50,000 students are preparing for their final year exams, so it’s time to start eating right so you can fire on all cylinders!
Omega 3 fish oil putting sharks in peril
FISH oil supplements are the latest health fad, but what is it doing to our sea life?
Aussies are losing their sweet tooth
AUSTRALIANS are becoming increasingly sweet on savoury foods, with new data showing we’re consuming over 25 per cent less sugar than 60 years ago.
The best bread for your family
THE number of bread choices we have is enough to make your head ache, so we’ve simplified it for you.
Snails’ slimy link in cancer battle
SEA snails hold the key to releasing women from some of the most deadly cancers, research suggests.
Coles v Woolies in weight loss war
GROCERY giants Coles and Woolworths are muscling in on the growing weight loss market with new food labels and low kilojoule products.
Which seeds are best for you?
A HANDFUL of seeds on your cereal makes a simple healthy addition – but which ones are best for you if you have diabetes, arthritis or a troubled prostate?
How to cut out fat but not taste
NON-FAT cheese that tastes like plastic. Sugar-free brownies that crumble like Styrofoam.Do you really have to sacrifice taste when you’re on a diet?
GE-cow produces low allergy milk
MILK produced from a cow genetically engineered by New Zealand scientists may cause fewer allergic reactions, while increasing cheese yields.
New studies link obesity to fizz
THREE new studies have reaffirmed a link between sweet soda and fruit drinks to an epidemic of obesity that is sweeping the United States.
NYC bans big, sugary drinks at eateries
NEW York City’s health board has passed a rule banning super-sized, sugary drinks at restaurants, concession stands and other eateries.
Omega-3 health benefits ‘a sham’
OMEGA-3 fatty acids, said to enhance heart health, have been found to have no effect in reducing the risk of stroke, heart attack or death.
Make the most of your 20s and 30s!
IT’S typically the time for good fun, partying and then starting a family – but if you also want glowing skin, a fit body and plenty of energy in your 20s and 30s, you’d better read on!
Glass of Red, hold the alcohol!
THE good news for red wine lovers is that it really can cut your blood pressure. But the bad news? The alcohol has to be removed first.
Greek diet may protect against melanoma
EATING a Mediterranean diet, in conjunction with sun-smart behaviour, could help reduce the risk of skin cancer, research suggests.
Piling on the pounds? Get a new lunch buddy
IF you find yourself putting on weight, don’t buy bigger clothes – get a new dining companion.
Buying Organic? Not worth it!
IT comes at a premium price, but organic food may not be worth shelling out for as researchers claim it is no more nutritious than ordinary food.
7 big fat diet & fitness lies exposed
WHEN it comes to losing weight everyone has a theory and all the conflicting information can be so confusing. But at least knowing what not to do can help. Right?
Trade your toothpaste for coconut oil!
IT’S not an excuse to eat Bounty bars, but scientists have found that coconut could help fight the main bug behind tooth decay.
Top 10 fat-fighting foods revealed
DUBBED “fast foods”, some things we eat can actually help us lose weight by stopping the build-up of fat, and speeding up the metabolism.
10 small steps for big weight loss
LOSING weight doesn’t require strict dieting, steely willpower and deprivation. The small-steps approach can be the secret to success.
Eat your way out of anxiety
EATING a healthy, nutritious and balanced diet is a great way to manage stress and anxiety, says nutritionist Teresa Boyce.
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