Diet
Dozens of countries have slapped a sugar tax on junk food. But Australia is split on the decision
Taxing drinks based on their sugar content would force manufacturers to make their products healthier, a parliamentary report argues. Some are not so convinced.
- by Angus Thomson
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‘Three litres of water a day’: How a netballer fuels her training
Kim Ravaillion takes us through a day on her plate.
- by Nicole Economos
Opinion
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Betting on Ozempic? I’ve heard this one before
The stock market is salivating over the money-making potential in the weight-loss wonder drug. Are we back in the ’70s?
- by Richard Glover
A plant-based diet is good for your health. But there’s one exception
New research shows that not all plant-based diets are the same.
- by Anahad O’Connor
‘A granola bar plus a bagel with peanut butter’: A long-distance runner’s diet
Lauren Ryan gets top marks for eating carbohydrates to fuel her workouts.
- by Nicole Economos
‘Gluten-free Coco Pops with lactose-free milk’: an actor’s day on a plate
Mother of the Bride star Tasneem Roc takes us through her diet.
- by Nicole Economos
Meet the men who eat meat (and only meat)
Some boast about having not consumed a vegetable in months. They also claim health benefits including drastic weight loss and sharpened mental acuity. Health experts are sceptical.
- by Steven Kurutz
‘You risk falling for nutrition trends’: A holistic coach’s day on a plate
Dietitian Joanna McMillan gives her advice on Rodrigo Perez’s diet, which includes starting the day with a teaspoon of salt.
- by Nicole Economos
‘Dark chocolate, a chamomile tea and some CBD oil’: An artist’s day on a plate
Hannah Fox’s plant-based diet is reviewed by dietitian, Dr Joanna McMillan who gives top marks for her intake of fermented foods.
- by Nicole Economos
‘You fail to meet your calcium needs’: Where this general manager’s diet falls short
Marty McCaig is behind Byron Bay’s hottest hotel. Here, he shares his day on a plate.
- by Nicole Economos
‘Lacking essential, nourishing fats’: How this athlete’s diet could be improved
James Parr, 27, shares what fuels him through his day that includes two workouts.
- by Nicole Economos
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