How can runners prevent injury? Five tricks to try
Don’t let runner’s knee and shin splints slow you down – try these easy exercises to keep you speeding ahead.
Diet
Switch the salt: new global guidelines urge uptake of salt substitutes
The World Health Organisation has issued new guidelines urging people to swap regular table and cooking salt for lower sodium substitutes at home.
Sticky, golden and crispy tofu worthy of a Chinese restaurant
Frying the tofu first makes the perfect porous surface for the deeply savoury and slightly sweet braising liquid to seep into.
The silent effect of menopause many women are unaware of
In the years around menopause women will experience the most rapid natural loss of bone mass in their lives. It makes good bone health essential, and there are things you can do.
Noodles and veggies for a wholesome satay salad
Try tempeh for a vegetarian option, or substitute chicken if you prefer, for this flavoursome fusion.
How much extra would you pay for the privilege of eating meat?
In Denmark, where the average person consumes about 93kg of meat a year, convincing people to eat less meat is no mean feat. This is how the government has taken action.
From chocolate to cheese: 33 delicious foods to eat every week
This list is not about diets or food fads. Just some wonderful and worthwhile things to put on your plate.
This Olympian’s BMI said she was overweight. Is it time for an obesity diagnosis overhaul?
Over-reliance on the Body Mass Index has sparked a push supported by 75 medical organisations to back a Global Commission to overhaul obesity diagnosis and classification.
The ‘perfect’ shoes and diet 24-grand-slam title winner Novak Djokovic swears by
The tennis star is known for doing things a little differently, like hauling around a personal hyperbaric chamber to a grand slam tournament and carrying a ‘magnetic disc’. Then there’s his diet and his specially designed shoes.
An elegant salad you’ll want to serve at dinner parties
Get a kick you don’t often get in salads by adding a chopped jalapeño to this bright and delicious mix of thinly shaved carrot ribbons and handfuls of fresh herbs.
Good or bad? With red wine, coffee and kale, it’s impossible to tell
Still think red wine is good for you? How many coffees a day is too much? Matt Condon wades through the perpetually shifting advice.
A zingy tumble salad with plenty of greens, and extra garlic too
A zippy avocado tahini brings all the ingredients together, with an extra kick of as much garlic as you like and pepitas to finish.
Quick fix! 24 ways to improve your health and fitness this year
Small changes can make a big difference to your wellbeing and fitness – without breaking a sweat (much). Here are simple steps to a new you.
Men, it’s time to talk about it
Despite public awareness campaigns and cultural shifts, men still struggle to talk about their mental health, meaning issues fester and can result in dire personal, social and relationships consequences.
How to lose weight (and keep it off)
You may think you’re eating healthily but to achieve the slim, strong body you want, you’ll need to eat more protein and fibre than you think.
Leaner, stronger, fitter: Your 2025 meal plan
Eating well for a healthy, lean body in the new year does not need to be complicated.
Dinner’s easy with one pot for pasta and prawns
A creamy taste but lighter on calories, this is a simple and healthy combination — without too much washing up.
These ‘healthy’ protein bars are the perfect snack
With 5 grams of protein, these dark chocolate crunch bars are high in healthy fats, so, as yummy as they taste, keep it to one per snack.
Cheese, parties, wine! Christmas is healthier than you think
As research shows that wine can be good for your heart, here are other ways festive foods, drinks and traditions can benefit both body and mind.
What this ultra-processed-food guru is eating at Christmas will surprise you
Chris van Tulleken stressed us all out about ultra-processed food. So what’s on his table on the 25th? A surprising amount of stuff in foil trays from the supermarket.
Original URL: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/health/diet/page/2