Is plant-based milk better? Don’t be so sure
We’re drinking less dairy and more plant-based beverages than ever. But are we missing out on the good stuff?
Diet
Roasted squash the humble hero of this gut-friendly dish
Eat smarter with this healthy recipe crafted by a nutrition expert by using any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.
A nutritionist’s top tips for optimal gut health
The key to a healthy microbiome lies not just in the foods we eat, but how we combine them to aid the digestive process.
13 recipes to get more protein in your diet
Protein is essential for our overall health and nutrition. Learn how much you need and discover delicious recipes to boost your intake.
27 easy (and unheard of) ways to improve your health
Want to keep your body and mind in top form with as little effort as possible? Experts swear by these quick fixes to make a real difference to our health and wellbeing.
How to boost your body: the good vitamin guide
The number of people hospitalised due to a lack of essential vitamins and minerals has soared. Here are ways to ensure you get enough.
This simple apple ‘pie’ hits the sweet spot
Satisfy your after-dinner sweet craving with this easy apple ‘pie’. With just four simple and healthy ingredients, it’s a dessert that’s not only delicious but also nutritious.
Olive oil melts risk of death by butter
Swapping butter for olive or canola oil could help to cut the risk of premature death, according to new research
Emulsifiers make food more appealing. Do they also make you sick?
Emerging research suggests there might be a link between the texture-tweaking agents and health risks.
Tasty and healthy: this fish recipe is a great catch
This recipe makes a star of fresh barramundi, teaming it up with potato, tasty fennel and dill for a fragrant combination, topped with crunchy almonds.
A cardiologist explains what high blood pressure really means
The best time to reduce your risk of long-term heart disease is right now, says a cardiologist who explains what you can learn from monitoring some vital signs
Bird flu: do humans get it (and do I need to hard-boil my eggs)?
Avian influenza has again been found on Victorian poultry farms. It’s not the strain spreading worldwide killing birds, cats and elephant seals – and infecting people – nor last year’s variant that caused national egg shortages. But you do need to understand the concerns.
Hungry for insights on diet, pregnancy experts make guinea pigs of themselves
Two baby-science researchers have used their own pregnancies to trial a groundbreaking supplement that promises to reduce cerebral palsy, deafness and blindness in infants.
Save this smoothie recipe for a sunny day
With the tartness of raspberries and the zesty taste of lime, this smoothie is the perfect drink to salute summer’s end.
Sugar substitute potentially linked to heart disease
A new study has underlined the feared health risks of sugar substitutes like aspartame, suggesting it could leave consumers at risk of heart disease.
Women hesitating on ambulance calls, study shows
When Debra Clare had a sudden heart attack, her first thought was not to call an ambulance; she is not alone in that.
Oatzempic: it’s famous on TikTok but should you try the weight-loss ‘miracle’ drink?
The DIY beverage made from oats, water, cinnamon and lime juice has amassed over 40 million views on TikTok for its rumoured health benefits. Here’s what the experts say.
What really makes us hungry?
Little has been understood about what goes on in the brain’s ‘appetite control centre’. The first cell map of the human hypothalamus, though, is set to supercharge future weight loss drugs.
Three ways calcium can boost your health
Here are three good reasons why you should be making sure you get enough calcium every day, with food the best source.
Want a steak or even a burger? The diet police are watching
All I want is a steak and fries, and maybe an ice cream. But with all the conflicting advice around today, there’s already too much on my plate.
A no fuss, high-protein snack that’s ready in 10 minutes
These chicken and avocado lettuce cups are a cinch to make and will leave you feeling satisfied.
Food to eat for better sleep — and what’s keeping you awake
Studies suggest cottage cheese and kiwi fruit can improve your slumber but you might want to swap camomile tea for a camomile bath.
The best way to good gut health
Evidence tells us the most important way to keep our bowels healthy is through a diet rich in natural fibre. But we need the genes in gut microbes to make that fibre work for us.
Rappers outgrow their demons
Getting off alcohol was ‘hectic’, and learning about food has been life-changing: these chart-topping hip-hop artists talk about how they have stayed fit and healthy across their ARIA Award-winning career.
Spirulina the secret to this blue dream smoothie
Twins Ashley and Taylor Johnston, who live in British Columbia, Canada, have made smoothies their life – at least on social media. Here’s one of their most popular creations.
‘Basically a milkshake’: debunking the cult of protein powder
In a consumer quest for ever-higher protein intakes, protein powder has become a huge industry. But is it really giving the body what it needs?
How to get the most of this season’s veg
Make the most of Australia’s freshest produce with our guide to seasonal vegetables. From crisp summer greens to hearty winter staples, here’s what’s in season right now—and the best ways to cook them.
Enjoy this hearty soup without guilt
Traditionally, broccoli cheddar soup is loaded in calories from all the butter, cheese, and cream it includes. This recipe, however, is packed with protein.
Researchers caution against activists’ anti-red meat agenda
The guaranteed benefits of eating red meat outweigh the “low-certainty” evidence used to discourage its consumption, researchers say.
Think your body shape is changing in menopause? It’s not your imagination
As women transition into perimenopause and menopause, they may notice a change in their body shape and how they feel. Here’s what some experts say will help keep you nourished.
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