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.
Diet
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.
‘I just want to hear anything else than my music, or Australian Idol’
Following a national tour in support of her chart-topping third album, Sunday Sadness, ARIA Award-winning singer-songwriter Amy Shark reveals her secret to balancing health, diet and wellbeing on the road.
This unlikely ingredient could be the next baking hero
These cupcakes with orange cashew icing are the perfect party bake for the whole family.
Mental health system is ‘fundamentally broken’
One of the nation’s most prominent psychiatrists says those with the most severe conditions are critically neglected and marginalised, as the AMA calls for systemic reform.
In defence of all-you-can-eat buffets
In the genteel world of gastronomy, few subjects are as misunderstood and unfairly maligned as the all-you-can-eat buffet.
From carbon to calcium, how vegan diets stack up
Processed meat substitutes have been in the spotlight for their environmental impact compared with vegetables or beans, so what should consumers do?
Prepare this fabulous fattoush using simple pantry staples
Fattoush is an easy way of using up what you’ve got; be it the last of the pitas, the dukkah at the back of the cupboard, and the bottle of pomegranate molasses next to it.
Fat lot of good: why you can’t keep the weight off
Yo-yo dieting might not be your fault – new research shows fat cells remain primed to regain weight.
It’s the leading cause of death for Australian women. So how can you delay its onset?
It’s one of the biggest killers of Australians. But new research suggests the number of cases can potentially be halved. And that’s not the only news.
High chance of a heart attack? Here’s how to change that risk
There are proven measures that can cut the risk of harm from coronary heart disease. But individuals need to take action.
Why is no one talking about this heart-healthy diet?
The DASH diet is designed to reduce your blood pressure – and your risk of cardiovascular disease – by up to 20 per cent.
Yes, you really should throw your old plastic spatula away
Chances are there’s a well-used plastic spatula, spoon or ladle near your stove. Scientists say it belongs in the bin.
That can of beans in your pantry is the new gut health hero
Move over, kale. The humble bean has become the new darling of nutritionists. Here, we unpack all the health benefits.
Satisfy your tastebuds with this speedy stir-fry
Not only is this dish flavourful, it’ll be on the table in under 30 minutes — that’s quicker than getting takeaway delivered.
A 12-year-old’s journey into the world of weight-loss drugs
A mother in the US found success with a weight-loss drug after a lifelong battle. Noticing her daughter start down the same path, she decided to have her try semaglutide.
The great wellbeing divider: how many coffees you should drink a day
Cutting out coffee is the latest humblebrag, thanks to a recent global study. Are the coffee abstainers on to something?
Try this seriously delicious vegetarian pie packed full of greens
This pie is rich with wild greens — such as fat hen — and is best eaten with, you guessed it, even more greens. A healthy option from a kitchen gardener.
Seven changes to make to your diet to help you age well
There’s the Mediterranean diet, and the protein rich diet. And what about blue foods? Eat your way towards healthy ageing with these simple rules.
Quick, easy, healthy: weeknight dinners you’ll love
Weeknights call for quick yet wholesome meals that require little effort but still taste delicious. Try a nutritious cauliflower and grain salad or a gut-friendly curry.
Backing for new organic food rules
Australia’s lack of regulation on organic food products could mean consumers are being misled, the industry has warned.
Australia’s race to find a treatment for a disease affecting millions
Coeliac disease is a painful and potentially dangerous health condition for millions of people, but there’s no treatment for it. These researchers hope to one day change that.
Eating a healthy diet? It could be key to avoiding dementia
Enriching your gut in middle age appears to play a bigger role than previously thought in preventing memory decline, a study suggests.
How doctors turned peanut allergies into a major health problem
Peanut allergy is one of the most common among children in Australia and in the United States. A US expert explains how doctors may have inadvertently turned it into an epidemic.
Be grateful kids! In the olden days food was offal
Yes, we ate the stomach linings of animals. And that wasn’t the worst of it. What about tinned fruit? This is the first of Matthew Condon’s musings on health | SHARE YOUR CULINARY MEMORIES
A korma that will have your gut celebrating
This recipe, which uses ground almonds and yoghurt instead of cream, is better for your gut bugs, yet still deliciously creamy. Extracted from a newly published book on Food for Menopause, offering recipes and nutritional advice for perimenopause and beyond.
The ‘silent global pandemic’ that will undermine healthcare systems and food safety
If the danger of drug-resistant superbugs is not addressed there could be a return to the medical dark ages, where a superficial scratch could be life-threatening.
Counting calories? Why your calculations might not add up to losing weight
Calorie counting is the tried and true method of controlling or losing weight. Here an expert reveals what to do to shed unwanted kilos.
Can you get a Gladiator body? I copied Paul Mescal’s fitness plan and here’s what happened
Phil Hilton wants to be as buff as the 28-year-old film star. He asked a Hollywood trainer for help – plus his top exercises to beef up your arms and chest.
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