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Can’t decide between a sausage and a burger at a barbecue? Why not have both?

‘Teens need about 1000 more kJ than an adult’: What to feed them without being a wowser

Stock up on these foods to help keep those bottomless pits happy and healthy, without blowing the budget.

  • Nina Rousseau
Adam Liaw recipe: Avocado Shichimi
Photograph by William Meppem (photographer on contract, no restrictions)

How to cook with less salt without sacrificing flavour

From low-sodium alternatives to being mindful about when to season your cooking, these simple tips will help you keep the flavour without the health risks.

  • Becky Krystal
Michael Bachelard before (left) and after doing the Fast 800 diet.

Beefy to buff in just 10 weeks: What it’s really like to do the Fast 800 diet

Following a strict weight-loss program, Michael Bachelard endured twitchy legs, the fear of bad breath and constant cravings to shift his lard baby.

  • Michael Bachelard
The great Aussie burger by Nagi Maehashi.

Overdo it over the summer holidays? Here are eight easy ways to get back on track

After returning from a holiday, you may be feeling tired and sluggish. Here are some easy ways to reverse the damage.

  • Emily Craig
Fruit yoghurt.

Fruit yoghurt – and five more everyday foods and drinks that cause inflammation

Inflammation is blamed for many common conditions, but what causes it and how can changing our diet help?

  • Laurel Ives
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Pumpkin (and other) seeds.

Seeds are the most underrated superfood. Here’s how to add them to your diet

From sesame and pumpkin to hemp and chia, seeds are often overlooked. Here are the health benefits for each type, and how to eat more of them.

  • Sam Rice
Junk food addiction: it’s a serious problem.

How to tell if you’re addicted to junk food (and what to do about it)

Experts say ‘junk food syndrome’ is a growing problem, with obesity levels soaring thanks to our troubled eating habits.

  • David Cox
Peanut putter stuffed dates (with optional pistachios) are a healthy snack.

How to cut back on sugar without missing it (plus six snacks for when 3pm strikes)

Simply cutting down on sugar isn’t as straightforward as it sounds. Try these strategies.

  • Sam Rice
Illustration: Simon Letch

Want to lose weight? Try our restaurant critic’s ‘Sometimes, Always, Never’ strategy

It took two years, but I managed to rid myself of 36 kilos, writes Terry Durack.

  • Terry Durack
Vietnamese tomato salad with poached chicken and crispy vermicelli. Katrina Meynink Summer one pan recipes for Good Food January 2022. Please credit Katrina Meynink. Good Food use only.

Five simple diet changes that will make a big difference to your health

Making some small changes and substitutions every day can be all it takes to make you feel better – minus the guilt, diets and deprivation.

  • Susie Burrell

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