Nutrition

Eating for your heart

The heart has a big job, pumping blood to every cell in your body – so it’s important to keep it fighting fit by filling your diet with heart-friendly foods.

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Could a chocolate pill boost heart health?

Not sure if you should be reaching for a piece of chocolate? Then read on, as a new study may help you decide.

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Quinoa, Spinach & Egg Bake

Quinoa, Spinach & Egg Bake. With a strict gluten-free diet the only medical treatment for coeliac disease, food choice is […]

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Why we must focus on fibre: groundbreaking report

A high-fibre diet can ward off diseases, obesity and inflammation. Here are tips on how to introduce more into your diet.

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Could cooking meat be a dementia risk?

New research has us asking if the chemicals released when browning meat could increase our risk of dementia.

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Tax on fizzy drinks could save lives

A 20 per cent tax on sugary fizzy drinks could postpone 67 deaths a year, a New Zealand study has determined.

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Back to school lunchbox masterclass

Getting children involved in packing wholesome, nutrient-rich lunchboxes is key as parents prepare for back-to-school.

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The healthiest places to eat in the world

Oxfam have released a report detailing the best and worst places to eat around the world in a bid to highlight the broken state of the global food system.

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Activating Nuts: Is it all it’s cracked up to be?

Experts are touting the process of activating nuts before eating them. But what exactly are the nutritional benefits, if any?

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Diet drinks can increase appetite and weight gain

A US study has found overweight Americans who drink diet beverages also consume more food throughout the day.

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Half an avocado a day keeps snacking at bay

Eating half an avocado at lunchtime can help you feel fuller and reduce your chances of snacking by up to 40 per cent.

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Healthy summer recipes

Ex-Olympic swimmer and mother-of-two, Susie O’Neill shares her top tips and favourite recipes for a healthier summer.

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Buffaloberry tipped as next superfuit

Forget the Goji Berry – the buffaloberry is the next big superfruit making waves in the health world.

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Don’t quit sugar

Nutritionist and self-confessed foodie Cassie Platt explains why you should not quit sugar.

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Top tips for making lunch count in 2014

We share an accredited dietitian’s top tips for making lunch count in the New Year so you can achieve your health goals.

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Mireille Guiliano’s top tips for eating the French way and not getting fat

Mirelle Guilliano, author of ‘French Women Don’t Get Fat’, shares her top tips for staying trim the French way.

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Artificial sweetener safe to consume says European Food Safety Authority

Artificial sweetener aspartame has been ruled safe to use by Europe’s Food Safety Authority.

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An end to trans fats?

Local health officials are calling on the government to follow US footsteps and ban harmful trans fats once and for all.

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Paleo diet explained

According to nutritionist Claire Yates, eating Paleo is about ditching the artificial and getting real. She explains the facts and dispels a few myths about this diet.

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Heart Foundation refreshes food pyramid

The Heart Foundation has launched a new ‘healthy heart’ food guide to replace the outdated food pyramid.

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Trust Your Gut: why the digestive system is the key to overall health

Modern lifestyles expose us to a lot of toxins, placing stress on our bodies. Read our simple digestive solutions to improve your gut health.

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Steaming broccoli protects its cancer-fighting properties

Steam – don’t boil or microwave your broccoli to maximise its cancer-fighting properties.

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In the Raw

According to raw food purists, there’s every reason to stop cooking. MiNDFOOD delves into what it means to turn down the heat in the kitchen.

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Junk food make men depressed

Middle-aged men whose diets are high in processed foods and sugary drinks are at greater risk of depression.

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