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Eating insects better for waistlines & environment

Incorporating insects into our diet could hold the answer to the obesity problem, as well as combat greenhouse gas emissions.

Obesity obsession

British researchers believe our society’s growing obsession with obesity is causing many underweight children to go unnoticed.

Addicted to eating

As obesity rates continue to rise, some scientists are questioning if an addiction to overeating could be at fault.

Fasting curbs diabetes & cardiovascular disease

Intermittent fasting is not only for weight-control, it could also help sufferers of cardiovascular disease and diabetics.

Want a reliable fitness buddy? Get a dog

The biggest hurdle for maintaining a fitness routine is usually motivation. Exercising with a friend is often recommended as a […]

Mediterranean diet cuts heart disease risk by a third

Eating a Mediterranean-style diet rich in fish, nuts and olive oil can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke by as much as a third, a new study has found.

New dietary regulations spark anger

The Australian dietary guidelines have again been rewritten to better target the obesity problem – but they have angered food suppliers, with their strict new labeling and sugar restrictions.

Labelling calorie count on menus curbs over-eating

A push to show diners just how many calories are on restaurant menu items may prevent over-eating, new research suggests.

Could an early lunch help you lose more weight?

Need to shed those last few kilos? The answer to reaching your ultimate weight-loss goals may be as easy as watching the clock!

Speak active

Nanette Murtie is a psychologist with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES). She explains why walking may be the most convenient mode of activity that we ought to promote in the fight against obesity.

Walktober

Walktober is happening next month, so we caught up with Fiona Bailey, CEO of Physical Activity Australia, to find out how we can stave off obesity and what we can do to increase the amount of physical activity in our daily life.

The Sleep Diet

Sleep expert Dr Carmel Harrington talks to us about the real health benefits of good sleep and urges us to take the steps to establish a good sleep routine to fend off chronic diseases and obesity.

The facts about Hypertension

Professor Geoffrey Head is the Head of the Neuropharmacology at the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute. He shares his tips on avoiding high blood pressure and hypertension, which can lead to heart failure and obesity.

Meat-Free Meals

Globally, more people are eating less meat. From environment to obesity, the reasons are many and varied for putting more plants on plates, MiNDFOOD reports.

Could germs be making you fat?

Intestinal bacteria can actually influence appetite, potentially causing obesity, MiNDFOOD reports.

Too many Australians are too fat

Physically fit students top of the class

Getting students to exercise more might not just address obesity issues but also improve their test scores, MiNDFOOD reports.

Obamas tackle childhood obesity

Alarmed that nearly a third of US children are obese or overweight President Barack Obama has launched a new health initiative positioning Michelle Obama at the helm, reports MiNDFOOD.

Salt reduction saves lives

Cutting 3g of salt from the average American’s daily diet could be as beneficial to the country’s health as reducing smoking by 50 per cent, according to researchers, MiNDFOOD reports.

Jamie Oliver to put US on diet

British chef Jamie Oliver will give a diet makeover to one of the United States’ fattest cities, using nearby resources to improve eating habits, MiNDFOOD reports.

Chef Bloom urges return to home style

Janelle Bloom urges to people to get back into the kitchen, ditch prepared food and make meals from scratch, MiNDFOOD reports.

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