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Fibre can help prevent overeating and lower your type 2 diabetes risk. But even if you think you eat lots of veggies, you might still not be getting enough fibre.
New policy requiring front-of-package nutrition symbols aims to guide consumers toward healthier food choices by highlighting foods high in sodium, sugars or saturated fats.
Grapefruit juice, a health food staple, can interact with statins, rheumatoid arthritis drugs and psoriasis treatments.
Just as calls for health-care reform often focus on improving services, Canadians have the right to expect better outcomes from agricultural policies.
There is a trade-off between the level of personalisation we want, and the amount of data we are willing to give.
The Plymouth fish finger project will boost the amount of locally caught fish that makes it into the city’s supply chain rather than leaving the city to be eaten elsewhere.
High-fat, sugar-rich and salty foods are just so enjoyable to eat. And it’s not only you who thinks so – we’ve evolved that way.
Suspicion around monosodium glutamate persists. But there is no evidence MSG is harmful, and a sprinkle in your cooking may boost its flavour while reducing your sodium intake.
A tool was needed to understand what drives people’s food choices in emerging economies.
Navigating healthy vegetarian options on a menu can be trickier than making plant-based meals at home.
These five foods rate highly on the nutrient-rich foods index and on cost, meaning they represent good value for money when it comes to buying nutritious food.
What happens when food delivery gets even faster and easier?
Because our shopping process is always the most logical one, the Nutri-Score was developed to help consumers make better-informed decisions.
Many uncommon foods are full of beneficial nutrients.
Some people weigh themselves daily, while others have ditched scales altogether. So what does the evidence say?
Many food and beverage companies are not doing enough to positively shape diets in Canada, while positive examples show that public health commitments are achievable.
A recent study showed encouraging people with obesity to interact with others more can keep them alive for longer.
Easter is the time for chocolate. This can also make it very tricky for parents to manage their kids’ chocolate intake.
Sleep appears to play an essential role in a number of brain functions, such as memory. So good quality sleep could play a vital role in preventing dementia.
Top contributors
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Professor of Health Psychology, University of Surrey
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Lecturer in Nutritional Sciences, King's College London
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Programme Lead Nutrition and Health, Edge Hill University
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Co-Director, Global Centre for Preventive Health and Nutrition, Deakin University
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Research Fellow with the Grow&Go Toolbox, The University of Queensland
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Lecturer In Nutrition & Dietetics, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Clinical Trials Director, Department of Endocrinology, RPA Hospital, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor of Applied Nutrition, Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, University of Guelph
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Professor of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
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Professor, Public Health Policy, The University of Queensland
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Registered Dietitian, Research Fellow, University of Guelph
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Adjunct lecturer and nutritionist, UNSW Sydney
