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.
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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.
All carbs need to be broken down by our digestive enzymes to be absorbed. Digestion of complex carbs is a much slower process than simple carbs, leading to a more gradual blood sugar increase.
Our food environments are designed in ways that often lead us to reach for unhealthy foods rather than healthy options.
Resolutions are like goals and putting time into planning your resolution can increase your success. Using scientific strategies can increase your chances of sticking with your resolution.
The holidays can disrupt healthy lifestyle habits, like nutrition and exercise routines. Here’s how to enjoy the season without derailing your physical or mental health.
A healthy diet in line with the Australian Dietary Guidelines is cheaper than an unhealthy diet. Switching could save $160 off a family of four’s fortnightly shopping bill.
Many parents find themselves grappling with an avalanche of sugary treats at Halloween.
Those who grow their own food in gardens and allotments waste less and eat more healthily – but not everyone has the chance to do so.
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Health Psychology, University of Surrey
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Senior Lecturer, Nutrition, Swinburne University of Technology
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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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Lecturer in Nutritional Sciences, King's College London
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Assistant Professor of Applied Nutrition & Registered Dietitian, University of Guelph
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Accredited Practising Dietitian, PhD Candidate, Casual Academic | Culinary nutrition & adolescent wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Research Fellow with the Grow&Go Toolbox, The University of Queensland
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Clinical Trials Director, Department of Endocrinology, RPA Hospital, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer and Head of Course Nutrition, HealthWise Research Group Lead, Appleton Institute,, CQUniversity Australia
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Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Allied Health, Sport and Social Work, Griffith University
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Professor of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University