Jennifer Bowden

Jennifer Bowden

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Restaurants should provide nutrition information

Diners will make healthier choices if calorific values are available at point of purchase. [more]

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Dining out the healthy way

How to avoid packing on the pounds when you eat at a restaurant. [more]

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The key to ending colic

Melbourne researchers have found that a low-Fodmap diet can reduce colic in babies. [more]

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The heart-healthy way to avoid dementia

A recent study suggests that cognitive decline may begin in our forties, so efforts to stave off decline should begin earlier. [more]

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How to save food

We throw away $680m of food each year; our nutritionist has some simple tips for keeping food longer. [more]

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Healthy pregnancy diet

A healthy diet may make it easier for would-be mothers – and fathers. [more]

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How fish could save your hearing

Eating omega-3 fatty acids and fish can reduce the rate of hearing loss. [more]

Whey milk supplement pros and cons

Whey milk supplement pros and cons

The pros and cons of replacing milk with powdered whey supplements. [more]

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Fighting immune system deficiency after 60

Our immune system declines with age, making food-safety rules more important. [more]

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Counting the Christmas calories

Jennifer Bowden has tips for avoiding the temptations of the holiday season. [more]

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The white way to prevent strokes

A new study links the colour of fruit and vegetables with a reduction in stroke risk. [more]

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The salicylate sensitivity difficulty

Plants use salicylic acid as a natural defence against pathogens but it can cause problems for some people. [more]

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Living as long as women

Men tend to have a shorter lifespan than women, but what can they do about it? [more]

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The vitamin E conundrum

Is it worth taking a vitamin E supplement for cardiovascular health? [more]

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Hyped up on food colourings and sugar

Research is still to uncover links between sugar, food colourings and behaviour. [more]

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Beating the cafe calorie culture

The sheer size of servings in cafes can provide a large portion of daily energy needs. [more]

Dietary advice

Dietary advice

The best dietary advice for a nation battling the bulge comes from the experts. [more]

Chewing for good health

Chewing for good health

The more masticating the better when it comes to aiding digestion and eating less. [more]

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Curbing the bad snack attacks

Our Nutrition columnist has tips on avoiding the mid-afternoon munchies. [more]