Dining out the healthy way
How to avoid packing on the pounds when you eat at a restaurant. [more]
Nutrition
Restaurants should provide nutrition information
Diners will make healthier choices if calorific values are available at point of purchase. [more]
The key to ending colic
Melbourne researchers have found that a low-Fodmap diet can reduce colic in babies. [more]
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]
How to save food
We throw away $680m of food each year; our nutritionist has some simple tips for keeping food longer. [more]
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
The pros and cons of replacing milk with powdered whey supplements. [more]
Fighting immune system deficiency after 60
Our immune system declines with age, making food-safety rules more important. [more]
Counting the Christmas calories
Jennifer Bowden has tips for avoiding the temptations of the holiday season. [more]
The white way to prevent strokes
A new study links the colour of fruit and vegetables with a reduction in stroke risk. [more]
The salicylate sensitivity difficulty
Plants use salicylic acid as a natural defence against pathogens but it can cause problems for some people. [more]
Living as long as women
Men tend to have a shorter lifespan than women, but what can they do about it? [more]
Hyped up on food colourings and sugar
Research is still to uncover links between sugar, food colourings and behaviour. [more]
Beating the cafe calorie culture
The sheer size of servings in cafes can provide a large portion of daily energy needs. [more]
Dietary advice
The best dietary advice for a nation battling the bulge comes from the experts. [more]
Chewing for good health
The more masticating the better when it comes to aiding digestion and eating less. [more]
Curbing the bad snack attacks
Our Nutrition columnist has tips on avoiding the mid-afternoon munchies. [more]
Grappling with gout
Diet can help manage a disease that afflicts more than elderly port-drinkers. [more]