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Why humans need a varied diet when some animals don’t

Healthy Food Guide founding editor takes a look at why humans need to...

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Better options than coffee to beat an energy slump

Advanced sports dietitian Simone Austin shares healthy ways to beat that 3pm energy...

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How to get the nutrients in seafood without eating fish

Dietitian Professor Catherine Itsiopoulos examines what nutrients people who don’t eat seafood might...

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How to boost gut health if fermented foods aren’t your thing

Some people can't tolerate fermented foods, or don't like the taste.  Sports dietitian...

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Can probiotics help with IBS?

Dietitian Marika Day explains how probiotics may be helpful in improving symptoms of...

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What helps with sluggish digestion?

Dietitian, author and nutrition commentator Jamie Rose Chambers takes a look at what's...

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What is temporary lactose intolerance?

Professor of Human Nutrition Jennie Brand-Miller explains how late-onset problems with dairy might...

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Should I be eating low-GI foods?

Dietitian, author and chef Alan Barclay reveals why low-glycaemic foods are the best...

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How to help your teen vegan meet their nutrition targets

Q My teenage daughter wants to become vegan. How can I support her...

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Is the CSIRO Low-Carb Diet different from other low-carb plans?

Q My doctor recommended I try the CSIRO Low-Carb Diet, but I always...

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Is it okay to give kids a nightly dessert?

Dietitian Susie Burrell looks at whether having dessert with the family meal every...

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Almond meal alternatives

Dietitian Courtney Dinnerville explains what people with nut allergies can use instead of...

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Can a keto diet turn pre-and type-2 diabetes around?

Healthy Food Guide looks at the upsides and downsides of the ketogenic diet...

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Is counting calories helpful for weight loss?

Dietitian Caroline Trickey looks at calorie counting vs watching fat content in food...

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Is keto or fasting better for weight loss?

Healthy Food Guide nutritionist Claire Turnbull examines low-carb and fasting methods of weight...

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What helps with knee pain for walkers?

Fitness expert and personal trainer Larysa DiDio discusses knee pain when starting a...

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Fibre and protein on a gluten-free vegetarian diet

Founding editor Niki Bezzant explains how to balance different dietary needs, such as...

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