How the DASH diet can help lower high blood pressure
The DASH diet in a nutshell
If you have high blood pressure, reducing it...
Keto diet may be best in small doses
A recent animal study suggests a ketogenic diet may work best used short...
Shopping traps: Sushi
We explore the common nutrition traps to help you choose healthier takeaway sushi...
The future is bright
Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss after 50, but...
Smart swaps: Lower energy
You still can enjoy great taste while cutting kilojuoules.
Smart tip
Sometimes just cutting your...
Smart swaps: Dairy
Optimise dairy’s benefits with these simple swaps.
We’re encouraged to enjoy at least...
Portion distortion: Ice cream
It feels like bought ice creams are huge sometimes. HFG finds out which...
How much saturated fat is in that yoghurt
Choosing a yoghurt that’s lower in saturated fat is better for heart health....
How much saturated fat is in your sausages?
We know the sizzle in sausages comes from the fat content, but which...
Ask the experts: Reduced-fat foods and added sugar
Q. I have heard that products that are fat-reduced have had sugar added...
Everyday choices: Butter or canola oil?
Butter’s popularity (and price) has been on the rise recently, but is it...
Less sat fat for kids, healthier adult hearts
A lower saturated fat diet for children potentially reduces the risk of developing...
The skinny on dairy fat
The Heart Foundation has updated its Position Statement on Dairy and the Heart...
High-fat diet harms rat bone health
Adult bone health may be affected by poor maternal nutrition and a high-fat...
Are there such things as fattening foods?
Registered nutritionist Nicola Jackson looks at the concept of 'fattening foods' and explains...
How much saturated fat is in that biscuit?
The range of biscuits in the supermarket is vast. Chocolate, fruit, crème, shortbread,...
