Could omega-6 protect you against premature death?
The answer is yes, according to a new University of Eastern Finland (UEF)...
Ask the experts: Reduced-fat foods and added sugar
Q. I have heard that products that are fat-reduced have had sugar added...
How much omega-3 is in that fish?
Not just brilliant brain food, omega-3 is a significant player in heart health....
Rethinking health and weight
Recently on TV, there was a piece looking at the rise of plus-size...
Too much salt bad for mouse brains
A high-salt diet can impair cognition in mice, according to a recent animal...
Everyday choices: Butter or canola oil?
Butter’s popularity (and price) has been on the rise recently, but is it...
Go nuts for heart health
You may have already heard that eating nuts is good for heart health,...
How much sodium is in that cheese?
Cheese is a delicious and versatile source of protein, calcium and B vitamins,...
The skinny on dairy fat
The Heart Foundation has updated its Position Statement on Dairy and the Heart...
Health check: Turn the tables on pre-hypertension
We’ve probably all had our blood pressure checked at some point in our...
What men can learn from Simon Gault
I’ve enjoyed watching the Prime TV series Why Are We Fat? The three-part...
Are there such things as fattening foods?
Registered nutritionist Nicola Jackson looks at the concept of 'fattening foods' and explains...
How much sodium is in that vegetarian protein?
If you’re vegetarian, or just enjoy mixing your diet up with vegetarian foods,...