Vegan, vegetarian and plant-based – what are the differences?
Vegan and vegetarian diets have grown in popularity over the past decade and...
The classic mistakes made on special diets
Have you gone ‘dairy free’? Need to avoid gluten? Trying to lose weight?...
What’s the healthy number of nuts to eat?
They’re a powerhouse of nutrition, but nuts are also high in calories. So...
Better emotional regulation may protect kids against anorexia
Ongoing problems with emotional regulation skills in children aged three to seven years...
Is it okay to give kids a nightly dessert?
Dietitian Susie Burrell looks at whether having dessert with the family meal every...
Your complete guide to choosing the healthiest muesli
Toasted or natural muesli? Granola or clusters? And what about Bircher? HFG dietitian...
How your ‘visual diet’ can affect your body image
Have you ever looked at yourself in a full-length mirror and wished you...
Get your brain power back
Your brain is utterly amazing! It is the command centre for the central...
High-fat Western diet may increase chronic pain
The risk of the chronic pain associated with conditions such as diabetes, obesity...
Special ‘straw’ shows promise as a cure for hiccups
Everyone has a favourite home remedy for hiccups, from holding your breath to...
Can food additives trigger allergic reactions?
Food additives go hand in hand with processed foods — and can cause...
10 ways exercise is the best natural medicine
Healthy Food Guide founding editor Niki Bezzant takes a look at how exercise...
Is sparkling water bad for your teeth?
Most of us, at some point, make new health resolutions – be it...
Is carob healthier than chocolate?
Carob is marketed as a healthy alternative to chocolate but is it really...
Smart swaps for a healthy vegan diet
A vegan diet can be a healthy way of eating, but it requires...
The difference between coeliac disease and gluten sensitivity
If you often experience abdominal discomfort after a meal, you may suspect you’re...
Takeaway containers among top ocean litter items
Cutting back on eating takeaways is not only good for your wallet and...
5 tips to help you eat more mindfully
Dietitian Catherine Saxelby shares five tips to help you slow down and eat...