Food safety

Tips to ensure your food is safe and healthy, reading labels and food laws.

HEALTH ADVICE

Ask the expert: Why are some food additives allowed in Australia but banned...

Question: I’ve noticed there are some differences in the levels of certain food chemicals,...

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Are you eating ‘forever chemicals’?

‘Forever chemicals’ have been found in everything from drinking water and biodegradable food...

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3 surprising vegan foods that can make you sick this summer

It’s a common myth that only food of animal origin, such as meat,...

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Why you should always wash fruit and veg before eating them – and...

Eating fruits and vegetables every day is a great way to stay healthy...

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How to store fresh produce for less waste

Food waste is not only bad for the environment, it also hurts our...

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Is cold water bad for you? What about drinking from the hose or...

We know the importance of staying hydrated, especially in hot weather. But even...

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No, you shouldn’t wash raw chicken before cooking it. So why do people...

Food safety authorities and regulators around the world recommend you don’t wash raw...

ADVICE

Yes, you can reheat food more than once. Here’s why

Preparing meals in bulk and reheating is a great way to save time...

ADVICE

The ultimate guide to starting your baby on solids

Starting your baby on solids is an exciting milestone and marks the beginning...

SHOPPING

Shopping traps: Salads

It might be worth paying more attention to the refreshing and seemingly-light salads...

ADVICE

30 ways to make a meal gluten free

Just found out you or a family member has coeliac disease? Giving your...

NEWS

Not all fermentation is good bacteria

With the rise of homemade fermented foods (kombucha, sauerkraut, sourdough bread, etc) so...

NEWS

Pass on processed food

A study that presented 20 adults with ultra-processed food for 14 days and...

SHOPPING

Label detective: Chemicals in food

Like it or not, the use of chemicals has become a common way...

SHOPPING

Label detective: Has your food been nuked and does it even matter?

Many consumers are not aware that some of our everyday foods have been...

SHOPPING

Label detective: How is your food classified?

Is your favourite protein shake a ‘food’ or a ‘meal replacement’? The food...

SHOPPING

Label detective: Recipe modifications

Do food manufacturers have to tell you if they change their recipe? Food...

NEWS

Labels help greener food choices

Would knowing the carbon footprint of the food you eat influence which products...

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