5 food myths busted
Today, popular ideas are taken more seriously than facts. Here’s how to tell...
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...
Can oily fish, cherries or milk help you sleep? Here’s what the evidence show
There are a lot of popular beliefs about foods and drinks helping people...
How much sugar in that no-refined-sugar product?
The term ‘no refined sugar’ is a marketing term that gives the impression...
Myth buster: Does olive leaf extract work?
Olive leaf extract is touted as a cure-all for everything from colds to...
Which is healthier: cauliflower rice or white rice?
Is cauliflower rice really a healthier option than white rice? Dietitian Jennifer Low...
Are protein and other nutritional powders healthy or hype?
Cacao, protein, matcha … the list of new ‘super’ nutritional powders goes on...
The surprising health benefits of coffee
We look at the surprising health benefits of coffee, so you don’t need...
Can taking aspirin help prevent COVID-19 strokes?
Recent reports of blood clotting and severe strokes potentially being associated with coronavirus...
5 COVID food myths: How to avoid being taken in
Since the global outbreak of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), there have been widespread...
9 coronavirus myths busted by science
Misinformation about novel coronavirus COVID-19 is spreading faster than the virus is. Healthy...
Is sushi a healthy lunch?
Q Is sushi a healthy option for lunch? I have it most days...
5 humble health foods we can eat more of
HFG dietitian Melissa Meier shares five humble foods that bestow surprising health benefits.
Potatoes
Often...
Meat advice may send wrong message
Contrary to dietary guidelines around the world recommending limits on how much red...
A time to reflect
Looking back, it’s difficult not to get nostalgic over how quickly things have...
Shopping traps: Smoothies
A smoothie can make a delicious light meal on the go, but there...
The essential facts about essential oils
Niki Bezzant finds that the latest health craze doesn’t smell so sweet.
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