Nutrition advice is rife with misinformation − a medical education specialist explains how...
The COVID-19 pandemic illuminated a vast landscape of misinformation about many topics, science...
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...
Meat advice may send wrong message
Contrary to dietary guidelines around the world recommending limits on how much red...
The essential facts about essential oils
Niki Bezzant finds that the latest health craze doesn’t smell so sweet.
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A guide to turmeric
Do the health benefits of turmeric match the hype? Dietitian Katrina Pace investigates....
Supermarket sleuth: How to avoid health food traps
If it’s in the health food aisle, it’s healthy, right? Not necessarily, as...
Why aren’t diets dead?
If you’ve been paying attention to social media lately, you might have seen...
Emulsifiers: Friend or foe?
Emulsifiers have been getting a bad rap lately, but have been around a...
Science update: Is organic food healthier?
Organic food is served up with a health halo priced in. How do...
Processed foods: Can they be healthy?
Mention ‘processed foods’ and you probably think of fat or sugar-laden snacks. But...
