A small amount of weight loss may slow the progression of knee joint degeneration in people with osteoarthritis or at high risk of it.
Diet and Weightloss
The health benefits of a Mediterranean diet
The Mediterranean diet has long been considered a yardstick for a model of a healthy diet. Its wide-ranging health benefits have been profiled in a major review of the diet.
Takeaway food
Takeaway foods are handy but can be loaded with fat, sugar and salt. Let myDr.com.au help you make healthier choices when you eat takeaway.
Calcium-boosting ideas for your diet
The recommended daily intake of calcium for adults and teenagers varies between 1000 mg and 1300 mg, this means between 3 and 5 serves of dairy each day should provide enough calcium.
Should we reconsider bread in our diet?
Breads can include various grains and seeds, and there are many things to look out for when choosing bread, such as the flour, GI, salt and additives.
Eat well for a long life
Improved long-term diet quality is associated with reduced risk of death and maintaining a healthy weight.
Obesity and overweight
Energy-dense foods (those that have a lot of kilojoules in a small volume) can be associated with weight gain, especially if you eat a lot of them. These foods tend to be high in sugar and/or fat.
Vitamin and mineral supplements: when are they needed?
Vitamin and mineral supplements won't convert poor food choices into a healthy diet, but relevant quantities can address deficiencies at certain life stages.
Healthy diet for children
The average child's diet now gets over 40% of kilojoules from junk foods and drinks. Find out how to encourage better food choices.
Eat healthy, live longer
Researchers study the association between dietary changes and longevity. How much benefit could a person get by changing to a healthier diet?
