Is hemp the new superfood? The seeds contain 25 per cent protein, and are high in amino acids and essential minerals as well as being a rich source of vitamin E.
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Vitamin supplements may do more harm than good
AÂ review looking at the health effects of vitamin and mineral supplements concludes that they give no consistent health benefit with even some evidence for harm.
Video: Gluten sensitivity may exist mostly in the mind
Gluten-free diets are one of the popular dietary trends at the moment. With the clear exception of coeliac disease, growing research is calling into question if a self-diagnosed ‘gluten sensitivity’ is related to gluten at all.
Video: Healthy habits need a nudge
Nudge theory involves using little nudges to encourage healthier behaviours. Dr Caroline West reports the results of a trial into food choices.
Childhood obesity
More than one in 4 kids aged 5-17 years in Australia is above a healthy weight. Find out how to help kids make changes to their diet and activity levels.
Video: Losing weight helps your partner shed too
New research has found that when someone makes a commitment to losing weight, they may not only be helping themselves. Their partner may shed some excess kilograms too, even if they aren’t trying!
Video: Australians are eating too much salt
A diet high in salt increases your blood pressure, and your risk of heart disease. Yet we’re still eating too much of it – and there’s no sign of that changing.
Organic food: is it healthier?
Organic food is promoted as being healthier than conventional produce. Aside from the price, however, there is not a lot separating conventional and organic foods.
Video: Kids’ snacking tastes could be genetic
The types snacks a child prefers could be linked to their genes and this could explain a preference for sweet or fatty foods and an aversion to bitter-tasting vegetables.
Video: Vegetarian eating in adolescence linked to good bone health
A diverse and well-balanced vegetarian-style dietary pattern eaten during adolescence can have a beneficial impact on bone health which is carried into young adulthood.
