Understanding the nutrition information on a food label can help you to make more informed choices about the food that you eat.
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Dietary fibre
Dietary fibre is a component of plant materials which is largely digested by bacteria in the large intestine. High-fibre diets can help with bowel problems, cholesterol and diabetes.
Asthma and dairy foods
This special feature explores the asthma and dairy foods debate. Find out if milk is safe for your child with asthma.
6 Foods to beat inflammation
Ongoing inflammation is behind medical conditions such as high blood pressure and insulin resistance. Find out 6 foods that can reduce inflammation, with myDr.com.au.
Swallow your own gastric balloon to lose weight
A new gastric balloon that is swallowed inside a capsule pill then inflated in the gut has proved an effective means of losing weight in a randomised trial.
5 Signs you may be lactose intolerant
Lactose intolerance is due to not having enough of the enzyme lactase to digest the sugars, such as lactose, in milk. Find out if you have symptoms or signs.
Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a condition that increases your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Lifestyle changes are the first step in its treatment.
