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.
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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.
Video: The cost of obesity in life and death
The effects of obesity are costing us a fortune in life and death.
Healthy choices better than trying to eat less
A training program to help people control the serving size of food resulted in the opposite effect of people actually choosing larger servings. The catch was that it was healthier food they were choosing with the end result of them lowering their kilojoule intake.
Mindful eating improves weight loss and eating habits
Mindful eating is a hot topic in nutrition. A new review finds that mindful eating can help with weight loss and positive eating behaviours.
Listeria: bacterial menace in frozen vegetables
Amid fears of contamination by listeria bacteria, packaged frozen vegetables were removed from supermarkets in July 2018. Find out what you need to do to avoid listeriosis.
What’s the best diet for weight loss – low carb or low fat?
There’s been a debate for years about which diet is best for weight loss and health: low carb or low fat? A recent study compared the 2 diets.
Nuts in a healthy diet
Nuts provide protein and are a source of dietary fibre as well as contributing many vitamins and minerals. Many studies show nuts are beneficial to health, especially heart health.
Cheese in the diet
Cheese is a good source of protein, calcium, vitamins and minerals and is a good way to fulfil one of the 2-3 recommended daily serves of dairy.
Never too early to start kids eating healthily
Exposing children to a wide variety of healthy foods, even in pregnancy, can help instill good eating habits later in life.
