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.
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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.
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?
Why your gut microbiome should matter to you
Each of us has a unique gut microbiome – the composition of which can change on a daily basis. Your microbiome can affect your weight, your food cravings, your immune system and your mental health.
Video: Dietary clues to a healthy microbiome
The greater diversity of plant foods a person eats each week, the greater the diversity of their gut bacteria.
Alcohol and Christmas tips
Christmas can be a difficult time to manage your alcohol intake. myDr.com.au has 10 tips to see you through the festive season with your liver intact!
