16 May 2012
RECENT Australian research has found regularly eating fish may outperform the benefits of fish oil capsules when it comes to lowering blood pressure.
The study, published in the Dieticians Association of Australia’s journal Nutrition & Dietetics...
07 May 2012
A NATURAL remedy could help Australians take preventative action against heart disease. And with the number of Australians affected by heart disease rising...
26 Apr 2012
WOMEN are being urged to open the pantry door instead of a menu as alarming figures reveal a trend for takeaways.
23 Apr 2012
SHOPPERS who opt for frozen fish products can pay up to 35% more for the packaged variety versus a similar fresh product found in the supermarket deli, according to Choice.
12 Apr 2012
IMAGINE being able to eat a hamburger, a chocolate or a piece of cake and not put on weight. Sounds like a dream come true for those of us who enjoy our treats but health experts remain skeptical.
05 Apr 2012
MOST of us enjoy a cup of coffee or two to get us through the day, but is the most actively consumed psychoactive drug in the world doing our bodies more harm than good?
SuperLiving spoke to Australian Medical Association president Doctor Steve Hambleton to find out more about this aromatic beverage.
29 Mar 2012
SHEDDING a few extra kilos and taking regular exercise could reduce our risk or even reverse diabetes – which is good news since about 1.8 million Australians are affected by the disease, and an additional 275 adults develop diabetes every day.
09 Mar 2012
SUGAR substitute or health risk? Whichever side of the fence you’re on, the chances are you have already consumed artificial sweeteners today. Unless you’re on a macrobiotic diet, sugar substitutes are found in everyday food from soft drinks, ready meals, desserts and yogurts to snacks, diet foods, chewing gum and even baby food.
They work by giving the sweet taste we associate with sugar but without the calories. Artificial sweeteners are hundreds of times sweeter than sucrose so far smaller amounts are needed in foods and soft drinks.
21 Feb 2012
OUR Palaeolithic ancestors had a simple eating plan and ate the food they hunted and gathered, which mainly consisted of fish, lean meat, fruit and vegetables. However, experts warn it does not meet the recommended dietary guidelines for everyday Australians.
24 Jan 2012
THE brain is a high performance machine, and like any high performance machine it needs a top quality fuel. There have been claims certain “brain foods” improve the functionality of the brain, but the truth is the best fuel is a balanced diet.
