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Healthy Food Guide staff

Our team of experts bring you accurate, evidence-based and balanced information about healthy eating, plus delicious, nutrition packed recipes.

By Healthy Food Guide staff

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How many kilojoules are in that alcoholic drink?

It’s surprising how many kilojoules/calories the alcohol in a drink...

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Everyday choices: Dried fruit or lollies?

We know lollies are a sweet treat to be enjoyed...

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How to choose frozen dumplings

Fancy dumplings without heading out to a restaurant? We look...

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Bought vs homemade: Falafel

Served with salad and pita, falafel is a quick and...

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Extra exercise benefits…

… for your brain We’ve long known that brain training can...

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In season early autumn: Quince, lemongrass, frisée

Quince Quince trees grow well in New Zealand, and the large,...

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Too much salt bad for mouse brains

A high-salt diet can impair cognition in mice, according to...

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Secrets of the naturally slim

For some people, staying at a healthy weight seems easy....

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Food poisoning

Summer is a great time to enjoy social meals out...

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How much protein is in that yoghurt?

Eating yoghurt is a great way to spread your protein...

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How to choose ice cream and sorbet

Ice cream and sorbets are a delicious treat to cool...

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Everyday choices: Butter or canola oil?

Butter’s popularity (and price) has been on the rise recently,...

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In season late summer: Bitter melon, butternut squash,...

Bitter melon Bitter melon, also called karela, bitter gourd or fu...

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Less sat fat for kids, healthier adult hearts

A lower saturated fat diet for children potentially reduces the...

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Health perks of coffee

Moderate coffee drinking is unlikely to cause harm and may...

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Ditch the phone for a longer sleep?

Excessive smartphone use may be interfering with teenagers getting enough...

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Berries and tea to ward off diabetes

Eating lots of antioxidant-rich food potentially lowers your risk of...

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Get moving to lift mood

Exercising for as little as one hour a week helps...

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