Oxford University research has today revealed that, in countries such as the US, the UK, Australia and across Western Europe, adopting a vegan, vegetarian, or flexitarian diet could slash your food bill by up to one-third. The study, which compared…
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Education essential for eating well on the night shift
In Australia, one in every five employees are shift workers. But when you work irregular hours, you eat at irregular hours and this can put you at increased risk of weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Now, a…
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Can eating hot chili peppers actually hurt you?
We all know the burning sensation we get when eating chillies. Some can tolerate the heat, while others may be reaching for the milk carton. Some people even actively choose to participate in chili-eating competitions, seeking out the world’s hottest…
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Eating out may be riskier than riding a bus during COVID-19 pandemic
Eating out may come with a higher risk of catching COVID-19 than riding public transportation or getting a haircut at a salon, a new study suggests. The findings, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), highlight the risk…
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Eating fish could protect your brain from effects of air pollution, says study
If you live in a city, you might want to load up your plate with salmon, sardines and mackerel. Eating these types of oily fish could protect your brain from the damaging effects of air pollution, new research claims. It’s…
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Following a variety of healthy eating patterns associated with lower heart disease risk
Greater adherence to a variety of healthy eating patterns was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The findings add support for the 2015-2020 Dietary…
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Investigating the effects of COVID-19 on eating and exercise behaviours
A study has found that COVID-19 has resulted in reduced exercising and increased bingeing and restriction behaviours in the general population. This study, which was conducted by researchers from Swinburne’s Centre for Mental Health has been published in the International…
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Healthy eating behaviors in childhood may reduce the risk of adult obesity and heart disease
How children are fed may be just as important as what they are fed, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, “Caregiver Influences on Eating Behaviors in Young Children,” published today in the Journal of the…
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The real reasons you should be eating more tahini
Tahini doesn’t really appear too appetizing — basically, it looks like boring beige sludge. There’s a lot more to tahini than meets the eye, though. This popular Middle Eastern condiment is made of ground sesame seeds, but according to mindbodygreen,…
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Eating two apples a day can lower 'bad' cholesterol, study finds
How two apples a day keep cholesterol at bay: A brace of the fruit daily for eight weeks can lower ‘bad’ cholesterol by up to four per cent, study finds Researchers find people who eat apples daily have more relaxed…
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