A vegetarian diet may reduce blood pressure Eating a vegetarian diet appears to be associated with lower blood pressure, and the diets can also be used to reduce blood pressure, according to research from...

CHOICE has tested popular lunchbox contents with the Health Star Rating calculator Australian consumer group CHOICE says it found “significant variations in the nutritional profile” of several...

Diets high in animal protein may prevent functional decline in the elderly A diet high in protein, particularly animal protein, may help elderly male individuals function at higher levels physically, psychologically...

Australians eat less than half the recommended daily intake of vegetables The average vegetable consumption of Australian adults is only half the recommended intake, based on guidelines published by the...

WHO is proposing to reduce sugar intake guidelines by half The World Health Organisation (WHO) has begun public consultation on its draft guidelines on sugar intake, which recommends that sugars should...

San Remo has added two new products to its gluten-free range Leading Australian pasta and pasta sauce manufacturer San Remo has expanded its range of gluten-free products to now include a new gluten-free...

Low protein intake may be the key to a long and healthy life Low protein intake may be a key factor in longevity, according to two groups of researchers who published studies in the journal Cell Metabolism...

The new All-Bran muesli Breakfast cereal manufacturer Kellogg’s Australia has launched a new variation on its iconic brand All-Bran, which combines bran twigs with muesli. With rolled wholegrain oats,...

Low saturated fat diets may not reduce heart disease Diets low in saturated fat may not curb heart disease risk or increase longevity, according to a leading US cardiovascular research scientist and doctor...

Cutting salt could prevent 5,800 heart attacks Cutting Australia’s salt intake could prevent an estimated 5,800 heart attacks, the National Heart Foundation of Australia has said. The Heart Foundation...