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Researchers call for Health Star Rating System to be extended to fast food

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Health Star Ratings should be extended to cover fast food restaurants across Australia says a new report by The George Institute for Global Health. After analysing more than 1, 500 products from 13 leading...

Go vegetarian to lose weight says researchers

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Vegetarian diets are almost twice as effective at helping you lose weight a study has found. Published online by the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, researchers discovered those on a vegetarian...

Is wholemeal bread always necessarily healthier than white?

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Healthy eating guidelines often tell us choosing wholemeal bread over white is always a healthier option, but new research has found this may not always be the case. In an article published in the Cell...

Glucose levels in Australian soft drinks prompts concern

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Australian soft drinks have higher levels of glucose sugar than US soft drinks a study has found. According to research conducted by the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, four studied Australian soft...

Valium recalled after evidence of package tampering found

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Roche produced 5 mg Valium tablets have been recalled after evidence of package tampering was discovered. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issued the recall alert after blister sheets that were...

‘Fresh Food Pharmacy’ offers alternative way of managing diabetes

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A ‘pharmacy’ specialising in fresh foods has officially opened in the United States. Located in the small town of Shamokin, Pennsylvania, the pharmacy has been opened by a local health care provider...

Australians warned about winter food poisoning

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A food safety warning has been issued telling Australians to be cautious of food poisoning when cooking winter foods like soups and stews. Chair of the Food Safety Council, Rachelle Williams, said although...

Deakin Uni to study supermarket influence over improving diets

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Deakin University has announced a new study which will explore whether traditional supermarket marketing techniques can be used to help Australians eat better. Working in conjunction with IGA, participating...

Research finds further benefit in eating fibre

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A fibre-rich diet has been linked to a lowered risk of developing painful knee osteoarthritis. It is the second time in recent months that fibre has been connected to surprising health benefits. In March...

Oliver’s Real Food to launch on ASX

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Oliver’s Real Food will be listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Oliver’s offers healthy fast food through approximately 20 locations across New South Wales and Victoria. It is largely...