Feature Article: Fatty liver disease: what it is and why it matters
Fatty liver disease the build-up of fat in the liver cells. While excess alcohol intake is a major cause, it is being seen increasingly in those who don’t drink to excess and is referred to as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD for short. NAFLD describes the...
Mental Health: Food and mood – the SMILES trial
It is something we often overlook, but what we eat can have a powerful effect on our mood. In fact, a study by Australian researchers has shown that a healthy diet can reduce symptoms of depression. The SMILES (Supporting the Modification of Lifestyle in Lowered...
Your guide to fad-free weight loss
With 60% of Australian women over 18 being overweight or obese, it’s not surprising that diets sell. In fact, research by IBISWorld estimated that Australians' spending on weight loss counselling services and related low-calorie foods and dietary supplements will...
8 Tips for Getting Back on Track with Healthy Eating
We all have lapses every now and then where we are not eating as well as we could be. Maybe you’ve been lacking motivation, or fast food just seems like the easier option. Healthy eating can seem confusing at times, but it’s important not to get overwhelmed and to...