Food intolerance

Food intolerance Food allergy vs food intolerance – what’s the difference? Being intolerant to a food is not the same as being allergic. Here we explain how to tell the difference. Tara Ali Journalist

Food intolerance Is gluten bad for you Gluten has had a lot of bad press in recent years, so we've set out to separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to gluten and gluten-free diets. Jenny Boss Health Writer

Food intolerance How to be gluten free and stay healthy Cutting out gluten can mean missing out on some essential nutrients. But with careful dietary management, you can ensure you stay as healthy as possible. Trudie McConnochie Writer

Healthy eating habits

Balanced diet Heres how to stay hydrated if you dont like drinking lots of water We all know the importance of drinking water. It’s been drilled into us since childhood, but without our teachers, parents and carers keeping tabs, many of us struggle to down enough of the good stuff each day for optimal health. Trudie McConnochie Writer

Balanced diet Can you eat yourself happy Evidence suggests our diet can affect our mental health. What should we eat and what should we avoid to feel happier? Anna Oesten-Creasey Writer

Healthy food Keeping it Fresh Many Australians are still not reaching their recommended intake of fresh vegetables. Use National Fresh Veggies Day on 16 June to kickstart the change you need. Anna Oesten-Creasey Writer

Healthy eating plan

Healthy alternatives Tips for a hoppy, healthy Easter! If you’re mindful of keeping your seasonal treats a bit more on the healthy side, check out some of our balancing suggestions and Easter themed treat ideas. Tracy McBeth Journalist

Food trends Road testing the 5:2 diet Perhaps it was curiosity or solidarity, I’m not sure, but I decided to eat my words (they’re calorie free after all) and give it a go. Tracy McBeth Journalist

Superfoods Apple cider vinegar: health hero or overhyped fad? There are claims it’ll help with weight loss, diabetes and potassium intake, not to mention the long list of general health benefits available to anyone who can keep it down. But does it live up to the hype? Let’s take a look at the facts. Trudie McConnochie Writer

Healthy recipes

Healthy recipes Stove top shakshuka Shakshuka is a healthy and filling option to serve at breakfast, lunch or dinner. It may look fancy, but it’s oh so simple. Trudie McConnochie Writer

Soup recipes Chicken zoodle soup An easy chicken zoodle soup recipe that you’ll want to make again and again. Stacey Clare Health and Nutrition Coach

Healthy recipes Healthy lemon tart Healthy lemon tart by Jaime Rose Chambers

Nutrition

Fiber How to get different types of fibre in your diet Fibre has huge benefits for your health, weight and wellbeing – but you need more than just a bowl of cereal to hit healthy targets… Tara Ali Journalist

Sugar Are sugary drinks the new smoking? They have no nutritional value, they don’t fill us up and they’re packed with calories. From a health perspective, sugary drinks have no redeeming qualities. Tracy McBeth Journalist

Nutrition facts The benefits of a plant-based diet It seems green is the new black, with plant-based, or vegetarian diets rising in popularity in recent years. But unlike many diet trends, or fad diets, eating more ‘plant-based’ meals is a healthy and sustainable lifestyle change which may have many health benefits. Tracy McBeth Journalist