diet

It's easy to eat yourself to health and reap immediate benefits, once you know how.

Confused by conflicting and unrealistic dietary advice? Want more energy and clearer thinking? Need to avoid or better manage a health problem? Then consider consulting a qualified dietitian.

Pregnant women should make sure they obtain adequate amounts of iodine, because a deficiency can have dire consequences for their babies, including tripling the rate of miscarriage.

A diet designed for optimal health

Learning to make legumes the feature of at least four of your main meals each week could be one of the simplest dietary strategies to help you reap major health rewards.

A strategy that is saving the lives of whole communities

Many people think it's impossible to lose weight and keep it off. But research shows that at least 20 per cent of overweight people are successful in losing the flab for the long term.

Is fruit juice a health food or a glamorised, sugary drink?

While vegetarians may have generally lower intakes of cholesterol and saturated fat, are they getting enough omega-3?

How do you discern between good and bad fats? A simple way is to check their origin. Are they plant- or animal-based? And how processed are they?

What you eat during pregnancy influences your baby's future risk of developing obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Breakfast is brain food for kids.