Upping the hospital food game
20 August, 2019 by Andrew Thomson*Harnessing culinary skills to improve the quality of hospital food can deliver cost savings and better quality of care.
Eat to lower skin cancer risk
05 August, 2019Eating a healthy diet rich in vitamin A may be a way to reduce skin cancer risk, research shows.
Chefs training to lift standards in Aged Care
28 June, 2019Over the past five years, Chefs On The Run has steadily increased its involvement with — and knowledge of — the Aged Care and Health Sector.
Using smartphone apps to promote lifestyle changes
25 June, 2019 by Juhi Bhambhaney*There is a huge potential for smartphone apps to support the services of private practice dietitians, especially young people.
High iron levels associated with reduced cholesterol
21 June, 2019People with high iron levels are less likely to have high cholesterol, according to a new study. But this is a double-edged sword.
Hospitality in healthcare conference just around the corner
20 June, 2019Here's what you need to know about this year's Institute of Hospitality in Healthcare National Conference.
6 signs that obsessive exercising is due to an eating disorder
14 June, 2019 by Dr Phillipa Hay*Regular exercise is healthy — but obsessive-compulsive exercise is frequently driven by an underlying eating disorder.
1 in 7 cardiovascular deaths from lack of fruit
09 June, 2019A diet low in fruit and vegetable consumption may account for millions of deaths from heart disease and strokes annually.
2 in 3 patients don't reveal complementary medicine use
16 April, 2019New Australian research has found that 2 in 3 patients do not tell their doctor what complementary medicines they are taking, creating interactions risks.
Naturopathy: the evidence is clear
19 March, 2019A new study finds that naturopathic treatment results in clinically significant benefits for a range of conditions, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Advanced cooking oven for smaller spaces
15 March, 2019The Merrychef e2s advanced cooking oven is simple to use and suitable for smaller spaces.
How to improve your food safety training
15 March, 2019Andrew Thomson from Think ST Solutions discusses how your organisation can better comply with food safety standards.
Chocolate curbs fatigue in MS sufferers
08 March, 2019A limited study has found that chocolate may provide a simple dietary solution to the fatigue that plagues nine out of 10 multiple sclerosis sufferers.
Managing food safety in aged-care facilities
04 March, 2019 by Andrew Thomson*A food management safety system is an investment, rather than a cost, and is essential to aged-care facilities to help avoid food poisoning incidents.
Give infants peanuts to help avoid allergies
22 January, 2019Australia has among the highest food allergy rates in the world. To reduce allergy risk, experts recommend giving infants peanuts and eggs before they turn one.
