High-protein diet lowers Alzheimer's risk
23 February, 2018A high-protein diet significantly reduces the presence of amyloid beta, the precursor to Alzheimer's disease, reducing the risk of contracting the disease.
Exercise and nutrition program helps cancer survivors
22 February, 2018A new study by the Cancer Council NSW and the University of Newcastle has promising results for cancer survivors.
CSIRO scientists supercharge water purification
22 February, 2018Poor communities and disaster zones will benefit from this new Australian discovery.
Hands-on food safety training gains results
12 February, 2018 by Andrew Thomson*Food safety matters. So does the health of your customers and managing your risks.
Coming to grips with food waste
06 February, 2018 by Kathy Faulkner*Hospital foodservices represent one of the greatest sources of hospital waste. What can you do about it?
Empathy + innovation = outstanding patient experience
29 January, 2018 by Laini BennettImagine a hospital where patients love the food and rave about their experience. It's not a pipe dream.
Don't... pass the salt
29 January, 2018Aussie men are ingesting nearly twice the recommended maximum daily intake of salt, with women not far behind.
Why do we need to address malnutrition?
02 January, 2018 by Aurora Ottaway*Malnutrition is an under-recognised and underdiagnosed healthcare issue in Australia.
Losing weight can reverse type 2 diabetes
14 December, 2017Researchers found that after one year, participants had lost an average of 10 kg, and nearly half had reverted to a non-diabetic state.
A Day in the Life: Gabrielle Maston
07 November, 2017Gabrielle Maston is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist who works as an obesity therapist in a public hospital.
Healthy ageing — why do we need fibre?
25 October, 2017When it comes to healthy ageing and nutrition, adequate fibre consumption is often overlooked.
Getting the dietary essentials right for healthy ageing
16 October, 2017Dietary deficiencies among the ageing population is a growing concern.
Working night shifts can make you fat
09 October, 2017If you're trying to keep the weight off, you may want to rethink working night shifts.
Are you a Thinker, Craver, Socialiser, Foodie or Freewheeler?
27 September, 2017 by Nichola MurphyThe CSIRO reviewed the eating habits of over 90,000 Australians and established five diet personalities.
Mediterranean-style diet eliminates reflux medications
19 September, 2017Patients on the plant-based diet no longer required medication, and experienced other benefits.
