An egg a day not tied to risk of heart disease
03 February, 2020Consuming an egg a day does not impact blood cholesterol levels and is not tied to cardiovascular disease, according to the Population Health Research Institute.
Frequent UTIs? Going vegetarian could help
03 February, 2020Forgoing meat could reduce the risk of contracting urinary tract infections, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.
Aussies opting for healthy drinks
28 January, 2020Aussies are increasingly opting for healthy beverages when eating out, with sales topping $2.1 billion in 2018.
How the cookie crumbles: texture affects health perception
15 January, 2020Studies have shown that changing the surface texture of food could communicate a healthier message to consumers.
Media influence on consumer perception of GMOs
17 December, 2019Research shows that consumer mistrust of GMOs is influenced by the media, despite assurances from food experts and the scientific community.
How much exercise to burn off your Christmas lunch?
17 December, 2019Research suggests that labelling food and drink with the amount and type of exercise needed to burn off the calories might be effective for consumers.
'Hyper-palatable' foods defined
06 November, 2019What constitutes a 'hyper-palatable' food, ie, one that we can't stop eating? A US study has provided a data-driven definition and revealed their prevalance.
Healthier diets are reportedly better for the environment
05 November, 2019Researchers have linked the health impacts of food to their overall environmental impact, revealing that healthier diets are better for the environment.
Could a human gut microbe make processed foods healthier?
22 October, 2019A US study suggests the gut microbiome has an impact on how the body breaks down processed foods, such as cereals, pastas, chocolate and soft drink.
An apple a day provides 100 million bacteria for your gut
15 October, 2019A study has revealed that organic apples have a more diverse microbial population than conventional apples, with organic apples high in probiotic microorganisms.
Research shows low-FODMAP diet relieves symptoms of IBD
08 October, 2019Research has found that a diet low in fermented carbohydrates can improve certain gut symptoms for sufferers of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Descriptive flavours on labels encourage healthy eating, study
04 October, 2019Evocative flavours like 'twisted citrus glazed carrots' rather than nutritional information on labels can encourage healthy choices, according to a study.
Your daily cuppa could improve brain health
26 September, 2019Regular tea drinkers have better organised brain regions than non-tea drinkers, reveals a study led by the National University of Singapore.
Finding the right dietary fibre for gut microbes
24 September, 2019Scientists have discovered that beneficial gut microbes thrive when fed specific fibre types, findings that could aid the design of nutritious foods.
Could yoghurt be the key to tackling childhood obesity?
23 September, 2019Chinese research has revealed that probiotic supplements could enhance weight loss and improve the metabolic health of obese children.
