Plateauing food allergy figures don't mean fewer allergic people
21 May, 2014While the incidence of food allergy appears to have plateaued in recent years, the total number of cases in the community will continue to rise steadily, according to Dr Robert Loblay, Sydney Medical School immunologist.
Eating organic food significantly lowers pesticide exposure: study
15 May, 2014 by Dinny Navaratnam, The ConversationEating an organic diet for a week can cause pesticide levels to drop by almost 90% in adults, research from RMIT University has found.
Red wine's cardioprotective properties a myth?
13 May, 2014Researchers have found that resveratrol - an antioxidant in red wine and chocolate thought to have cardioprotective properties - has no positive effect on longevity nor the incidence of cardiovascular disease, cancer or inflammation.
Cardioprotective effects of oily fish found to be unsubstantiated
12 May, 2014Back in the 1970s, Bang and Dyerberg connected the low incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD) among the Eskimos of Greenland to their diet, which was rich in whale and seal blubber. This landmark study started the ball rolling that has resulted in oily fish currently being recommended as part of a healthy heart diet. However, new research is discovering that the Eskimos actually suffered from CAD at the same rate as their Caucasian counterparts, meaning the claimed cardioprotective effects of their diet are unsubstantiated.
Paying more makes food taste better
05 May, 2014Despite what Australia's love affair with cut-price food might suggest, consumers value food that is more expensive. Researchers have found that taste perception - as well as feelings of overeating and guilt - can be manipulated by price alone.
Battling obesity is not just about eating less and moving more, expert says
05 May, 2014There's more to losing weight than just eating less and moving more, according to Dr Claude Bouchard, who studies the genetics of obesity.
Experts recommend moderate consumption of acrylamides
02 May, 2014While the recently released Australian Total Diet Study revealed mostly good news for acrylamide levels in Australian food and beverages, experts are urging the public to consume products containing acrylamide in moderation.
Tough bikkies: food texture impacts calorie perception
23 April, 2014The texture of food plays a significant role in how calorie-dense consumers perceive it to be, with hard or rough foods perceived to have fewer calories, new research published in the Journal of Consumer Research has shown.
Developing healthier foods, virtually
16 April, 2014A 'virtual mouth' developed by the CSIRO is providing researchers with new information on how to produce healthier foods - while still ensuring they taste good.
Soda tax may not be the solution to obesity epidemic
31 March, 2014Is increasing taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages really the key to curbing the obesity epidemic? According to a recent study, not really.
It's official: dark chocolate really is good for you (and now we know why)
19 March, 2014While many of us cite the health benefits of dark chocolate as the reason for our addiction to the stuff, the exact reason for these health benefits has remained a mystery for many years - until now.
Experts recommend standard definition for whole grain food
17 March, 2014A roundtable of nutrition experts has unanimously recommended the development of a standard definition for whole grain food. The experts recommend that a whole grain food contain at least 8 grams of whole grain per 30 gram serving.
High-protein diets can stave off decline in elderly
13 March, 2014The high-protein craze could hit a demographic not usually targeted by fad diets: the elderly. A new study has found that a diet high in animal protein may prevent functional decline in elderly people - particularly men.
ANMF backs star rating system
11 March, 2014The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation has voiced its support for the Star Rating system, which it says will help consumers make healthier food choices, leading to a decrease in obesity levels and related illnesses like type 2 diabetes and stroke.
Calorie counting off the menu
10 March, 2014Researchers have shown that calorie restriction has no beneficial effects on life span in mice. The researchers found that not all calories are created equal: protein, carbohydrate and fat have very different effects on food intake, health and ageing.
