Raw meat for dogs associated with harmful bacteria
22 July, 2022Scientists in England have found that dogs that eat raw meat may be more likely to carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their faeces.
Brightly coloured produce can boost women's health
22 July, 2022Degenerative conditions, more common in women, can be reduced by eating leafy greens and colourful veggies that are high in pigmented carotenoids.
Probiotics can help to tackle depression
18 July, 2022Researchers have shown that probiotics can support the effect of antidepressants and help to alleviate depression.
COVID-like viruses can survive on meat in freezer
12 July, 2022Viruses with a similar structure to SARS-CoV-2 can survive for up to 30 days on meat products in the freezer, according to new research.
Plant-based meats may contain less useful protein
24 June, 2022Scientists have found that the proteins in meat substitutes may be less nutritious, as they may not be absorbed as well by the body as animal proteins.
Could a daily beer be good for men's gut health?
16 June, 2022Research has found that both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beers can increase the presence of healthy bacteria in the guts of men.
Fat alternative for food industry using nanoparticle technology
15 June, 2022An emulsification process using edible nanoparticles to transform oils into gels could help develop a healthier shelf-stable fat for food manufacturing.
Beeting the competition with fruits and veggies
09 June, 2022South Australian scientists have found that eating beetroot provides exercise performance boosts.
Researchers fish for healthy proteins
31 May, 2022Research shows that a health food ingredient is commonly found in the parts of fish discarded by food processors, suggesting it could be harvested productively.
FSANZ to assess alcohol energy labelling
27 May, 2022Regulations about how alcoholic beverages are labelled are currently being assessed, with a report suggesting energy labelling may be required.
Oat products may be coeliac-friendly, scientists say
20 May, 2022Oats and products with oats in them may not be as bad for sufferers of coeliac disease and gluten intolerance as previously thought, new research suggests.
Scientists recommend bioactives in dietary guidelines
18 May, 2022Food scientists have recommended that bioactives be included in dietary guidelines as a means of promoting good health.
Researchers work to understand virus-prone garlic
16 May, 2022Queensland researchers are trying to understand how garlic can be infected with viruses but not display obviously negative outcomes.
Dieticians warn high cost of living may lead to poor diets
04 May, 2022With chicken nuggets costing less than lettuce, Dieticians Australia has cautioned that high prices of fresh foods could push families towards cheaper and unhealthier diets.
Electric chopsticks amp up salty flavour
22 April, 2022Electric chopsticks that increase the perception of salt have been developed by Japanese scientists.
