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A new study comparing the outcomes of popular diets, such as Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers and the Atkins Diet among others, […]
Continue readingHealth Star Rating food labelling – experts respond
A new voluntary food labelling system aims to give Australian and New Zealand consumers greater insight in the nutritional value […]
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Two separate studies published in the journal Cell Metabolism each suggest that low protein intake may play a key role […]
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In the latest twist in the recent scientific discussion over whether double stranded RNA from plants in our diet can interfere […]
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New research suggests that edible sources of nicotine may provide a protective effect against Parkinson’s disease. But independent experts are […]
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WWI soldiers serving in the trenches of Gallipoli may have suffered scurvy and other illnesses due nutritionally deficient rations, according […]
Continue readingSugar’s role in weight loss confirmed – research
A comprehensive review of research examining the link between sugar intake and weight has confirmed that the sweet stuff plays […]
Continue readingObesity, children and the future – ANZOS 2012 Briefing
What we feed ourselves and our children will shape the future of New Zealand. The complex problem of obesity – […]
Continue reading‘Big Food’ needs scrutiny – experts
The reach and impact of the multinational food and beverage industry – ‘Big Food’- has been thoroughly under-examined, according to […]
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