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Plastics and Food - What is the Science Hinting At and What Can You Do?
What are Endocrine Disruptors and how do you feel about plastic in our food supply? We have lots of questions that may go unanswered for some time, but one thing we do know, is that research cannot keep up.
Baby and Toddler Food Pouches - Should You Be Using Them?
Baby and Toddler Food Pouches are now 50% of commercial baby food products, but are they really a good choice? Read some of the latest information on food label claims and nutrition guidelines for products that our Australian products have really failed miserably to meet.
Gluten Free Diet: Is it Harmful or Helpful?
Why are we going on Gluten Free Diets? What are the negative health effects of doing this? Trends, as we know from the past, are not always helpful and may impact our long term health outcomes. Read more on how removing gluten from your diet without cause can be harmful.
What is Gluten?
The Gluten Free food industry has boomed in the last 20 years. But why? What do we actually know about Gluten? Read on to learn more in this two part article on Gluten
Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Drops Further
Where are we heading, when our fruits and vegetables consumption continues to worsen? Read the article to learn more about which categories of foods people are buying more or less of.
What difference does a healthy breakfast make to motivation and performance?
When not eating might be just as good as eating for performance, you know you have issues with your food selections. Read this report and study conducted by the Conversation, it might surprise you.
Research Spotlight: Nutrition in Early Learning Centres not meeting standards
Early childhood nutrition we know is fundamental to brain development and growth milestones. With the cost of living continuing to rise, food is always going to be a compromise for many families and businesses that supply food as part of their service. Read the latest Australian research into this area
Cost of a Lunchbox
Lunchbox week and a reminder on how tough parents are doing it with lunchboxes. No doubt nude lunchboxes are cheaper and more filling, but how do we strike the balance of health and enjoyment?
How Long Does Cooked Rice Last in the Fridge?
Not everyone is taught these handed down learnings. Some just use their "nose" to tell when food is no longer for eating. But you cannot always see or smell evidence of bacteria in your food until its too late. So, how long does cooked rice last in the fridge?
Lactose Intolerance vs Dairy Allergy
Lactose intolerance is rising and although we are unsure why. It is good to understand the difference between an allergy and intolerance and to ensure you are correctly diagnosed before restricting your diet.
Experiences that Change our Lives
We all have some experiences that shape the direction we take, some more significantly than others. Perhaps the change they impact is not significant at all, but meaningful enough to initiate positive change. This is my experience that changed my direction from clinical nutrition to preventative health and pushed me to more determined to be an eco-Warrier than ever before.
INFANT AND TODDLER FOOD HEALTH MARKETING STUDY
Are food health claims regulated? The answer is sadly, not really. Read on to learn a little more on recent study findings and what you can do to help avoid health claim traps.