Nutrition
Eating clean
Teresa Cutter It's important for me to know where my food has come from, to treat it with respect and prepare it properly.
Good oil
How frying your veggies could be healthier than boiling them
Sarah Berry Once in a while a pleasing study is released that reminds us that the bland life is not the better (AKA healthier) life.
Sugar stress
How sugar consumption affects your brain
Jayanthi Maniam and Margaret Morris A UNSW study has revealed sugar may be as bad for brain development as extreme stress or abuse.
In the groove
Teresa Cutter Exercise is important to me. It's how I start each day or unwind in the afternoon.
Smooth talk
Teresa Cutter, the Healthy Chef Smoothies are the "in thing" because vitamins, minerals and antioxidants are more potent when consumed as wholefoods.
The healthy chef
Teresa Cutter There's a lot of confusion and conflicting information out there with "nutrition gurus" promoting all sorts of diets.
Gluten-free
Should we all been giving up gluten?
Gretchen Reynolds Gluten-free diets are increasingly popular, but what does the science actually say?
Vitamins: are they a waste of money?
Sarah Berry As the new year has kicked into gear and many hone their focus on their health, you might want to pause before you pick up your vitamins.
Food trends
Five foods that'll make their mark in 2016
Ellie Krieger Several healthy foods worth paying attention to.
Heston Blumenthal
How our brains can be fooled into healthier eating
Heston Blumenthal Chef Heston Blumenthal has an unconventional idea to change our eating habits.
Healthy BBQ
One addition will make your next barbecue healthier
Paula Goodyer So you've bought the steaks, the drinks are chilling and the barbecue tools are poised for action but did anyone remember the resistant starch?
Boozy Christmas
Can moderate drinking have health benefits?
Aaron E. Carroll Alcohol is very harmful when abused but, when consumed in moderation, there are actually some benefits.
The science of overeating at Christmas
Bridie Smith How much can you eat before that stomach-straining, nausea-inducing feeling strikes?
Mood food
Can a well-balanced diet lead to better mental health?
Evelyn Lewin Evelyn Lewin examines how what you eat affects your mood.
Orthorexia
The quest for 'wellness' that is making us sick
India Sturgis Extreme 'clean' diets and an obsession with physical perfection are ruining lives, says India Sturgis
Skipping lunch
Why eating at your desk doesn't make you a better worker
Ellie Krieger The idea that breaking for a meal hinders accomplishment is plainly wrong.
Candy myths
Five myths about lollies and sugar-free alternatives
Beth Kimmerle Halloween is this weekend. So let's brush off the sugarcoating on nutritional myths.
Food addictions
Your cheese addiction has been validated by science
Jenn Harris According to a new study, cheese crack is a real thing.
Meat eater
How much red meat is healthy to eat?
Anna Magee Leading nutritional experts on what to believe - and do - about meat.
Sweet tooth
Are some sugars better than others?
Jane Holroyd Is there any merit in binning your white sugar and stocking your pantry with agave syrup?
Nutritious food
Nutritious foods you should stop throwing away
Ellie Krieger The parts often thought of as scraps can be culinary stars in their own right.
Mediterranean diet
Study suggests Mediterranean diet reduces breast cancer risk - but some have doubts
Liz Szabo Women who ate a diet heavy on olive oil had a 68 per cent lower risk of breast cancer, according to one study. But some experts say that may be too good to be true.
#Hangry
Why you should never go hungry on a date
Ko Im Hangry can ruin romance– even science says so.
Hydration
How much water does a healthy person actually need?
Aaron E. Carroll If there is one health myth that will not die, it is this: You should drink eight glasses of water a day.
Midnight snacks
Is late night eating worse for your health?
Jennifer Van Allen The different effects of eating at different times of day.
Nutrition
Simple food changes to reduce stomach upset
Nedahl Stelio Research shows a healthy gut is crucial to overall physical and mental health.
Feel the heat
How eating spicy food may help you live longer
Esther Han Each time you drizzle Tabasco on your food, you may be lowering your risk of early death.
Hunger pains
There is science behind why you get 'hangry'
Amanda Salis And why is it that some people get more hangry than others?
Vege eating
Top six sources of protein for vegetarians and vegans
Kesava Commerford Despite what some vegetarian-haters will have you believe, it is relatively easy to maintain a balanced diet.
Why we eat more when drinking alcohol
Melissa Healy They call it 'the aperitif effect' and it smells like delicious home cooking.
Should you pay attention to the 'use-by' dates on food?
Russ Parsons Will eating it actually make you sick or are they just overly-cautious suggestions?
Are 'natural sweeteners' really any better for you?
Michelle Bridges Is sugar the enemy it's made out to be these days? Michelle Bridges answers your questions.
Banishing bloat
How to avoid a bloated tummy
Susie Burrell Here are some foods to eat to escape feeling ghastly and gassy.
Healthy eating
Australia has a new food pyramid
Susie Burrell Fats, sugar and "junk" foods have been eliminated from Nutrition Australia's iconic pyramid.
Eating myths
Why what we think about eating is so often wrong
Peter Whoriskey We're subject to a torrent of nutritional advice based on new studies, but how much of it is worthwhile? According to some researchers, surprisingly little.
When can food really be called 'natural'?
Sarah Berry Although many consumers want "natural" products, the term has proved difficult to define.
What is the truth about sugar in fruit?
Sarah Berry Yes, fruit contains sugar – but it's still good for you.
No foods should be demonised nor held up as miracles
Aaron E. Carroll A guide to eating healthy that should be useful for most people. These are tips not laws.
Michelle Bridges
Our fitness expert helps to manage inflamed Achilles and helps a chef prepare for an open-ocean swim.
Food myths
Susie Burrell Confused about eggs and cholesterol? Perplexed by the debate regarding sugar? Susie Burrell busts some misconceptions.
Michelle Bridges
Our expert offers nutrition advice, suggests a workout makeover and serves up a healthy stir-fry.
Michelle Bridges
Our fitness expert helps defeat negative self-talk and refreshes an active chef's workout routine.
One small change
Lindy Alexander Want to break those bad food habits of a lifetime? Starting with small steps is the key to success.
Setting the record straight on gluten
Claire Maldarelli The number of people adhering to a gluten-free diet far surpasses the number who suffer from celiac disease.
Why do we listen to celebrity nutrition advice?
Paula Goodyer Why do we listen to health advice from experts in areas such as cooking or acting?
Michelle Bridges
Michelle Bridges: How to gain weight healthily
Michelle Bridges Our fitness expert on how to gain weight and taking up exercise for the first time in your 40s.
Overeating these healthy foods could be harmful
Danielle Braff They are very healthy but only when consumed in moderation.
Michelle Bridges
Michelle Bridges Hi Michelle, my issue is the opposite of most people. I have been 56kg since I was 24, I'm now 44. I eat well and exercise, a lot, but want to gain 5kg and find this a challenge. Eating more high fat carb foods makes me feel bleh. Any tips for healthy calorie dense foods? Liz
Flavour with benefits
The health benefits of spices
Paula Goodyer Cinnamon, chilli, turmeric... they contribute more than just flavour.
8 diet and exercise mistakes that age you
Eating too much sugar certainly isn't wise for your waistline, but overindulging in dessert can also add years to your face.
Can food allergy become a part of our personality?
Jacqueline Maley Yes, I am a nightmare to eat out with. Yes, I am dreadful to cook for. But I am me, rashy and liable to face-swelling at inopportune times.
The truth about raw food
Ellie Krieger The raw food movement has gotten a serious foothold. But are there really significant benefits to uncooked food?
Another reason to drink coffee: It's good for your heart, study says
Deborah Netburn Just in case you need one more reason to drink coffee.
10 reasons you can't stop snacking
Alison Loughman Can't resist the call of the crunchy, salty or sugary snack fix? You're not alone.
Greasy, salty and so tempting: the most addictive foods
Susie Burrell There are some foods you cannot seem to stop eating, no matter how hard you try.
