Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has contributed to a new, international study that has found consuming less carbs can potentially put type 2 diabetes into remission.
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Food processors and manufacturers have a huge say in how food is packaged and labelled, and how that information is presented has changed over time. How food was being produced 60 years ago, differs from Read More
Prevalence of various disorders such as obesity and diabetes has led to surge in demand for food products with low sugar content. In addition, growing need for weight management is projected to impact Read More
An estimated 1.7 million Australians have diabetes and 280 Australians develop diabetes every day, according to Diabetes Australia. It is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia, with type 1 Read More
The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet has launched a new initiative, ‘Slimtember’, a four-week campaign encouraging Australians to start eating better and losing weight. Read More
Offering smaller portions is one way of encouraging people to eat less. But while a single, smaller portion does lead to less consumption, having multiple smaller portions on offer can encourage some people - notably the diet-conscious - to eat more. Read More
Fast food giant McDonald’s has been under a cloud in recent years as its US customers turn to alternatives. In this “Fast food reinvented” series we explore what the sector is doing to keep customers hooked and sales rising. Read More
New research has shown for the first time that the part of the brain used for learning, memory and mental health is smaller in people with unhealthy diets. Read More