Diet drinks are no help in the fight against obesity and may actually encourage over-eating, according to a US academic who recently argued this point in the journal Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism.
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Fruit Juice Australia hits back at DAA over sugar content claims
Peak body for the Australian Fruit Juice industry, Fruit Juice Australia (FJA) has hit back at the Dieticians Association of Australia for comments in an article published by the Age.
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Morlife dominates at Food magazine awards: videos
Functional food company, Morlife, was the big winner at this year's Food magazine awards, taking out both the Confectionery and Snack Foods categories, as well as the overall Best of the Best award.
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Gluten Free Grain Free range wins industry health award: video
Taking home the Food magazine Health and Wellness award for 2013 is Gluten Free Grain Free's Food for Everybody - Cake Premixes range.
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Australian Beverage Council dismisses Columbia soft drink study
The Australian Beverages Council, has rejected calls for soft drinks to carry warning labels in response to recommendations made in a recent study from Columbia University
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Junk food linked to behavioural problems in children, study finds
New research from Deakin University in Victoria has found links between the consumption of highly processed junk food while pregnant to behavioural problems in children.
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Red Bull launches new Red Bull Zero
Energy drink giant Red Bull has announced the addition of a zero carbs, zero sugar, zero calories energy drink to its portfolio - Red Bull Zero.
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Salt Swap initiative launched in Lithgow
Nu-Tek Salt Australasia has partnered with The George Institute in an attempt to curb the health risks associated with high sodium diets, launching a Salt Swap program in Lithgow.
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Will Coke’s new green range get a run in Oz?
The local arm of Coca-Cola is remaining tight lipped about any future plans to introduce the drink giant’s new line of soda called ‘Coca-Cola Life’ in the Australian market.
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NZ wine offers potent antioxidant elixir
A new wine label, Balancing Act Wines has released a range of wines that contain 40 times more resveratrol, an antioxidant found naturally in wine which is known to promote longevity and protect against illness.
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FoodSwitch app launched in NZ
A new smartphone app is being launched in New Zealand today, allowing consumers to gain instant access to a product's nutritional information and, where necessary, find healthier alternatives.
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Explainer: the good, the bad and the ugly of botulinum toxin
It might be fine for us to inject ourselves with Botox in a quest for eternal youth, but when the microorganism that produces this potent toxin is found in whey powder, there’s reason for great concern.
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‘Organic’ sausages contain banned sulphur additive: Choice
Choice's investigation into six regular beef sausages has discovered some certified organic sausages contain sulphur dioxide, which is not permitted in organic meat production.
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Affordable fresh food for every Australian child – regardless of their postcode
I want to make a call – draw a line in the sand and urge both sides of politics to consider adopting a new and bold promise for this coming election.
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Plain packaging won’t work for junk food: AIFST
Leading Australian food industry experts have dismissed the idea that plain packaging on junk foods could be effective in addressing the country's obesity crisis.
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Voluntary system ineffective in curbing junk food ads: global review
The effectiveness of a voluntary approach to limiting junk food ads targeting children is being called into question, with surveys from around the world showing the industry has done little to change its ways.
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The sodium shake – why food manufacturers need to reduce salt levels
As obesity rates continue to rise throughout the country, Australian consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about salt levels in food - in particular, food products targeting children.
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Study links high-energy food and drinks with bowel cancer
Consuming a lot of high-energy junk foods and fizzy drinks is associated with a higher risk of colorectal cancer, according to new research published in the European Journal of Cancer Prevention.
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Plain packaging and graphic images considered for food
The recent controversial packaging changes to tobacco products are now being considered for junk foods, in an effort to curb Australia's growing obesity problem.
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Health claims dominate nutrition bar segment
Growing interest in health and convenience has seen the popularity of nutrition bars rise considerably in recent years, new research has revealed.
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