Vitamins
Research
Health risk warning on vitamins
Kate Hagan Major study finds commonly used dietary supplements do not extend the life of older women.
Chew on this
Why processed meat is on the nose
Paula Goodyer With ten per cent of bowel cancer now linked to processed meat, should we swap ham for hummus?
The cure and the disease
Paula Goodyer We put ham in our sandwiches and chorizo in pasta. There's pepperoni on the Friday night pizza, sausages at Saturday morning soccer and bacon with Sunday's big breakfast.
The body business
The fitness industry is worth more than $1.2 billion a year nationally, and Sydney's body beautiful obsession means we contribute more than our fair share.
Beware of the diets that kill
Ewa Kretowicz As Australia tips towards becoming the fourth fattest nation in the world, carbohydrates and sugar are the latest scapegoat.
Popping pills
It can't hurt, right? Wrong
Sarah Berry While we take vitamins and supplements to improve our health, new research confirms they can be more of a hindrance than a help.
Brain boosting plants
Paula Goodyer Scientists are looking to the plant world to improve mental performance.
Why toast and coffee won't cut it
There are many good reasons to eat breakfast and make it a substantial and nutritious meal, writes Elaine Gordon.
Fresh start
Fresh start the flavour of the month
Sarah Berry Detoxing is a popular kick-start to health after festive excesses.
Bitter sweet
Not all fruit is good fruit
Sarah Berry An apple a day might keep the doctor away, provided you eat the peel. But not all fruit is as good for us as we are led to believe.
Go with the grain
Paula Goodyer Super-healthy quinoa deserves special recognition.
Chew on this
Get cooking with quinoa
Paula Goodyer Gluten free and high in protein and fibre - why quinoa is a star ingredient.
Diet and disease: what's the link?
Carole Hungerford might be a GP, but she is not a fan of the way the business of medicine works. Not even close. ''Mainstream medicine is run by the drug companies.
Seasonal sluggishness
Springtime is tired time
If spring makes you feel a little unsprung there's a scientific explanation.
Eat your weeds
Once were weeds - now superfoods
Graham Osbourne Put down the poison, those "weeds" are nutrient-rich herbs.
Nutrition
Multivitamins: who needs them?
Popping a daily multivitamin pill could be a waste of time and money, says consumer watchdog Choice.
Mood food
How to eat your way to happiness
Graham Osbourne Can't sleep? Feeling low? You may be suffering from a vitamin or mineral deficiency.
Nutrition
Go nuts for better health
Graham Osbourne Nuts are increasingly viewed as nature's wonder food. Here's why.
