Confused about what's healthy to eat? Wondering whether you're meant to eat like a Cretan peasant or a Paleolithic hunter gatherer? Walkley award winning health writer Paula Goodyer dishes up her ideas on eating smarter.
Here's the archived Chew on This blog.
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How diet can improve fertility
Paula Goodyer If you want to make a baby, eating smarter may boost your chances.
Could fasting be good for us?
Paula Goodyer Old-fashioned fasting might be an antidote to modern overeating.
A run on the dark side
Paula Goodyer When there's no daylight left for a walk or a run, here's how to do it safely in the dark.
How to fuel a better mood
Paula Goodyer New research reveals the foods that can help lift our spirits and the ones that bring us down.
Women's silent killer
Paula Goodyer You're feeling generally unwell and a bit nauseous. Should you be worried? Absolutely.
A heart attack - who,me?
Paula Goodyer When it comes to heart attacks women aren't as bulletproof as they think
When weight problems start in the womb
Paula Goodyer Healthy blood sugar levels in pregnancy can help kids grow up leaner.
Tips for taming bloating
Paula Goodyer Diet, stress, IBS or homones? A new guide looks at what causes bloating.
Eating out: a vegetarian's dilemma
Paula Goodyer If you'd rather eat plants than pork, where do you go?
The Paleo Diet: for and against
Paula Goodyer No grains, no dairy, nothing processed. So what's the problem with the Paleo Diet?
The ball that gives you bounce
Paula Goodyer Why the golden oldie of fitness equipment remains so popular.
Can the pill add weight?
Paula Goodyer Yes, by making it harder for the liver to burn fat, say Australian researchers.
Why coffee isn't bad for you
Paula Goodyer Is coffee bad for you? Not really is the verdict from a new book that helps make sense of nutrition claims.
Are we too soft on soft drink?
Paula Goodyer Sugar in soft drink does more than add empty kilojoules - it can raise harmful blood fats too.
A smarter weight loss workout
Paula Goodyer When weight loss is frustratingly slow, a faster workout can help.
Is retirement bad for our brain?
Paula Goodyer Want to keep your brain sharp? Keep on working, says one psychiatrist.
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