Breakfast is often cited as the most important meal of the day, and many health experts in the past have discouraged skipping it. The main reason for this argument is the influence it has on overall calorie intake. However, recent findings in weight management have questioned the actual impact of br...
Science is about testing and re-testing hypotheses, and the study of nutrition is an area where the prevailing beliefs often vacillate. So we’re revisiting a question that’s been on the mind of scientists: whether you should eat the same thing, day in and day out. New research published...
Burgers aren’t always very good for you (shock!). They’re delicious, but they are putting more at risk than just your waistline. Over half the adults in New South Wales and more than one in five kids are overweight or obese. Making unhealthy eating and drinking choices has become normal for most adu...
Everyone is talking about it – in the clubs, in magazines, online – so what’s all the fuss about protein? What is Protein? First to understand what protein is. Protein is a macro nutrient that is found in animal products like meat, milk products, eggs and fish, as well as non-animal products –...
In years past, many nutrition and weight-loss experts gave their patients rigid guidelines to follow. They often counseled eating less, switching to low-fat foods, carrying sliced celery in a plastic bag for snack time, and eating high-volume, modest-kilojoule foods like salads. This approach proved...
