nutrition

Healthy calcium-rich food. Greens, salmon, cheese.

What you eat and drink, as well as how much sunlight you get on your skin, all affect your micronutrient levels – and in turn the health of your body and mind.

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Nearly two-thirds of suburbs in one major part of Sydney have no food stores at all. And in those that do, unhealthy food outlets outnumber healthy ones by more than six to one.

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Processed meats are a staple in Australian diets, but according to experts at UNSW Sydney they contribute to cancer risk.

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Moo-ve out of the way cow’s milk, we’re drinking more dairy substitutes than ever before.

Shoppers queue outside wearing face masks because of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic dominated headlines on the UNSW Newsroom this year, but readers also wanted to know more about research in other health areas.

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If meals with your children are ruled by what they refuse to eat, consider a UNSW Sydney dietitian’s advice on how to tackle fussy eating and win mealtime back.

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Rosemary Stanton investigates the health claims associated with the apple cider vinegar diet fad.

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Is coconut oil all it’s really cracked up to be, or is it just another fad? Rosemary Stanton tests the claims about this so-called superfood.

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It can be hard to eat a balanced diet when you are suffering from nausea and vomiting. You may only feel like oranges, hot chips, lemonade, ice blocks and pizza, writes Rebecca Charlotte Reynolds.

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Think muesli bars are a healthy snack? Take another look, writes Rebecca Charlotte Reynolds.

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