nutrition

Caveman dressed in animal skins eats burger with modern human man

‘Ancestral’ diets like the paleo diet are hugely popular in Australia, but experts from UNSW Sydney and the Australian Museum have questions.

Woman sitting on couch eating chips, burger and drinking Coke

A new study in mice shows that stress can override natural satiety cues and drive cravings for sweet foods.

Associate Professor Sara Grafenauer posing with bread and cookbooks

New research from UNSW Sydney shows that sourdough may not be the healthiest choice in the bread aisle – unless it’s whole grain.

Cupcakes with colourful icing

UNSW research in rats shows that cycling between a healthy and unhealthy diet has significant health effects.

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.

ripened fruit displayed outside a fruit and vegetable store

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.

Bacon frying on barbecue

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

high angle shot of different dairy milk alternatives with their main ingredients

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.

A mother tries to encourage her child to eat

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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