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Eating Healthy Saves You Money

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A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look for ways to save money. New research suggests maintaining a healthy diet, in line with the Australian Dietary Guidelines, is cheaper than an unhealthy diet and could save A$160 off a family of four’s two weeks shopping bill. Poor diet is the […]

The Science Behind Substitute Ingredients

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It’s an all too common situation – you’re busy cooking or baking to a recipe when you open the cupboard and suddenly realize you are missing an ingredient. Unless you can immediately run to the shops, this can leave you scrambling for a substitute that can perform a similar function. Or you are trying to […]

Why are Food Intolerances Increasing?

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According to a study done from 1991 to 1994, food intolerances affected around 12 percent of the population. But more recent surveys suggest that number could be as high as 25 percent today. What is a food intolerance? Food intolerances are adverse reactions to food that are not triggered by the immune system. They are […]

Nuts for Your Health

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Nuts have been an important part of the human diet since the beginning of time. Now, scientific evidence shows that nuts are not only a nutritional powerhouse, but that regular use can provide protection against heart disease and cancer. Use of Nuts in History There are more than a dozen different nuts that are commonly […]

Red Cabbage Fresh from the Farmer’s Market

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Cabbages are full of power! They are full of vitamins and minerals, provide plenty of fiber and have a high content of health-promoting phytochemicals. The anti-cancer effect of red cabbage or blue cabbage, as it is also known, is due to its high glucosinolate content. This substance is associated with increased activity of a cancer […]

What Kind of Stress Eater Are You?

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The relationship between stress and food is a complex one. Stress hormones like cortisol can increase food cravings, especially for energy-rich foods like sugar and fat. For others, stress-related digestive issues like nausea or constipation will reduce their appetite. For many, stress can trigger emotional eating, where individuals turn to comfort foods do satisfy some […]