Benefits of drinking red wine – gorgeous winter warmth
Every year around this time, I feel compelled to write a post extolling the virtues of red wine. The benefits of red wine are wide...
10 May, 2017
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Nutrition science
How to reduce the energy density of your food
One way to dramatically increase the quality of your meals is to reduce energy density of your food. Energy density is the amount of energy...
30 April, 2017
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10 serves of vegetables and fruit a day to avoid chronic disease
Last updated: 22 July 2026. Do you struggle to eat five portions of vegetables and two serves of fruit a day? A recent study by the...
04 March, 2017
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low sugar fruits for healthier smoothies
One thing that I have noticed about drinking green smoothies is that they can have an effect on your blood sugar levels. I presume this...
06 February, 2017
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early menopause or effect of medication?
For many months I was worried that I was going through some kind of early menopause, because my periods were coming earlier and earlier. First...
27 January, 2017
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alcohol guidelines – alcohol free days – dependence
Updated: 21 July 2026 The NHMRC (National Health and Medical Research Council) alcohol guidelines recommend that to reduce the risk of harm from alcohol-related disease or...
16 January, 2017
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Why you should eat fish when you are menstruating
Were you aware that you should try to eat at least two servings of fish a week? You can get it fresh from the markets,...
24 September, 2016
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7 foods to boost your immunity against cold and flu
It is common during the change of the seasons, and particularly at the start of winter, to get sick with a cold or flu. How...
14 May, 2016
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Does dairy cause joint inflammation and pain?
It is purely anecdotal, but I have noticed that every time I eat dairy, even lactose-free dairy, my knee, and hip joints get sore and...
02 April, 2016
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