Professor Bill Bellotti encourages us to challenge the existing world views on what we should eat. We live in interesting times, especially for an agronomist like myself – but also for anyone who has to feed a family. Hardly a day goes by without some new...
Report prepared by Clare Collins and Megan Whatnall Grocery prices have taken a hike upwards for a host of reasons, including the rising costs of petrol, fertiliser and labour. You could “shop around” for cheaper groceries, but that would cost you more in fuel or travel, not...
Dr Andrew Thompson discusses how veganism without good health management can lead to poor health outcomes More Australians are adopting vegetarian and plant-based diets, with many choosing to cut their intake of meat – and even fish, dairy, and eggs – to improve their health....
Jun Yao, Di Wang and Gary Mortimer report their findings on shrinkflation and our favourite foods. Have you noticed your favourite chocolate is a little smaller, there are fewer biscuits in the same-sized package or bags of chips contain more air? If you haven’t, you’re not alone. What...
Zoë Bishop believes that by getting kids into gardening, we sow the seeds of a successful future. We all want our kids to survive. It is an instinct that takes hold of parents early and then drives our actions for the rest of our lives. To increase...
Kathryn Kelly is relieved to find a diagnosis for her daughter’s mysterious tummy pains. Sometimes our life seems like one long detective story. For years, our eldest daughter, Katrina*, suffered from mysterious tummy pains, soiled undies and extreme grumpiness. She also produced amazing amounts of gas –...
Overweight and obesity is the second-largest contributor to Australia’s disease burden and health costs, including significantly driving Australia’s high-cost diseases (for example, musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancers). It’s estimated to cost the Australian economy $11.8 billion, and if obesity rates continue to increase, will cost Australia...
Researchers discuss plant-based alternatives Processed meat alternatives like plant-based burger patties, sausages and nuggets are being marketed as a more sustainable, healthy alternative to meat, but are they all safe or nutritious? A plant-based burger. Pixabay/Lysindamond Replacing meat with foods like legumes, beans and grains is nothing new...
Australian researchers have uncovered the key immunological changes that underpin remission of peanut allergy in children, paving the way for new, more targeted treatments. Research at a Glance: Researchers have uncovered key immunological changes that underpin clinical remission of peanut allergy in children The study found that...
Caesarean births are not linked to an increased risk of food allergy during the first year of life, according to a new Murdoch Children’s Research Institute study. Research at a Glance: • A Melbourne-led study has found caesarean births are not linked to an increased risk of...
