Food

Chronic stress can fuel cravings for sugary and salty foods.

The surprising reason your belly fat won’t budge

SARAH DI LORENZO: If you’ve noticed a persistent roll of stubborn fat around your middle that refuses to shift no matter what you do. here are some simple ways to bring it under control.

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Zoe Bingley-Pullin’s chilli salmon lettuce cups

Chilli salmon lettuce cups designed for longevity

This delicious chilli salmon recipe is packed with ingredients for a longer, healthier life.

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Protein is genuinely having a moment, and it really is for good reason. 

How to find your whey through high-protein dairy labels

Nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo: Protein is genuinely having a moment, but with the supermarket aisle full of options, here’s how to make the right choice.

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Home cook Arrnott Olssen shares his traditional Fijian recipes.

Discover the secret behind the flavours of Fiji

Fijian-born cook Arrnott Olssen shares his barramundi Kokoda and coconut caramel cake recipes.

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Masters Spearmint milk is unique to WA foods. Pictured enjoying a glass are Harvey Elliot, 8, Calvin McCall, 4, and Felicity Elliot, 10.

REVEALED: Iconic food and drinks only found in WA

From green milk traditions to a sneaky fried egg in your late-night feed, here are the iconic food and drink gems that prove WA does things just a little bit differently.

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Frozen yoghurt has developed a huge health halo, but a single loaded serving can contain up to 15 teaspoons of sugar.

Easy homemade alternative to sugar-laden ‘healthy’ dessert

Frozen yoghurt has developed a huge health halo, but a single loaded serving can contain up to 15 teaspoons of sugar.

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Unsaturated fats are found in extra virgin olive oil, avocados, olives and nuts like almonds, cashews and hazelnuts. 

Healthy fats: What’s actually best (and worst) for your body

Nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo: Far from being demonised, fat should be hailed as an essential building block in your body — the tricky part is choosing the right type.

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The art of Ragu-nomics.

The genius hack that makes dinner a breeze

Dinner just got a whole lot easier thanks to a simple meal-prep trick that does most of the work before the week even begins.

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The promise better hydration, but do you really need drinks that contain electrolytes.

The major electrolyte mistake you could be making

Walk into any supermarket and there’s a bottle for every hydration mood, electrolyte sachets, ‘clean’ sports drinks, coconut water cartons, hydrogen water, and alkaline water — but do you actually need them?

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Chia is full of fibre.

The viral health craze experts are actually getting behind

SARAH DI LORENZO: TikTok has given an old-school nutrient a new makeover — and unlike many wellness fads, this one has some serious science behind it.

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Aimee Edwards

Duncan Lu’s pho hot pot is the ultimate family meal

Why Duncan Lu says Vietnamese pho hot pot is the comforting family meal that brings everyone together.

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Researches are in phase two of a clinical trial for a cure to coeliac disease.

Miracle drug changing the lives of 1 in 70 Australians

One in 70 Australians living with coeliac disease are being called to participate in a world-leading clinical trial to establish a cure.

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Fresh, home-grown food is behind the craze for nonna-maxxing.

Nonna-maxxing serves up the recipe for living la dolce vita

THE WASHINGTON POST: Cheeky humour, free-flowing wine and giant servings of home-grown, freshly made food: Why nonna-maxxing is the key to la dolce vita.

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Spring is a great time to make room for healthier habits.

The surprisingly simple nutrition trends worth following

Nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo: Forget the pricey powders, weight-loss drugs and dietary promises, the habits with the strongest evidence are surprisingly simple.

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Dezi Madafferi’ roasted vegetable and labneh flatbread.

Fresh veggie-packed flatbread perfect for midweek dinners

Try making this dish that’s fresh, colourful and full of flavour.

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You can change your cholesterol readings in just three months.

Sarah Di Lorenzo: The highs, lows and myths of cholesterol

Nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo: Being diagnosed with ‘high cholesterol’ can sound scary but the waxy substance isn’t always a villain — the real story is in the numbers.

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Broccoli stems often end up in the bin, Melinda Essey wants to change that.

Broccoli hack that’ll save money and stem your food waste

The humble broccoli is an Aussie kitchen staple but too often the stem is thrown away. From pasta to pickles, here are three easy recipes to save money, reduce food waste and create some delicious meals.

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