Supplements & Nutrition

Now a $billion industry, the supplements market here in Australia is home to over 170 suppliers alone. Very few gyms or fitness facilities ‘do not’ offer supplements or nutrition as part of their set up and many look to it as a valuable income stream because of its potential profit margins. Find out whats new in supplements and nutrition here.

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What Do The Diet Habits Of Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Tell Us?

This article was updated September 2024. Studies show that the diet habits women with polycystic ovarian syndrome adopt can either be helping or hindering their condition. Research has found many women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are on the wrong diet track, putting their health at risk. For expert advice on how you can best

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Researchers Develop New Framework For Human Nutrition

Existing models for measuring health impacts of the human diet are limiting our capacity to solve obesity and its related health problems, claim two of the world’s leading nutritional scientists in their newest research. In the latest edition of Annual Review of Nutrition, Professor David Raubenheimer and Professor Stephen Simpson from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins

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Why Artificial Sweeteners Can Increase Appetite

Studies in both animals and humans have suggested that consuming artificial sweeteners can make you feel hungry and actually eat more. A comprehensive new study co-led by the University of Sydney has revealed for the first time why this response occurs. Published today in the prestigious journal Cell Metabolism, the results shed light on the effects of

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Three Ways To Balance Your Hormones Naturally

Article updated August, 2023. Hormones are chemicals secreted by glands that relay signals from cell to cell, and they play a vital role in triggering how your body is feeling and functioning. Hormones affect different organs and are responsible for causing physical symptoms and altering your mood, metabolism, reproduction, energy levels, and physical appearance. The

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Stay Well With Winning Winter Meals

Article updated July, 2023. With a bumper cold and flu season running rife this year, dietitians are urging Australians to boost their immune system this winter by tapping into nutritious comfort foods. According to the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), focusing on whole foods, including those containing Vitamin C, zinc and protein, can help to

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DAA Shares New Research On Sugar In Breakfast Cereals

This article was updated in February 2024. Generally speaking, breakfast cereals have gotten a pretty bad rap over their excessive sugar content and seemingly exaggerated nutritional benefits that are claimed on the packaging. That’s why we thought it was interesting that the Dietitians Association of Australia shared this research that shows breakfast cereal-eating Aussies might

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Australia Ranks Number One In The World For ‘Vegan’ Searches

Australia Overtakes Germany in Vegan Trend Australians have the world’s biggest appetite for learning about going vegan, according to Google Trends. An analysis of the past 12 months of searches from around the globe shows Australia has the highest percentage of searches for the word “vegan” of all searches conducted, outranking last year’s champion, Germany. According to Google,

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Good Friday for Good Health: Fish On Your Dish

This article was updated September 2024. The nation’s peak body for dietitians is calling on Australians to dish-up some fish on Good Friday to reduce their risk of dementia, stroke and heart disease. The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) wants Australians to use the traditionally “fish only” religious holiday as a reminder to eat fish more regularly

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