Dietary fiber , also known as roughage , includes the parts of plant foods your body can’t digest or absorb. Unlike other food...

Halitosis is the medical word for bad breath. Almost everyone experiences bad breath during their lifetime. The most common cause of...

Choose fresh rather than processed foods. Take care when taking medications. Speak to your doctor about probiotics if antibiotics are...

Have smaller meal sizes and avoid eating/drinking too close to bedtime Keep a healthy weight Avoid tobacco, alcohol and excessive...

Due to changing food trends and preferences, most of us are not getting enough fibre in our day to day lives. Fibre may be soluble or...

Diverticulitis is when a diverticulum becomes inflamed or infected. Diverticulosis is when small pouches form in the lining of the...

A - B = C Confused? Let me explain: A = Calories in (includes all the energy you absorb) B = Calories out (includes all the energy to...

PORTION (SERVING) SIZE Portion size has changed a lot over the last 50 years. Our perception of portion size is largely determined by...

SUGAR For most of us, there is something deep inside our brains that craves sugar. This must be evolutionary as we see bears risking...

Welcome to our Weight Management Series. Over the last several decades, Australians are on average getting larger. Associated with...

Flatulence is something that affects us all at some point in our lives. On average, men break wind up to 12 times per day, women up to 7...

Helicobacter pylori is a gram-negative bacteria that live within the lining of the stomach. The infection is typically spread from person...