Dining out is becoming increasingly common. Whether it’s for convenience, cost or social reasons, cooking at home with the family is a much less common occurrence than it was in previous generations. The convenience of eating at a restaurant, picking up fast food or having pre-prepared meals delivered to the doorstep has become more and [...]
This refreshing smoothie is filled with sweet juicy melon that is high in cancer- fighting lycopene and vitamins, and has zero fat and cholesterol. Ingredients 1-2 cups seedless watermelon chunks 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, or to taste 1 cup lemon yoghurt Dash of cinnamon Method Puree watermelon, honey and mint in [...]
Telomeres are caps at the end of chromosomes that offer protection to chromosomes. Research has identified an association between telomeres and ageing, in that as we age, telomeres become shorter and have less coating. This has led researchers to suggest that as telomeres shorten, cells are less able to reproduce safely, which may cause our [...]
Coffee is a widely consumed beverage around the world and people drink coffee for a number of reasons. The most common reason may well be for its perceived ability to help fight fatigue and stimulate us for the day ahead. Many people come to rely on coffee in their daily routine. Coffee consumption is also [...]
In an increasingly busy world, sedentary behaviour – that is sitting for long periods of time – has become common. People often work long hours at their desk and wind down with time spent in front of the TV. Furthermore, commuting via car is common so people may transfer from the car, to the office [...]
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and is largely lifestyle driven. It’s estimated that around 1.7 million Australians have diabetes, 85% of whom have type 2. Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include being overweight or obese and being physically inactive. While physical inactivity is a known risk factor for type [...]
The reason women have pap smears is to detect pre-cancerous changes in the surface of the cervix so they can either be watched or treated, depending on how far down the road to cancer they’ve gone. The condition is called Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia or CIN. If CIN is graded at a 2 or 3 then [...]
This recipe is an easy version of a classic vegetable dish. The eggplant (aubergine) should be firm and glossy. When past their prime they are soft and tend to have a bitter taste. This can be solved by cutting into big chunks and sprinkling with salt. Rinse and pat dry. Ingredients 1 large onion, sliced [...]
Peanut allergy is one of the most severe food allergies, affecting around three in every 100 children. There is currently no con rmed treatment to prevent or cure allergic reactions to peanuts and the allergy is the most common cause of food-related anaphylaxis death. There has been some promising research into oral immunotherapy for peanut [...]
Dark chocolate, in moderation, has been promoted as being good for one’s health because it contains a group of compounds called flavanols. Flavanols are found in a range of other foods and beverages including some fruits, vegetables, red wine and tea. Flavanols have many health bene ts including being rich in antioxidants, assisting blood ow, [...]