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7 foods that aren’t always as healthy as they seem

7 foods that aren’t always as healthy as they seem

Thanks to AiA.com.au

Turns out some ‘healthy’ foods aren’t that good for you after all. We look at seven unhealthy ‘health’ foods, and Dietitian and AIA Vitality Ambassador Marika Day offers some alternatives.

When it comes to healthy eating, it can be a challenge to stay on track. But what about the foods that we already accept as being good for you? Is it possible that some of those…

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Get the Festive spirit from your food this Christmas

Get the Festive spirit from your food this Christmas

Thanks to Specialty Food Magazine

Glistening lights and over-sized baubles hanging from the rafters, staff decked out in Santa hats, Merry Xmas Everybody playing over the speakers – it’s a familiar scene in many a food shop throughout the world but 2020 won’t quite be a conventional Christmas. While we’re still expecting the traditional soundtrack – because there’s nothing like a bit of…

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Foods that help your heart

Foods that help your heart

Part 1

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Heart disease is no joke, folks. You probably already know this if you clicked on this link! As they all say, prevention is better than cure. Did you know that you can improve your cardiovascular health by eating a specific type of food? It’s true! Studies say that you can easily ward off high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity,…

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Foods That Cause Bloating

Foods That Cause Bloating

Thanks to Healthline.com

Bloating is when your belly feels swollen or enlarged after eating.

It is usually caused by gas or other digestive issues

Bloating is very common. About 16–30% of people say they experience it regularly

Although bloating may be a symptom of a serious medical condition, it is usually caused by something in the diet

Here are 13 foods that can cause…

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Food swapping cheat sheet for better gut health

Food swapping cheat sheet for better gut health

thanks to health24.com It’s important for your health that you look after the microbes in your digestive tract.

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About 38 trillion bacterial cells reside in the human body, of which the majority makeup gut bacteria.

Maintaining healthy microbes in…

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What are the health benefits of turmeric?

What are the health benefits of turmeric?

Thanks to WTOP.com

If you’re looking to eat your way to better health, don’t forget the spice cabinet. In particular, one vibrant yellow-orange spice called turmeric has garnered headlines for its apparent ability to supply a range of health benefits.

“Turmeric is a popular spice, sometimes known as the ‘golden spice,’ that’s derived from the root of the turmeric plant,” says Reema…

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How to hold a Covid Safe dinner party

How to hold a Covid Safe dinner party

Thanks to Gourmet traveller

Gathering around the dinner table with friends and family is no longer a threat to public health, provided you follow these simple, practical guidelines.JUN 05, 2020 3:45PMBY YVONNE C LAM

In March, an Australian leader singled out a Melbourne dinner party as the source of a cluster outbreak of COVID-19. “As best we can tell the dinner party started with one…

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What to eat to help protect yourself from coronavirus

Nutrition experts reveal the foods and spices that boost your immunity and health FAST thank

There are currently close to 96,500 confirmed coronavirus cases globally  

More than 3,301 people have died as a result of the illness 

Washing your hands and keeping away from high risk areas is the best way to stay safe however there are some immune-boosting foods that could help

Health professionals…

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Foods that heal you.

Foods that heal you.

thanks to healthline.com

Doctors often recommend healthy lifestyle changes whether you’re fighting fatigue, searching for ways to boost your immune system, or recovering from an illness. The foods you eat can often significantly help prevent and manage symptoms. It is always better to get nutrients directly from food, rather than take supplements.

Read on to learn how power foods help heal…

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Everyone should be eating these four foods during flu and Corona season.

Everyone should be eating these four foods during flu and Corona season.

thanks to Christina Lorey from Channel 3000

Flu season is close, and it’s on its way to becoming the worst in decades. So far this year, 19 million people have come down with the flu and dare we say it – Corona Virus.

While there is no cure for the flu, food is one of the best ways to fight back.

When you’re sick, the last thing you might feel like doing is eating. While…

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Food is Medicine

Thanks To By Denise Dador from abc7.com

A visit to the doctor’s office with symptoms of a cold or flu may get you a prescription for medicine. But doctors also say there are certain foods that you may not be aware of that are high in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that help support a healthy immune system. Oranges and grapefruitsget all the Vitamin C glory when it comes to boosting your…

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Food trends for 2020

Food trends for 2020

thanks to forbes.com and Bridget Shirvell

Get ready to say yes, way to zero-proof aperitifs, see West African cuisine rise to prominence and say goodbye to tired and staid kids’ menus. Whole Foods Market just released its list of 2020 food trends to watch for and topping the list of predictions is a continued focus on eco-conscious eats.

More than 50 Whole Foods Market staff members…

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7 foods to boost your strength

7 foods to boost your strength

Thanks to by Lindsay Evans from recipe geek

We all want to be stronger, but did you know that exercise is not the only way to help build your muscles? Eating a diet that’s chock-full of protein and vitamin-rich foods can also help build your strength and increase your bodies ability to maintain lead muscle mass. We’re haring 7 of our favourite strength-boosting foods here.

1. Whole Organic…

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Foods thst help you sleep

Foods thst help you sleep

Thanks to Chowhound and Beth Lipton

If you’ve been tossing and turning because of the chaos of back-to-school season—or really, for any reason—good news: There are foods that can help you sleep.

“There is a lot you can do to get more and higher-quality sleep, and when you do, you’ll feel better and have a lot more energy,” says New…

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What Is the Japanese Diet Plan?

What Is the Japanese Diet Plan?

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The traditional Japanese diet is a whole-foods-based diet rich in fish, seafood, and plant-based foods with minimal amounts of animal protein, added sugars, and fat.

It’s based on traditional Japanese cuisine, also known as “washoku,” which consists of small dishes of…

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5 Healthy food trends in 2019

5 Healthy food trends in 2019

Thanks to Amy Gorin and Every Day health

In the New Year, you can expect to find more gut-friendly foods in the grocery store.

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Need a little push to follow through with those New Year’s resolutions? Here you go: The biggest healthy-food trends of 2019 will help you eat more nutritious meals and snacks at home and on the go.

To offer you a preview of the most important…

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Bush foods coming soon

Bush foods coming soon

Ten Australian bush foods coming to your plate soon

thanks to CATERINA HRYSOMALLIS from Good Food

 April 23 2018

Isn’t it funny that it has taken foreign chefs embracing Australia’s native ingredients to bring greater awareness about the power they hold?

In Adelaide, it’s Scottish chef Jock Zonfrillo championing the cause, with his Orana Foundation collaborating with the University…