1 in 7 cardiovascular deaths from lack of fruit
09 June, 2019A diet low in fruit and vegetable consumption may account for millions of deaths from heart disease and strokes annually.
2 in 3 patients don't reveal complementary medicine use
16 April, 2019New Australian research has found that 2 in 3 patients do not tell their doctor what complementary medicines they are taking, creating interactions risks.
Naturopathy: the evidence is clear
19 March, 2019A new study finds that naturopathic treatment results in clinically significant benefits for a range of conditions, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Advanced cooking oven for smaller spaces
15 March, 2019The Merrychef e2s advanced cooking oven is simple to use and suitable for smaller spaces.
How to improve your food safety training
15 March, 2019Andrew Thomson from Think ST Solutions discusses how your organisation can better comply with food safety standards.
Chocolate curbs fatigue in MS sufferers
08 March, 2019A limited study has found that chocolate may provide a simple dietary solution to the fatigue that plagues nine out of 10 multiple sclerosis sufferers.
Managing food safety in aged-care facilities
04 March, 2019 by Andrew Thomson*A food management safety system is an investment, rather than a cost, and is essential to aged-care facilities to help avoid food poisoning incidents.
Give infants peanuts to help avoid allergies
22 January, 2019Australia has among the highest food allergy rates in the world. To reduce allergy risk, experts recommend giving infants peanuts and eggs before they turn one.
Creating a sustainable foodservice
18 December, 2018Reduce the environmental footprint of your institutional foodservice with these sustainable ideas.
Being thin not a prerequisite for anorexia
13 December, 2018A third of adolescents hospitalised with anorexia nervosa are within a healthy weight range, prompting calls to redefine the disease's diagnosis criteria.
Childhood obesity linked to antibiotics, antacids
15 November, 2018Children who are given antibiotics or antacids in their first two years of life are more likely to become obese during their childhood.
Gluten-free food contains gluten
13 November, 2018A new study found that almost 3% of commonly purchased food items that were labelled 'gluten-free' contained gluten.
Bulla Nut Free Ice Cream
01 October, 2018Bulla has extended its 2 L Nut Free Ice Cream into its 100 mL Ice Cream Cup foodservice range for use across hospitals and aged-care facilities.
Playing it safe in the vegetable garden
25 September, 2018 by Andrew Thomson*Planning a vege patch for your healthcare facility? A few simple steps will ensure food safety.
Maintaining healthy communication
25 September, 2018 by Niki Mohtat*A group of dietitians at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney investigate the effects of eMR2 on inter-professional communications.
