Can't stop eating? Blame dopamine
People who can't stop eating may be able to blame their genes, at least in part, US researchers say.
Aussies give pizza the chop
The days of the family pizza night may be numbered as Australians opt for healthier take-away options.
Cheap eats - feed four for $6
If money's tight and you want filling, healthy comfort food, get out the lentils and make dhal.
Get a natural sugar high
Sweet, luscious mangoes are a highly nutritious tropical dessert.
Chocolate cravings are real: study
If that craving for chocolate sometimes feels like it is coming from your gut, that's because maybe it is.
A leaner, fitter summer ahead
The weather's warming up so stock the larder with healthy food and throw out those lazy winter habits.
Sweetness and lies in the cereal aisle
There can be lots of sugar lurking behind misleading health claims on cereal packets.
Eat yourself fit
Even with regular exercise it's important to watch what you eat and, more so, when you eat it.
Give up sugar to live longer
Passing on sweets and avoiding vitamins could lead to increased longevity, researchers have discovered.
Kitchen life - DIY salad sprouts
Sprouts for summer salads - Paula Goodyer tells how to grow your own on the kitchen bench.
The new land army
The battle for the organic dollar is hotting up but do organics really have an edge?
London chef says Aussies can't cook
A celebrity chef has sparked fury with claims London's restaurant scene is superior to that of Australia.
Good cholesterol gets better
"Good cholesterol" remains important regardless of how low "bad cholesterol" is, researchers say.
Fish can help fight diabetes
A diet rich in fish and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids helps prevent diabetes, U.S. researchers say.
Brazilian berries the new buzz food
A dark purple Brazilian berry, acai, pronounced "a-sigh-ee", is this year's miracle food.
Government eating plan for children
The federal government is set to mail out a 10-point plan for healthy eating habits to school children.
Every morsel a victory
Therapists sift through a history of trauma and bizarre habits to cure extreme feeding disorders in children.
NZ refutes autism link to milk
Claims of ill effects from cow's milk have been debunked by New Zealand authorities.
Children know when to stop eating
Children as young as six months should decide when and how much they eat, not their parents.
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tom says:
I think it can def if you havent dealt with your emotions before having a drink.
least thats what I found...when I was sad/u... More
Martin says:
I recommend switching from full strength beer to light.
Not only does this halve your alcohol intake, but it also reduces ... More