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Vitamins and minerals explained

Vitamins and minerals are necessary for the healthy functioning of our bodies. A balanced diet with a variety of foods will meet most of your needs.

A balanced diet

It's important to eat a balanced diet. Make sure you choose foods from the 5 food groups. The amounts you need vary depending on your life stage.

Vitamin B and your health

The B vitamins are a group of vitamins needed for good health. Learn what the B vitamins do, and which foods are high in vitamin B.

Folate

Folate, also called folic acid, is needed by your body to grow and develop. It is especially important for pregnant women to get enough folate.

High-fibre foods and diet

Eating high-fibre foods can reduce your risk of disease and keep your digestive system healthy. Find out how much fibre you need, and how to get it.

How to read food labels

Food labels contain detailed nutrition information about packaged foods. Learn how to make informed decisions when shopping for food for your family.

Vegetarian and vegan diets

It's easy to be healthy on a vegetarian diet if you include plant-based foods from the 5 food groups. But a vegan diet requires extra care.

Sugar

Learn more about both natural and added sugars, sweet substitutes and how to reduce your intake to help prevent conditions such as obesity.

Healthy eating over 60

As your body changes over time, so do your nutritional needs. Here's how to get enough fibre, vitamins, minerals and more in your diet as you age.

Dairy foods

Dairy foods such as milk, yoghurt and cheese are rich sources of many vitamins and minerals, including calcium, which is essential to bone health.

Foods high in iron

The best sources of iron are animal-based foods like meat and eggs (called 'haem iron'), but many plant-based foods also contain iron (non-haem).

Healthy eating for children

Healthy eating habits in children help them stay well and helps prevent illness. Learn about balanced diets, portion sizes and managing allergies.

How to meet your iron needs - infographic

Need help getting enough iron? Check out this infographic to ensure you get an adequate iron intake with a balanced diet.

Antioxidants

Antioxidants can neutralise free radicals in your body. Find out about foods high in antioxidants and when you should consider taking supplements.

Protein

Getting your daily protein is essential to a healthy diet, especially at certain times of your life when your cells need to grow or repair.

Vitamin E and your health

Vitamin E is important for proper functioning of many of your body's organs. Find out which foods are high in vitamin E and how much you need.

Rheumatoid arthritis

Experiencing pain and swelling in the smaller joints in your hands or feet? It could be rheumatoid arthritis - find out more here.

Healthy food swaps

Need help to meet your health goals such as reducing your blood pressure or cholesterol? See healthdirect’s list of healthier food alternatives.

Potassium deficiency

Potassium deficiency can affect your body, including your muscles and cause cardiovascular symptoms. Read about the causes of potassium deficiency.

Mediterranean diet

Health benefits of the Mediterranean diet include a lower risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and more. Read more on what foods to include.

Vitamin D test

Vitamin D is important for bone health. A vitamin D blood test checks the level of 25-hydroxy-vitamin D in your blood. Find out more here.

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are an important part of a balanced diet. Learn more about where to find healthy carbohydrates and what the glycaemic index (GI) is.

Red blood cells

Red blood cells carry oxygen around your body and transport carbon dioxide to your lungs. Learn more about how your red blood cells work.

Dietary supplements

Dietary supplements are also called food supplements or vitamins, and may fill any nutritional gaps in your diet. But most people don't need them.

Haemochromatosis

Haemochromatosis causes your body to absorb too much iron, leading to organ damage. Read about the symptoms, diagnosis and available treatments.

Allergic reactions to cow's milk

Allergic reactions to cow’s milk are very common. It is seen in about 1 in 50 infants. Learn more here about allergy to milk proteins.

Rectal bleeding

Rectal bleeding should be investigated by a health professional. You can learn more about the symptoms and causes of rectal bleeding here.

Zinc and your health

Zinc is a mineral that is essential for many of the body's normal functions. Learn how much zinc you need and easy ways to get it from your diet.

St John's wort

St John's wort can treat mild-to-moderate depression. It isn't safe for everyone, and can even be dangerous for some. Learn if it's right for you.

White blood cells

White blood cells are part of your immune system. They help detect and deal with infections. Learn about health problems involving white blood cells.

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Search results for: "Cereals"

Life stage

Vitamins and minerals explained

A balanced diet

Vitamin B and your health

Folate

High-fibre foods and diet

How to read food labels

Vegetarian and vegan diets

Sugar

Healthy eating over 60

Dairy foods

Foods high in iron

Healthy eating for children

How to meet your iron needs - infographic

Antioxidants

Protein

Vitamin E and your health

Rheumatoid arthritis

Healthy food swaps

Potassium deficiency

Mediterranean diet

Vitamin D test

Carbohydrates

Red blood cells

Dietary supplements

Haemochromatosis

Allergic reactions to cow's milk

Rectal bleeding

Zinc and your health

St John's wort

White blood cells

Life stage

Vitamins and minerals explained

A balanced diet

Vitamin B and your health

Folate

High-fibre foods and diet

How to read food labels

Vegetarian and vegan diets

Sugar

Healthy eating over 60

Dairy foods

Foods high in iron

Healthy eating for children

How to meet your iron needs - infographic

Antioxidants

Protein

Vitamin E and your health

Rheumatoid arthritis

Healthy food swaps

Potassium deficiency

Mediterranean diet

Vitamin D test

Carbohydrates

Red blood cells

Dietary supplements

Haemochromatosis

Allergic reactions to cow's milk

Rectal bleeding

Zinc and your health

St John's wort

White blood cells

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