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Caffeine

Caffeine is a stimulant found in coffee, tea, chocolate and energy drinks. It acts on your brain and nervous system. Learn how caffeine affects you.

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.

Glycaemic index (GI)

The glycaemic index (GI) is a ranking of carbohydrate foods based on their immediate effect on blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. Learn more here.

Ultra-processed foods: what are they and which ones should I avoid?

Ultra-processed foods are ready-to-eat products made in factories, mostly, lacking the nutrients you need for good health. Here’s a list.

Sleep tips for children

Sleep is vital for a child's growth, learning and development. Find out how much sleep children need, and discover new ways to help them sleep well.

Antioxidants

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

Worried about your memory?

You may be worried that your memory isn't what it used to be. Learn about the causes and prevention of memory loss, and when you should see a doctor.

Flatulence

Flatulence is the passing of air or gas from the intestine and through the anus, often accompanied by a sound and smell. Read more about flatulence.

Dietary fats

The body needs some fats and oils as part of a balanced diet. Some fats (unsaturated fats) are healthier than others (saturated and trans fats).

Building resilience

Resilience is the ability to cope with difficult times. Learn how to build your resilience and cope with the setbacks, failures and stresses of life.

Potassium and your health

Potassium is a mineral that your body needs so that your nerves and muscles function well. Read more about potassium and its impact on your health.

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.

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.

Foods high in iodine

Foods high in iodine include seafood, dairy food and packaged bread. Learn more about iodine and how to get enough iodine in your diet.

Malnutrition

Malnutrition is when your diet does not contain the right amount of nutrients needed to maintain healthy body function. Learn the risks and treatment.

Kilojoules

Kilojoules are a way to measure both the energy in food and drink and the energy the body uses. Find out more about kilojoules and how many you need.

Egg allergy

Egg allergy usually starts in infancy, but most children grow out of it. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of egg allergy, and ways to avoid egg.

Foods high in potassium

You need potassium in your diet so that your nerves and muscles function properly. Learn about which foods are good sources of potassium.

Mouth sores and ulcers (canker sores)

An ulcer is a type of mouth sore that can make everyday tasks like eating and drinking uncomfortable. Learn about the causes and treatment of ulcers.

Vitamin D and your health

Vitamin D is important for our health. Read about sources of vitamin D from sunlight and foods, and what happens if you don’t get enough vitamin D.

Anaemia medicines

Anaemia medicine is mostly used to treat iron-deficiency anaemia. Learn how this medicine works, who takes it and associated side effects.

Bedwetting in older children

Bedwetting can happen when children don't wake up when they need to urinate (do a wee). There are things you can do to help your child stay dry.

Food intolerance and testing

Food intolerances cause an upset stomach and affect your quality of life. They are not allergies. Read more about how they are diagnosed and treated.

Cluster headache

Cluster headaches are rare and occur in groups, or clusters. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of cluster headaches.

Gluten-free diet

Find out the importance of a gluten-free diet for people with coeliac disease and other conditions.

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.

Indigestion (dyspepsia)

Indigestion (dyspepsia) is a discomfort in your chest or tummy which usually happens after eating or drinking. Learn about treatments which can help.

Heartburn

Heartburn is a burning pain or discomfort in the chest caused by acid reflux. Find out about the triggers for heartburn and how to relieve it.

Ovarian cysts

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac in the ovary and is common. Learn more about the types of cysts, symptoms and treatments and when to seek care.

Heart palpitations

When you have heart palpitations, you are suddenly aware of your heartbeat. Read about the causes, symptoms and when to see your doctor.

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Search results for: "Chocolate"

Life stage

Caffeine

Healthy food swaps

Glycaemic index (GI)

Ultra-processed foods: what are they and which ones should I avoid?

Sleep tips for children

Antioxidants

Worried about your memory?

Flatulence

Dietary fats

Building resilience

Potassium and your health

Healthy eating for children

Allergic reactions to cow's milk

Foods high in iodine

Malnutrition

Kilojoules

Egg allergy

Foods high in potassium

Mouth sores and ulcers (canker sores)

Vitamin D and your health

Anaemia medicines

Bedwetting in older children

Food intolerance and testing

Cluster headache

Gluten-free diet

A balanced diet

Indigestion (dyspepsia)

Heartburn

Ovarian cysts

Heart palpitations

Life stage

Caffeine

Healthy food swaps

Glycaemic index (GI)

Ultra-processed foods: what are they and which ones should I avoid?

Sleep tips for children

Antioxidants

Worried about your memory?

Flatulence

Dietary fats

Building resilience

Potassium and your health

Healthy eating for children

Allergic reactions to cow's milk

Foods high in iodine

Malnutrition

Kilojoules

Egg allergy

Foods high in potassium

Mouth sores and ulcers (canker sores)

Vitamin D and your health

Anaemia medicines

Bedwetting in older children

Food intolerance and testing

Cluster headache

Gluten-free diet

A balanced diet

Indigestion (dyspepsia)

Heartburn

Ovarian cysts

Heart palpitations

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