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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.

Food poisoning

Food poisoning is caused by bacteria, viruses or toxins in the food we eat. Learn more about food safety and how to avoid getting food poisoning.

Food safety guide

How long can you leave food in the fridge? What temperature is safe to cook food? Answer these questions and more with this infographic about food safety.

Food allergies

Some people are allergic to different types of food such as milk, eggs and wheat. Read here to find out more about living with food allergies.

Food allergies in children

Does your family have a history of eczema, asthma, hay fever or food allergies? Learn about food allergies in children and how to spot a reaction.

Food safety

Learn how to prepare, cook and store food safely to avoid cross contamination and discover tips to help prevent you from becoming ill.

Accidentally eating unsafe foods (ingesting questionable foods)

Avoid unsafe foods like expired, mouldy, or contaminated items. Watch for symptoms and seek medical help if needed.

Junk food and your health

Eating junk food, and having sweet drinks, can lead to short and long-term health complications such as weight gain, diabetes and heart problems.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This festive season, don't give your loved ones food poisoning

With the festive season comes the risk of food poisoning. Follow these tips to stay healthy and safe when entertaining at home.

Foods high in zinc

Foods high in zinc include seafood, red meat, poultry and dairy products. Discover which foods can help you meet your daily zinc needs.

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).

Foods high in magnesium

Magnesium is a mineral essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar levels. Find out which foods are high in magnesium.

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.

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.

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.

Food, drink and mental health

Eating a balanced diet and drinking plenty of water can support your mental health and well-being. Learn how to make healthy eating habits.

Probiotics

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your digestive and immune systems. They’re naturally found in food or taken as supplements.

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.

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.

PEG tube placement

A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube is used when you can’t eat enough food. The PEG tube supplies food direct to your stomach.

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.

The FoodSwitch app works by using your mobile phone camera to scan the barcode of a packaged food. It then uses science-based algorithms to calculate and then display simple nutrition profiles of the food.

Listeria and listeriosis

Listeriosis, a food poisoning caused by Listeria bacteria, poses risks for pregnant women, older people and those with weak immune systems.

Achalasia

Achalasia is a rare condition affecting the oesophagus, hindering food passage. There is no cure, but there are treatments to ease the symptoms.

Malabsorption syndromes

Malabsorption syndrome refers to several disorders that affect someone’s ability to absorb nutrients from their food.

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.

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Search results for: "Food"

Life stage

How to read food labels

Food poisoning

Food safety guide

Food allergies

Food allergies in children

Food safety

Accidentally eating unsafe foods (ingesting questionable foods)

Junk food and your health

Food intolerance and testing

Foods high in iodine

Dairy foods

High-fibre foods and diet

This festive season, don't give your loved ones food poisoning

Foods high in zinc

Foods high in iron

Foods high in magnesium

Healthy food swaps

Foods high in potassium

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

Food, drink and mental health

Probiotics

Dietary supplements

Vegetarian and vegan diets

PEG tube placement

A balanced diet

FoodSwitch App

Listeria and listeriosis

Achalasia

Malabsorption syndromes

Vitamins and minerals explained

Life stage

How to read food labels

Food poisoning

Food safety guide

Food allergies

Food allergies in children

Food safety

Accidentally eating unsafe foods (ingesting questionable foods)

Junk food and your health

Food intolerance and testing

Foods high in iodine

Dairy foods

High-fibre foods and diet

This festive season, don't give your loved ones food poisoning

Foods high in zinc

Foods high in iron

Foods high in magnesium

Healthy food swaps

Foods high in potassium

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

Food, drink and mental health

Probiotics

Dietary supplements

Vegetarian and vegan diets

PEG tube placement

A balanced diet

FoodSwitch App

Listeria and listeriosis

Achalasia

Malabsorption syndromes

Vitamins and minerals explained

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