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Weight loss and dieting

Discover healthy weight loss tips, avoid fad diets and learn how to maintain a balanced diet and exercise plan for long-term weight loss success.

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.

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.

Foods high in potassium

People need potassium in their diet so nerves and muscles function properly. Learn about which foods are good sources of potassium.

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.

Foods high in zinc

Foods high in zinc include seafood, red meat, poultry and dairy products. Learn which foods help you get enough zinc in your diet.

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.

Foods high in iodine

Foods high in iodine include fish, prawns and seafood, as well as iodised salt and packaged bread. Here's how to get enough iodine in your diet.

Iodine and your health

Iodine is essential for your cells to make proteins, and to build your bones and nerves. Learn about how to get enough iodine in your diet.

What your poo (stool) says about your health

Your poo can give clues about your diet, fluid intake, medication use and lifestyle. Shape, colour and texture all counts. Learn more.

Bloating

Bloating is when your tummy feels swollen. Bloating is common, but if you often feel bloated you should see a doctor. Learn more about bloating here.

Dietitians

Dietitians help people understand relationships between food and health. Learn about dietitians, their role and what you can expect from a dietitian.

High blood pressure and how to lower it

You can lower your blood pressure with lifestyle changes and medicines. Get tips on controlling your blood pressure if you have hypertension.

Magnesium and your health

Magnesium is a nutrient essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar levels. Read about the benefits of magnesium.

Vitamin B deficiency

Vitamin B deficiency can happen when you don’t get enough of the right nutrients. Learn about the symptoms of vitamin B deficiency.

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 (non-haem) iron.

Garcinia cambogia

Garcinia cambogia is a tropical fruit with claims to help weight loss. Separate myth from facts and follow links to other ways of managing weight.

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.

Salt and sodium

Excess salt can raise your blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Learn how to lower your salt (sodium) intake here.

Zinc deficiency

Zinc deficiency is when the body does not have enough of the mineral zinc. Read more about zinc deficiency symptoms, diagnosis and causes.

Gut microbiome and your health

An unhealthy gut microbiome impacts your physical and mental health. Learn how you can improve your gut microbiome.

Intermittent fasting

Intermittent fasting is a dietary trend where you eat normally at specific times and fast at others. Find out if it is suitable for you.

Ketogenic diet

A ketogenic or 'keto' diet is very low in carbohydrates. It is sometimes used as a complementary treatment — like for epilepsy in children.

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.

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.

Low FODMAP diets

A low FODMAP diet reduces certain types of sugar that are fermented in your gut to reduce tummy pain and discomfort. Learn more about FODMAPs here.

Healthy heart diet

Discover important strategies for a healthy heart diet. Learn what to eat, what to avoid and how you can maintain a healthy heart lifestyle.

Gluten-free diet

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

Healthy eating

Get healthy eating tips and advice, such as good foods swaps, and how to follow a balanced diet and reduce your sugar intake.

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.

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Search results for: "diet"

Life stage

Weight loss and dieting

Vegetarian and vegan diets

High-fibre foods and diet

Foods high in potassium

Vitamins and minerals explained

Foods high in zinc

Protein

Foods high in iodine

Iodine and your health

What your poo (stool) says about your health

Bloating

Dietitians

High blood pressure and how to lower it

Magnesium and your health

Vitamin B deficiency

Foods high in iron

Garcinia cambogia

How to read food labels

Salt and sodium

Zinc deficiency

Gut microbiome and your health

Intermittent fasting

Ketogenic diet

Mediterranean diet

A balanced diet

Low FODMAP diets

Healthy heart diet

Gluten-free diet

Healthy eating

How to meet your iron needs - infographic

Life stage

Weight loss and dieting

Vegetarian and vegan diets

High-fibre foods and diet

Foods high in potassium

Vitamins and minerals explained

Foods high in zinc

Protein

Foods high in iodine

Iodine and your health

What your poo (stool) says about your health

Bloating

Dietitians

High blood pressure and how to lower it

Magnesium and your health

Vitamin B deficiency

Foods high in iron

Garcinia cambogia

How to read food labels

Salt and sodium

Zinc deficiency

Gut microbiome and your health

Intermittent fasting

Ketogenic diet

Mediterranean diet

A balanced diet

Low FODMAP diets

Healthy heart diet

Gluten-free diet

Healthy eating

How to meet your iron needs - infographic

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