Healthy lifestyle
This section provides useful information and tips on how to lead a healthy life through healthy eating habits, regular exercise and a balanced lifestyle.
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Is butter really better?
Butter is back in fashion because it's 'all natural', but since it's high in fat, is it healthier than margarine? And what about cholesterol-lowering spreads?
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Superfoods that aren’t really ‘super’ after all
Many so-called ‘superfoods’ aren’t as healthy as you might think. Here are the facts (and fiction) behind Himalayan salt, dark chocolate and coconut oil.
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Smart ways to keep your brain healthy and sharp
Mental decline starts before age 40. Here are smart ways to keep your brain healthy and help protect your brain against degenerative brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
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Back to school health tips
Is your child starting or returning to school? Here are 5 top tips to help your child navigate their way into a healthy and happy school year.
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How to supercharge your soup this winter
Get tips on how to make your soups even more nutritious and exciting this winter, and find out whether chicken soup can, in fact, cure the common cold.
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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.
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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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Vitamins and minerals
Find out about the vitamins and minerals that are essential for your health, where you can find them and when you may need to take supplements.
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FoodSwitch App
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.
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