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Nutrition

What is the Health Star Rating system?

August 30, 2025February 20, 2023 by Rachel
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We look at how the ratings are applied and how they can help Australians make healthier choices.

Quick links: Fats Food Labelling Nutrition Advice Sugar Superfoods
Categories Food and Drink, Food Labelling, Nutrition

Are nootropic drinks a brain-enhancing elixir?

September 1, 2025August 10, 2022 by Shadia
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We investigate whether these on-trend drinks can really improve your brain function. 

Quick links: Fats Food Labelling Nutrition Advice Sugar Superfoods
Categories Food and Drink, Nutrition, Superfoods Tags Article multiple product

5 things you didn’t know about added sugar

August 30, 2025November 5, 2021 by Alice Richard | Pru Engel
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Are you being duped by shonky sugary products?

Quick links: Fats Food Labelling Nutrition Advice Sugar Superfoods
Categories Food and Drink, Nutrition, Sugar Tags chart, shonkys

Does a ‘clean label’ mean better food?

August 30, 2025March 16, 2021 by Rachel
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There are few ingredients, and you recognise all of them, but you might not be getting the whole story.

Quick links: Fats Food Labelling Nutrition Advice Sugar Superfoods
Categories Food and Drink, Food Labelling, Nutrition Tags Article explainer

Ultra-processed food and why it’s bad for you

August 30, 2025September 15, 2020 by Rachel
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Plus, the food journey of oats, chicken, peanuts, strawberries and tomatoes.

Quick links: Fats Food Labelling Nutrition Advice Sugar Superfoods
Categories Food and Drink, Nutrition, Nutrition Advice Tags Article explainer

Hemp in food – healthy, or just hip?

August 30, 2025June 25, 2020 by Rachel
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We review hemp seed and hemp oil benefits.

Quick links: Fats Food Labelling Nutrition Advice Sugar Superfoods
Categories Food and Drink, Nutrition, Superfoods Tags Article explainer

Artificial sweeteners vs sugar

August 30, 2025June 12, 2020 by Alice Richard | Grace
artificial sweetener and sugar

Are artificial sweeteners bad for you, and can they help you cut back on sugar?

Quick links: Fats Food Labelling Nutrition Advice Sugar Superfoods
Categories Food and Drink, Nutrition, Sugar Tags campaign

Is kombucha good for you?

August 30, 2025May 14, 2020 by Rachel
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We look at the potential health benefits of this buzzy fermented drink.

Quick links: Fats Food Labelling Nutrition Advice Sugar Superfoods
Categories Food and Drink, Nutrition, Superfoods

Chia seeds – superfood or fad?

August 30, 2025March 23, 2020 by Lara | Rachel
chia seeds in a bowl

Sure they pack a punch, but are they really super?

Quick links: Fats Food Labelling Nutrition Advice Sugar Superfoods
Categories Food and Drink, Nutrition, Superfoods

Strengthening Health Star Ratings

August 30, 2025November 12, 2019 by Rachel
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Four reasons why Health Stars should be mandatory.

Quick links: Fats Food Labelling Nutrition Advice Sugar Superfoods
Categories Food and Drink, Food Labelling, Nutrition Tags Article explainer
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