Are nitrates and nitrites bad for you?
When used in processed meat, these chemicals have the potential to cause cancer, but just how bad for us are they?
Nutrition
Health Star Rating review doesn’t go far enough
Minor adjustments are only a step in the right direction.
Nutri-Grain and Milo Cereal lose Health Stars under proposed changes
Here’s what happens if Health Star Ratings focused on added sugar rather than total sugars.
How bad are trans fats in food?
The problem with trans fats, why they’re still in our food, and what’s being done to get rid of them.
Added sugar in food
Do you know how much added sugar you’re eating? It’s time to make food labels honest.
“I tried to quit added sugar for a week”
Tips for spotting added sugar in supermarket food, and how to find low-sugar alternatives.
Are buddha bowls and poke bowls healthy?
We find out if buddha bowls and poke bowls are as good for you as the Instagram influencers say they are.
Where does your frozen fruit and veg come from?
We review country of origin statements on frozen fruit and veg to see if it’s easier to identify Australian produce.
Apple cider vinegar
Is this “superfood” all it’s cracked up to be? We look at the health claims of ACV to see if it can help you lose weight.
Are we being palmed off?
Whether sustainability or health is your main concern, palm oil needs to be identified on food labels so you can make an informed choice.