healthy eating

Myth busting the diabetes diet.

A University of Adelaide research project has found that testosterone treatment can prevent or cause remission of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes in some men. Lifestyle behaviour change still remains the most important response.

Find out how many carbs are in your favourite festive treats.

Healthy is also impressive when you try these barbeque tips.

Ashleigh Ricardo has become a Mum. She tells of her sense of achievement in the birth of her healthy daughter while living with type 1 diabetes.

Understanding food marketing and label reading

Get on top of healthy home cooking with these tips

Is protein helpful for diabetes management?

What is the link between diabetes complications and dietary fat?

People often ask annoying questions once they know you've been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. We've drawn up a "greatest hits" list of the ones that push your buttons.

Healthy eating on a budget

The role of vegetables in a healthy lifestyle is now front and centre. What part do they play in diabetes management? Find out how a plant-based diet affects diabetes and tips to get more veggies on your plate.

Experts say even small increases of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Study finds link between the stress hormone cortisol and higher blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes

Lower carb snack ideas

Ways to avoid winter weight gain.

Many people in our community are struggling with weight gain after COVID-19 social isolation and as we slip into winter.

After a month of devotion and restraint it is easy to go overboard with the delicious treats. Eating slowly, focusing on the feel, taste and sensation of chewing each mouthful will help set you for the day.

Are you at home in self-isolation or quarantine, or simply trying to spend less time out shopping? A cleverly stocked pantry of non-perishable foods is a great way to minimise your trips to the store.

Causes and fixes for boredom and stress-induced eating

Researchers have found that children with type 1 diabetes need to eat more vegetables and less snacks.

Accredited Practising Dietitian Lexie Jin suggests ways to modify some traditional Chinese dishes to help you with blood glucose management.

There are some great physical health benefits that can happen when you cut down on drinking including.

When camping in the summer heat, it's a good idea to consider medication storage for diabetes management, and food safety

International food supply patterns are supporting healthier diets in parts of the world, but causing malnutrition and obesity elsewhere.

Try our five top tips to take a positive step towards good health

Fresh, cold fruit and veggies cut into chunks or sticks make a refreshing snack on a hot day

These days selecting the best beer for your health (or least-worse beer depending on how you see it) has become as difficult as selecting the best yoghurt.

Artificial sweeteners may be doing us more harm than good, according to University of South Australia.

Are you looking for help to curb your appetite. Try this surprisingly easy tip.

Here are five simple tips that all men can do to improve their health and wellbeing.

We explain the Heart Foundation's new guidelines on meat, dairy and eggs.

People with diabetes may have better brain function if they follow a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish and healthy fats, a US study reported by Reuters suggests. Mediterranean diets have long been linked to better heart and brain health as well as a lower risk of developing diabetes.

Beans topped a list drawn up by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) of beneficial foods for all people, including those living with diabetes. Regularly eating beans may also help prevent other health conditions.

People living with diabetes often ask "Can I eat fruit?" We take you through the facts to help you decide what's right for your diabetes management.

To have success with New Year goals, they should be specific and achievable.

It is a common health myth that our bodies need detoxifying, to achieve everything from dramatic weight loss, to better quality of sleep, or soaring energy levels. This simply isn't true.

The amount of food we can eat without gaining weight decreases for every decade we live.