Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is a collective term for the conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels.The most common one is atherosclerosis which is a hardening of the arteries. CVD is still Australia’s greatest health problem. Atherosclerosis is a narrowing of the arteries caused by a build-up of fatty materials Read more

Fats and oils are found in foods of both plant and animal origin. Fats include oils which are liquid at room temperature – like olive oil or canola oil – and fats that are firm or solid at room temperature – like lard or butter. Fats and oils are made Read more

Summer! A time we get out and about, catch up with friends, family get-togethers, parties, school break ups and farewells, means your diary is bursting at the seams and everywhere you turn there’s indulgent food being offered to both yourself and your children. Use these handy hints to help balance Read more

Almost 60,000 people took their HHQ during the official 2011 test period, and based on the results of the survey Australians are not eating enough of their fruit and veges! The survey results showed that: 92% of Aussies are not eating the correct amount of fruit and vegetables per day Read more

With so many mixed messages around concerning nutrition and health, it can be tricky to work out just what makes a ‘balanced meal’. The good news is there’s a simple formula you can use to help give your family the balance they need for good nutrition. It’s called ‘1, 2, Read more