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In the age of sugar dominating news headlines - salt is now being described as the forgotten killer by many health organisations.

There are many different dietary trends out there, many of which call for the elimination of certain foods or entire food groups. But how ‘healthy’ are these diets really?

Elaine Kirk’s heart attack was such a shock for the fit, non-smoking 57-year-old that she now makes good nutrition her main priority.

For the past month, seven dietitians and nutritionists in the Heart Foundation have switched to a paleo way of eating, to gain personal knowledge of the approach. So, how did the experts fare and did the wheels fall off?

Not a week goes by where the Heart Foundation isn’t asked about its views on the latest dietary trends. Find out our experiences trialling one of the hottest dietary trends, Paleo…

Your gut works hard to keep you happy, healthy and nourished. It’s common to have problems with bloating, irregularity and discomfort.

Did the experts really get the dietary guidelines wrong? Here’s what we do know about which diet is best for health.

When it comes to achieving a healthy body weight, there are no tricks, rules, diets or nutritional products that guarantee success.

The Chinese New Year is nearly upon us which will see many families heading out to eat.  Here we discuss some ideas to help you cater to children.

What do Ikaria (Greece), Sardinia (Italy), Okinawa (Japan), Loma Linda (California, USA) and Nicoya (Costa Rica) have in common? These locations have all been termed ‘Blue Zones’, pockets around the world where people live longer and better.

It’s hard not to feel confused by all the conflicting dietary advice, but aiming for a balanced diet is still the way to go.  

What should you be packing in your child’s school lunchbox?