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Matcha latte for the likes: how ‘performative eating’ is changing our relationship with food

Ever ordered a salad on a first date when you really wanted the burger?

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Can I eat instant noodles every day? What does it do to my health?

Instant noodles are cheap, quick and comforting – often a go-to snack or meal for students, busy workers, families and anyone trying to stretch their grocery budget.

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‘Sometimes you need to eat an entire cucumber’: nutrition experts on the viral TikTok trend

“Sometimes you need to eat an entire cucumber.”

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Are eggs good or bad for our health?

You might have heard that eating too many eggs will cause high cholesterol levels, leading to poor health.

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Is thirst a good predictor of dehydration?

Water is essential for daily functioning and health, and we can only survive a few days without it. Yet we constantly lose water through sweat, urination and even evaporation when we breathe.

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Autistic people and those with ADHD are more likely to have eating disorders. Here’s why – and how this affects their treatment

More than 1.1 million Australians are estimated to be living with an eating disorder. Around one-third of these people are neurodivergent.

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How we think about ‘obesity’ and body weight is changing. Here’s why

From doctors’ offices to family gatherings, larger-bodied people report being bombarded with unsolicited advice about their eating and exercise habits. The underlying message? They “just need to lose weight” to fix almost any health problem.

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What is ‘health at every size’ lifestyle counselling? How does it compare with weight-focused treatments?

Health at every size (or HAES) is a lifestyle counselling approach that promotes mindful eating and lifestyle behaviours to pursue health and wellness, without focusing on weight loss. Weight loss is seen as a beneficial side effect, rather than a goal.

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Got period pain or cramps? What to eat and avoid, according to science

Painful periods are common. More than half of people who menstruate have some pain for up to three days a month, typically throbbing or cramping in the lower abdomen.

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Meal kits are booming – but how do they stack up nutritionally?

Meal kits are a billion dollar industry selling the promise of convenience while cooking healthy meals at home. Delivering ingredients and step-by-step recipes to the doorstep, meal kits reduce the time and energy to plan, shop and prepare meals. But do they deliver on their promise of health?

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What does having a 'good relationship with food' mean? 4 ways to know if you've got one

Travelling on a train recently you couldn’t help but overhear two women deep in conversation about a mutual obsession with food, including emotional triggers that pushed them towards chocolate and pizza.

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Parents and carers urged to watch for signs as study finds one-in-five children and adolescents experience disordered eating

Not everyone who experiences disordered eating will develop an eating disorder, but all eating disorders develop from disordered eating — and it's affecting a significant percentage of children and young adults.

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Bring a plate! What to take to Christmas lunch that looks impressive (but won't break the bank)

Christmas lunch is at your friend’s house this year, and they’ve asked you to bring a plate. Money is tight. So, you find yourself wondering, “What’s cheap, healthy but also looks impressive?”

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How to save on the cost of groceries

With the increasing cost of living, food prices have skyrocketed but here is how you can save on your weekly shop.

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Sick of packing school lunches already? Here's how to make it easier

As academics and dietitians, we have a head start in making nutritious choices for our kids, but we also sometimes struggle with lunchboxes.

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