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How to keep your New Year's resolutions 17/11/2009 10:40:00 AM, With summer and a new year fast approaching, many of us may be thinking about New Year's resolutions.
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Carb cutting: a winning way to weight loss? 10/11/2009 1:56:00 PM, The Sanitarium Nutrition Service How many times have you heard you should cut out carbohydrates to lose weight? It's one of the most popular claims currently circulating in the world of food and nutrition, and it is largely driven by high-protein diets. But is it true? And is it healthy?
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Can cancer be prevented? 6/11/2009 2:06:00 PM, The Sanitarium Nutrition Service Is it possible to prevent cancer? A new report gives us some valuable information on things we can do to protect ourselves and limit our risk of developing the disease.
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Activity: a plus for depression 2/11/2009 9:48:00 AM, The Sanitarium Nutrition Service With depression affecting so many people in the community, it is encouraging to hear about treatments that may assist sufferers. One of the more recent therapies being investigated is regular physical activity.
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Fact or fad: the truth about 'quick-fix' diets 21/10/2009 5:15:00 PM, The Sanitarium Nutrition Service The old saying "if it seems too good to be true it probably is" can be applied to almost all of the quick-fix diets that pop up in the media and in bestselling books. Excess body weight doesn't appear overnight — and it won't disappear that quickly either.
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Slowing down our fast-food culture 12/10/2009 4:33:00 PM, Busy lifestyles and the expectation of food "on demand" mean people — including our kids — are increasingly relying on fast-food options for their everyday meals. But what does this eating trend mean for our health? And what can we learn from the fast-growing slow food movement?
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Reduce waste in your own home 6/10/2009 4:21:00 PM, The Sanitarium Nutrition Service Do you find you are throwing out food on a regular basis? As we live in a world of supersizing and value packs, it's very easy to buy too much food without even realising it. And while we may think our shopping habits are helping us and saving us money, they might actually be doing just the opposite.
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Chocolate: is it a health food? 30/09/2009 12:28:00 PM, The Sanitarium Nutrition Service Chocoholics around the world have been revelling in the news claiming that chocolate has health benefits. The claims relate to the antioxidant content of chocolate and the benefits this may offer. In light of these findings, can we now gobble down chocolate whenever we have the urge? Let's take a look at the evidence.
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New research: eat less red and processed meat to live longer 25/09/2009 12:03:00 PM, The Sanitarium Nutrition Service A recent study has found that people who eat large amounts of red and processed meat die younger. So what does this research mean for Australia's dietary guidelines?
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Additives and hyperactivity 8/09/2009 2:47:00 PM,

The use of additives in foods is a contentious issue, especially among parents who are worried that artificial additives are causing behavioural problems in their children. Scientific research has suggested that certain artificial colours and preservatives may increase hyperactive behaviour in some children.

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