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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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Myth: Taking a vitamin C supplement will prevent the common cold 1/09/2009 12:10:00 PM, The Sanitarium Nutrition Service Fact: This is a popular myth, but research tells us vitamin C supplementation to prevent a cold is not necessary for most people.
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A weighty matter explained 27/08/2009 12:00:00 PM, The Sanitarium Nutrition Service There is no quick solution to losing weight permanently. Losing weight is all about getting the right balance between energy intake and energy output. To lose weight we need to create an energy deficit.
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Organic food: healthy or hype? 18/08/2009 9:06:00 AM, The Sanitarium Nutrition Service The topic of organic versus conventional foods is one of the most hotly debated areas of health. The range of organic produce has increased dramatically in supermarkets over recent years as a result of growing demand. Yet do you know what organic means? And what are the true benefits?
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