Choosing wholegrain foods is an important part of eating a balanced diet, so we’ve got some tips for you below for tasty, economical ways to help you include them in your diet. Choose plain brown rice, rather than pre-cooked as it is significantly cheaper. Brown rice is filling, but often children don’t like it, so […]

For centuries, people in Asia have valued the importance of soy beans and soy foods in their diets. Here are our findings and how they relate to our products and you. What is it about soy that gives it health benefits? The term “soy” is commonly used to refer to foods or food ingredients derived […]

With 5.4 million people experiencing food poisoning in Australia each year, food safety is something we should all want to get right. And with summer entertaining not too far off, a salad plate or antipasto platter can easily be left out for a little too long. So, how can we keep our guests (and ourselves) […]

Teenage girls are more than twice as likely to fall into a habit of dieting if their mother has a disjointed relationship with food, a UK survey has found. A study of 2500 girls in the UK by teen magazine Sugar has found that 15 percent of teenage girls diet regularly due to comments from […]

Are you keen to get fit this summer but sick of pounding the pavement? Maybe surfing could work for you! No, not surfing the internet, we're talking the original (and the best) form of surfing, in the ocean on a board.

Are you keen to get fit this summer but sick of pounding the pavement? Maybe surfing could work for you! No, not surfing the internet, we’re talking the original (and the best) form of surfing, in the ocean on a board. Don’t be too scared by the prospect of “hanging 10” in the deep blue. […]

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that affects 5 to 10 percent of women of child-bearing age. It is characterised by an excess of androgens (male hormones) and lack of regular ovulation, and is a leading cause of infertility in women. It is already known that women with PCOS are likely to be […]

Have you ever wished your body came with an individualised manual? Forget about battling your body and struggling to change what you’ve got. According to this ancient Indian wisdom, your individual constitution is predetermined at birth. And you can learn to work with (and love) it. Ayurveda is India’s 5000-year-old science of life, health and […]

Around one in 20 children experience ADHD. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, generally known as ADHD, is the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorder in children. Children with ADHD can show symptoms such as inattention, impulsive behaviour and hyperactivity. Although the condition is often detected in children, ADHD often persists through to adolescence and into adulthood. […]

According to a study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology, vitamin D doesn’t just protect bones. Higher levels of vitamin D are also linked to a lower risk of pelvic floor disorders, including urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. The study, which looked at more than 1800 women, found that average vitamin D levels were much […]