Food variety and a healthy diet
Food variety means eating a wide variety of foods (a balanced diet) from within and across each of the five food groups, in the amounts recommended. Eating many different foods helps maintain a healthy, well-balanced and interesting diet that ... [... more]
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Episode: # 13 07/07/07
Olive oil, filled with mono-saturated fats, is an important part of a healthy diet. The good news is, olives are so easy to grow in Adelaide and making your own olive oil is something you can also do. It all begins with finding a tree and picking ... [... more]
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Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome (also called syndrome X or insulin resistance syndrome) is a collection of conditions that occur together and can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, stroke and heart disease. Eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, not ... [... more]
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Breastfeeding and your diet
Breastfeeding makes a healthy diet important. Fluids, especially water, are also important for a good supply of breast milk. Breastfeeding uses a lot of energy and nutrients such protein, calcium, iron and vitamins. A strict diet to lose weight ... [... more]
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Constipation and children
Constipation is when a person has difficulty passing a hard bowel motion, causing pain and discomfort. A healthy diet, adequate fluid intake, exercise, correct toilet training and regular toilet habits are important to prevent and help treat ... [... more]
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Fats and oils
Fat is an important part of a healthy diet. However some fats are better than others. Saturated fats increase blood cholesterol. Mono-unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats tend to lower blood cholesterol. Trans fatty acids (or trans fats) are also ... [... more]
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Heart health ... all about
Heart disease is very common. Many heart conditions like heart attacks cardiovascular disease and stroke can be prevented. Other heart conditions are related to genetic conditions. A healthy diet, exercise, avoiding smoking and other strategies ... [... more]
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Dementia - risk reduction
Dementia cannot yet be prevented or 'cured' but healthy choices can reduce the risk. Eating a healthy diet, staying physically and mentally active, avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol and protecting against head injury may all reduce the risk ... [... more]
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Fats - butter or margarine?
Butter or margarine can be used as a spread and for cooking. If you are trying to eat a healthy diet to lower your cholesterol, margarine spreads are a better choice than butter or dairy blends. Trans fatty acids or trans fats can be found in ... [... more]
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Healthy eating tips
A healthy diet should include a good variety of nutritious foods. These include breads, pastas, fruits and vegetables. Eating breakfast is also an important part of a healthy diet. Keep fat and salt intake low and eat foods rich in calcium and ... [... more]
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Illness - tips to help you recover
Medical conditions, illness or injury can disrupt our lives and cause stress. Positive lifestyle factors like a healthy diet, regular exercise, sleep and social support can relieve or manage the symptoms of illness or injury and help improve ... [... more]
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Job hunting tips
Job hunting can be a long process. Tips to help you find a job include looking in different media, improving your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) and practise job interview techniques. Taking care of yourself with a healthy diet and exercise will ... [... more]
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