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Everything You Need to Know About Food Poisoning
Nov 22, 2021
Poison is not always packaged in a tiny bottle, powder form, or as a fume that is released into the air. Sometimes, it is found in your refrigerator, on your table, or on your barbecue grill. Scary, but true. Food poisoning is often downplayed, with...Healthy Homemade Strawberry Jam Recipe
Oct 17, 2019
What you wouldn't give for a generous spread of strawberry jam on warm toast. Just thinking of it makes your mouth water already, so c'mon and get into this guide to learn how you can use those fruits and veggies you harvested from your spring garden, specifically...Is It Safe to Eat Tuna?
Jul 19, 2019
You've no doubt heard the warnings that tuna fish can contain mercury. But what does the mercury alert mean, and should we be concerned? We've lifted the canned tuna lid to put the issue under the spotlight. Australian Food Standards warning Let's...GM Food 101: What are GM foods?
Jul 15, 2019
What are GM foods? Foods derived from genetically modified organisms are called "GM foods". All of the GM foods approved so far are from GM plants, for example corn plants with a gene that makes them resistant to insect attack, or soybeans with a modified...Basics of GM Foods in Australia
Jan 09, 2019
You would be surprised to know how much of your food is genetically modified. Foods derived from genetically modified organisms are called GM foods. This means that some of the foods found in your local supermarket include ingredients that have been...Acidic Foods: All You Need to Know
Jul 12, 2018
Foods that are acidic by nature not only damage tooth enamel and stomach lining but also trigger all sorts of medical conditions. Despite what several studies have revealed regarding the dangers of these foods to one's health, highly acidic foods are...Study: Diet Soft Drinks Don't Aid Weight Loss
Dec 26, 2016
Soft drink manufacturers have been claiming for decades that diet soft drinks can help us lose weight, but a landmark paper has shown that there is zero (pun intended) evidence sugar-free fizzy drinks help at all with dropping kilos. Even worse, they...What is BPA Free?
Jul 11, 2014
If you’ve been in the market for a new water bottle or food containers, you may have noticed the label ‘BPA free’ attached to some products. In this article, find out what BPA free means and whether you should avoid BPA. What is BPA? BPA is Bisphenol...What is Permeate?
Jun 25, 2014
Have you noticed milk cartons on the supermarket shelf sporting the message ‘permeate-free’? Or perhaps you’ve seen the permeate debate raging on nightly news programs and are wondering what all the fuss is about? Let’s look a little closer at...Learning About Food Labelling
Mar 27, 2013
Food labelling is required by law in order to help consumers better understand the nutritional value of the packaged foods they are buying and help ensure they are safe for consumption. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is the regulatory...Guide to Understanding Food Labels
Feb 18, 2011
When reading the labels on some foods, you could be forgiven for thinking they are written in another language. Many food additives are simply numbers, others are represented by letters from the Greek alphabet. Food labeling helps you to make informed...The Chemical Maze - Food Additives and Labelling
Feb 18, 2011
Are you aware of what is in the food you eat on a daily basis, or what all those numbers on a food label signify? It could be a chemical cocktail that is doing you and your family no favours on the health front, and may just explain your children’s...Aspartame: The Good & The Bad
Dec 16, 2010
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that is commonly used in many diet products in order to provide the taste of sugar without the calories. It is known as NutraSweet, Equal, and E951, to name a few. However, there has been some controversy surrounding...Understanding Food Additives
Feb 28, 2009
Food additives are found in many different foods, and they have many different purposes. But what exactly are they used for and how safe are they? Find out more. What are Food Additives used for? Food additives are used for several different things. These...The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners
Dec 07, 2008
Xylitol, sorbitol, and mannitol are all artificial sweeteners that are called sugar alcohols or polyols. They are helpful for those trying to control the amount of calories in their diet and also for diabetics. Read on to learn more about these artificial...
