Low fat dairy for less heart disease
18/06/2009 A Spanish study on the benefits of consuming low-fat dairy based products has found that these...
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Whey protein: the superfood for longevity
7/04/2009 It's been said that if there was one protein you would eat for the rest of your life it would be...
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Whey protein for life extension
30/01/2009 It may be surprising to know that your daily protein shake is not only boosting nutritional status,...
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Research proves the many benefits of exercise
22/10/2008 We know that exercise is good for us, but is it proven? The answer is a resounding yes! According...
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Time to top up your nutrition
17/10/2008 If you're feeling post-winter fatigue and would like to enjoy spring-time and the upcoming summer...
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Cocoa helps prevent cardiovascular disease
25/08/2008 Latest research on flavanols the antioxidant component of cocoa beans, has shown that drinking...
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Tea is liquid brain food
1/08/2008 Cognitive function is enhanced by drinking tea. A study of almost 3,000 participants all whom were...
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Habits to help you live longer
27/05/2008 Control stress Stress costs. If dealing with chronic stress, the impact is not only on our time,...
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Tea time - reasons for pouring yourself another cuppa
27/05/2008 This winter there has never been more reason to sit down and enjoy a cup of tea as a toast for good...
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A healthy whey to nourish your body
16/05/2008 Whey protein is a high quality source of protein ideal for a broad-range of people. From Nursery...
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Fish oil an anti inflammatory
29/04/2008 The Journal of Rheumatology reports that daily intake of essential fatty acids (EFAs) could help...
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Cholesterol medication can result in muscle weakness
20/03/2008 Statins, a popular set of medication used to lower cholesterol can result in muscle weakness, pain,...
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Over 60s can still build muscle
20/03/2008 Elderly people can still build muscle when supplemented with the correct nutrients, a study has...
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Musseltone helps our canine friends
25/01/2008 Bertie the dog continues to power with thanks to supplementation of his diet with a much-loved...
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Digestive enzymes the foundation of good health
14/01/2008 Is it true that a healthy gut equals a healthy you? Naturopaths generally regard the...
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Longer living women still afflicted by CVD
14/01/2008 It is a well-known fact that statistically, women outlive men. While not being morbid, it is...
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Studies confirm insulin affects longevity
20/12/2007 Studies by the University College London report that mice lacking the insulin receptor substrate...
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Stop fat cell formation with antioxidants
20/12/2007 Nutritional research suggests that natural antioxidant compounds could inhibit the formation of fat...
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The best fats for fitness
26/11/2007 The concept of good vs bad fats has well and truly entered the social consciousness lately however...
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Nordic walking and regular walking are poles apart
25/10/2007 Now that the snow season is winding up, don’t think that you can put away those poles just yet!...
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Slow down skin ageing with vitamin C and linoleic...
11/10/2007 Latest studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition show that higher intakes of...
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Testosterone boosts memory
4/10/2007 Testosterone is a word that conjures up images of masculinity. However this hormone has many more...
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How your hot chocolate may boost antioxidant...
27/09/2007 A new Spanish study suggests that a diet rich in cocoa flavonoids could boost one's antioxidant...
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Spring clean your life inside and out
27/09/2007 Spring is traditionally the season to shed winter layers. Whether it's wearing less or lighter...
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Salt of the earth
13/09/2007 It has been reported that Americans consume the highest amounts of sodium - up to 6,000 milligrams...
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Green lipped mussel confirmed as anti-inflammatory...
13/09/2007 The anti-inflammatory properties of New Zealand green lipped mussels have been given a significant...
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Green Tea reduces risk of oral cancer in women,...
23/08/2007 Drinking five or more cups of green tea daily may reduce a woman's risk of mouth cancer. This is...
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Fish oil has greater anti-inflammatory potential
2/08/2007 Increased intake of fish oil helps reduce inflammation of various body tissues and organs, a study...
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Less carbs, more protein for a healthy heart
30/07/2007 Replacing carbohydrates with protein and saturated fat with monosaturated fat, is better for...
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Vitamin D allows seniors to shine
23/07/2007 Recent studies suggest that older people with low levels of vitamin D may be at risk for poor...
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Musseltone improves mobility for arthritic dogs
16/07/2007 New Zealand Green lipped mussel extract (GLME) has proven efficacy in joint disease of humans and...
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Green Lipped Mussel Extract a Preventative treatment...
12/07/2007 During the height of winter as arthritic complaints are aggravated with cold weather, relief from...
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Brews for winter wellness
20/06/2007 After a balmy autumn, winter is well and truly upon us, making it the perfect time to brew a pot or...
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Aussie Bodies helps high-risk pregnancies
13/06/2007 Researchers at Royal North Shore Hospital are examining whether kidney and heart function is...
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Tea: have a cup of natural goodness
28/05/2007 Since ancient times, tea has been consumed worldwide to maintain and improve health 1. When life...
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Garlic helps combat heart disease
19/03/2007 Science is finding what folklore already knew. While we may not think of garlic beyond its flavour...
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Musselling in on arthritis treatments
19/03/2007 Arthritis sufferers now have a natural alternative for treatment of this painful condition...
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Fish oil for a regular beat
19/03/2007 Arrhythmia and palpitations are types of irregular heart beat. They can often indicate heart...
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Dark chocolate: insulin and blood pressure
2/11/2006 Researchers from the University of L'Aquila (Italy) performed this prospective, randomised,...
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Start the Day Hot To Trot Fun Run
5/10/2006 Aussie Bodies is proud to be the naming right sponsor of Start the Day - Hot to Trot Women's Fun Run...
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Protein for heart health and beyond
5/10/2006 Far from being a diet fad, protein is essential for optimum health and vitality. Quality protein...
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Boost Your Immune System to Beat Winter Colds and Flu
30/06/2006 As the weather becomes cooler and the cold and flu season peaks, it is important to look after...
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Omega 3 - Is your heart missing out?
30/06/2006 Omega 3 is the name of the special fatty acid found in fish oil which has beneficial effects and...
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The good oil, minus the bad smell
29/06/2006 Why are Omegas so important? Just as we need vitamins and minerals to maintain our health, we also...
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Aussie toddlers eat too many preservatives, study...
15/06/2006 Australian toddlers are consuming more than the acceptable intake of benzoate, a preservative found...
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Vitamin D: Calcium's Best Friend
10/05/2006 As many as 36 percent of healthy young adults have been found to have low levels of vitamin D,...
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Iron may impact birth weight, study finds
9/05/2006 A recent study shows that supplementing with 30mg iron daily may improve the birth weight of newborn...
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Calcium, Vitamin D combo may reduce hip fractures
9/05/2006 An oral calcium and vitamin D combination has been found to be the most effective supplement in...
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Menstrual cramps reduced with chamomile tea, study...
9/05/2006 Chamomile is a fragrant herb which has been used historically in teas to address many conditions....
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Antioxidants for age-related eye disease
9/05/2006 A US clinical trial sponsored by the National Eye Institute indicated that the antioxidants vitamin...
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Vitamin combo may reduce risk of Alzheimers
9/05/2006 A long-term study has found that taking vitamins C and E in combination had a more protective effect...
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Omega 3s shown to reduce heart attack risk
9/05/2006 A recent review in the British Medical Journal recommended omega 3 supplements for the prevention of...
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Alternative For Joint Pain
9/05/2006 Fifteen trials totalling 1,775 patients, with 1,020 given glucosamine and 755 given chondroitin,...
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Fish oil may fight Crohns Disease symptoms
9/05/2006 Essential fatty acids found in fish oil could help reduce the inflammatory bowel conditions in those...
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Great Skin For Summer With Evening Primrose Oil
9/05/2006 Studies have subsequently found that for certain individuals there is reduced conversion in the body...
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Folic acid, iron may improve health of baby
9/05/2006 New research suggests that supplementing with folic acid and iron during pregnancy has an influence...
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Detox diets: more harm than good?
10/11/2005 Detoxifying diets claiming to cleanse, purge and revitalise are often not medically sound and may...
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Soy protein may reduce breast cancer risk
7/11/2005 Regular consumption of soy protein (in foods or beverages) may reduce the risk of breast cancer in...
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Protein FX good medicine for kidney patients
13/10/2005 An Adelaide dietitian is making waves in the medical world with his use of Aussie Bodies Protein FX...
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Bone health starts with breakfast
28/07/2005 New research has confirmed that a nutritious breakfast not only improves mental functioning and...
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Choc full of health benefits?
26/07/2005 Good news for chocolate lovers: there may be some truth to the rumour that chocolate is actually...
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Low-carbers lack fibre, health council says
13/12/2004 With all the focus on carbohydrate control, have healthy eaters forgotten about fibre? The dieting...
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Lactoferrin improves bone health
30/11/2004 Lactoferrin, an iron-binding protein found in milk, has powerful bone-building properties that may...
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Protein diets more favourable for heart health
3/11/2004 Low fat is the traditional dietary advice for those seeking to improve cardiovascular health. But...
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Critics query the impact of low carb
12/07/2004 Recent surveys in Australia and the US have led researchers and the media to question the...
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FDA reviews soy claim for reduced cancer risk
9/07/2004 The US Food and Drug Administration is currently reviewing a petition for a labelling claim that soy...
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Whey-rich foods may cut cost of drugs
31/05/2004 The benefits of whey and casein-based proteins for controlling blood pressure are so compelling...
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Soy protein may help prevent hair loss
22/04/2004 As a case builds for soy protein's protective effects against prostate cancer, new research...
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Scots on soy reduce heart disease risk
19/04/2004 Adding 20g soy protein and 80mg soy isoflavones to the diet each day has been found to reduce the...
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Facelift on a platter
16/04/2004 The potted version goes something like this. Stay out of the sun, get plenty of sleep, don't stress...
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FDA seeks to define low carb
2/04/2004 As carbohydrate-reduced products increasingly cram US stores, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
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Health campaign to target Atkins Diet
19/03/2004 In an unprecedented move, the Victorian Government recently announced plans to launch a public...
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Refined carbs may endanger baby
4/03/2004 Pregnant women who eat sugary or highly refined foods, such as white bread and cornflakes, face...
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Cut the Carb Cravings
24/02/2004 So you've finally found the diet that's right for you. Now if only you could stick to it! Many...
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Cancer trials support Omega 3's role in lean weight...
23/12/2003 Researchers from the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh recently studied the effects of an omega 3-rich...
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Rediscover the joy of soy
5/11/2003 How often do you get inspired to eat healthy food, only to lose the inspiration as it comes in...
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Lowering Carbs improves womens health
23/10/2003 Some new research has linked a reduction in carbohydrate intake to a reduced risk of heart disease...
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US gets moving on new food pyramid
23/10/2003 Alarmed at the increase in inactivity and sedentary behaviour, health officials are beginning to...
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Hardcore or just plain addicted?
10/10/2003 So you've missed another training session. Do you (a) feel fine knowing you can get back on track...
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Low carb streaks ahead in 2003
9/10/2003 High protein, low carbohydrate product sales continue to surge in the States, with one market...
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Carbs are cool
29/08/2003 Who would have thought that a can of cola and a tuna sandwich could actually help you grow more...
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Whey Protein May Prevent Prostate Cancer
22/08/2003 Whey protein is not just great for muscles. New research shows it also plays a role in prostate...
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Eating Under Pressure
22/08/2003 I recently had a few too many drinks when my company, Aussie Bodies, notched up record sales for...
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Strength beats Ovarian Cancer, research finds
22/08/2003 We all know the benefits of exercise for fitness, weight management and heart health. But new...
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Protein, weight loss and kidneys
22/08/2003 The high protein, low carbohydrate approach to weight loss continues to gain momentum, with recent...
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Sweeteners: natural vs artificial
4/07/2003 It makes the most unsavoury foods taste like heaven, fuels the body with energy and keeps the brain...
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Ephedra: all its stacked up to be
4/07/2003 Could a natural herb with centuries of medicinal use to its name really turn into a natural born...
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CSIRO research supports protein diet
7/01/2003 A recent CSIRO study revealed that a high protein, low fat diet was best for losing weight as well...
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Read before you eat
14/12/2002 From 20 December 2002, a new Food Standards Code came into effect in requiring manufacturers to...
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Refined men have bad skin
13/12/2002 Eating too much refined bread and cereal, rather than chocolate and greasy foods, may be the real...
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Fertility: weighing up the options
9/12/2002 The factors are many: the "me" generation, increased work priorities, shifting moral and cultural...
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Looking after mum's body
25/10/2002 No woman is more beautiful than the expectant mother. But just try to convince mum-to-be! Who could...
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GI who the sweet truth about carbs
21/10/2002 I freaked out at a recent business luncheon when I was referred to as "the protein queen"....
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Functional food frenzy
8/10/2002 From energy bars with guarana to sandwich bread with omega 3s, it seems the whole retail world is...
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Antioxidants: your anti-ageing investment
30/09/2002 We've all heard a tremendous amount about the wondrous properties of antioxidants in recent years....
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New guidelines say cut the carbs
30/09/2002 In a landmark report, the US National Academy of Sciences on 5 September 2002 issued the first...
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The beauty of protein
26/08/2002 We're women and we love looking good. But when it comes to the beauty regime, are we investing in...
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Ancient wisdom the key to our bodies
3/07/2002 As science continues to break new information about how best we can improve health and body shape,...
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Whey Protein Concentrate boosts immunity
31/05/2002 Ask a bodybuilder what distinguishes Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) from other proteins and...
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Carb free? Don't have a bar of it
31/05/2002 New statistics show that protein and energy bars have doubled in popularity over the past year. But...
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