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Could changing your diet improve endometriosis pain? A recent study suggests it’s possible

Could changing your diet improve endometriosis pain? A recent study suggests it’s possible

Recent research suggested cutting back on dairy, gluten, caffeine and alcohol could improve endometriosis pain. But here’s what to consider before...

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Evangeline Mantzioris

Robert F. Kennedy Jr says vitamin A protects you from deadly measles. Here’s what the study he cites actually says

No, taking vitamin A is not going to protect you from catching measles, whatever Robert F. Kennedy Jr suggests. Here’s what will.

06.03.2025 10

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Evangeline Mantzioris

Olive oil is healthy. Turns out olive leaf extract may be good for us too

Olive leaf extract may reduce blood pressure, improve blood lipids and help the way our bodies handle glucose. But the evidence isn’t clear cut.

09.01.2025 8

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Evangeline Mantzioris

From garlic to parsley, new research reveals the herbs and spices Australians love most

Herbs and spices have been used in cooking for centuries. They add flavour, aroma and colour to foods and have long been used for health and to...

19.12.2024 6

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What’s the difference between gelato and ice cream? One contains more air

As the weather gets warmer, it’s the perfect time for ice cream or a gelato. Who am I kidding? It’s the perfect time year round. But what’s the...

27.11.2024 10

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Evangeline Mantzioris

Many elite women athletes don’t eat enough carbs, which can affect their performance and health

Just as a Formula 1 team wouldn’t use shoddy fuel for their cars, elite athletes shouldn’t eat poorly as they try to get the best out of...

15.11.2024 10

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Evangeline Mantzioris

Matcha is having a moment. What are the health benefits of this green tea drink?

Matcha has experienced a surge in popularity in recent months, leading to reports of global shortages and price increases. If you haven’t been...

07.11.2024 10

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Evangeline Mantzioris

Is TikTok right? Can adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your coffee help you burn fat?

Cinnamon has been long used around the world in both sweet and savoury dishes and drinks. But a new TikTok trend claims adding a teaspoon of...

10.10.2024 4

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Evangeline Mantzioris

Athletes’ bodies are supposedly temples. So why do so many consume ultra-processed foods?

Even the most casual sports fan would have seen athletes gulping down sports drinks after a contest or even snacking on something like a protein...

11.09.2024 3

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Evangeline Mantzioris

MSG is back. Is the idea it’s bad for us just a myth or food science?

MSG is making a comeback. The internet’s favourite cucumber salad recipe includes fish sauce, cucumber, garlic and – as the video’s creator Logan...

09.09.2024 3

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Is chocolate milk a good recovery drink after a workout? A dietitian reviews the evidence

Whether you enjoy chocolate milk regularly, as a weekend treat, or as an occasional dose of childhood nostalgia, it probably wouldn’t be the first...

29.08.2024 9

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Evangeline Mantzioris