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Illegal milk: the new US food fad
Claiming it can cure everything from asthma to autism, enthusiasts have turned raw milk into a health craze.
Thrifty finger on the pulses
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Meaty issues
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Benefits of detox diet in doubt
Detox is the new Atkins but some experts say cleansing diets are unnecessary and even dangerous.
Organic alcohol lifts the bar
Eco-conscious drinkers are increasingly pouring organic spirits into their cocktail glasses.
You really are what you eat
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Breakfast of champignons
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Pilgrims to tuck into tradition
Pilgrims heading to Sydney for World Youth Day (WYD) next month will be fed a traditional Aussie menu.
Green lollies for a clean conscience
Carbon-neutral candy is the latest trend vying for the attention of consumers.
Give us this way our daily bread
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Plea to preserve a culinary tradition
Video Mediterranean countries want their diet to be recognised on UN heritage list.
The secret to James Bond's success?
Shaken, not stirred turns out to be the perfect recipe for healthier and better-tasting cocktails.
The mood-food connection
Can diet help to offset negative emotions or reinforce positive feelings?
Top chefs say no to GM food
Australia's top chefs have united to protest against the introduction of genetically modified food crops.
Have your carbs and eat them too
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Big breakfasts for balanced teens
Adding fruit and milk at breakfast may protect teens from mental illness, says study.
World's best cuisine "pretentious"
The high-tech cuisine of Spain's renowned chef Ferran Adria has been labelled pretentious and unhealthy.
Work lunch balance
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