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SMART help for overeating

Bloke eating a burger. Chew On This If overconsumption has become a habit too hard to control, there's a new approach.

Illegal milk: the new US food fad

Dairy cows. Claiming it can cure everything from asthma to autism, enthusiasts have turned raw milk into a health craze.

Thrifty finger on the pulses

Chick pea dish. Trading meat for legumes can make you healthier and wealthier, writes Paula Goodyer.

Meaty issues

Little girl cuddling a lamb. Chew On This How do you explain to kids where their chops come from?

Benefits of detox diet in doubt

Illustration of face made of vegetables. Detox is the new Atkins but some experts say cleansing diets are unnecessary and even dangerous.

Organic alcohol lifts the bar

Margaritas. Eco-conscious drinkers are increasingly pouring organic spirits into their cocktail glasses.

You really are what you eat

Box of fruit and vegetables. Our obsession with 'nutrition' is making us sick, writes Cheryl Maddocks.

Breakfast of champignons

Mushrooms on toast. Chew On This Incorporate some mushrooms into your first meal of the day for a savoury vitamin hit.

Pilgrims to tuck into tradition

Kids in Vegemite jar costumes. Pilgrims heading to Sydney for World Youth Day (WYD) next month will be fed a traditional Aussie menu.

Green lollies for a clean conscience

Rock candy. Carbon-neutral candy is the latest trend vying for the attention of consumers.

Give us this way our daily bread

Baker holding loaf of bread with tea towel. Chew On This Sourdough, pumpernickel or rye? How to get the most nutrition for your dough.

Plea to preserve a culinary tradition

Antipasto plate. Video Mediterranean countries want their diet to be recognised on UN heritage list.

The secret to James Bond's success?

Daniel Craig as James Bond in Casino Royale. Shaken, not stirred turns out to be the perfect recipe for healthier and better-tasting cocktails.

The mood-food connection

Woman eating a cookie. Can diet help to offset negative emotions or reinforce positive feelings?

Top chefs say no to GM food

Neil Perry Australia's top chefs have united to protest against the introduction of genetically modified food crops.

Have your carbs and eat them too

Kneading dough. Chew On This With winter approaching, comfort foods beckon. Here's how to carb-load the healthy way.

Big breakfasts for balanced teens

Multi-grain porridge with banana. Adding fruit and milk at breakfast may protect teens from mental illness, says study.

World's best cuisine "pretentious"

Spanish prize-winning chef Ferran Adria. The high-tech cuisine of Spain's renowned chef Ferran Adria has been labelled pretentious and unhealthy.

Work lunch balance

Takeaway sushi and computer keyboard. Chew On This Don't let the day job undo your diet. Here are some tips for eating well in the workplace.

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