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Food waste a new moral challenge for all
Over the weekend, I read with interest a story about a new law passed in France that aims to crack down on food waste. The new law bans supermarkets from throwing away unsold food approaching...
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Explainer… What are trans fats?
This week in our Explainer we are going to tell you all about Trans fats. What are trans fats? Trans fatty acids, or ‘trans fats’, are a type of fat created through a manufacturing process called...
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Myth buster: the bunkum about chemicals.
Are you somebody who looks for products that claim to be ‘chemical free’? Do you confidently proclaim that some foods are ‘chock full of chemicals’, even ‘poisonous’, because you believe they are...
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Over 65? Keep up those calories to age well
Eat protein at every meal, and whatever you weigh now, don’t go losing any more. That’s part of the recipe for successful, healthy ageing, writes Ngaire Hobbins*, especially after age 65. I’m on a...
View ArticleEver dropped a slice of toast on the floor?
If you’ve picked it up and eaten it, you’re probably a fan of the ‘five-second rule’. This unofficial ‘rule’ holds that if you drop food on the ground, you’ve got a five-second window to grab it and it...
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Would you buy British tea and scones – or beer – to help out the Poms?
The fallout from Brexit has hit the UK and its economy hard. Now the UK Government has come up with a plan to save the nation: exporting beer, tea and scones. The ‘International Action Plan for Food...
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Gourmet dining – in a retirement village? It’s true
Blue eye fish and apple slaw and Tandoori lamb aren’t usually your first thought when you think of food in retirement villages – but it’s what’s now on the menu for residents at Aveo Retirement...
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Doritos says it’s making a female-friendly chip – women say no
PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi said the company was developing a ‘purse-friendly’ line of Doritos products with less ‘crunch’ after pointing out that men and women ate their famous corn chips in different...
View ArticleDo we need a new approach to food in aged care?
There have been a number of stories in this media this week focusing on the quality of food based on a report published in July last year. It showed aged care facilities spent an average of $6.08 on...
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Disgusting or delicious? Vegemite makes it into world’s most disgusting food...
The pop-up museum which opened in Malmö, Sweden this week features 80 exhibits from 35 countries around the world and three classic Aussie dishes have made the cut – Vegemite, musk sticks and witchetty...
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Rejoice toast lovers! The ‘easy-peel’ avo is here
Launched by British grocer Tesco, the EasyAvo has a thicker and corkier skin that’s designed to separate more easily from the fruit flesh – making it easier for Millennials to make their beloved...
View ArticleThe top complaint from aged care residents? The food
16 per cent of residents only like the food some of the time or none of the time, according to the first release of feedback from the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency (AACQA)’s new Consumer...
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Christmas Meals across the globe
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View ArticleLearn to boost your ‘coffers’ and your ‘health”
You might not be a celebrity chef like Maggie Beer, but a new scheme run by a Victorian council aims to make the chore of cooking enjoyable and economical for older Australians. With all the...
View ArticleFriends can influence what we eat
A new study suggests the influence our friends have on what we choose to eat when we’re with them becomes a bit of a game. The study found that we try to match the size or price of what we choose to...
View ArticleCould this be Australia’s dream job? Garlic bread taster needed
If you’re on the look-out for a new gig with added perks, Domino’s Australia is on the hunt for a ‘Chief Garlic Bread Taste Tester.’ No kidding, it’s a real job! Check out the selection criteria: Never...
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