Blog Topic: Prevention & screening
It can seem easy to pick up a pack of biscuits or so-called ‘fruit’ snacks off the supermarket shelves, and pack them into your kids’ lunch box. Parents tell us it’s what their kids want. But if it’s not in the pantry they won’t have a choice! Treats should be saved for special occasions like […]
A lot of us have heard of these healthy foods called legumes but aren’t exactly sure what they are. Legumes are plant foods and include: Soybeans, baked beans, kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas and split peas. They’re high in protein, fibre, B-group vitamins, calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, folate and anti-oxidants. Basically, they are really good […]
You’ve probably noticed that there’s been a lot of hype about the reported health benefits of organic foods. Organic fruits and vegetables are grown without using synthetic chemicals such as pesticides and fertilizers. People choose to eat organic for a number of reasons including taste, environmental factors, for their reported health benefits or just personal […]
A new survey from Cancer Council NSW shows many people are confused about common risk factors for cancer – meaning more education and awareness is needed to help lower cancer rates in the future. More than 3,000 people across New South Wales were surveyed by Council NSW, finding while many people could cite some risk […]