Context matters – exploring how we make food decisions
Being more conscious of what, when and why we eat could help us put strategies in place to improve our eating behaviours.
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4 ways to cut down on meat when dining out – and still make healthy choices
Many of us are looking for ways to eat a healthier and more sustainable diet. And one way to do this is by reducing the amount of meat we eat.
Any breastfeeding helps lower BMI to prevent obesity
IPAN research reinforces a well-known link between babies being breastfed and a lower BMI in adulthood.
What’s the difference between vegan and vegetarian?
Dr Katherine Livingstone breaks down the key differences between a vegetarian and vegan diet in this explainer for The Conversation.
‘Fatty liver disease’ has a new name. Here’s why.
Scientists around the world have agreed to a new name and definition for the common condition known as fatty liver disease. Dr Elena George, an Advanced Accredited Practicing Dietitian IPAN researcher, explains.
Why is toddler milk so popular? Follow the money
Toddler milk is popular and becoming more so. Dr Jennifer McCann and colleagues explain its appeal and why it's a problem.
New in-language resources to encourage healthy lifestyle habits early in life
Victoria's Health Minister, Mary-Anne Thomas MP, launches new resources encouraging healthy eating and active play from the start of life for culturally and linguistically diverse families in Melbourne’s west.
Our researchers looked at 700 plant-based foods to see how healthy they really are. Here’s what they found
IPAN PhD student Laura Marchese and Dr Katherine Livingstone comprehensively audited readily available plant-based foods to analyse their nutrition value. They outlined their findings for The Conversation.
Bad influence: study shows social media unreliable for nutrition advice
Relying on social media for dietary advice and nutritional information could prove to be an unhealthy strategy, as a national audit of influencer posts revealed nearly half contained inaccurate information.
Packing the perfect school lunchbox: what parents say
Parents everywhere are dusting off lunchboxes in readiness for a new school year. We asked families how they approach the daily task of school lunch prep. Here’s what we found.
Our ‘food environments’ affect what we eat. Here’s how you can change yours to support healthier eating
In January, many people are setting new year’s resolutions around healthy eating. Achieving these is often challenging – it can be difficult to change our eating habits. But healthy diets can enhance physical and mental health, so improving what we eat is a worthwhile goal.
Meal kits are booming – but how do they stack up nutritionally?
Meal kits are a billion dollar industry selling the promise of convenience while cooking healthy meals at home. Delivering ingredients and step-by-step recipes to the doorstep, meal kits reduce the time and energy to plan, shop and prepare meals. But do they deliver on their promise of health?