BMI Is Misleading—Could Your ‘BRI’ Be a Better Health Indicator

For years, body mass index has been the standard way to measure body fat and, by extension, assess health risk.  But BMI—a calculation based on height and weight—has been widely criticized as flawed and misleading, and some health professionals have stressed the importance of developing other ways to monitor obesity and health. Enter the body roundness index, Read More …

Sugar

Most processed food contains sugar but that hasn’t always been the case, and its history is steeped in slavery https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-06/cruel-history-sugar-slavery-resource-sweetener-cake-tea-biscuits/104299378?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=other

VALE: Dr Michael Mosley

It saddened me so deeply when I heard about the tragedy of Dr Michael Mosley’s death while on holiday in Greece. he was the Doctor who helped me change my life for the better since my stroke in 2013. I was destined to get diabetes and from what I learnt and changed, I will now Read More …

Soft drinks, juice and sweet drinks

Dietary recommendations for Australians The Australian guide to healthy eating provides people of different sex, age and life stage with a recommended eating plan that includes all the nutrients you need to grow and develop, and to live a healthy life.  A variety of foods from the 5 food groups provide valuable nutrients for the body, while discretionary Read More …

YUKA

Did you know that Yuka is so much more than a product scan? I mean sure, that’s what we do, but it’s not our why. We know that giving consumers info on what’s really in their products, changes their minds and influences purchasing.  The effect? Manufacturers respond and create products that hit higher benchmarks for health.  That’s our Read More …

Foods So Special

Ever wonder what makes an olive oil “extra-virgin,” or what makes a cut of beef “prime”? As foodies know, the quality of ingredients makes a big difference in how a dish tastes, and these words have very specific meanings in regards to the items they’re describing. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil With olive oil, the name describes the Read More …

Sugar and Arthritis

Arthritis is a condition that primarily affects the bones and joints due to inflammation. Foods that cause inflammation may make arthritis symptoms worse. Sugar is one of these inflammation-causing foods that should be limited or avoided. The Link Between Sugar and Rheumatoid Arthritis