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SweetLeaf Stevia® Sweetener beat out the competition to win two World Stevia Organisation 2012 Best Stevia Product/Extract of the Year awards (in Paris). The WSO’s tasting committee and jury members...

There's no denying that, along with creamy casseroles, hearty soups and delicious pasta dishes, winter is the season for puddings. The cold weather takes many people back to the days...

Many of us may be unaware about the amount of sugar that creeps into our daily diet. From starting the morning with cereal and a coffee to ending the day...

Did you know that in Australia, one person is diagnosed with diabetes every five minutes? That's nearly 300 new diabetics every single day. These statistics come from the Australian Diabetes...

One eating regime that has been attracting a lot of interest lately is the sugar-free detox. Whether it's in the spirit of the challenge or in the aim of weight...

The health benefits of ginger have long been celebrated, with the spice often used for the natural treatment of sore throats, coughs and bronchitis to name a few. It is...

With highly processed foods taking over supermarket aisles and the bad press some artificial flavourings, sweeteners and preservatives have been getting, it's no surprise that people are becoming sceptical about...

Many people tend to associate the word 'healthy' with making sacrifices. "What do you mean, I should try to avoid eating too much sugar, fats and processed foods? But, they...

A recent study by researchers in the United States suggests that there is no such thing as a 'one size fits all approach' to calorie counting. Scientists from the National...

Did you know that it is possible to get addicted to sugar? This may explain why you crave chocolate bars in the middle of the afternoon, or feel like you...

Is watching the Olympics on television inspiring you to get up and exercise? There's nothing like following some of the world's fittest athletes to encourage you to hit the gym...

Some of the nation's leading health bodies have slammed the federal government's draft National Food Plan, labelling it as a "recipe for ongoing obesity" and calling it "seriously undercooked". The...