diet
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Here’s Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are So Bad for Our Health
Humans (and our ancestors) have been processing food for at least 1.8 million years. Roasting, drying, grinding and other techniques made food more nutritious, durable and tasty. This helped our ancestors to colonise diverse habitats, and then develop settlements and civilisations. Many traditional foods used in cooking today are processed in some way, such as…
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Is Plant-Based ‘Meat’ Healthier Than Real Meat?
Aussies trying to eat healthier have been left with a burning question in recent times — is plant-based meat a healthy swap for conventional meat?
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How Much Water Do You Need To Drink Each Day?
You can eat well and exercise, but to round out your identity as a Person Who Makes Healthy Choices you may feel like you need to drain a large water bottle a few times a day. The benefits of chugging H2O are myriad and legendary, but are they real?
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How To Get Started On A Plant-Based Diet
Switching to a plant-based diet is becoming increasingly popular but it won’t mean you’re automatically super healthy. You can eat non-dairy ice cream and frozen veggie pizza every day, but that doesn’t mean you’re any healthier. There are plenty of plant-based junk foods out there, so if you want to reap the benefits of a…