The idea of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as defined by the Nova classification system is gaining traction with more research showing associations between their consumption and poor health outcomes.
In a remarkable Australian Federal election that saw the loss of many Liberal party member’s seats and the emergence of the so called ‘teal independents’ (predominantly female candidates with a mix of the Greens and Liberal party (blue) policies), the Australian Labor Party has been swept to power and Anthony Albanese is the new Prime Minister.
The use of low-carbohydrate diets in the dietary management of diabetes is a contested field, and these diets remain popular in the community. We dig deeper into the topic.
If you’re interested in the broader history of food and specifically sugar, this article by Professor Richard Mithen, Chief Scientist from High Value Nutrition is worth a read.
What are Australians eating more and less of, and how are sugars tracking?
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