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  • Cooked or raw foods: which is healthiest? Are cooked or raw foods better for you? Learn how to prepare foods for the best nutritional impact, with a list of foods best cooked and foods best eaten raw. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/food-diet/nutrition/raw-vs-cooked-food
  • Menopause treatments What is menopause? We explain the hormone changes after menopause, and menopause treatments that may ease your symptoms. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/relieving-menopause-symptoms
  • Is it harder to lose weight when you’re older? With a few lifestyle changes, maintaining a healthy weight doesn’t have to be hard as you age, says dietitian and exercise physiologist Caitlin Reid. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/food-diet/nutrition/is-it-harder-to-lose-weight-when-older
  • The facts about sugar https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/food-diet/nutrition/the-facts-about-sugar
  • Healthy diet or food fad? If you’re confused about the health benefits of the latest popular diets here’s what you need to know. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/food-diet/nutrition/healthy-diet-or-food-fad
  • Is caffeine safe for teenagers? From flat whites to energy drinks, Australian adolescents drink a surprising amount of caffeine. Here’s how it affects their health. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/food-diet/nutrition/is-caffeine-safe-for-teens
  • Does it matter when you eat You may have heard the popular adage “breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, dine like a pauper”, but is it true? https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/food-diet/nutrition/does-it-matter-when-you-eat
  • Are superfoods really super? The labels can promise everything from heart health to weight loss – are these claims research-based or just clever marketing? https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/food-diet/nutrition/are-superfoods-really-super
  • Detoxing: the path to wellness or waste of time? Detoxing devotees believe the practice cleanses the body, and can promote weight loss. Does the science support these claims? https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/food-diet/nutrition/detoxing-the-path-to-wellness-or-waste-of-time
  • 6 common diet myths, busted When it comes to diet and nutrition, there are plenty of misconceptions out there. We sort fact from fiction to help you stay on track. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/food-diet/nutrition/diet-myths-busted