#Food

Curbing the cravings: how junk food can be part of your healthy diet

Overconsumption of discretionary foods and drinks is a key health issue for most Australians. We've developed a new tool, the Junk Food Analyser, to help with your food and drink choices.

How can agrifood respond to our modern tastes?

The modern consumer is seeking more from the agrifood sector. We outline the changes we're seeing as a result.

A triptych of Michelle's face in the middle.

Meet our researcher: Professor Michelle Colgrave

Professor Michelle Colgrave leads our Future Protein team. See how she uses proteomics to improve human health, agriculture and food.

three bowls of vegetarian low-carb meals with another bowl with orange liquid on top.

Know what you’re eating with our vegetarian low-carb meals

There are heaps of vegetarian low-carb recipes out there. But our Low Carb Diet and Lifestyle Book gives you the nutritional information.

Low carb lifestyle eating showing a flatlay of curries and leafy greens

Living a low carb lifestyle just got easier

Wanting to eat healthy but low on time? Put down the takeaway menu and find out how we are serving up nutritious ready-to-eat low carb meals.

Kids and veggies: the science of becoming a food adventurer

Kids and veggies are not the best of friends. But we've launched a new program that encourages primary school kids to eat more veggies.

Low carb lifestyle: a high reward for managing type 2 diabetes

Our Low Carb Diabetes Diet & Lifestyle Solution book gives you the low down to help manage type 2 diabetes.

man with his hand on his gut and healthy fruit and veg around him

Love your guts. Now, more than ever before!

You’re washing your hands, your sanitiser comes with you everywhere and you can confidently keep your social distance. Now let’s think about how our gut health can help bolster your COVID-19 defences.

bowl of red lentil hommus surrounded by carrot and celery sticks

Snack like a snacc: healthy filling munchies

Now we’re all spending more time at home, you might find you're snacking more between meals. If you're looking for healthy filling snacks, we've got you.

Meat your heart out with our plant-based mince

We've helped develop a plant based mince meat alternative. Now you can get it to your door from meal-kit delivery company Marley Spoon.

Isolation eating: the struggle is real!

Are bad eating habits starting to creep in while you're in isolation? We chat to nutritional scientist and dietitian Dr Pennie Taylor for some tips.

produce store showing fruit and vegetables

The wash-up on coronavirus and food

You can continue to eat fresh fruit, vegetables and salads. There is no evidence to suggest you can become infected from coronavirus from your food.

…