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Spinach
A plant that’s native to Persia (that’s modern-day Iran), Spinach was introduced to China in the 7th century before making its way around the world. It grows in soft soil and is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Calcium, which is great for cleansing and purifying the body. In 1870, Dr E Von Wolf […]
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No Bones About It
Bones play many roles in the body. They provide structure, protect organs, anchor muscles, and store calcium. Getting enough calcium and exercising builds strong bones, improves bone mass and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life. BONE DENSITY Bone density is a medical term referring to the amount of matter there is in […]
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Shakshouka: One-pot wonder
A cheap, simple meal for the whole family, ‘shakshouka’ is low in fat and rich in protein, vitamins A and C, and minerals, such as potassium and magnesium. Also called Moroccan Eggs, shakshouka is very common in North Africa and the Middle East, such as in Israel where it’s eaten for breakfast. Traditionally the eggs […]
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Eggs – good things come in small packages
Eggs are among the most commonly farmed foods in the history of mankind – there have been domesticated chickens in Asia, Europe and Africa for thousands of years. Packed with 11 different vitamins and minerals, high in protein and healthy omega-3 fats, eggs are portable and versatile. We can eat them poached, baked, hard-boiled and […]
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Salt: Silly Seasoning
The technical name for salt is sodium chloride. It is a mineral made up of sodium and chlorine – two elements that are essential for life as they regulate water levels in the body and assist with electrical signalling in the nervous system. But while we need some salt, too much has been found to […]
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Lentils: A Cheap Source of Protein
Lentils are from the food group called pulses or legumes, which includes beans, nuts and peas. They are one of the oldest domesticated foods with evidence showing they were eaten by humans up to 19,000 years ago. Like all of the foods in this group, lentils are a cheap source of protein. In parts of […]
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Wild Rice and Lentil Salad
This salad makes a very healthy all-round meal with heaps of flavour and crunch. It will also last for days in the fridge, so make a batch at the beginning of the week and you’ll have lunch for several days. You can also have it with tinned tuna for a high-protein meal. Lentils, wild rice […]
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Be Kind to Your Kidneys
Indigenous Australians are suffering from “the silent killer”: chronic kidney disease. We are also missing out on transplants and are more likely to be put on dialysis a new report says. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) released the report on kidney disease in Indigenous people on 16 September. Chronic kidney disease is […]
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‘Yarning’ group tackles Diabetes
A nurse-led research project undertaken by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has offered new hope in the area of Indigenous women’s health. The project has provided Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women from Brisbane’s northside and Cherbourg a rare opportunity to come together to discuss ways to overcome the appalling health statistics, life expectancy and […]
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Caffeine: Filtering out the facts
Caffeine is one of the most widely used drugs in the world – but what are the long and short-term effects? Caffeine is a stimulant found in coffee, tea, chocolate, cola and soft drinks. Global caffeine consumption is estimated at 120,000 tonnes each year. That’s the equivalent of one caffeine-containing drink a day for each […]
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Stop bugging me
It’s horrid to think that tiny bugs can be feeding on the human body at any time of the night or day, burrowing into the skin and sucking our blood. But unfortunately, like most mammals, humans have parasites that feed on us as well. The most common of these little vampires include bed bugs, head […]
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5 reasons not to smoke
Live longer and get more out of life! Not smoking helps you live longer by dramatically reducing your chances of heart attack, stroke and a bunch of other terminal illnesses – and it also helps you live better. You may not think about it when you’re young and feeling fit and healthy, but the longer […]
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The growing dangers of designer drugs
An Australian study has found the use of the drug ecstasy, both in Australia and internationally, is on the decline. While this may seem like good news, the drop in use is believed to be attributed to a perceived weakening in the purity of the drug, causing many users to instead turn to other synthetic […]
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Think before you ink
Tattooing has a long history – some put it at 5,000 years. Today it’s ‘in’ to have a tattoo, but the cliché ‘think before you ink’ applies in the modern world with an increased risk of Hepatitis C from tattoos from backyard operators and in prisons. If properly done by an experienced tattoo artist, in […]
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Gonorrhea the new superbug?
Gonorrhea is one of the world’s most common sexually transmitted infections, is easily caught and, in some cases, extremely difficult to detect or notice without a proper STI screening. Now, researchers in the United States have warned against the increasing resistance of gonorrhea to antibiotic treatments. In 2009, just on a quarter of all strains […]
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Residents told to Butt out
p> Indigenous Health Minister Warren Snowdon announced the new partnership which will see 70 accommodation facilities managed by Aboriginal Hostels (AHL) move to stamp out smoking. The move comes as part of a Federal Government plan to close the life expectancy gap. Mr Snowdon says the AHL will help spread anti-smoking messages nationwide to around […]
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