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Added sugar is all around us – from household staples like bread to the more obvious offenders like confectionery and fast food. But there are more than a few reasons to prioritise a whole food diet. We’ll be diving into how ultra-processed, sugar-laden foods are ramping up our visceral fat content, and what this means for our health. 

Struggling with incessant sugar cravings? Look no further – we’ve collated 5 foods fit to combat the overwhelming urge to binge on something sweet. Get your pens out and mark down these tasty snacks on your shopping list!

Our IQS social media extraordinaire Grace Martin takes us through a week in the life of an 8-Week Program member – from affordable prices to tasty ingredients, here's what she uncovered from our all-new program.

Consuming too much sugar spells disaster for your health – from your gut to your brain. It’s why millions of people are turning away from added sugar and embracing wholesome ingredients instead. If you’re keen to join them, get inspired by these pertinent reasons to ditch the sweet stuff – today.

We’ve spoken to top sex therapist Isiah McKimmie in the latest episode of the IQS Unprocessed podcast to hear her tips and tricks to tackling taboos around sexuality, managing libido and cultivating a healthy relationship with your partner. 

The short answer? Yes. If you’re looking for reasons to reign in your sugar habits, look no further – we’ll be diving into some of the ways excess sugar consumption can affect your whole body and, ultimately, lower your life expectancy. Now for the long answer – here’s what you need to know.

Hold it right there – don’t throw out those old scraps! We’ll be sharing the top techniques to regrow your fruit and veggie scraps like a pro, saving you time and money, while reducing waste, pollution and landfill in the environment.  

Step away from the expensive skin creams and elaborate collagen concoctions – we’ve got a simpler solution. We’ve collated a number of nourishing foods that can help boost your body's natural collagen production and keep your skin looking fresh and radiant.

Our latest episode of the Unprocessed podcast featured one of Australia’s most renowned sleep experts Olivia Arezzolo – she revealed a number of useful tips and tricks to getting some shuteye in our increasingly switched-on world. Here’s what you need to know.

If you're living with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), you likely know just how hard it can be to manage the symptoms – many of which can be debilitating. You might be surprised to learn that one of the most common household staples is making your condition worse – we’re talking about added sugar here. We’re sharing 3 reasons why the sweet stuff isn’t so sweet for your PCOS.

With the Yolngu community in north-eastern Arnhem Land facing crisis-level type 2 diabetes numbers, Jordan Ponder dives into the causes of chronic illness in Indigenous communities, along with sharing effective solutions to tackle this crisis. 

Naturopath Meghan Donovan joined us on our lasted Unprocessed episode to share her best tips and tricks to maintaining peak health. From the relationship between sugar and inflammation to the importance of hydration and a healthy menstrual cycle, the Aussie health expert leads us through a number of wellbeing essentials.