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Oestrogen dominance rates have been growing largely as a result of environmental, dietary and lifestyle factors that contribute to inflammation and hormone imbalances – luckily, there are a few things we can do to reduce our risk for the condition, starting with what we put on our plate.

We’ve covered some of the foods known to boost collagen levels, but there are a number of foods and activities that can wreak havoc on our skin health. From sugar to smoking, here are 5 you should know about. 

We all know that excess sugar consumption is the enemy of balanced hormones – from insulin to sex hormones like oestrogen and testosterone – but did you know there are some foods known to give us a boost? We’ll be sharing 4 of these amazing short-listers that will bring harmonious hormones.

We’ll show you how to go from sleepy to spritely with these 5 nourishing foods – you might already have some of these hiding in the kitchen! 

Feeling a little backed up lately? The foods we put on our plate can have massive sway over the regulation of our bowel movements – for better and for worse. While excess sugar, trans fats and ultra-processed foods can leave us feeling blocked up, there are 4 foods known to get your gut back on track.

Craving some of your old favourite comfort foods? If you’re missing the cakes and desserts that brought a little sweetness into your life, there’s no need to give up your health journey to enjoy them. We’ve got 2 delicious alternatives to your favourite sweets.

Struggling to meet your daily 1000 milligrams of calcium? You’re not alone – half of all Aussies struggle to meet their needs for this vital mineral, but you don’t have to down a carton of milk to make it happen! There’s a much simpler way. Here are 4 foods that can be easily added to your meals for a boost of calcium that’ll get you well over the line.

Today we're going to be unpacking the one topic that keeps us divided on the dos and don’ts – digestion. We’re diving deep into the realm of guts, gas and all that good stuff. Pull up a chair because we're about to unveil the tried-and-true foods (and one drink!) for a happy and healthy digestive system.

Looking for simple ways to add a bit more protein into your meals? Perhaps you’re a fitness fanatic or a weightlifting guru – or just looking to benefit from this nutrient’s satiating properties. Here are our top tips for adding some extra protein into your meals.

Added sugar is the culprit for countless global epidemics of chronic diseases like obesity, type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The antidote? Whole foods. Here are 3 reasons you should be ditching the ultra-processed aisle and heading straight for the real stuff.

Sugar is to your gut microbiome what wind is to a house of cards – chaos, destruction and wreckage. Much like said house of cards, our gut relies on a delicate balance of good and bad bacteria – and excess sugar consumption is primed to bowl it over. Here’s how, plus a few things you can do about it.

There are a number of chronic and serious diseases excess sugar consumption pushes us towards – you might think your addiction is harmless compared to alcoholism or drug addiction, but keep reading to find out why sugar is not as sweet as it seems.