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Few culinary combinations show up in ultra-processed foods as often as sugar and fat, and it's absolutely not a coincidence. This duo makes foods highly-palatable, addictive and dangerous. Here's what's happening in your brain when you eat them.

Collagen is often hailed as the secret to youthful skin, strong hair, and healthy joints – but many of us are losing it every day without even realising. Luckily, there are a few warning signs, and a number of things you can do to build back your stores.

Halloween is a time for costumes, spooky decorations, and, of course, delicious treats. However, many traditional Halloween treats are loaded with sugar, which can be a real fright for your health. But fear not! You can still enjoy the festivities with these three healthy and tasty Halloween treat recipes that are free of added sugar. 

Even celebrities struggle with the confusion, pain and delayed diagnoses that come with an autoimmune condition – celebrity powerhouse Kim Kardashian has revealed her own struggle with skin condition psoriasis. Let’s take a look at her journey, plus a few of the signs and symptoms of the disease. 

ButcherCrowd are revolutionising the meat and seafood game with their value-for-money boxes that come in sizes to suit all – whether you’re sailing solo or have a big family to feed, founders Rob and Damien Moffatt have you covered. They’re serving up affordable, high-quality produce, so don’t wait to slash your weekly budget and get your hands on your very own. 

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month unfolds, the Unprocessed podcast had the privilege of diving deep into the subject with National Breast Cancer Foundation Australia’s Cleola Anderiesz. The medical expert highlighted a number of stubborn myths around the disease, while sharing the importance of community engagement in the battle against breast cancer.

We are thrilled to introduce our exciting new partnership with ButcherCrowd, ethical and sustainable meat and seafood providers who share our values and vision for a healthier, more environmentally-friendly lifestyle. Here’s how they’re changing the game.

If you notice your gut bloats up like a balloon late at night or first thing in the morning, you’re not alone. This frustrating but common pattern is linked in closely to both your sleep and eating habits – let’s take a look at how you can turn things around. 

The research says yes. Bloating isn't just about feeling "stuffed" after a meal; it can also lead to a range of physical symptoms, including cramping, pain, and excessive gas. But what's often underestimated is the emotional toll that persistent bloating can take. Let’s dive into the gut-brain connection that links the mental to the physical. 

You might have heard that sugar is highly addictive (it's what we're always driving home here at IQS) but new research highlights that around 14% of us are hooked on ultra-processed foods in general – chips and crackers and cakes, oh my!

Victoria is fighting for tighter food regulations to protect children from the insidious effects of ultra-processed foods that are all around them at school, shops and even at home. But will this new wave lead to lasting change? Here’s why, despite the vice grip sugar has on the nation, we’re cautiously optimistic.

Bloating is a common, often uncomfortable and annoying issue that many of us experience from time to time – and nearly half of us are chronically battling the bloat. It's no wonder that various myths and misconceptions have arisen around the topic as we seek out answers – so we’re here to set the record straight once and for all, starting with some of the most common myths.