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  1. Soybeans and soy foods

    Soybeans and soy foods may reduce the risk of a range of health problems, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, coronary heart disease and some cancers, as well as improving bone health.

  2. Food allergy and intolerance

    Food allergy is an immune response, while food intolerance is a chemical reaction.

  3. Food - genetically modified (GM)

    Some foods include ingredients that have been genetically modified (GM), or are made using ingredients derived from GM organisms.

  4. Diet and heart disease risk

    A diet low in saturated fats and high in fibre and plant food can substantially reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

  5. Cholesterol - healthy eating tips

    Replacing foods that contain saturated fats with foods that contain polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats will help to lower your cholesterol.

  6. Calcium

    If you don’t have enough calcium in your diet, your bones will eventually become weak and brittle.

  7. Dietary fibre

    A diet high in fibre keeps the digestive system healthy.

  8. Fruit and vegetables

    Eating fruit and vegetables can help protect against some diseases including diabetes and some cancers.

  9. Healthy cooking tips and recipe suggestions

    In many cases, favourite recipes can be modified so they have a lower fat content. Discover healthy eating tips and recipe suggestions.

  10. Flatulence

    Foods that tend to trigger flatulence also contain essential nutrients and shouldn't be eliminated.

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