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Sometimes Foods...Are we eating the food or is the food eating us?
When I was on holidays in New Zealand and passed Springfield, I took a photo in this doughnut. What I thought at the time was "Are we...
Dr Rebecca Luong
Butter vs margarine. Which is better?
From a Cochrane Review meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials, replacing saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats reduced the risk...
Dr Rebecca Luong
Can I have grapefruit when I am taking blood-pressure lowering, cholesterol-lowering or immunosuppressant medications?
No. Grapefruit, pomelo and Seville orange segments/juices/marmalades contains compounds that can increase drug availability. One of the...
Dr Rebecca Luong
How much omega-3 fats should I have in a day for a healthy heart?
Consuming omega-3 fats has been associated with lower risks of heart disease, stroke, heart failure, heart attack and death from coronary...
Dr Rebecca Luong
How much caffeine should I have in a day and when is the best time to have it?
Studies have shown that it is safe to have caffeine in moderation. For the average adult this is ≤400mg/day (6mg/kg body weight) or 750mL...
Dr Rebecca Luong
Simple tip to get enough fruits and vegetables!
Did you know? 92% of Australians don’t consume enough vegetables daily (<5 serves). 52% of Australians don’t consume enough fruits daily...
Dr Rebecca Luong
Is dark chocolate good for my heart?
Chocolate is made from cocoa pod (a fruit) which contains antioxidants called polyphenols (in particular flavanols). Dark chocolate...
Dr Rebecca Luong