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Updated January 2012

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Title:   Cancer and food
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Diet can influence some cancers. Cancers of the stomach, bowel, lung, prostate and uterus are more likely to develop if your diet is high in fat and low in fruit, vegetables and fibre. There is no evidence that specific foods can cause or cure cancer.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Fruit and vegetables - benefits
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Fruit and vegetables are an important part of your daily diet. They contain vitamins and minerals, and plant chemicals called phytochemicals. Fruit and vegetables can help to protect the body against some diseases including diabetes, stroke, heart disease, some cancers and high blood pressure or hypertension. Many people do not eat enough fruit and vegetables.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Fruit and vegetable - types
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Fruit and vegetables are an important part of your daily diet. They are naturally good and contain vitamins and minerals that can help to keep you healthy. There are many varieties of fruit and vegetables available. Eat five kinds of vegetable and two kinds of fruit every day for good health.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Fruit and vegetables - choosing and preparing
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Fruit and vegetables are an important part of your daily diet. They contain vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, which can help protect against some diseases. There are many varieties of fruit and vegetables available and many ways to prepare, cook and serve them.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Fibre in food
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Dietary fibre is found in the indigestible parts of plants. Good sources of fibre include wholegrain foods, fruits and vegetables. Drinking lots of fluid is also important to avoid constipation.The main role of fibre is to keep the digestive system healthy. Fibre has also been shown to benefit diabetes, blood cholesterol levels and weight control.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Cranberries for treating urinary tract infections
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Cranberries contain a substance that can prevent bacteria from sticking on the walls of the bladder. This may help reduce bladder and other urinary tract infections (UTIs). Cranberries (usually as cranberry juice) have been used to try and treat UTIs, p...
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Dietary fibre - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A diet that's high in fibre is good for your health. Find out how to get enough fibre in your diet.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Dietary guidelines for healthy eating - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Here are some quick tips to help you follow the NHMRC dietary guidelines to give yourself a healthy and nutritious diet.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Eating for a healthy heart - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   You can make a huge difference to the health of your heart, and your general well-being, just by making a few simple changes to your diet.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Fruit, vegetables and cancer prevention
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   Cancer Council Australia's position statement summarises the evidence on how eating fruits and vegetables can contribute to reducing cancer risk.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Cranberries (usually as cranberry juice) have been used to try and prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Cranberries contain a substance that can prevent bacteria from sticking on the walls of the bladder. This may help prevent bladder and other urin...
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   Fruit and lung function - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Eating fresh fruit on a regular basis has been shown to improve lung function in children.
Date:   May 2002
Title:   Vegetarian diet - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Many people are choosing to be vegetarians, but worry if their diet is adequate.
Date:   May 2002
Title:   Grapefruit juice interactions
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Questions about the interaction of drugs with grapefruit juice have increased.
Date:   Jan 2002
Title:   Agnus castus fruit
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   The fruits of the chaste tree (Vitex agnus castus) have historically been used as a remedy for gynaecological problems. While the active ingredient is uncertain, the fruits contain flavonoids and iridoids.
Date:   Oct 2001
Title:   Antioxidant nutrients
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Ageing and a variety of age-related conditions such as heart disease and cancer may be linked to oxidation processes resulting from an excess of reactive molecules. Many compounds in food have antioxidant properties by interacting with the reactive molecules.
Date:   Dec 1999
Title:   Antioxidant nutrients
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Oxidation is part of the body's defence against infection. Too much oxidation may lead to heart disease or cancer. To keep healthy, oxidation is balanced by antioxidants which are found in food and include subtances such as vitamins and selenium.
Date:   Jan 1999

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