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A bizarre study performed in Switzerland suggests a link to stomach bacteria and chocolate. Only a small study, the sample sourced included 11 men who ate chocolate and 11 who did not. The 11 non-chocolate eating men sources for the study were described as ‘weird’.

Research was performed at the Nestle Research Centre. Ummmm…hang on. I think we all recognise that name as one of the major chocolate manufacturers and distributors in the world? Even the name itself sounds like some kind of fictional institution like other mythical establishments created for marketing purposes.

Nonetheless the article assures us that this was a serious scientific study that could point academic communities in a new direction. Potential applications could be to change the bacteria constitutions in the stomach to assist with weight loss.

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The cost of food continues to rise

October 4th 2007 04:35

It has already become apparent to most that the cost of food in Australia has been slowly creeping upwards and it is said that it will continue to rise steeply. The drought is the primary reason for this hike, and in particular the grain industry of Eastern Australia has been affected.

Woolworths heavyweight Michael Luscombe says that we have not yet reached the full impact of the drought and can expect further price increases as suppliers have been presuring retails distributers such as Woolworths to increase prices and modify contracts in response to environmental factors

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Food Festival in the Entertainment Quarter Today

September 30th 2007 01:19

In case you have an insatiable appetite for food festivals, today is yet another one, to be held in the Moore Park Entertainment Quarter (More popularly and erroneously known as Fox Studios). Over the course of this two day long food festival you can expect the usual mix of food, wine, music and guest speakers.

Spring Food and Wine Festival
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Important News on Climate Change

September 27th 2007 10:15

The Australian government has spent our tax dolars creating an ad campaign of spin to dupe the Australian publilc in to thinking that it cares about climate change. After years of showing no commitment to any environmental policies we will not be fooled. Howard's idea of greener energy sources is nuclear power!

Get Up are an amazzing organisation that campaigns community causes. When the Australian Government launches their ad campaign during the AFL grand final, Get Up want to air their own ad on climate change

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Food Labelling To Be Reviewed

September 26th 2007 12:02

It has been suggested that Australian food labelling should include simple to read colour coding to aid consumers to make the right choices. In light of a trial currently being undertaken in Britain, Australian groups are now pushing for a similar system to be introduced.

Many producers supply the mandatory information on their food labels but this can be quite difficult to interpret for the average shopper who does not have a good knowledge of nutrition or mathematics. The proposed labelling system will mimic a ‘traffic light’ system where green means safe, red means consumption should be limited and orange is moderate. It is also possible labels will be further standardised and have to appear on the front of packaging

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Earthdance- Don't Miss It!

September 15th 2007 08:03

Earthdance is a global party for peace that is held simultaneously at different locations across the world. The Sydney event will be held THIS SUNDAY the 16th of September at Sydney Park, St Peters.

It’s a great festival because there is a real focus on sustainable living. In particular there are some foodie aspects that you don’t usually come across and may be of interest

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Feastibility!

September 13th 2007 07:42

As usual, its to be held at the Newtown Performing School of Arts (350 King Street, Newtown)

It is one of the many initiatives of Marrickville council. It has been running for several years annually now so it must have something going for it. There are over 40 stalls which showcase the food from local vendors but I found it to be rather overcrowded and over-expensive last year. They also have some entertainment, though again, last year this did not seem very interesting

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Pregnant Mothers Junk

August 22nd 2007 07:33

A strange new study suggests that over eating and junk food addiction could have foetal origins. The study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition involved feeding pregnant rats different diets and monitoring the effect this had on the children’s eating habits. Unexpectedly, the young rats whose mothers had been fed junk food had a greater tendency towards it and over eating in general.

I had always assumed that traits such as these were passed on through environmental habit in a child’s formative years, but this frightening research suggests that a child’s eating habits may be influenced even earlier, in the womb

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The 10th London Vegan Food Fair

August 19th 2007 07:25

My friend immigrated to London on Tuesday, and she’s already planning her social calendar for the weekend! On the list is the London Vegan Fair, bound to be a host of unusual flavours and innovative vegan cuisine.

Held in the Kensington Town Hall (Hornton Street) this event is happening this Sunday the 19th of August, rain or shine. And with the entrance fee a mere 1 Pound it’s a very affordable Sunday out. Under sixteens are admitted free so it would also be a good outing for families. And if you like to sleep in on a Sunday as much as I do, never fear for the fair is on from 10am to 8pm

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Pacific on a Plate Food Festival (LINK)

August 16th 2007 05:44

1-2 September, 2007

Pacific on a Plate food festival

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Native Fruits High in Antioxidants

August 3rd 2007 06:49

Recent CSIRO research suggests that several native fruits are very nutritious. We have heard many times about the benefits of antioxidants and how many fruits contain them, but apparently the levels found in these native fruits are particularly high.

These include

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The Gluten Free Expo 17-18 August. Free entry & taste testing!

July 18th 2007 04:46

The Gluten Free Expo brings sweets, treats and heavenly delights to the Sydney Showground, Fri 17-Sat 18 August.

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Fat Tax

July 17th 2007 07:23

Suggestions have been made by researchers at Oxford University for what has been deemed a ‘fat tax’.

This has fallen upon criticism for two reasons. Firstly that the government isn’t responsible for acting as ‘nanny’ for its citizens in all matters, as free choice reigns. The second and more important problem is that this tax will probably hit low income earning families the hardest, as they tend to be the biggest consumers of unhealthy food in the first place. If they continue their eating habits the already considerably high cost of food will rise, and if they switch to healthier alternatives their costs will probably rise too. I was absolutely horrified at the cost of fruit and vegetables this week, having spent $7 for four apples and with bananas back up at $7.80 a kilo.And also, not surprisingly, has been strongly objected to by private enterprise

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