FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 16 - The Untold Story

Walgett drinking water quality, river system concerns aired by distressed residents

Walgett residents have shared distressing stories with the NSW Water Minister about the impact of water quality in the town, including one mother who says she had no idea she was "pumping sodium" through her ill son.

ABC News · Apr 29, 2023

The strange mystery of asteroid Phaethon's comet-like tail may have just been solved

Astronomers observing the strange "rock comet" hybrid Phaethon as it passed the sun have found a surprise that could upend 14 years of thinking about the weird asteroid.

Space · Apr 27, 2023

The Australian town where water insecurity is felt more than some communities in Bangladesh

Welcome to Walgett, where bottled water can be more expensive than Coca-Cola, and Indigenous residents go to bed thirsty.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2023

Clear nutrition info encourages healthier eating, so here’s how Australia can improve food labelling

The addition of better food labelling could be used to clearly show products high in risky nutrients such as sodium and sugar.

The New Daily · Feb 24, 2023

Mushrooms make healthy meal magic

Mushrooms can be found in so many dishes, from omelets to stir-fries, that they're often overlooked. But mushrooms not only are versatile, they also provide a variety of health benefits ranging from brain health to cancer prevention. They're naturally low in sodium and fat, two things that can affect heart…

Tribune News Service · Feb 13, 2023

Do you want extra salt with that? The problem with plant-based burgers

In a Cancer Council survey of 35 plant-based burger products, "some contain more than the recommended daily sodium intake in just one patty".

The New Daily · Feb 12, 2023

North Ayrshire councillor feels the wrath as ham off school lunch menus rears head again

The popular lunchtime item has not been available to students since 2019.

Daily Record · Feb 8, 2023

The USDA wants to limit added sugars and sodium in school meals

The new standards, if implemented, would limit added sugars and sodium and emphasize whole-grain and domestically-produced products.

WEKU · Feb 3, 2023

New rules would limit sugar in school meals for first time

U.S. Agriculture officials have proposed new nutrition standards for school meals, including the first limits on added sugars

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023

Healthy cheese? Some low-sodium, low-calorie, low-fat and delicious options

When it comes to a charcuterie board or just snacking, not all cheeses are created equal.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023