Vitamin B12 (also called cobalamin) is an important vitamin. We need this vitamin to make red blood cells and new DNA for growing and dividing cells. Vitamin B12 also helps maintain the health of the conductive coating that surrounds and protects nerves.

A gluten-free diet is the foundation of managing coeliac disease. The popularity of gluten-free diets and products has grown in recent years. Internet searches for gluten-free diets are now the third most popular searched-for diet. This growth in popularity comes from claims that not eating gluten helps with a range of illnesses, even in people who do not have coeliac disease. But there is very little evidence that a gluten-free diet benefits everyone.

Vitamin D is both a nutrient we eat and a hormone our bodies make. We need vitamin D, but it doesn't all have to come from your diet. That’s important to know because there are few foods that are reliable sources of vitamin D. If you spend enough time in the sun, then your body can make all the vitamin D it needs.

Sugary drinks are a major contributor to the amount of added sugar in the Australian diet. There are also numerous health problems linked to sugary drinks, including obesity, tooth decay and type 2 diabetes. When it comes to your health, you’re better off limiting how many sugary drinks you drink.

Following a diet rich in fibre-containing foods has many health benefits. Learn about the different types of fibre and its role in good gut health.

Plant-based milks have emerged as a non-dairy alternative to cow’s milk, and can be a safe and healthy choice from childhood to adulthood. But which is the best one to meet your needs? Here we take a look at some of the options available.

Fats provide flavour to many foods. There are different types of fats, and some are healthier than others. Here we explain the fats that are an important part of a healthy diet, as well as the truth about saturated fats.

A varied and well-balanced vegetarian diet can supply all the nutrients you need for good health. Here are the nutrients you need to pay attention to if you're following a plant-based diet.