If this is what you want as a parent then it may be as simple as taking preservatives, colours and flavours out of your children's food. Watch this 6 minute video of the brilliant effects on a whole school of just one simple intervention: But what we are currently seeing is 2026 NAPLAN results 'national tragedy' as one-third of students fail to meet literacy and numeracy expectations – from ABC news. What the experts say we should be seeing about 90–95 per cent of students l…

The USA system has allowed many additives to be used without full safety assessment under what is called the “GRAS loophole”, meaning that the additives were not subject to a full scientific assessment, so it is pleasing that a review of GRAS (actually, Generally Recognised as Safe) is underway [1]. While we certainly do not agree with many actions by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who oversees the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), this review is long overdu…

   Guest blog from Sharon Trueman Accredited Practising Dietitian https://bluemountainsdietitian.weebly.com/  RegularLabs.EmailProtector.unCloak("ep_1e222fa4");RegularLabs.EmailProtector.unCloak("ep_d4ddd21e", true); Living with a genuine food intolerance often requires careful attention to diet and a diagnosis is often through following a diagnostic elimination diet which can be a valuable medical tool when used appropriately. These diets are designed to help identify fo…

This Guardian article (19 July 2026) https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jul/19/banging-headache-mysteries-migraine-treatments claims that foods get blamed by mistake, which prompted this response from the Food Intolerance Network: Dear Editor While this migraine article claims that the coming migraine brain activation causes the food cravings that are often blamed for causing the migraine (“victim-blaming”), it fails to account for the great success that people find in avoid…

The Food Intolerance Network has added our name to a George Institute initiative to support mandatory implementation of the Health Star Rating system. Voluntary industry uptake has only reached 39% of products in 10 years. We join with many illustrious organisations in trying to get this system to really help public health. DOWNLOAD as pdf to share

  This article looks broadly at evidence but fails to distinguish industry-funded research from independent research. More and more research as shown below says sweeteners are not safe, yet they are widely used and promoted. Here are our current recommendations: 950         Acesulphame potassium CAUTION 951         Aspartame, Nutrasweet, Equal CAUTION 952        …

  During the strict phase of the RPAH elimination diet – usually 3-6 weeks – dietitians may recommend a daily multivitamin and mineral tablet. According to the RPAH elimination diet handbook, “multivitamin supplements are only necessary if key food groups or suitable alternatives are not eaten in recommended amounts”.  I need to take more vitamin C than most people, so it seemed to me that surely there can’t be any harm in taking only one “daily” multivitamin tablet once a week… Wel…

Thank you to Sam Hood and Bronwyn Pollnitz for their efforts to make positive change in this area! Australian research! Ultra-Processed Foods Erodes Visual Attention A new international study identified a direct link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and a measurable decline in the brain’s ability to focus. The research followed over 2,100 middle-aged and older adults. The results reveal that even a minor daily increase in UPFs, such as adding a single packet of…

  In short: The following summary explores the significant, yet often overlooked, link between food intolerance and neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and Autism, particularly in the context of shifting support structures like Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The Overlooked Connection Upcoming cuts to the NDIS threaten to reduce support for many individuals. However, the provided text argues that a much larger population remains underserved because th…

In short: After one of our talks in Canberra, an employee of Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) approached us after the room had cleared. They whispered something that stays with us to this day: “We would like to help you ... but we are all afraid for our jobs.” This admission is chilling when you consider the official objectives of FSANZ. According to the National Food Authority Act 1991, their priorities are clear: (a) The protection of public health and safety. (b) The prov…