Coke is addictively fizzy and OJ is a deliciously sweet nectar, especially for kids. How has AquaBall – water with no sugar, artificial colours, flavours or calories – nabbed 2% market share in two short years? What’s in AquaBall’s recipe that makes it such a success?

Australia is the home of the tanned, the active and the healthy. But is this stereotype true? Unsurprisingly, no. With long working hours and a steadfast commitment to a busy social life, Aussies are packing on the pounds. In the second of a two-part series, we look at what’s making Australia fat.

It’s well known that we should eat five portions of fruit and veg a day, but new research has revealed that a high number of Aussies aren’t getting enough greens. And since rates have remained relatively stable since 2008, there are worrying implications for people’s health Down Under.

Having a Slurpee on a hot day is something many Australians would wait all winter for. The brightly coloured, sugary frozen drinks are an essential aspect in the diets of youth across the country. And their popularity is rising despite concerns surrounding sugar intake.