Amid growing health concerns, many Australians are cutting back on sugar, with 24% of them following a diet that restricts their intake. How are they satisfying their craving for a sweet sensation without resorting to artificial alternatives like aspartame that are often regarded with suspicion?

Social media is influencing people in Australia eat healthier, with 82% taking a more health-conscious approach to their diet. While this shift in behaviour has positive health effects, it comes at a financial cost, with families spending $4,500 per year on average eating healthily.

Dollar cow’s milk has long been the obvious choice for Aussie dairy consumers. However, disruptors – such as The a2 Milk Company – have gained a stable foothold in the market. Charging four times the price of regular milk, a2 has become a ‘healthy’ product consumers are happy to splash out on.

A report has revealed how eating habits Down Under are overwhelmingly unhealthy, with Aussies spending a third of their food budgets on takeaways. As concerns about a national obesity epidemic mount, there’s a demand for healthier food options that don’t skimp on convenience.