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Dr Sandro Demaio

Co-host of the ABC TV series ‘Ask the Doctor’, author of 30 scientific papers and ‘The Doctor’s Diet’ (a cookbook based on science), Dr Sandro Demaio is an Aussie medical doctor and global expert on non-communicable diseases.

For more articles by Dr Sandro Demaio, check out The Check Up’s dedicated section.

Healthy Eating Tips
A group of young blonde children snack on watermelon slices as the sun sets

What fruits & vegetables are in season in summer?

The fruit and vegetables to put on your menu this season

Read article 2 minute read
Healthy Eating Tips
A bearded young man assists a senior woman with buying pantry items in his shop

12 pantry essentials you can't be without

Stock up on pantry staples for healthy last-minute meals

Read article 7 minute read
Healthy Eating Tips
A mother gardens with her toddler

What foods are in season in spring?

There’s no excuse not to enjoy in-season produce

Read article 3 minute read
Healthy Eating Tips
Dr Sandro Demaio

What foods are in season in autumn?

Here's what should be on your autumn grocery list

Read article 2 minute read
Nutrition
A man walking from the office in his lunch break and checking the time as he eats

Intermittent Fasting: The secret to weight loss or another fad diet?

Everything you need to know about intermittent fasting

Read article 4 minute read
Nutrition
A close-up of Sandro Demaio laughing

Bowel cancer prevention: Why fibre should be on your shopping list

The real hero of gut health has been hiding in plain sight

Read article 4 minute read
Healthy Eating Tips
A plate of gourmet fish, potatoes and vegetables

Heart disease prevention: The health benefits of a Mediterranean diet

Looking to live a healthier, longer and more delicious life?

Read article 5 minute read
Healthy Eating Tips
Sandro Demaio making a salad

4 tricks to keeping your portions down

When dishing up, choose your plate or bowl wisely

Read article 5 minute read
Self-improvement
A woman serves herself food at an outdoor gathering of friends

Is it time to rethink the amount of alcohol we drink?

Research shows three million Aussies drink at a risky level

Read article 4 minute read
Nutrition
A portrait of Dr Sandro Demaio smiling

Understanding visceral fat

Take the test and find out how you measure up

Read article 4 minute read
Healthy Eating Tips
A woman prepares healthy food in the kitchen

How obesity ups your chronic disease risk and what to do about it

Here are a few things you can do to reduce your obesity risk

Read article 5 minute read
Healthy Eating Tips
A woman smiles as she carries a large salad bowl to the table

9 doctor-approved ways to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes

Sandro Demaio outlines the key risk factors to look out for

Read article 6 minute read
Healthy Eating Tips
A group of young blonde children snack on watermelon slices as the sun sets

What fruits & vegetables are in season in summer?

The fruit and vegetables to put on your menu this season

Read article 2 minute read
Healthy Eating Tips
A bearded young man assists a senior woman with buying pantry items in his shop

12 pantry essentials you can't be without

Stock up on pantry staples for healthy last-minute meals

Read article 7 minute read
Healthy Eating Tips
A mother gardens with her toddler

What foods are in season in spring?

There’s no excuse not to enjoy in-season produce

Read article 3 minute read
Healthy Eating Tips
Dr Sandro Demaio

What foods are in season in autumn?

Here's what should be on your autumn grocery list

Read article 2 minute read
Nutrition
A man walking from the office in his lunch break and checking the time as he eats

Intermittent Fasting: The secret to weight loss or another fad diet?

Everything you need to know about intermittent fasting

Read article 4 minute read
Nutrition
A close-up of Sandro Demaio laughing

Bowel cancer prevention: Why fibre should be on your shopping list

The real hero of gut health has been hiding in plain sight

Read article 4 minute read
Healthy Eating Tips
A plate of gourmet fish, potatoes and vegetables

Heart disease prevention: The health benefits of a Mediterranean diet

Looking to live a healthier, longer and more delicious life?

Read article 5 minute read
Healthy Eating Tips
Sandro Demaio making a salad

4 tricks to keeping your portions down

When dishing up, choose your plate or bowl wisely

Read article 5 minute read
Self-improvement
A woman serves herself food at an outdoor gathering of friends

Is it time to rethink the amount of alcohol we drink?

Research shows three million Aussies drink at a risky level

Read article 4 minute read
Nutrition
A portrait of Dr Sandro Demaio smiling

Understanding visceral fat

Take the test and find out how you measure up

Read article 4 minute read
Healthy Eating Tips
A woman prepares healthy food in the kitchen

How obesity ups your chronic disease risk and what to do about it

Here are a few things you can do to reduce your obesity risk

Read article 5 minute read
Healthy Eating Tips
A woman smiles as she carries a large salad bowl to the table

9 doctor-approved ways to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes

Sandro Demaio outlines the key risk factors to look out for

Read article 6 minute read
A young woman playing netball looks towards the camera smiling

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