Knowing what alcohol you’re buying and drinking this season will go a long way to determining how much you’ll enjoy the next few months, or end up regretting them.

Understand what’s in your bottle and your glass - as well as the appropriate intake levels, and perhaps F&B companies will know what product will be the most favoured among their consumers.

The latest issue of Australian Healthy Food Guide explains how to interpret the labels for beers, wines and spirits – as well as mixers, liqueurs and the presence of allergens (such as fish, milk or nuts) in your favourite beverage.

There’s also advice on healthy drinking limits.

THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE - Stressed, broke, hosting a family feast.

Christmas can actually be hazardous to your health - triggering panic attacks, junk food binges, and long-lasting financial problems.

There’s also a guide to avoiding food contamination as the weather starts to warm – with five-million Australians affected by food-borne illnesses every year (and 120 deaths).

WHAT DO YOU BBQ? The Great Aussie BBQ is no longer a straight sausage and steak sizzle-up. The healthy food guide profiles some of the best BBQ recipes going around, and reflecting multi-cultural tastes. This includes a range from Moroccan Fish to Vietnamese Beef, and from Polenta to re-invented lamb chops.