Struggling to get out of bed in the morning? Can’t keep your eyes open and head off the desk at work? The good news is there are easy ways to boost your energy levels and beat fatigue, says nutritionist and exercise physiologist Caitlin Reid. Get eight hours of sleep Getting more sleep may seem like […]

Eliminated Masterchef contestant Dani Venn doesn’t just whip up exotic dishes in the kitchen, she manages to turn up the heat in exotic locations too. As she competed for the title of Masterchef, Dani, 25, won the hearts of Australian viewers with her trademark smile and bubbly personality. And it was these personality traits as […]

Getting your family to eat enough fruit and vegetables can be a challenge. Here are some tips to ensure everyone in your household gets their recommended intake of two servings of fruit and five servings of vegetables every day. Swap the bacon and eggs at your weekend breakfast for baked beans or grilled mushrooms and […]

The star chef has found the perfect recipe for a happy family life. From his days as an ambitious young cook slaving over hot stoves in London restaurants to his celebrity status as a judge on Australia’s top reality show, chef Gary Mehigan has come a long way. And he owes it all to his […]

While Katrina and Amie did battle on The Block, their men held the fort at home. Knocking down walls in this year’s series of The Block was easily one of the biggest challenges Katrina Chambers and Amie Godde have faced. But it pales to insignificance compared to their greatest test – leaving their husbands and […]

He is best known as a comedian, but now Anh Do has cemented his place in Australia’s literary scene, taking out the top prize at the Australian Book Industry Awards. Do’s novel The Happiest Refugee was named book of the year at Monday night’s award ceremony in Melbourne. The book explores his family’s journey to […]

McDonald’s in the US is setting out to make their Happy Meal range for children healthier by cutting portion sizes and adding fruit. The fast-food chain has made an executive announcement to ditch the extra calories starting in September by cutting the size of the French fries portion and making the optional apple “dippers” part […]

Myths about food, health and nutrition dominate some people’s eating habits. And many of them make diets restrictive and take the enjoyment out of eating. So, let’s set the record straight on common dietary myths.

If you’re putting off going to the gym because you still fit into size 12 clothes, dust off your running shoes — the average size 12 garment fits women who are medically obese. Australian fashion houses have expanded the measurements of the average size 12 item of clothing so it fits women with a waistline […]

You’re exercising more, keeping a food diary and cutting back on your favourite treats, but still the number on the scales doesn’t seem to be budging. Sound familiar? Unfortunately, sometimes the strategies you think should be helping you lose weight are the ones that are sabotaging your success. Nutritionist and exercise physiologist Caitlin Reid reveals […]