An Australian research study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition has found that women who were regular tea drinkers had a 2.8 per cent higher hip bone-mineral density and lost less bone (1.6 per cent versus 4 per cent) than those who did not drink tea. The women who participated in […]

There's always debate over whether there is a magic age that runners should hang up their shoes in favour of less stressful exercise pursuits like walking or swimming. Find out what the recent research says.

There’s always debate over whether there is a magic age that runners should hang up their shoes in favour of less stressful exercise pursuits like walking or swimming. But visit the many seniors running groups or take a look around your local running track and you’ll see a fair share of incredibly active, incredibly fit […]

Picture: Getty Images. **Sometimes you need something quick to munch on between meals. But snacks don’t have to be high-fat, processed or sugary. Nor must they be tasteless and dry. Food Coach Judy Davie makes the following suggestions to keep your snacking on the straight and narrow — and the alternatives are delicious.**

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Improve immunity and prevent cancer with a little help from medicinal mushrooms, says Pamela Allardice. Here are four fungi you need to know about. For centuries, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has prescribed certain mushrooms — shiitake, maitake, reishi and turkey tail — for their health-promoting effects. Along with other common mushrooms, like button and Portobello, […]

Women in their early 40s have doubled their chances of having a baby through IVF treatment in just two years and are enjoying a higher success rate than any other age group, national statistics have revealed. According to data issued by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, women aged between 40 and 44 had […]

**Dear Judy, I’ve heard that trans fats have been banned in the US in restaurants. What are trans fats and why do we not hear much about them in Australia? — Mae** Trans-fats are created through a process called hydrogenation. It was adopted by food manufacturers and used to convert liquid vegetable oils into solid […]

By choosing foods, supplements and herbs that balance hormones, you’ll feel healthier, happier – even sexier. Try these tips from Pamela Allardice. 1 Minerals matter 2 ‘B’ calm 3 Herbal help 4 Veg out 5 Slow down Caution: Herbs should not be taken during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Seek professional advice before taking any herbs […]

By Judy Davie When you’re spring cleaning the body, having a few simple food swaps up your sleeve will help you to maintain your resolve.