There’s no denying that when it comes to weight loss, Christmas really counts. Or does it? Many people feel that they put on huge amounts of weight over the Christmas period, but is this really true? Let’s explore a little further and look at ways to curb the Christmas kilojoules. Holiday weight gain Although it […]

You’ve probably heard of antioxidants, right? You know those powerful disease fighting components in foods, especially plant foods like fruits, vegetables, wholegrains and herbs. Even tea, red wine and chocolate are hailed for their antioxidant powers. But unlike other nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, we do not currently have an RDI or recommended dietary […]

‘Tis the season to have too much to do and no time to do it. These ideas will help you curb spending, reduce stress, and make Christmas more fun and less frustrating. 1. Ease indigestion: During this marathon of meals, sip 1 teaspoon of digestive bitters (from healthfood stores) in 50ml warm water after eating. […]

As barbeque season kicks off, go easy on charred-to-a-crisp backyard barbeques. A 10-year study of more than 90,000 women published in the Archives of Internal Medicine has found that women who ate more than 1½ servings of red meat daily were twice as likely to develop breast cancer. Researchers believe there are two culprits involved, […]

November’s here, spring has sprung and for many the party invitations are rolling in. But that’s not so exciting when you still have a few kilos to lose. The good news is, you can lose weight and party too — with a little planning and a little discipline. Following this meal plan you can enjoy […]

Hi-5 star Kellie Hoggart suffered a backstage breakdown at the ARIA Awards on the same night her band-mate and former fiancé, Nathan Foley, stepped out with his new love. The usually effervescent blonde was forced to flee the ceremony last Sunday at Sydney’s Acer Arena to avoid the glaring eyes of her peers as she […]

On sale Monday November 5, 2007 Suri’s weird scientology world Katie Holmes fears her daughter Suri is being raised as a “Scientology Princess”. The young mum is increasingly uncomfortable about the controversial church grooming her 18-month-old to be its ultimate ambassador. Exclusive photos — Hi-5 love crisis Hi-5 star Kellie Hoggart suffered a backstage breakdown […]

By Judy Davie Lunches must be easy, and there’s nothing easier than a sandwich. Contrary to popular belief, bread does not make you fat, unless of course you eat too much … which can easily happen if you buy the wrong type of bread. Like every other carbohydrate, the best brands are those that have […]

By Judy Davie So you want to lose weight but still want to eat well? You haven’t got a lot of time to prepare meals from scratch and you know fast food isn’t going to help with your goal. This week we take you zig-zagging around the supermarket so you can fill your basket with […]