Women of child-bearing age aren’t the only ones who should take folic acid, a B vitamin which helps protect unborn babies from developing neural tube defects. The latest research shows that it also has powerful antioxidant properties, and may even slow the development of particular cancers. The findings, published in the June 2006 issue of […]

Chances are you’ve already budged a few kilos for summer as you get your body in shape for the beach and Christmas holidays. With sensational summer fruits and salads and long summer days, there are so many ways to eat healthy and stay active. So, stick to a healthy lifestyle plan for long term success […]

While it’s unlikely that most families still sit down to a regular Sunday roast, Australians as a whole enjoy their lamb, beef and other red meat. From beef strips in a stir fry to grilled veal fillet, there are so many lean ways to benefit from the essential nutrients in red meat. Sensible serves With […]

Regular self-examination reduces your risk of many diseases. These 10 safe and painless health checks could save your life. 1.Know your breasts.Look at your breasts in the mirror and feel them with soapy hands while you’re in the shower. Check for changes at least once a month. For further information, visit The Cancer Council at […]

By Judy Davie **”How important is fibre if you don’t have any problems with regularity? And what is the difference between soluble and insoluble fibre?” — Erin** Fibre is important for many reasons, not just for keeping the body “regular”. Fibre protects the health of the intestinal tract by increasing the bulk of stools and […]

By Michaela Ryan Most women tend to focus way too much on cardiovascular exercise, according to personal trainer Davina Tyquin from Step Into Life. But if you’re serious about shaping up, you really should incorporate resistance training, or weight-bearing exercises, into your regime. Weight-bearing exercises make your body work against gravity. That includes squats, lunges […]

By Judy Davie **”I am 12 years old and weigh 60 kilos. My friends tell me they only weigh 50 or 55 and I often just say I weigh 55 because I’m embarrassed to say I weigh 60. I have three sisters (aged 22, 20, 18) who have told me they all weighed 60 at […]

By Judy Davie **”Is sushi good for you as an alternative fast food meal?” — Sussan** Comparing sushi with other fast food, in particular burgers, fried chicken, and even those marketed as healthy sandwich franchises, sushi rates high on the list, especially sushi made with salmon or tuna and avocado. Unlike other fast food outlets […]