Let’s take a closer look at one of the lesser known midyear fruits, custard apples. Custard apples originate from Peru in South America and were introduced into Queensland around 1874. They are also known as cherimoya, atemoya and bullock’s heart. Custard apples look like an artichoke — heart-shaped with a leathery, bumpy green skin. The […]

Carnitine, an amino acid derivative, is one of the more commonly popped supplements. It’s touted as a fat mobiliser and weight loss aid, but is also said to improve athletic performance. Support for the weight loss benefits of carnitine is very slim to say the least, but what about its use as a sports supplement? […]

If you spend a large part of your life sitting at a desk, it makes sense to ensure that it’s safe and comfortable. These stress relieving ideas should make deskwork a breeze. Keep it clean The average desk harbours 400 times more bacteria than an office toilet seat. Disinfect germ-laden troublespots like phones regularly. Ease […]

Doctors tend to be reluctant to encourage alcohol consumption and when they do, it’s usually red wine that gets the tick of approval. However, a growing number of research papers indicate that perhaps beer is the better option when it comes to adding up disease-fighting benefits. For example, Japanese scientists have found that antioxidants in […]

By Judy Davie **”I’m finding myself drawn to junk food all the time. I love fruit and vegies but find they are too expensive. I lack energy from eating junk but don’t know how to force myself to eat healthily.” — Tracy** I’ve heard this before and the good news is that you can do […]

By Judy Davie **”My child keeps getting eczema and nasal congestion. Some people have suggested it’s because of milk but I don’t want to cut milk from her diet — what do you suggest?” — Debbie** Only about 10 percent of children with eczema have proven allergies to diet. Removing certain food groups from a […]

By Annette Campbell Sue Watt just thought she’d pulled a muscle in her back. “I was getting a pram out of the car, when my back went ‘crack’,” recalls the now 34-year-old mother of two from Mt. Gambier, SA. “But it got worse from there and within a few weeks, I was in agony.” Sue […]

By Judy Davie **”I can’t keep motivated to eat healthily all the time. I get bored with healthy meals. Can you help make healthy eating fun?” — Briony** Many people see eating healthily as something of an effort. It’s true, you do have to put some effort in but it doesn’t sound like you’ve enjoyed […]

There’s so much written about avoiding carbohydrates for effective weight loss, but those who do try to avoid them are inevitably drawn back to the comfort that quality carbohydrates offer. Bread and other carbohydrates are a necessary part of daily life. During winter in particular our bodies crave carbohydrate. They are the foods used in […]

By Michaela Ryan Designer snow gear, perfect technique and a super fit body … A lot of people don’t step foot near a ski slope because they don’t have all — or any — of these things. But here are some ways for regular people to plan a snow holiday that’s affordable and fun. Squats […]