Does it seem that every time you enter the supermarket there’s a new healthy product on offer? With a growing public interest in nutrition and wellbeing, food manufacturers are tapping into nutrition trends with a fast stream of new products in development. So what is likely to be hitting our stores in 2008? We can […]

Sure, listening to music is enjoyable — but it seems it has hidden healing potential as well. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques indicate that music activates the brain’s ‘pleasure centres’, which in turn lower blood pressure, improve sleep quality, and reduce depression and anxiety. In a study from Temple University, Pennsylvania, patients who listened […]

If you're looking for a great way to kick start your New Year fitness resolution – get a dog! Seriously, there is very positive research linking having a pet and fitness levels.

If you’re looking for a great way to kick start your New Year fitness resolution – get a dog! Seriously, there is very positive research linking having a pet and fitness levels. Let’s take a look: Science support A 12 month study has demonstrated that exercising with pets not only benefits the pet but also […]

It’s awfully easy to put on that extra five kilos over Christmas, but you can lose them just as easily with these 10 foolproof tips. Try some — or all of these small changes to reach a healthy weight, without feeling deprived. 1. Have fibre first up Breakfasting on fibre-dense multigrain toast or wholegrain cereal […]

By Michaela Ryan How many times have you made a new year’s resolution to get fit? And how many times have you decided by mid-January that it’s all too hard? If you want an achievable fitness goal for 2008, start your regime with one or more of these baby steps. The idea is simply to […]

January is the perfect time to make those all-important changes to your diet. If you’re committed to feeling better in 2008 than you did in 2007, why not start the year with this energy boosting, weight-loss meal plan? Eating five serves of vegetables every day Eating two serves of fruit a day Eating protein for […]

By Judy Davie We all like to indulge a little at Christmas time, but when we’re trying to lose weight, the temptations around the festive dinner table can easily knock healthy eating plans off course. But there’s no need to sweep your diet under the rug until the new year. Here are some great alternatives […]

The clouds are lifting and summer is here — bringing summer fruits into season. Berries, mangos, and fresh apricots are just some of the delicious, naturally sweet, antioxidant foods you can tuck into on a weight loss diet. And when it’s hot outside, salads are the food of plenty. It’s the season for high energy […]

By Judy Davie The lowest daily energy intake recommended for healthy weight loss is 6,500kJ. Combined with regular exercise, on 6,500kJ a day you can lose weight, maintain energy levels and feel great. Your main meals should be between 1200 and 2400kJ with snacks falling in at around 300 to 500kJ. Some people prefer to […]