Big Brother‘s Vesna Tosevska is thrilled. Now well into her weight-loss program, the reality TV star has settled into her exercise regime – and loves the fact that she’s got more room to move in her clothes. “The program’s going really well,” says Vesna, adding with a laugh, “Today was the first day that I […]

I’ve been reading a lot about weight loss and high protein diets but as I don’t eat meat, only seafood, I wonder if I should snack on protein bars. A great big resounding “no” is the answer to that one. While it’s true that a diet with extra protein than the body requires (approx 0.75g […]

Here’s how sexy Penélope Cruz indulges her cravings while on a healthy food and exercise plan. Gorgeous Penélope has an enviable figure, yet she makes no secret of loving food. “When I am working, I have to eat a lot because I need the energy,” says the Madrid-born actress. “I try to eat healthily, but […]

Get curves in all the right places with the Hollywood beauty’s Fat Flush Plan. Gorgeous Halle Berry has had plenty of chances to show off her curves. She famously donned a skimpy bikini as Bond girl Jinx in Die Another Day and a skin-tight catsuit in Catwoman. While sticking to a healthy diet, the 39-year-old […]

I have been trying to diet for most of the last eight years. Before there was a lot known about nutrition, I used to survive on the bare minimum of food and think I was clever for doing it. As soon as I started eating properly, the weight soon found its place back on my […]

One way to help assess the nutrition merits of a diet or eating plan, is to check out the number of super foods it contains. Super foods are better than others for your health. They can extend your “health span”, prevent disease and may even reverse the effects of aging. So, if you’re dieting make […]

When we think of food and its effect on health, we generally consider its nutritional value. However, the first point of call should be food safety. Australia produces some of the safest food in the world, yet it’s estimated 1.5 million Australians suffer a bout of food poisoning each year. What is food poisoning? Food […]

Doing these simple Pilates exercises each morning will tone your core abdominal muscles and stimulate blood flow to the stomach area, which in turn improves digestion and boosts metabolism. The hundred Lie down, arms stretched out at hip level, palms down. Raise shoulders, head, and arms about six inches off the ground. Keeping legs straight, […]

No matter if you're at home, work or travelling, it's pretty easy to find a desk and a chair and a few minutes to squeeze in these body firming exercises.

Keep your pelvis, lower back and hips healthy with daily hamstring stretches, especially if you spend much of your working day sitting. Try this intermediate hamstring stretch in the kneeling position.