Children are consuming too much salt — with disastrous consequences for their health now and in the future. An alarming study published in theEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutritionsuggests that nearly three-quarters of eight-month-old babies have an intake of salt that is significantly higher than the recommended level. In pictures: 10 things not to say to […]

Let’s face it, we have all tried a fad diet or at least been tempted to try a diet that promises to have us looking slim and trim in no time. But as the old saying goes, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. And within weeks of going back to […]

Forget diet and exercise — weight loss could soon be as simple as chewing some gum. Scientists at Syracuse University are developing a gum that will make chewers feel full, leading them to consume less kilojoules and ultimately slim down. A team of researchers led by chemist Robert Doyle have discovered that the hormone that […]

Fiona Bigmore used to love going to the beach and would lie for hours in the sun perfecting her golden tan. “I used to make a mixture of olive oil and vinegar — the theory was that because vinegar is acidic, it makes you burn faster!” she says. “Anyway, I’d coat myself in it before […]

Nowadays we are faced with so much choice at the supermarket that figuring out which products are healthier options can be bewildering. Here at ‘Mums United’, we know that making healthier food choices needs to be practical for Australian families. We busy Mums don’t have the time to examine the ingredients on every single product […]

It seems Kirstie Alley isn’t quite ready to hang up her dancing shoes, and we can certainly see why. The actress, who lost 45 kilos following her stint on the US Dancing with the Stars, has kept up the sport in order to maintain her weight loss. She recently performed at Fall Fantasy Showcase Dance […]

The Raining Diamonds singer looks fantastic, thanks to a year-long health and fitness campaign that has seen her slim down from a curvaceous size 14 to a very sexy size 8. Chatting to Australia’s Next Top Model winner Alice Burdeu, Ricki-Lee Coulter cut a glamorous figure on Melbourne Cup day last week as she soaked […]

What to remember where you left your keys? Including more brain-boosting foods to your diet could be the answer, says accredited nutritionist Caitlin Reid. The foods you eat can help you to perform at your best — not just physically but mentally too! With stress levels in Australians at the highest levels, anything that can […]

With our demanding, stressful lives, many people are turning to vitamin supplements in an effort to maintain health — but are they really doing us any good? Karen Inge reports. The supplement industry is growing at a phenomenal rate in Australia. No longer the sole realm of the health food store, naturopath clinic or pharmacy, […]

Lose the jelly belly and achieve your desired beach body with these clever tips. With a little bit of exercise and the right diet, you’ll have a flatter stomach in no time.