Getting your family to eat enough fruit and vegetables can be a challenge. Here are some tips to ensure everyone in your household gets their recommended intake of two servings of fruit and five servings of vegetables every day. Swap the bacon and eggs at your weekend breakfast for baked beans or grilled mushrooms and […]

McDonald’s in the US is setting out to make their Happy Meal range for children healthier by cutting portion sizes and adding fruit. The fast-food chain has made an executive announcement to ditch the extra calories starting in September by cutting the size of the French fries portion and making the optional apple “dippers” part […]

Myths about food, health and nutrition dominate some people’s eating habits. And many of them make diets restrictive and take the enjoyment out of eating. So, let’s set the record straight on common dietary myths.

If you’re putting off going to the gym because you still fit into size 12 clothes, dust off your running shoes — the average size 12 garment fits women who are medically obese. Australian fashion houses have expanded the measurements of the average size 12 item of clothing so it fits women with a waistline […]

You’re exercising more, keeping a food diary and cutting back on your favourite treats, but still the number on the scales doesn’t seem to be budging. Sound familiar? Unfortunately, sometimes the strategies you think should be helping you lose weight are the ones that are sabotaging your success. Nutritionist and exercise physiologist Caitlin Reid reveals […]

The mother-of-three gave herself a new figure for her 40th birthday and she’s never felt better. The TV personality, mum-of-three and wife of swimming legend Kieren Perkins has lost 8cm off her hips and is two dress sizes smaller – all in just 12 weeks. “I figured I could either fight [turning 40] or embrace […]

It’s common to see a few kilos creep on in winter. Not only does the cold weather cut down your outdoor exercise, but you suddenly feel hungrier and crave more comfort foods. So it’s not surprising to see, come spring, that there’s more work to do than simply bringing out your summer wardrobe. The problem […]

Does your average day in the office have you pulling out your hair by 3pm? These tips will have you feeling zen in no time.

Does your average day in the office have you pulling out your hair by 3pm? These tips will have you feeling zen in no time. Few things are as capable of restoring perspective and turbo-charging your energy levels as taking a brisk walk. Walking raises your heart rate, improves circulation and boosts your mood. And, […]

Are you one of those people who have no time to exercise? People with busy lifestyles, especially working moms, can have trouble finding time to fit regular exercise into their lives. The good news is you don’t have to commit to hour-long workouts at the gym to achieve your weight loss goals. Just integrating a […]