Anjee Busby and Vicki Gotts lost a total of 90kg by tweeting not eating. When Vicki Gotts saw an unflattering photo of herself at her son’s christening, she knew it was time to lose weight. “I was horrified,” says the 26-year old. “My nice new top was hidden beneath rolls of flab.” So, at the […]

The 45-year-old model says there are no shortcuts to keeping slim. It’s hard to believe it’s been 17 years since Elizabeth Hurley sent photographers on the red carpet into a frenzy in that unforgettable Versace black and gold “safety pin” dress. Almost two decades on, the 45-year-old English actress and model is still guaranteed to […]

Insulin, it’s the hormone that helps us unlock energy from food, but too much of it can have a negative impact on our health. Nutritionist and exercise physiologist Caitlin Reid reveals why insulin can be such a problem for our health. Belly fat indicates a bigger problem than being uncomfortable in our skinny jeans; it’s […]

The bad news is there are twice as many people suffering from food allergies than there were ten years ago. The good news is that food manufacturers are catering for these numbers and there are many more alternatives on the market for food allergy sufferers to consume. The bad news is that they are not […]

The stage of your relationship could be affecting your waistline, says dietitian and exercise physiologist Caitlin Reid. She investigates the potential weight danger zones throughout. When you’re dating Males and females eat less on a first date. Why? We suppress our food intake when eating with unfamiliar people, in situations where self-awareness is high. Society […]

You are what you eat. So if you’re finding yourself moody and tired, taking a look at your diet may help to explain a few things. Making a few tweaks to your diet can help to boost your mood. Here nutritionist and exercise physiologist Caitlin Reid reveals five foods that can help lift your spirits. […]

If you ever read food labels, you may have stumbled upon gelatine (or gelatin), as it is a common food additive used to thicken food substances. Find out all about gelatine, and its alternatives. What is gelatine? Gelatine is a substance that originates from the bones and skins in animals. Believed to have originated in […]

TV star Johanna Griggs seems to have it all, but when she wanted to lose weight she turned to a relatively unknown mum to inspire her. Meet the reason Johanna Griggs lost 11 very stubborn kilograms. “This is Wonder Woman!” smiles the TV favourite as she greets Janelle Wilson with a warm hug and introduces […]

On average, Australian adults consume between 8g and 12g of salt daily, which is twice the 6g daily that the National Health & Medical Research Council suggests, and high salt intake is a leading risk factor for people with hypertension. But if you think you don’t need to worry until your blood pressure starts to […]

Vitamin C? Check. Echinacea? Check. What else should you be taking to keep colds and flu at bay this winter? A study of more than 1000 people published in Pharmacological Research found that taking supplements of up to 1000mg of quercetin (a flavonoid found naturally in onions, garlic, apples, green and black tea, red grapes, […]