There’s no denying that when it comes to weight loss, Christmas really counts. Or does it? Many people feel that they put on huge amounts of weight over the Christmas period, but is this really true? Let’s explore a little further and look at ways to curb the Christmas kilojoules. Holiday weight gain Although it […]

You’ve probably heard of antioxidants, right? You know those powerful disease fighting components in foods, especially plant foods like fruits, vegetables, wholegrains and herbs. Even tea, red wine and chocolate are hailed for their antioxidant powers. But unlike other nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, we do not currently have an RDI or recommended dietary […]

‘Tis the season to have too much to do and no time to do it. These ideas will help you curb spending, reduce stress, and make Christmas more fun and less frustrating. 1. Ease indigestion: During this marathon of meals, sip 1 teaspoon of digestive bitters (from healthfood stores) in 50ml warm water after eating. […]

As barbeque season kicks off, go easy on charred-to-a-crisp backyard barbeques. A 10-year study of more than 90,000 women published in the Archives of Internal Medicine has found that women who ate more than 1½ servings of red meat daily were twice as likely to develop breast cancer. Researchers believe there are two culprits involved, […]

November’s here, spring has sprung and for many the party invitations are rolling in. But that’s not so exciting when you still have a few kilos to lose. The good news is, you can lose weight and party too — with a little planning and a little discipline. Following this meal plan you can enjoy […]

By Judy Davie Lunches must be easy, and there’s nothing easier than a sandwich. Contrary to popular belief, bread does not make you fat, unless of course you eat too much … which can easily happen if you buy the wrong type of bread. Like every other carbohydrate, the best brands are those that have […]

By Judy Davie So you want to lose weight but still want to eat well? You haven’t got a lot of time to prepare meals from scratch and you know fast food isn’t going to help with your goal. This week we take you zig-zagging around the supermarket so you can fill your basket with […]

Women of child-bearing age aren’t the only ones who should take folic acid, a B vitamin which helps protect unborn babies from developing neural tube defects. The latest research shows that it also has powerful antioxidant properties, and may even slow the development of particular cancers. The findings, published in the June 2006 issue of […]

Chances are you’ve already budged a few kilos for summer as you get your body in shape for the beach and Christmas holidays. With sensational summer fruits and salads and long summer days, there are so many ways to eat healthy and stay active. So, stick to a healthy lifestyle plan for long term success […]

While it’s unlikely that most families still sit down to a regular Sunday roast, Australians as a whole enjoy their lamb, beef and other red meat. From beef strips in a stir fry to grilled veal fillet, there are so many lean ways to benefit from the essential nutrients in red meat. Sensible serves With […]