By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au I love eating, so much so I have to lose quite a bit of weight, but find the food on diet plans bland and tasteless. Can you suggest anything? Dallas — Qld Herbs and spices are part of traditional […]

We all know that calcium counts when it comes to bone health (see The new rules on calcium), but it’s not the only factor in keeping your bones healthy. To boost bone strength and protect your risk of osteoporosis make sure you also: Get sufficient vitamin D from sunlight: 15 minutes of indirect exposure per […]

With so much focus being turned onto childhood obesity recently, you're not the first parent, grandparent, or nanny taking a second look at the habits of the little ones' in your care. The best place to start is with a review of how much physical activity and screen time they're getting each day. And at least one hour of exercise and no more than two hours in front of the TV should be your aim. If you're stuck for ideas to get kids turned on to a more active lifestyle, check out my top tips below:

Getting geared up with the right footwear for your type of exercise is incredibly important—the right shoes for the job can prevent injury and maximize performance. But with such a range in sports shoes these days, how can you be sure if the shoe really fits?

With so much focus being turned onto childhood obesity recently, you’re not the first parent, grandparent, or nanny taking a second look at the habits of the little ones’ in your care. The best place to start is with a review of how much physical activity and screen time they’re getting each day. And at […]

Getting geared up with the right footwear for your type of exercise is incredibly important—the right shoes for the job can prevent injury and maximize performance. But with such a range in sports shoes these days, how can you be sure if the shoe really fits? Proper fit The biggest consideration is to make sure […]

By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au I’ve gained quite a bit of weight and feel quite depressed. A friend suggested it may be because I’m allergic to certain foods. Is this possible and if so, how can I find out what food’s I’m allergic to. […]

By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au Are pickles OK to eat on a diet? I love them! A little pickle served with a meal is excellent to stimulate the production of saliva in the mouth to help with complete digestion. Pickled gherkins or capers are […]

We chat to Allison Kelly, dietitian for the new Network Ten series Honey We’re Killing The Kids, about obesity epidemic and keep your children healthy and fit. Do you think parents realise they’re harming their kids by letting them eat junk food and sit around watching DVDs? Parents are torn between the need for tough […]

Always choose the low-fat option: Sure, we should go for low-fat options when possible, but remember — your weight is determined by how many kilojoules you eat. Low-fat options can lure you into eating too much, or they’ve been pumped full of sugar to compensate for the fat that has been taken out. And that […]