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Whether your ideal short break is to get close to whales, unwind at a spa or fossick for gold, there’s the perfect destination in Australia.

Palms are tough. I once saw a photo of part of Hawaii after a tsunami had passed over it. Only the palms were still standing! Most palms grow fast, too. Some accept any amount of tropical heat; others adore the cold. Some need water, and some accept years of drought. In other words, there’s a […]

It’s awfully easy to put on that extra five kilos over Christmas, but you can lose them just as easily with these 10 foolproof tips. Try some — or all of these small changes to reach a healthy weight, without feeling deprived. 1. Have fibre first up Breakfasting on fibre-dense multigrain toast or wholegrain cereal […]

I had been working in a dead end office job for about five years. Although I was promised the chance of promotion when I was first interviewed, my position had gone just about nowhere. As was the case every year, it was left entirely up to me to look after the Christmas party. None of […]

The clouds are lifting and summer is here — bringing summer fruits into season. Berries, mangos, and fresh apricots are just some of the delicious, naturally sweet, antioxidant foods you can tuck into on a weight loss diet. And when it’s hot outside, salads are the food of plenty. It’s the season for high energy […]

Friends fear for Oprah Winfrey’s health after the stressed-out star embarked on a 48-hour eating binge, feasting on high-fat foods such as hot dogs, fried chicken, pizza, and chocolate cake. The marathon session took place in Macon, Georgia, where she was taping her recent Oprah’s Favourite Things episode. Residents were stunned not only by her […]

By Judy Davie The lowest daily energy intake recommended for healthy weight loss is 6,500kJ. Combined with regular exercise, on 6,500kJ a day you can lose weight, maintain energy levels and feel great. Your main meals should be between 1200 and 2400kJ with snacks falling in at around 300 to 500kJ. Some people prefer to […]

**”Is it important to eat eggs every day for good cholesterol? And is it preferable to eat free range eggs?” — Janette** Eggs are an extremely important protein food containing all eight essential amino acids and numerous vitamins and minerals. Altogether eggs are a complete food. Not so many years ago eggs were blacklisted as […]

By Judy Davie **”I have coeliac disease, and also cannot tolerate dairy and eggs. I want to lose a few kilos before my wedding in three weeks. Can you suggest a simple eating plan for me? I am trying to cut down on the carbs, as all the gluten-free products are high in carbs. I […]

Leading food writer, chef and restaurant owner extraordinaire, Bill Granger, talks to The Weekly about his new book Holiday in our 60 second celebrity grill! Your new cookbook, Holiday, is filled with lots of fuss-free recipes. Do you think most Australians are too busy to spend hours over a hot stove? Absolutely, although hours over […]