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By Judy Davie **”My husband wants to lose about 10kg over the next six months. He says he’s going to exercise every day and cut out carbohydrates completely. Is this safe?” — Sophie** If your husband was able to stick to a carb-free diet and exercise every day for six months, he would lose weight […]

By Judy Davie **”I do split shifts and find it hard to eat and exercise properly. I work from 3.30am to 9am, then from 3pm to 7.30pm. Is there any food I can eat to stop fatigue and keep my energy levels up?” — Kerrie** Goodness, you really have been presented with a challenge. I […]

By Judy Davie **”I recently stopped drinking cow’s milk because it made me feel nauseous and soon after I drank it (either in coffee or tea) or ate food with milk or cream in it I would throw up. I switched to soy milk and then consulted my doctor, who sent me for tests. The […]

By Judy Davie **”I eat a lot of fruit every day as part of my weight-loss program (I eat about five serves/pieces a day). Am I getting too much natural sugar? Will eating lots of fruit help with weight loss?” — Kate** I don’t know anyone who has got fat from eating fruit and if […]

May is one of the most beautiful months of the year and in my opinion there’s no better month to get into the habit of walking first thing in the morning. With the colder days it’s important to heat the body more from the inside with warming foods. Chunky soups that provide a whole meal […]

By Judy Davie **”My stepson has been told by his doctor he is underweight. What can we do to help him put on weight? Are there particular foods that will put ‘meat on his bones’?” — Sharon** Some overly lean people have a very efficient, speedy metabolism and simply can’t gain weight — even when […]

Look out for the Road Train this month as we visit towns in Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia. Capital day On Sunday, March 11, we joined the Celebrate Canberra Festival to say “Happy Birthday!” to our nation’s capital. Highlights included Test Kitchen Director Pamela Clark’s impressive recipes and a fashion parade featuring the latest looks […]

Do you find yourself craving comfort foods, especially sweet treats such as puddings, desserts and hot chocolate, in the colder winter months? While there’s no need to deprive yourself completely of enjoyable foods, you need a smart strategy to get through winter without any unwanted baggage. Here are some tips: Control those portions Sorry to […]

Bone up on calcium The key to healthy bone habits is to ensure you’re getting your daily requirements of bone-building nutrients such as calcium. Most adults need 1000mg of calcium each day (roughly three to four dairy serves), with an additional 300mg for men over 70, women post-menopause and adolescents having growth spurts. Dairy products […]

We all know that regular physical activity has a long list of benefits — enhanced flexibility, strength and energy levels, healthy weight management, improved blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels, better sleep patterns and decreased risk of lifestyle diseases. While researchers have always believed that fit people are also well people, there was little […]