Diet

Here's the good (and bad) news for dieters

When Carly Saunders and Tresne Middleton couldn’t fit into their wardrobe for the My Kitchen Rules finale last year, the loveable couple knew it was time to get in shape. “During one of the last challenges, we had to wear jeans and I could barely move!” Carly, 33, tells Woman’s Day. “They were so tight […]

A new cook book, due to hit our shelves in April, features grain-free, dairy-free and legume-free recipes for new mothers, toddlers and babies. According to health experts, putting your baby on the Paleo diet is taking things too far. Co-authored by Paleo advocate and TV chef Pete Evans, it promotes cooking with lard, making DIY […]

Journalist turned diet guru Sarah Wilson defends I Quit Sugar, slams Paleo's militant approach and reveals she still eats chocolate.

Bachelor heartthrob Tim Robards and his gorgeous girlfriend Anna Heinrich must be Australia’s fittest couple, but it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to look this good! Now, a loved-up Tim, 32, and Anna, 28, are sharing their health and fitness tricks exclusively with Woman’s Day. How do you maintain your fitness? Anna […]

Showbiz reporter Angela Bishop looks and feels a million bucks and she’s done it all without even trying! When Angela realised her daily coffee hit was adding 1255 kilojoules to her daily intake, she went cold turkey. The Channel Ten presenter cut out caffeine and other “junk” food, including her beloved bread. Now, just over […]

Professor Christine Logel from Renison University College at the University of Waterloo in Canada led the study which found that women tend to put on weight when their loved ones make negative comments. “When we feel bad about our bodies, we often turn to loved ones – families, friends and romantic partners – for support […]

Weight Watchers earned the top spot in three categories including; ‘Best Weight Loss Diet’, ‘Best Commercial Diet Plan’ and ‘Easiest Diet to follow’ – for the fourth consecutive year since this category was added. U.S News’ panel of health experts, including nutritionists and physicians specialising in diabetes, heart health and weight loss, scored each diet […]

The 29-year-old blonde bombshell has shed half her body weight – dropping down to 61kg from 127kg – after undergoing gastric sleeve surgery in May 2012. The irreversible procedure saw 80 per cent of her stomach removed, which has ultimately affected the amount of food she is able to consume. “Imagine that bloated feeling after Christmas lunch […]

Kirstie Alley is kicking off the New Year with a brand new look! The TV star showed off her new look on the US Today Show revealing she has lost an impressive 22 kilos since April. Chatting to host Matt Lauer, the 63-year-old confidently confirmed she has successfully lost the weight after confessing on the […]

Australian Idol winner Kate DeAraugo wept tears of joy when she saw herself in her first bikini. This was the moment she’d been waiting for after a lifetime of struggling with her weight. Kate admits she often cried herself to sleep and has never liked what she saw in the mirror – until now. “It […]

In its annual "Top Celebrity Diets To Avoid in the New Year" list, the British Dietetic Association (BDA) ranked the Paleo Diet as the second worst regime and Sugar Free as number three.

Former Biggest Loser contestant turned hottie Sam Rouen is gearing up for his toughest challenge yet. After shedding a whopping 71 kilograms and being crowned winner of the 2008 series, the 26-year-old has been fighting fit and working hard to keep his weight off. And it’s certainly paid off. Sam, who started the Channel Ten reality show […]

The truth hurts and in this case it: Kate Hudson says that the secret to getting a hot body is that “You have to work you’re a@# off!” Known as one of Hollywood’s most beautiful women, Kate  has revealed the secret behind her super-hot body, and it turns out there’s not really one! The 35-year-old […]

The hilarious Melissa McCarthy has stepped out rocking a new and much slimmer look. The comedienne turned actress wowed onlookers at the ARTS Express Yourself event in Santa Monica, California over the weekend by turning up on the red carpet and showing off her incredible new trim physique after dropping a whopping 20 kilograms. And […]

With the weather heating up, bikini season is upon us, meaning that many have only one thing on their minds: flattening that tummy. Here are five of the best super foods that can help you trim it down for summer! Almonds Studies released by Purdue University in 2007 found that snacking on almonds decreases appetite […]

Petite star Hayden Panettiere says she’s struggling with the weight that she’s gained while awaiting the birth of first child with her boxer fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko.

Years after Australian Idol star Paulini Curuenavuli copped Dicko’s cruel comments, the singer is having the last laugh.

Australian Idol winner Kate DeAraugo reveals the details of her dramatic 60kg weight loss and she she almost halved her body weight. Kate weighed in at 125kg at her heaviest, until she went under the knife to have a gastric sleeve fitted in what can only be described as life-saving surgery, and now, at 65kgs […]

Australian Idol winner Kate DeAraugo looks positively glowing after her dramatic 60kg weight loss that came after drastic gastric-sleeve surgery which helped her halve her body size.

A leading US researcher has discovered one of the healthiest ways to eat involves including olive oil in your diet and following the traditional eating pattern of those countries based around the Mediterranean sea. Dr Mary Flynn, a leading US researcher, dietician and Associate Professor of Medicine at Miriam Hospital and Brown University has more […]

Now this sounds like a diet we could get on board with! Eating foods with the elusive yet delicious Umami flavour could keep you fuller for longer, a new study has revealed. In Western cooking, everyone is perhaps best aware of four basic flavours: sweet, salty, sour and bitter. In recent years though it’s the […]

Thought that eating tofu and avoiding high fat foods was keeping you trim? Think again: a professor of biochemistry has revealed the foods that REALLY help you lose weight and the results may surprise you A new book has been released, researching what a healthy diet should really look like – and it’s not necessarily […]

The weight-loss industry is worth $650 million a year but is rarely open to scrutiny. We put the biggest players under the microscope.

Jessica Simpson has showed off the results of her remarkable weight loss in a makeup-free selfie on her Instagram account.

The Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson has posed in a pair of leather trousers to show off her 20kg weight loss.

Demi Moore and the newly svelte Kardashians swear by it, but does heating up really work? There’s a new way to lose weight in Hollywood – by literally sweating that fat away. With star-power support, the modern-day sweat lodge is gaining popularity. The reason it’s becoming the latest craze is probaby due to the fact […]

They might be rich and famous, but losing weight and keeping it off is just as hard for many celebrities as it is for the rest of us.

It's believed to be the most important meals of the day, but many working adults are taking a pass on breakfast.

Japanese Misao Okawa, celebrates her 116 years and reveals her sushi and sleep as her lifesaving staples.

It’s been a long weight-loss road for Jessica Simpson, but the mum of two couldn’t be happier with her new body! Showing off her slimmed-down figure in a new Weight Watchers ad, the 33-year-old yummy mummy says she’s proud of her new body, but isn’t about to deny how hard it was to get. “I […]

She shocked the world and the trainers when US Biggest Loser winner Rachel Frederickson revealed her 70.3 kilo weight loss recently. Now the 24-year-old has admitted she may have taken things a little too far. “Maybe I was a little too enthusiastic in my training to get to the finale,” she revealed to People. Rachel […]

These crazy products promise to help you lose weight - but the only thing they prove is that people will try anything except exercise!

Parties, special occasions, celebrations – it’s certainly not hard to splurge on the weekends! But you may not have to feel as guilty as you think for feasting over the two days. New research suggests that watching what you eat during the week is what really counts when trying to lose weight and if you […]

Celebrities have long been known for their freaky fad diets but Madonna and Demi Moore have now embraced weight-loss lunacy – literally. The celebrity moon diet – which some claim can help you lose almost three kilograms in one day – has been dubbed the “werewolf diet” because it revolves around the lunar calendar. Although […]

Here, the 28-year-old from Perth, who is the face of David Jones, reveals some of the secrets to her success. FOOD Jessica eats to nourish rather than deprive herself and is a big fan of brown rice, green vegetables and quinoa. Here’s a typical day of meals: Breakfast: Blueberries or sliced mango with Greek yoghurt […]

It’s been a rollercoaster ride for Jessica Simpson since she signed up as the poster girl for Weight Watchers, but the singer-turned-fashion designer says now that she has never been more proud of the way she looks. Jessica has showed off her new slimmer figure on Good Morning America, where she opened up about losing […]

Kim Kardashian has come out of hiding to reveal her sexy post-baby figure — and opened up about the secret to her stunning weight loss. The 32-year-old reality star, who suffered cruel taunts about her fluctuating size during her pregnancy, went into seclusion immediately after the birth of her first baby, North West, to rapper […]

Online subscription-based weight loss programs promising body transformations in a matter of weeks have been slammed as money-making scams. Web-based weight loss regimens were put to the test by Choice magazine, which decided many of the most popular programs were a rip off. The advising nutritionist on one diet-based program was found not to be […]

Spring is almost here and this is the time to give your body, fridge and pantry a good spring clean. See our step by step advice for spring cleaning your body and your pantry and then follow this meal plan. Smoothie: Blend a cup of mixed berries with 200g low-fat natural yoghurt and 150ml skimmed […]

Healthy eating messages are sinking in but despite improving our diets the average weight and waist size continues to increase, new research shows. A five-year study by the Institute of Fiscal Studies in Britain recorded a 20 per cent drop in average daily calorie consumption compared to 30 years ago. An average daily diet was […]

Children who spend a lot of time in front of the television are more likely to consume unhealthy soft drinks leading to obesity and health problems like diabetes. A study by the University of Gothenburg found that for every hour children sit staring at the screen, they are 50 per cent more likely to consume […]

Suffering from one of the above? Fill your plate with these to fight back.

The New Year always inspires women to shed the few extra kilos gained over Christmas, but health professionals are warning that not all diets are safe. The Dietitians Association of Australia has called on 230 members to vote on the three worst diets. The Lemon Detox Diet was rated the worst, followed by the Acid […]

Just like today, weight loss regimes were big business in the 1960s. From downing all the booze you could drink to guzzling shots of oil before every meal, here are some of the craziest retro dieting tips. All the alcohol you can drink: One of the best-selling diet books of all time was the The […]

Celebrities seem to snap back into shape like rubber bands after giving birth, but Isla Fisher says her body will never be the same post-baby - and she's glad.

You eat well, exercise, yet your weight keeps climbing. As dietician Susie Burrell explains, it could be due to a hormone problem. Sally was a slim kid and she remained thin throughout her 20s and 30s. By the time she’d hit her mid-40s, however, things had changed. By this age, Sally was performing a supreme […]

Gwyneth Paltrow has admitted to making her two children follow a strict gluten-free diet prompting criticism from dietitians who say her actions are potentially dangerous.

We’ve just launched a great new cookbook — and Health Minister Tania Plibersek even cooked breakfast with us to celebrate. The Minister helped our Test Kitchen director Pamela Clark whip up a batch of healthy blueberry hotcakes this morning. The Eat for Health mini cookbook is packed with family meals and snacks, and each recipe […]

Suffering stomach pain, bloating and odd bowel movements? You could be lactose intolerant. What is lactose intolerance? Lactose is a sugar in milk that is broken down by our digestive system using an enzyme called lactase. If you have insufficient lactase, your stomach and intestines can’t effectively break down the lactose, which can lead to […]

Victoria Beckham has always been slim, and now she has revealed the meal plan she follows to maintain her figure. The 38-year-old is a fan of Natasha Corrett’s diet and cookbook Honestly Healthy, which encourages healthy weight loss through alkaline eating and allowing usual diet no-nos such as wine and pizza. “Love this healthy eating […]

Trying to lose weight? It’s all well and good to watch what you eat, but a new study has shown that keeping an eye on the clock is just important as counting those calories. Researchers found that people who eat their main meal earlier in the day have a better chance of shedding weight than […]

Her super-svelte figure made her famous but as she approaches 50, Liz Hurley has abandoned her quest for slimness - and thinks other older women should too.

Looking forward to Christmas cheer, but dreading the aftermath? Professor Kerryn Phelps advises on how to avoid the season's excesses.

Looking forward to Christmas cheer, but dreading the aftermath? Professor Kerryn Phelps advises on how to avoid the season’s excesses. The season of goodwill is upon us, but from my perspective in general practice, it’s also the season of impending regret. I lose count of the number of people who say to me, “I wish […]

Jessica Simpson’s baby-weight battle has been highly publicised, but the slimmed down first-time mum says she’s never going to be a supermodel and won’t let criticism get her down. The 32-year-old has successfully shed most of her baby weight, losing 30kg in five months in a “healthy and realistic” way. Jessica reportedly gained more than […]

Kim Kardashian is famous for her curves but she is desperately trying to lose the weight she has gained since dating singer Kanye West. The 31-year-old recently tweeted that she and sister Kourtney, who recently gave birth to a baby girl named Penelope, have the same amount of weight to lose. “How is it that […]

Despite her recent weight loss, Nigella Lawson does not believe being thin makes you healthy. Appearing on the cover of a UK magazine looking thinner than ever, the 52-year-old TV cook gave a frank interview about her family, food, and her weight. Robyn Lawley: Plus-sized and proud The mother-of-two, famous for her kilojoule-laden recipes and […]

As New York Fashion Week begins, a young model has revealed the horrifying extremes she and her colleagues go to in order to stay thin. Russian Kira Dikhtyar, 24, told Fox News that the impossibly-thin bodies strutting down the catwalks are the result of a strict regime of cigarettes, laxatives, appetite suppressants, drugs and injections […]

A leading researcher has urged people to stop drinking fizzy beverages immediately or risk serious health problems. Dr Hans-Peter Kubis has just finished a study of how soft drinks affect our bodies and has reached some shocking conclusions. Kubis has now sworn off “evil” fizzy drinks, and thinks everyone else should do the same. Related: […]

More than half 12-year-old girls think they are too fat, with many admitting to skipping meals to try to slim down, a new study has found. A major study of 31,000 British schoolchildren revealed that over 50 percent of girls aged 12 to 13 were unhappy with their bodies. Older girls — aged 14 to […]

Heart disease kills more women than any other disease and it is estimated that around one-third of us have already developed some form of it, most often high blood pressure or elevated cholesterol. The good news? There are so many things you can do to reduce your risk. Start with the basics: You can probably […]

Want to stop snacking? Try eating off a red plate. According to a research team from the Institute of Psychology at Basel University, people drink less from red cups and eat less when snacks are served to them on red plates. In their first experiment, the team asked study participants to drink sweet drinks from […]

Babies who are fed whenever they are hungry have higher IQs than those who are fed on a schedule, a new study has found. The research — published in the European Journal of Public Health — suggests a significant difference in the mental abilities of “demand-fed” and “schedule-fed” babies. Related: Should military mums be allowed […]

Oprah Winfrey is one of the world's most famous yo-yo dieters and it appears she's at it again, losing 11kg in just six weeks.

The quickest way to lose weight is to cut out starchy carbs, right? Maybe not, says dietitian Susie Burrell. Carbohydrate-based foods, such as pasta, bread and even starchy vegetables, have been deemed taboo on many a weight-loss diet. The theory is that if you cut out carbs (the primary energy source used by the body), […]

Scientists are discovering just how hard our bodies fight to keep fat, shedding new light on why it is so hard to lose weight, writes Jordan Baker. Kath Read has been fat since she was a kid and, for the past 30 years, she has been picked on for it every day. She has been […]

Twenty years ago, Kit Kats were sold in two-piece packs weighing 20g, today a Kit Kat weighs 78g. Welcome to our supersize world. The result: we’re also supersizing ourselves. Fancy a biscuit? And how about a coffee to go with it? Twenty years ago, that would have meant a biscuit you could have fitted whole […]

About 25 percent of cancers could be prevented by improvements in diet and exercise, a new Australian study has found. Research conducted by the Medical Journal of Australia found that the incidence of cancer in Australia is likely to increase to 170,000 per year by 2025, a rise of nearly 60 percent since 2007. Of […]

With Easter just around the corner, it’s hard to avoid the subject of chocolate, but don’t feel guilty — modern science has come up with many excellent reasons why you can indulge. Up the ante: The cacao beans used to make chocolate actually contain the same disease-fighting phenolic antioxidants which are found in red wine, […]

Women spend their whole lives trying to lose weight but once they turn 85, research suggests they’d be better off fat. Obesity contributes to the deaths of millions of people every year, reducing a person’s lifespan by an average of six to seven years. Related: A DIY guide to living longer But a new study […]

Rebecca Gibney was stunned when she looked in the mirror late last year and realised she was ‘fat’. The usually-svelte star had put on 13.5kg to play troubled mother-of-five in upcoming film Mental. She enjoyed gaining the weight, but was horrified when filming was over and she was stuck with her new body. In pictures: […]

Who would have thought that this humble fruit bowl staple was actually a versatile medicine in disguise? The potential uses for lemons reach far beyond home remedies, too — there’s even scientific evidence that they reduce the risk of cancer and heart attacks. Related: What to eat to avoid cancer Here are more reasons to […]

It’s easy to put on that extra 5 kilos, but it’s just as easy to lose them. Small changes are a big help in reaching a healthy weight, without feeling deprived. Have fibre, first up Breakfasting on fibre-dense multigrain toast or wholegrain cereal makes you less likely to feel empty by mid-morning. In pictures: Gym […]

Sometimes, getting and staying healthy can seem like all too much hard work — and then along comes a piece of health news that makes you think, ‘Can it really be this simple?’ Here is one such item: a study published in Neurology has shown that regularly using olive oil in cooking and salad dressings […]

When Woman’s Day gave readers the chance to win $5000 and guidance from Elle Macpherson’s personal trainer, we were flooded with inspirational weight-loss stories. Meet our three amazing finalists. “I started with small changes.” “I began piling on weight in 2006 after my husband left me and I became a single mum to Jordan, 9, […]

One of the biggest dilemmas for dieters is sorting fact from fiction when it comes to nutrition claims. So, get ready to set five of those urban, nutrition myths straight. ‘Lite’ means a product is low in fat Seeing the word “lite” on a product may automatically trigger a response to purchase that product. More […]

Everyone knows healthy eating is important for overall wellbeing, but did you know some foods can reduce your risk of cancer? Here are some foods thought to protect the body from cancer and other serious diseases. Soy foods contain natural plant substances called phytoestrogens, which are thought to have anti-cancer effects. Population groups, such as […]

Fresh juices are an excellent way of getting a concentrated shot of plant-based nutrients, including free radical-scavenging carotenes, digestive enzymes, and alkalising chlorophyll, in a readily absorbable form. The more antioxidant-packed fruit and veg you can pack into your juicer, the lower your odds of getting many chronic diseases and the more likely you are […]

Children are consuming too much salt — with disastrous consequences for their health now and in the future. An alarming study published in theEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutritionsuggests that nearly three-quarters of eight-month-old babies have an intake of salt that is significantly higher than the recommended level. In pictures: 10 things not to say to […]

Forget diet and exercise — weight loss could soon be as simple as chewing some gum. Scientists at Syracuse University are developing a gum that will make chewers feel full, leading them to consume less kilojoules and ultimately slim down. A team of researchers led by chemist Robert Doyle have discovered that the hormone that […]

With our demanding, stressful lives, many people are turning to vitamin supplements in an effort to maintain health — but are they really doing us any good? Karen Inge reports. The supplement industry is growing at a phenomenal rate in Australia. No longer the sole realm of the health food store, naturopath clinic or pharmacy, […]

According to a study by researchers from Melbourne’s Swinburne University, published in the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, a family history of ‘pink disease’ is a strong risk factor for developing autism. Never heard of pink disease? Its official name is infantile acrodynia, and it was a form of mercury poisoning that was quite […]

Fad diets and crazy exercise regimes promise to help you slim down quickly but weight loss doesn’t have to be so difficult. You can achieve longer-lasting results by making a few simple lifestyle changes. Here are some tips to help you get started on the right track. Learn about your health: Identify why you want […]

As we get lost in the hustle bustle of life it can be difficult to get together as a family to eat meals, especially as children get older and have activities that keep them busy. But the importance of family meal time should not be underestimated, with studies showing that regularly eating meals at the […]

Most people know by now that there is no magic pill to losing the five, 10 or 20 kilograms of weight they need to. To allow you to lose weight and keep it off changes need to be focused around ‘lifestyle’ factors — behaviours, motivations and environment. In pictures: Gym habits that are holding you […]

I drive quite a distance to work and because of this I have to fill up my car’s small petrol tank a couple of times a week. I try to plan my days so that I’m filling up when petrol’s cheapest, but my reason for filling up is always the same: if I don’t my […]

Doctors say it could be as deadly as nicotine – but Australians are still overdosing on salt without even realising it. Last night, A Current Affair revealed the alarming amount of salt in food items we eat every day. Here are some tips for reducing the amount of salt you eat every day: Read the […]

Can we take steps to live longer? Are there ways to reduce the risk of chronic disease and add years to our lives? New research suggests we can and it is as simple as sticking to four key lifestyle factors. Stay a healthy weight; Walk for 30 minutes every day; Eat fruits, vegetables and wholegrains; […]

Dieting is a tricky business. Even if you exercise regularly, eat salad for lunch and resist the temptation to scoff chocolate biscuits every afternoon, there are pitfalls that can leave even the most experienced calorie-counter struggling to slim down. Here is our list of diet mistakes even the most savvy women often make. 1. You […]

Each morning, a large number of Australian children are leaving the house without having eaten. Of more concern is that one-quarter go on to have soft drinks and one in 10 eat chocolate, ice-cream or potato chips as their first meal of the day. Nutritionally, they are loading up on foods high in salt, sugar […]

A lifetime of dieting has made Kelly Baker miserable, exhausted and, ultimately, heavier. In this blog she documents her mission to give up yo-yo dieting and slim down for good. I clearly remember going on my first diet when I was perhaps 12 or 13 years old. I weighed 62kgs and at 177cms I would […]

The jury remains out on the exact causes of autism, although most experts agree that inherited tendencies play a significant role, including the presence of a genetic variation which upsets the mother’s ability to correctly utilise folic acid, which is essential for correct foetal development. The finger has also been pointed at a variety of […]

You are probably aware that consuming too much unhealthy saturated fat increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. But what you might not realise is that butter is one of the main culprits responsible for high levels of saturated fat in your family’s diet. Luckily, The Heart Foundation, through ‘Mums United’, is here to debunk some […]

Everyone knows you’re supposed to eat lots of fruit and vegetables every day, but it can be very difficult to do. Here are some reasons why you should make the effort. 1. Staying healthy: There is convincing evidence that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can be protective against: Cancer Coronary heart disease Stroke […]

Despite being branded as the evil villain in our food, carbohydrates are vital for a healthy functioning body. However, not all carbohydrates are created equal. Accredited nutritionist and exercise physiologist Caitlin Reid debunks four myths about carbohydrates. Myth one: All carbohydrates are bad All carbohydrates are not created equal, with some being better than others. […]

The author of a controversial children’s diet book which targets children as young as four-years-old, is “amazed” by the outrage it has provoked. Paul Kramer, the author of Maggie Goes on a Diet, has defended his independently published book about a heavily overweight 14-year-old girl who becomes a school football star after losing weight. Kramer […]

We’ve heard of the Dukin diet thanks to Kate Middleton and the Five Hands diet thanks to Victoria Beckham, but what is the latest diet craze? It’s the Fork It diet. The basis of this new diet involves no spoons, knives or fingers after 6pm, so you can only eat dinner using a fork, meaning […]

Want to avoid painful and unsightly sunburn this summer? Drink more wine. A new Spanish study has found that white and red wine may protect skin cells from ultra-violet radiation. Related: Eight cancer-fighting vegetables to improve your health Researchers from the University of Barcelona and the Spanish National Research Council reported that flavonoids found in […]

While we all like to indulge in life’s pleasures, it’s easy to overdo it. But, you don’t have to feel uncomfortable every time you eat your favourite foods, says accredited nutritionist and exercise physiologist Caitlin Reid. Here are here top tips for avoiding overindulgence. Easy access to large amounts of food combined with a culture […]