I used to think that eating less made me lose weight. Since doing some study on exercise science recently, I found out that too few calories actually brings about weight loss through muscle depletion, not fat loss. If you don’t consume enough calories each day for simple functions, your body stores what you eat as […]

Oats are very important for heart health — and not just because they taste great and fill and warm you up in winter. Eating oats as part of a healthy diet low in saturated fat can lower your cholesterol, one of the risk factors in heart disease. Oats are also a rich source of soluble […]

Wo-long or Oo-long tea (found in most Asian stores). I started drinking the tea after finding info about it on the net when I was looking for something that may help to reduce the weight gaining effects of Cortisone. After two cups a day for two weeks I saw a remarkable difference. Even though I […]

After being fed up with my unhealthy lifestyle, I bit the bullet and hired a personal trainer for just one session per week. He set me a program to use when I came to the gym on my own, and for that one session I have alone with him per week he really works me […]

I used to have trouble snacking and staying motivated. So I put a photo of myself looking big on the fridge, and one of J.Lo (I think she’s gorgeous) next to it. Now when I go to eat, I’m reminded of what I was and what I would like to be. — Ally

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 […]

This month, we’re launching a new service, in partnership with our medical expert Professor Kerryn Phelps, called Ueathealthy. Developed by Kerryn and her partner, Jackie Stricker, Ueathealthy is an online health food store catering to those suffering from food allergies, such as Coeliac disease, wheat intolerance and diabetes. It offers a range of healthy products, […]

Include plain yoghurt in your breakfast as it aids digestion and keeps you feeling full for longer. — Georgia