Extreme dieting is seen by some as a quick fix to fight the flab. But could you end up losing more than you bargained for? For some people, dieting means cutting down on chocolate and wine, and giving fast food a miss. For others it’s following a healthy eating plan or shaving a few kilojoules […]

If you consider a total of 32,000kj is the equivalent amount of energy as 1kg of fat, you might want to think twice when indulging as the weather gets cooler. It’s worth considering some of these food swaps to reduce your energy intake and still enjoy good food.

On an energy restricted (low kJ) diet it’s important to select top-quality foods to ensure you get everything you need nutritionally. These top 50 diet foods provide you with maximum nutrients and minimal kilojoules. Apple cider vinegar It’s got negligible kilojoules, is great used in a salad dressing and provided you buy a naturally fermented […]

“How healthy is cous cous compared to rice? Is there rice that’s better than other rice? Does cous cous have a low GI?” Cous cous is a wheat product and is very popular in the Middle East. It can be used as a fluffy grain alternative to rice. Neither rice nor cous cous is low-GI, […]

**”I’m trying to get healthy, however, I don’t eat fruit and very limited amounts of salad. It’s hard to get healthy when all of the healthy options in shops contain these.” — Kate** I question anyone who says they dislike all fruit and vegetables as the options with fresh produce are so extensive and diverse. […]

**We usually resign ourselves to the idea that any carnival visit will involve eating junk food! But Food Coach Judy Davie offers some suggestions for healthy eating at Sydney’s Royal Easter Show — many of which will also come in handy at other carnivals around Australia during the school holidays.** There’s no excuse not to […]

**”Which is worse for you, pasta, rice or potatoes?” — Marie** None of these foods is bad for you but, depending on your specific needs, one may be better than the others. For weight loss or if you are suffering from type 2 diabetes: Pasta has a lower GI than potatoes and rice and is […]

Food Coach Judy Davie gives you the lowdown on how — and how long — you can best store fruit and veggies as the weather cools… With the cooler weather, produce is typically much hardier and lasts longer. That said, to avoid nutrient loss and ensure it stays fresh, you should know where to store […]

By Judy Davie Sometimes sticking to a diet is just too hard if every meal from breakfast through to dinner is itemised. If you want to lose weight but still have a bit of freedom with what you eat, following this one simple rule is an effective way to help you shed those kilos: Nothing […]

What’s the point in setting yourself such a challenge that you won’t want to stick to it?The Food Coach Judy Davie takes a look at some common — and commonly broken — weight-loss resolutions and suggests how you can make them more achievable. Have at least three alcohol-free nights during the week. Instead of beer, […]