When any of these rice grains are eaten, the body rapidly converts them to glucose in the blood stream causing a burst of energy followed soon after by an energy slump. It may fill you up, but before long you’ll feel hungry again, and therein lies the problem — after a rice meal we often […]

**Dear Judy, I have heard kangaroo is low in fat and good to eat when on a diet. However, I’m worried that if I give it to the family we could all end up with parasites! Is this true? Thanks, Erin** It’s funny that this rumour has become so widespread. The answer is there is […]

By Judy Davie Let’s face it, you know you should cut out sweet treats if you want to lose weight but sometimes when the urge hits there’s nothing else to do but satisfy it. Let these sweet swaps below be your guide and when the cravings strike, choose one of our lower energy swaps so […]

Food Coach Judy Davie gives you the lowdown on how — and how long — you can best store fruit and veggies in the warmer months… To read more about storing fresh produce, see part one of The Food Coach’s A-Z guide to storing spring fruits and vegetables.

Just because we might do more entertaining in the warmer months doesn’t mean we have to eat more kilojoules! These simple swaps from Food Coach Judy Davie make outdoor eating easier on the waistline…

Picture: Getty Images. **Sometimes you need something quick to munch on between meals. But snacks don’t have to be high-fat, processed or sugary. Nor must they be tasteless and dry. Food Coach Judy Davie makes the following suggestions to keep your snacking on the straight and narrow — and the alternatives are delicious.**

**Dear Judy, I’ve heard that trans fats have been banned in the US in restaurants. What are trans fats and why do we not hear much about them in Australia? — Mae** Trans-fats are created through a process called hydrogenation. It was adopted by food manufacturers and used to convert liquid vegetable oils into solid […]

By Judy Davie Picture: Getty Images. When it comes to effective weight loss it pays to be savvy. There are many more things to consider than just counting and comparing fat content. And while total energy (kj) is another good guide, other factors should be taken into account for satiety, effective elimination and nutrient density: […]

Get up half an hour earlier than normal and take a brisk walk. Only ever eat when you are sitting down at a table. Allow yourself 2 small treats a week. Have vegetables with every main meal. Eat 2 pieces of fruit every day. Eat wholegrains, wholegrains, wholegrains! Experiment with new recipes. Bake instead of […]

By Judy Davie Picture: Getty Images. Posed by model. No one likes that bloated feeling and although it doesn’t always show up on the scales, it does look like you’ve gained kilos straight after a meal. There are a number of foods that attribute to bloating including fat, gassy foods, processed foods and even chewing […]