By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au ‘I want to detox for spring — what do you think of these detox kits available from health food stores?’ A good detox diet is more than enough to encourage elimination of waste products and train you towards long-term […]

By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au “I love to bake for the family but know it’s not great for my health or weight. Is oil better to use than butter?” — Cathy I always use either oil or a table spread (called Omega spread) when […]

By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au I love eating, so much so I have to lose quite a bit of weight, but find the food on diet plans bland and tasteless. Can you suggest anything? Dallas — Qld Herbs and spices are part of traditional […]

By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au I’ve gained quite a bit of weight and feel quite depressed. A friend suggested it may be because I’m allergic to certain foods. Is this possible and if so, how can I find out what food’s I’m allergic to. […]

By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au Are pickles OK to eat on a diet? I love them! A little pickle served with a meal is excellent to stimulate the production of saliva in the mouth to help with complete digestion. Pickled gherkins or capers are […]

By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au My husband has been advised by his doctor to lose weight for his health. He won’t take my advice so I thought I would get him a diet book to follow. The problem is there are so many diets […]

By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au I’m embarrassed by this, but my husband has quite a high sex drive, but because I’m very overweight (80kg), I’m too self-conscious about my body and often reject his advances. I know it upsets him, but I can’t bear […]

By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au I lost so much weight before my wedding and looked and felt terrific. Now two months later the weight I lost is all back on and I feel terrible. It’s normal to place such importance on your wedding. The […]

By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au **I usually eat very healthy food but struggle with portion size. I don’t need to lose more than two kilos but don’t seem to have the motivation to do anything about it. Joanna, Randwick** While two kilos doesn’t sound […]

I am 49 and 136kg. I would like to lose weight but I have found it hard, with dialysis four times a week, and diabetes, and neuropathy that makes it difficult to exercise. There is no gym or access to a pool and I can’t afford a treadmill, can you help with some pointers? Obstacles […]