There’s no denying it – 2021 is here and any New Years’ Resolutions you may have made should be actioned…right? How are you going with that? The key to success with making resolutions is to make sure you word them correctly i.e. the words ‘always’, ‘never’ and / or ‘no’ are extremely negative which can impact on how well you ‘stick’ to them. …
In our modern world toxins are almost impossible to avoid. Environmental toxins include things like pesticides, food additives and colourings, air and water pollutants (just to name a few). However, toxins can also be generated within your own body. For example, if you have an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in your intestines, these can produce…
Summer is here – aren’t these balmy nights perfect for outdoor eating? So spark up your BBQ and try our delicious recipe: Lemon and Garlic Lamb Cutlets with Feta Salad. Lamb also has a high nutritional value and is an especially good source of easily absorbed zinc and iron. Lamb is also a rich source…
You are on the downhill run into Christmas which means that you are being inundated with even more temptations – after all, an invitation to a Christmas party / drinks often involves the potential to consume a lot more calories (both from food and alcohol). It is important for you to maintain your will-power and…
As Christmas only comes once a year, bear in mind that it is ok to indulge…however, you just need to control how what you have and how much. Firstly, just choose ONE dessert (and only one) that is your absolute favourite and have treat yourself to a small portion. For example, if Christmas pudding is…
Christmas day brings a lot of fun and happiness with family and friends, but also a few challenges for those of us wanting to have a great day, but not destroy all the good work leading to this joyous day. Have a strategy, maintain your will-power and choose the best foods is the best way…
Borders open? Yes – Sir! It is all about having fun & relaxing with your nearest and dearest…. If only that were true! For some of us, Christmas is busy, stressful, financially draining and can cause anxiety, depression and loneliness – not to mention tense if you are socialising with family members that you may…
You’ve been working hard all year (and with lockdowns/restrictions and all…) but Christmas is just around the corner…so naturally, you want to have some down time and enjoy some ‘Christmas cheer’! Of course, it’s not just overindulging in yummy food that is the problem that you and your waistline face over this time: overdoing it…
The no-public Covid -19 friendly Melbourne Cup is officially done and dusted and we are on our way towards Christmas day (less than 42 days away!) So you know what’s coming up don’t you? …lot of Christmas get-togethers, drinks, dinners, lunches and parties – despite social distancing requirements…. You have so much socialising to do…
Crash dieting using meal replacement shakes is being sold in pharmacies, supermarkets, online and just about everywhere – but do they work long term? While drinking shakes for weight loss may seem ‘easy’, one has to consider if this really is an effective way to lose weight. Is eating one meal a day really good…
As we are heading towards the ‘downhill’ run to the end of the year, life can definitely become more hectic. Planning festive celebrations, finding time to do Christmas shopping, receiving party invitations (and maybe planning your own) and all you can think about is making it to the end of the year so you can…
Candi’s story is one that many women can relate to: Basically, Candi started her family and had her three children in quick succession. As with most pregnancies, those 3 pregnancies really took a toll on Candi’s body and once she and her family decided not to have more children, Candi decided it was time to…
If you have been out for breakfast lately, I bet you have noticed that one of the choices on the menu is an Acai Bowl. Their popularity has absolutely boomed (as did smoothie bowls and coconut / whip bowls), and they are touted as being a healthy breakfast choice – but are they really? This…
Spring is such a lovely time of year – after spending the last 3 months rugged up in our tracksuit pants and jumpers, we can now remove the excess layers of clothing and feel the warmth in the air. Not only that, the sun is rising earlier and the flowers are beginning to come out: …
If you are trying to lose weight but feeling frustrated by your efforts, maybe it’s not what you are eating that is the problem. If you are regularly drinking alcohol, then this can have a very negative effect on your ability to shed the excess kilograms. Alcohol contains empty calories – the term ‘empty’ literally…