Tis the season to be jolly but most of us feel utter exhaustion. Parties, shopping, wrapping, family and work deadlines can all stop us from feeling merry and bright. Diet won’t stop the Christmas crowds or office Kris Kringle, but it can help you cope with stress. Here are my …
Protein seems like a miracle nutrient. It builds and repairs muscle, assists with weight loss and boosts immune function. Confusion surrounds whether you should be eating a steak or drinking a powder to consume it though. Here are some of my facts to help you whey up how best to take …
There’s a ton of information out there about weight loss and exercise. It makes it difficult to know whether to raise the bench press bar or simply raise the bar with healthier eating. Exercise is essential for a healthy body but without changing your diet you’ll continue to pound the …
The gut is often referred to as our second brain. It contains 70% of our body’s immune system and around 40 trillion bacteria known as microbiota. Diet has a major impact on our gut health and changes can be seen within days. Here are dietary adjustments you can make for …
Fat has a heavy reputation. Eat large amounts of it and most people think you’ll pay a hefty price. Evidence shows that not all fats are created equal. Here are some fat facts so you can weigh up your options and improve your health. Eating fat does not make you …
Antioxidants have received a great deal of marketing and created confusion in the process. The truth is that these little, miracle molecules are very complex. Your diet of red wine, chocolate and green tea won’t necessarily prolong your lifespan. This week I give you an update on our free-radical fighting …
It’s a bleak day at the gym. The sort that makes you want to pick up a hot coffee not think about your fluid intake. This is often a neglected part of a workout. If you’re dehydrated then you could seriously be watering down your results. Even when it’s mild …
The sun is shining but pumpkins are in season. Halloween has taken hold in Australia which gets a big boo from me. I’m not about to get on my broomstick and take all the fun out of this terrifying tradition though. Read on for my balanced advice about the scariest …
The diversity of dairy is on the increase and this is particularly evident in the yoghurt aisle. A simple choice of fruit or non-fruit has now become full-fat, low-fat, non-fat, Greek, kefir, breakfast, tub and coconut. Australian supermarkets are full of culture. Yoghurt is creamy, delicious and nutritious. It contains calcium, protein, vitamins …
Today is World Food Day. This is a day that calls for action to make sustainable, healthy diets available to everyone. In Australia everything we put on our plates has a big impact on our health and the environment. Here are my tips on eating more sustainably so you can …
