I’m not a big fan of diets but I know summer has arrived which means the gossip mags will once again be promoting the fad diets to ensure you are…I don’t even want to say it… ‘bikini ready’. But before you jump onto the fad diets that they are likely to promote check out the… Continue Reading
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2 women decided they wanted to lose 10kg. Person A decided to do an intensive meal replacement program by replacing each meal with a shake. Person B had done thousands of diets in the past and none of them had been successful in the long term, so she decided to take a different approach.
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Trying to lose weight? Don’t go on a diet. The stats about diets are pretty clear that they don’t work. Diets and restrictive eating plans usually do result in weight loss but research indicates that half the weight is most likely regained within 1 year and almost all within 5 years. So if people are… Continue Reading
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Portion Perfection or Portion Distortion? Portion sizes have certainly increased over the past decade. Supersized meals, 1 litre serves of soft drink, 600ml lattes and huge servings at restaurants are not uncommon. Portion control has certainly gotten out of control when eating out but you may not have noticed it is effecting what you eat at… Continue Reading
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I truly believe that most (well at least a lot) of people know the basics to healthy eating – plenty of fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, dairy and beans and legumes while limiting the amount of highly processed foods, ‘junk’ food and foods full of added sugars. And most people would know that regular exercise… Continue Reading
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I’m not a big fan of new year resolutions. I don’t believe you need to wait till the new year to change your habits or to make healthier lifestyle choices. Nevertheless, I know people like to make them and that they often involve eating healthier or losing weight. One simple but effective strategy to achieve both… Continue Reading
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Grass Greens! Having trouble losing weight? Tried thousands of diets and hours of exercise and still haven’t seen results? Finally there is an all natural, proven weight loss product that will help you to lose weight and keep it off. Grass Greens is made from grass grown in the natural, green, pesticide free fields of… Continue Reading
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With summer just around the corner it means we are going to be bombarded with the latest fad diets to get ‘summer ready’. If you do want to lose weight do it in a healthy, sustainable way that will see you lose weight not just for summer but keep off it through all the seasons!
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We all know that good nutrition and exercise are vital components for weight loss but many forget one other crucial factor that has been shown to help shift the kilos and maintain a healthy weight – sleep! Getting a good night sleep is an important part of any weight loss regime but it is often forgotten about… Continue Reading
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Fabulous fibre! There is so much more to fibre than helping you stay ‘regular’. A high fibre diet comes with a heap of health benefits such as lowering cholesterol and blood sugar levels, keeping the heart healthy and reducing the risk of some cancers. It can also assist in weight loss. So even if you… Continue Reading
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Gluten free diets have been the latest craze for the last year or so. Gluten free meals and items are now the norm at cafes and restaurants and half an isle at the supermarket is dedicated to gluten free products. Lately a few celebrities have even come out to say they shed the kilos by… Continue Reading
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Sorting food fact from fiction can be confusing…so I’ve done it for you! 5 common nutrition myths BUSTED… Fresh veggies are more nutritious than frozen –These days veggies are snap frozen within hours of being harvested. This means that all of their nutrients and vitamins are maintained (they will not be lost when frozen). Fresh… Continue Reading
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