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Vitamin D: the sunshine vitaminSummer is at our doorstep and we're all starting to enjoy more time outdoors in the sunshine. But even though the sun's ultraviolet rays on our skin help us produce vitamin D in our bodies, recent... Getty ImagesFinding the 'hidden' salt in your dietWe've heard much in the media about the high levels of salt in the food we eat and consequently in our diet. If you're seeking a happier and healthy life we recommend you minimise the amount of salt,... Getty ImagesKids and food: can we do better?Life expectancy of children could be cut by up to two years if current levels of obesity and weight issues continue, according to the National Preventative Health Taskforce Discussion Paper... Getty ImagesMore than calcium for healthy bonesOn average, women lose 10cm in height in later life, due to weakening bones. You've probably heard that calcium is important for healthy bones — and it is! But what else can you do to protect... Getty ImagesHealthy choices when eating away from homeWith longer working hours, increasingly busy lives and plenty of "eating out" options it's no wonder we are eating out more often. At times it can seem difficult to make healthy choices when you eat... Getty ImagesCancer: the food connectionAlthough the rates of cancers such as lung, colorectal, breast and prostate are on the increase around the world, the exciting findings of a scientific report titled Food, Nutrition, Physical... Getty ImagesNatural brain boostersForgot your PIN? Entered a room, only to realise you have no idea what you went in there for? The scariest thing about lapses like these is that they start happening long before you're due for... Getty ImagesWhen to start your child on solidsUp until around six months of age, your baby will thrive solely on your breast milk, or an appropriate infant formula. At this time, solids are now needed to supplement your baby's diet to provide... Getty ImagesRice: the long and short of itRice is the staple food for roughly half the world's population and it is eaten daily by more than 300 billion people. Like wheat and other grains, rice is a good source of carbohydrate, which... Getty ImagesAre you feeling satisfied?Do you always feel hungry, or do you feel as if you're always eating? Hunger is a complex feeling which can be easily influenced by many factors. Read on for practical tips to help you curb your... Berried treasureBerried treasureThese pretty berries are so good for you, they are nudging out pomegranate and goji for ‘superfruit’ status, says Pamela Allardice. Skip the sugarSkip the sugarA sweet tooth can be harder to tame than a nicotine addiction, says Pamela Allardice. Here's what you can do about it. The odd coupleThe odd coupleWhat do vinegar and chocolate have in common? Two recent studies suggest that both are – wait for it - natural fat fighters. Pamela Allardice has the scoop. Getty ImagesTrans fats — the bad fatsIn some countries they're banned. In Australia, our federal government is advocating the reduction of them in our food supply. So what are trans fats? And why do we need to avoid them? Getty ImagesWhen food is not a friendYou hear people all the time say they can’t eat a particular food because they are allergic. However, a true food allergy is not as common as you may think.
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Say good riddance to fat: Manage the IN vs OUTMagazines feature new fad diets every week. Low fat, no carbs, South Beach Diet, cabbage soup diet, high fat, Atkins … are you confused? Fed up with all the hype and the fact you are still trying to lose weight? Read on. Robin Hood for divorced womenYou hear the same old story trumped out a lot, the woman who was happily married to a well off man in a wealthy suburb, has three young children then all of a sudden, he moves out. The no-diet weight loss strategy that actually worksThe no-diet weight loss strategy that actually works. Strength training for women; the secret to an amazing body at any ageStrength training does not make you 'big'. To get big muscles you need to train a lot, very hard and with very heavy weights and you also need testosterone. This is hard enough for men and extremely difficult for women... Overcoming the weight loss plateauHere’s something you won’t read about all that often: weight loss is not a linear process. In other words, you’re unlikely to lose a predictable 1 or 2 kilograms per week until you get down to where you want to be.
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