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Mind fieldWhat is thought field therapy and what is it good for? IBS helpI have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. What is it and how can diet help? Risotto and aborio riceI have a risotto recipe that calls for arborio rice. I would appreciate advice as to what sort of rice it is and where I could buy it. Would brown rice be a suitable substitute? What is the difference between fresh milk and UHT milk?Fresh milk, often referred to as homogenised and pasteurised milk, is sold in the chilled food section of the supermarket. How do I cook brown rice?How do I cook brown rice? What's what I 'ear you ask?What is ear acupuncture, and is it good for? Reading nutrition labels — it's easy when you know howInformation on food labels can be confusing, but when you know how to read them, you'll find that the label is the best source of information about a product. So what are the main parts of a food... Fruit juiceI have recently purchased a fruit juicer and now enjoy making my own fresh juices daily. I prefer drinking juice to eating the whole fruit. How does this compare nutritionally? Olive oil: frequently asked questionsWe regularly hear about the benefits of olive oil. A regular splash is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease and there other health benefits. But which is the best olive oil to... Perplexing pepitasI've seen pepitas in the supermarket, but what are they? Dietary myths and type 2 diabetesType 2 diabetes is Australia's fastest growing chronic disease and is the most common type of diabetes, affecting 85 to 90 percent of those people with diabetes. We help to answer some common... Storing fresh herbsWant to know how to make your fresh herbs last longer? Read on. Garlic - medieval myth or modern marvel?Garlic - medieval myth or modern marvel? Colonic irrigationWhat is colonic irrigation — is it safe? How can I include legumes in my diet?I want to include more legumes in my diet, but don't know how. How can I get the family to enjoy legumes?
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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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