Weight Loss and Healthy Eating Blog

Should I Try Intermittent Fasting?

Posted by Lynda on March 28th, 2018 (Diet, Health, Lose weight in 3 weeks)

Fasting has been around for hundred’s of years , however, it is only in recent years that the benefits of fasting are becoming apparent. Included in this is weight loss, improvements in blood profile and even greater concentration and mental clarity. Of course as with any eating style IF or intermittent fasting is not for […]

Do you want a better relationship with food?

Posted by Lynda on March 17th, 2018 (Health, Healthy Recipes, Lose weight in 3 weeks)

A number of years ago It became clear to me that basic calorie restricted diets do not work for most people. Most of the time they just don’t. If we are to be at all successful in achieving our true potential then for most if us we must change some of our basic beliefs and […]

Legumes – packed full of goodness

Posted by Alexander on August 15th, 2017 (Diet, Good Foods, Health)

Legumes are Nutritious, low in fat and health promoting Population studies have found eating legume is associated with a significantly reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD)3,4. One study found including legumes in the diet four times a week reduced CHD risk by over 20% and CVD risk by over 10%4. […]

Do French children eat everything?

Posted by Alexander on May 30th, 2017 (Good Foods, Health)

We have much to learn from the French when it comes to educating our children about healthy eating and good food, as Karen Le Billon discovered. This week I learned of a fellow foodie who shares the same ethos of healthy eating as I do, particularly when it comes to teaching children about healthy eating […]

Tan your mushrooms and boost vitamin D levels

Posted by Alexander on September 6th, 2016 (Nutrition)

Very few food sources are rich in vitamin D, but research has shown that putting mushrooms out in the sun increases their vitamin D levels. Just 4 are sufficient for the average person’s daily needs. Vitamin D is essential for good bone health, because it assists in the absorption of calcium, which is the building-block […]

Healthy Eating Guidelines

Posted by Alexander on July 25th, 2016 (Uncategorized)

Thinking ahead and planning meals and snacks for yourself or your family based on the Australian Dietary Guidelines and Australian Guide To Healthy Eating is the key to healthy eating and also the best way to lose weight. Planning helps manage the budget, makes shopping easier and maximises foods that are high in nutrients, but […]

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