If I can do it, you can do it too, but you won’t know until you try. I’ve been training extremely hard over the last 6 months to prepare for the Port Macquarie half iron-man triathlon. 6 months ago, the thought of a 2 km swim, followed by an 90 km cycle, topped off with […]
Do you know what you’re eating? In part 1 of our ‘Lose Weight For Life ‘ Program, we will look at what we eat and when. Join us and step on the road to a diet-free life. We lose weight when we begin to become self-aware of what we are eating and why, because often, we […]
As soon as the first cool breeze passes for the year, the first few signs that winter is soon about, we all try to hibernate. Waking up later, driving or using taxis instead of walking to our destination to avoid the cold air and at times the rain. To top it all off, day light […]
So from a dietary perspective what can we do to reduce our risk of dementia or at least slow down the rate of decline? Scientific research including a recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that following a “Mediterranean Diet’ offered protective effects against cognitive decline in older individuals because it […]
Arthritis, diabetes, obesity and cancer are classified as inflammatory conditions. Including certain foods and limiting others can help you to better manage or prevent these conditions. What can you do? Maintain a healthy weight appropriate for your height A BMI between 18.5 – 25 is considered a normal weight range. The size of your waist […]
If you want to lose weight, try these 8 great flavour boosters to enhance meals, minus the kilojules or fat. Nutrition tips from dietitian Lynda Hamilton. The idea that foods which taste good are “bad for us” is entirely unfounded. It is possible to add plenty of flavour to your meals each day without […]