Category: Diet & Food

A mum from Brisbane has shown how you can get back in shape by walking and cutting out junk food. Magella Goring made a 2016 New Year’s resolution to get fitter and lose weight and has lost 16 kilos in 10 months. The mum of two, posted pictures of her transformation but says the power walks

Ahh, hummus – a staple of the dip world. Here are three different ways you can make your own hummus, out of sweet potatoes.  Base recipe Makes: 3 cups Preparation: 20 minutes Cooking: 25 minutes Ingredients 400g Sweet Potato, peeled, cubed 1 tablespoon olive oil 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained 2 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons lemon

One of the most popular #fitspo quotes kicking around is “failing to prepare is preparing to fail”. And yes, technically it was Benjamin Franklin (founding father of the US of A) who originally rattled off this line in reference to waging war, but it still makes plenty of sense when it comes to meal prep.

Of course you’ve heard of rice and barley. Even quinoa and millet are a part of your healthy-eating vocabulary. But farro? Now that’s one grain that doesn’t get much of the spotlight, but it should. Though this grain isn’t gluten-free, the nutty-tasting carb is still a healthy whole-grain option for those without celiac disease looking to lose

Cow’s milk is still America’s most common choice, but if you’re one of the 65% of the population that has trouble digesting lactose, it’s good to have an alternative! You’ve likely noticed that soy and almond milk are popular substitute options offered in most grocery stores, but now goat’s milk is throwing itself in the ring

The golden rule of grocery shopping is never do it one an empty stomach, otherwise you’ll inevitably end up with a trolley full of Tim Tams. But a new study has found a way to help you resist a craving-fueled binge when all you can think about is junk food. Their answer? Eat some of

From diet programs to detox teas, so many products promise instant gratification when it comes to transforming your bod. But is it actually possible to lose a substantial amount of weight—in a healthy way—in the time it takes your online shopping shipment to arrive? Well, in her 20 years of practice, dietitian Lauren Harris-Pincus, has never met anyone

High-protein diets are all the rage right now. Protein does tonnes for your body, including helping to repair your muscles when they tear during exercise and supporting bone health and hormone production. What’s more, high-protein diets have been known to help women shed stubborn weight. “It’s a hot macronutrient because it really does help you

Let’s be real: You know that chowing down a big ol’ juicy burger, is not a good idea—especially if you do it more than once in a blue moon.  Fatty foods can increase your risk for a range of diseases, not to mention make you feel pretty crappy. But if you’re going to splurge anyway (because

Had she been asked to pose in a crop top and skin-tight leggings a year ago, The Bachelor’s Snezana Markoski would have flat out refused. Because it wasn’t only Sam Wood she fell in love with on the hit reality show: “I was eating Mars Bars day in, day out while I was in The Bachelor

From teeth whitening to trendy dishes – activated charcoal is taking social media by storm. But recent warnings have highlighted some pretty serious health impacts of the edible. Activated charcoal has long been used as a natural remedy to flush toxins from the body – reducing bloating and even treating poisoning. It’s quickly become a

The keto diet has been making its rounds through the diet-sphere, gaining traction and a lot of attention. As the dos and don’ts of the diet get tossed around, like a game of telephone, the message seems to get a little jumbled along the way. By the time it makes its way to you, it’s

Since giving birth to her first daughter, True Thompson, in April, Khloe Kardashian has wasted no time returning to her pre-baby eating and exercise habits. She was controversially given the go-ahead to start working out at three weeks postpartum, and now the reality TV star has shared the low carb meal plan she’s currently following.

Cure your sweet tooth without sabotaging your waistline. Ingredients ½ cup Cacao Butter 2 x 90g Well Naturally Chocolate Rich Dark or Creamy Milk, roughly chopped (or 180g 70% Cacao Chocolate) ½ cup natural sweetener (such as Natvia) 1 free range egg 100g unsalted butter, cubed 1 ½ cups plain flour ½ cup self-raising flour

Summer is half-dedicated to being out in the blazing sun soaking up the rays while they’re available and half about finding ways to cool off so you don’t melt into a puddle during those sweltering days.  Ice cream plays a crucial role in our cool-down plan of action, and while we promise we’ve done our

To say that my eating habits are horrible would make them sound better than they really are. (I wish I was joking.) I’ve never had the best relationship with food. I’ve mastered every shortcut and quick fix out there to quash hunger and spend as little time in the kitchen as possible. Prepackaged foods and

Losing the “last 5kgs” can be excruciatingly difficult. When you have a lot to lose, the weight often seems to come off quickly, but by the end of your health journey it’s all about dialing in on the little details in your workouts and nutrition.  That doesn’t mean it has to be all chicken-and-broccoli all

Poke? So 2017. This year, jackfruit is the trendy new food that’s about to be on tons of menus, say restaurant analysts. But, uh, WTF is it? It’s a fruit (obviously), but people are freaking out about it because it’s actually a really great meat substitute — which is why it’s popping up on menus as

I’ve been worried about my weight since I hit puberty. I’ve been worried about my weight since I hit puberty. I can remember being 16 years old and watching a commercial for a weight-loss pill that was supposed to help people eat less food. They kept showing food left on the plate after a meal.

It should have been the happiest day of her life. But size-22-bride Ebony was secretly heartbroken as she married her soulmate David Saker in January 2016.   Five minutes before the wedding cars arrived, the mum-of-two’s photographer had captured a tender moment between Ebony and her toddler daughter Scarlett. But when the photographer proudly showed Ebony