March 8, 2016

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

PCOS is a condition where a womans ovaries can be enlarged, and have cycts or follicles present, with a reduced capacity to produce eggs. Around 1-2 women in every hundred will have PCOS, although many may […]
March 8, 2016

The grandma diet

When we spend time with our grandparents, many of us will be reflecting on how lucky we are to be living in the times that we are in. Knowing all the sacrifices that others made before […]
March 10, 2016

How to be satisfied with small portions

If you are used to eating larger meals, or find that when you have a treat you go overboard a little (or a lot), one of the trickiest things when starting a weight loss plan is […]
March 10, 2016

Warmer weather exercises

The warmer parts of the year are a fantastic time to take advantage of the outdoors (or indoors) for exercising. Here are our picks for the best exercises to take part in. Water exercises Exercising in […]
March 10, 2016

How warm/cold weather affects our eating

Summer When it’s warmer we tend to craver lighter or cooler foods. We tend to get dehydrated much quicker in warmer weather as our skin produces sweat which cools our body temperature when it evaporates. This […]
March 13, 2016

Healthy Anzac Biscuits

With a few simple ingredient substitutions, this recipe produces yummy Anzac biscuits with 42% less calories, 37% less fat, 64% less saturated fat, 47% less carbohydrates, and 22% less sugar! Nutrition: per biscuits, recipe makes 30 […]
March 13, 2016

Changing self talk

Everyone is aware they have a voice in their head that offers commentary on what’s happening in the day, expresses concerns about the future, offers answers to questions, and opinions on what we like/dislike, think, or […]
March 13, 2016

Weight loss plateaus

Hit a plateau in your weight loss? How many times has this happened to you? You are chugging along just fine, hitting your weight loss goals every week, when out of the blue your weight stops […]
March 13, 2016

Postural Kyphosis

  Postural kyphosis is when your spine is bent so that you are always hunched forward a little (or a lot). The shoulders are rounded forward, the head is often forward compared to the line of […]
March 20, 2016

Spiced Pumpkin Soup

With 15% less calories, 67% less fat, 81% less saturated fat and 20% more protein thanks to making some ingredient substitutions, this delicious and warming pumpkin soup with hints of thai flavours is sure to hit […]