Fasting is the oldest nutritional intervention for weight loss and good health that exists. Only in the last few years, however, has it gained mainstream traction. Today, fasting, in the form of intermittent fasting, is one of the most popular dieting choices on the planet. The reason is simple - it works! In this article we investigate what intermittent fasting is, why you should do it and how to implement it into your life.

Since we were kids, many of us have been told to take our Vitamin C in order to ward off winter bugs. Yet, in the last few decades, the benefits of Vitamin C have been revealed to be greater than simply helping us get through winter. In this article, we reveal 4 key benefits of this amazing vitamin, along with 7 of the best foods from which to get it. 

It wasn’t that long ago (think back to the 80s), when there was no such thing as healthy fats. Back then all fats were demonized as the major cause of obesity and heart disease. Fortunately, we’ve wised up since then. We now recognise that there good and bad fats. In this article, we provide you with 5 ways to incorporate healthy fats into your diet.

Over the last few years there have been many foods that have been touted as superfoods. Some of them have a dubious claim to that title but one on which there is no doubt is turmeric. In fact, many people believe that it is the most beneficial nutritional supplement that exists. Let’s dig into the benefits of adding turmeric to your diet.

As the warmer weather heats up and the days become longer, we are seeing ourselves spending more time outdoors and socialising. Having said that, some of us may be feeling a little self-conscious that we were not in the best shape we hoped to be in especially, being beach ready.

Most of us like to enjoy a drink or two especially after a long week at work. However, we all know that after a night out, we usually wake up with some sort of regret. Our minds tell us to head to the gym so that we feel better again but our body says to stay in bed. We all know that a good sweat sesh will lead to a good release of endorphins and will help us make healthier choices throughout the day.

Brrr…feel the chill? Winter’s arrived in Sydney, bringing with it the traditional ‘cold and flu’ season. But this year, we’ve also got the novel coronavirus to contend with! So, what can you do to give your immune system its best fighting chance?

‘Quitting sugar’ has become something of a catchphrase in recent years, popularised by celebrities who attribute this silver bullet to everything from weight loss to looking amazing. But is there scientific evidence to support the complete avoidance of sugar in our diets?

Australians waste around 300kg of food per person per year! Not only is this costly (estimated to be $3,800 down the trash per household each year), but it’s also bad for the environment because extra landfill equals more greenhouse gas emissions.

So how can we reduce our food waste? Here are five things you can do to save money and our planet.

Humans have been eating dairy for centuries, but some question whether it should be a part of our diet. In this article, we address the conundrum: dairy – is it your friend or your foe?

Inflammation is bad news. It leads to pain, irritation, sickness and such conditions as irritable bowel syndrome and other lifestyle compromising conditions. Eating anti-inflammatory foods is your best defence against all of this nastiness. In this article, we provide you with seven of best anti-inflammatory foods to add to your food plan. Not only are these foods packed with anti-inflammatory compounds, they also taste great.

Your rate of metabolism dictates how quickly (or slowly) you burn calories. If your goal is to get a lean, fat free body, then the more things that you can do boost your metabolism, the faster you will achieve your goals.

In this article, we reveal 13 hacks to kickstarting your metabolism to burn off unwanted body fat around the clock.

It’s been two years since hemp foods have been legally sold in Australia. So…have you tried any yet?

A bit of background first. In November 2017, the Food Standards Code was amended to permit the sale of low-THC hemp seed foods. Hemp is a species of the cannabis plant (yep, CANNABIS!) that has a low concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, the psychoactive component in marijuana. This means that you won’t experience the infamous effects of marijuana when you eat hemp foods.

So much of our lives have been turned inside-out and upside-down by the novel coronavirus, including the way we shop, cook and eat. And as with all changes that happen rapidly and unexpectedly, we may still be finding our feet and trying our best to adjust to a completely new norm. So how do we maintain a healthy, balanced diet (and stay sane at the same time!) during this challenge?

For years we’ve been told that, to develop that fat free, muscular, athletic body we need to be eating every 3 hours. So, why on earth would we want to start fasting, let alone do it every day? Because it works – whether you are wanting to lose fat, build muscle or do both! Let’s find out why.