What is Stilnox?
It seems the London Olympics is already plagued by controversy and the torch hasn’t even arrived yet. From team selections, allegations of stalking to sleeping arrangements but the issue seemly most...
View ArticlePractical eating before a training session
Ideally you should eat 3-4 hours before a training session to allow for adequate digestion and absorption of the food. Getting up and working out early in the morning makes eating this far in advance...
View Article‘Tis Mango Season – Get into it while it lasts!
Nothing says summer quite like a chilled mango and their health benefits make them a fantastic choice too. It’s easy to see why they are Australia’s most popular seasonal fruit; we consume around 8...
View ArticleWalking is the way to go!
We’re all back to another school year so perhaps now is the perfect time to rethink how we get our children there. A recent study found that less than 50% of kids that live within a 15 minute walk from...
View ArticleWhat is Quinoa?
Heard of this new super food but unsure of exactly what it is or how to use it! Fear not, read on for all you need to know about Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah). Originating on the slopes of the Andes in...
View ArticleWhat are 5 serves of vegetables and 2 serves of fruit?
We’ve all heard that we should be consuming 5 serves of vegetables and two serves of fruit every day. What does that actually look like? What is a serve? And does a serve differ from vegie to vegie and...
View ArticleYurt – Rare Sighting in Melbourne
There was an unusual shaped tent in the park recently. A 5m English Yurt was setup in Edinburgh Gardens for the final session day for the School for Social Entrepreneurs. The group bring together...
View ArticleBerries the Wonder Fruit
Quite simply berries are a wonder fruit. They are so small and yet so full of essential vitamins and minerals. And really don’t require that much preparation at all. The main varieties found in...
View ArticleKids Telly Tubbies Study
Most parents are guilty of popping their little one down in front of the television for a few minutes of harmless distraction to give Mum or Dad a few minutes to get something done or even to just grab...
View ArticleJamie Oliver healthy eating programs in Australia
While in Australia recently, the Naked Chef, Jamie Oliver announced that his successful Ministry of Food Australia program is coming to Victoria and becoming part of the Victorian Healthy Eating...
View ArticleSport Stars and food endorsements
We have all seen current and past sports stars and athletes promoting everything solar heating to superannuation but when they are using their status to promote an unhealthy food product to children...
View ArticleFast Food Healthy Menu Choices not selling
Is the option of healthy choices in fast food restaurants purely a marketing ploy? Since the introduction of healthy choices at fast food restaurants such as McDonalds there has been a multitude of...
View ArticleIs poor urban planning making us less healthy?
We have all heard the old adage ‘You are what you eat’ but, have you considered ‘You are where you live’? In the rush to develop and build housing, poor urban design is influencing obesity rates in the...
View ArticleWeight loss centres – more focused on signing up members?
Are weight loss centres more focused on signing up members? Weight loss clinics represent a $792 million a year industry but have recently been accused of using aggressive tactics and bizarre advice to...
View ArticleVitamins Marketed for Children
As parents we are bombarded with the dos and don’ts of what to feed and give to our children to aid in their growth, development and general health and well-being. There seems to be research results...
View ArticleWaste not, want not!
Prepare to be staggered! According to a Federal Government study, Australia throws away 4.45 million tonnes of food, worth $5 billion, each and every year. That’s 936kgs per household. And it doesn’t...
View ArticleThe Top Health Benefits of Summer Stone Fruit
Summer is just around the corner and so too is the amazing fruit of the season – stone fruit. Cherries, plums, nectarines, peaches, apricots, mangoes, lychees; t’is the season to enjoy! Get in quick...
View ArticleEat Properly Before Training
Eating at least 3 – 4 hours before a training session gives you enough time to digest and absorb your food. However if you want to get up and work out early in the morning, it doesn’t make sense to...
View ArticleWalking for Fitness
There is no time like the present to start improving our habits, and that involves the habits we’re teaching our children. These days children grow up being driven everywhere. According to a recent...
View ArticleThe True Value of Raw Food
There are many benefits to consuming raw fruits and vegetables. They are very nutritious—full of essential vitamins and minerals, and usually low in calories, too. For people who want to lead a long...
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