Health
How Exercise Keeps You Young
It’s a no-brainer that exercise is good for you! It keeps you fit and strong, improves your immunity and makes your clothes fit a whole heap better. But, there’s another benefit to staying active that’s a lot less talked about… Exercising keeps you looking and feeling younger! Even just a moderate amount of physical activity…
Read MoreHow to Exercise to Prevent Falls
As you get older, not only does the risk of having a fall increase, but so do its negative effects. In fact, falls account for about 40% of all injury-related hospitalisations in Australia every year. While you could break a bone or knock your head, having a fall also reduces your confidence making it more…
Read MoreAre Carbohydrates Addictive?
It’s kinda amazing how satisfying it is to bite into a slightly crunchy, gooey filled, delicately iced doughnut… That is, until the guilt sets in and the sugar overload starts to make you feel a little sick. Whether you’ve got a thing for sweet or savory high-carb foods, time and time again, we keep reaching…
Read More10 Foods That Naturally Reduce Estrogen
Whether you’re male or female, estrogen is a natural and essential hormone that helps your body to function properly and stay healthy. And, while your body can usually maintain the right balance of estrogen, our modern world is full of products like shampoos, animal hormones and plastic bottles that contain chemical estrogens. Being exposed to…
Read MoreShifting Your Mindset to Drive Results
Do the phrases “I can’t eat that” or “I have to go to the gym”, often run through your mind when you’re trying to achieve your health and fitness goals? If so, I’ve got good news for you! Simply shifting your mindset might be all that you need to finally hit those goals. Now, I’m…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Eating More Fat
Do you think that eating fat will make you fat? If so, you’re not to blame! The media and incorrectly reported research has led us to believe that we are what we eat (read our in-depth article here). However, that thinking’s simply not true! In fact, the right fats are extremely good for you. So…
Read MoreTips to Help You Stick to a New Fitness Plan and Eat Healthily
It’s true that it’s not easy to stick to a new fitness plan and, chances are, you know it because you’ve experienced it. But, like most things that are challenging, a little perseverance is totally worth! With time and a consistent effort, a well-designed workout and healthy eating plan will get you the results you’re…
Read MoreProbiotic Supplements: Can They Help You Achieve Your Goals?
Your gut is full of thousands of different types of bacteria. And, while having a good balance of healthy bacteria is largely responsible for keeping your digestion running smoothly, they do much more than keeping an upset stomach away! Having a gut full of ‘bad’ bacteria weakens your immune system, contributes to obesity and increases…
Read MoreCan You Rely on Willpower? Here's What You Need to Know
When was the last time you felt like your ‘willpower’ let you down? Maybe it was last weekend when you unexpectedly indulged in a slice of cake (or two) with some friends. Or, you skipped your workout because you were just too tired after a long day at work. Regardless, it’s a common belief that…
Read MoreAre Healthy Takeaway Lunches Really a Good Choice?
It’s lunchtime and you’re at work with a hungry tummy. But, instead of racing out there and getting Maccas, you’re trying to decide between the healthy options of a wrap, sushi, salad or a smoothie… After all, you’ve got goals and you’re GOING to achieve them! Unfortunately, a lot of so called healthy takeaway lunches…
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