Diets
These are the weight loss myths you need to stop believing
No matter how little you know about diet and nutrition, chances are that you have an opinion on some of the frequently quoted weight loss beliefs.
Why am I not losing body fat?
You're doing all the 'right things' but you're still not losing weight. This could be why.
Can the Paleo diet ruin your health?
New research suggests the diet can cause diarrhoea, indigestion, tiredness and sleeping problems.
What happens when you go gluten free
It seems like everyone is giving up gluten. But if you don’t need to for health reasons are there really any benefits?
Four simple weight loss tricks you probably haven’t tried
The secret could really be as simple as this.
The small daily habit that could lead to long term weight loss
Could it really be as simple as this?
"When I became vegan, my life became calmer"
Alexandra Dietrich, who runs blog Plantiful Alexandra, shares how veganism genuinely brought more peace into her life.
How artificial sweeteners could be making you gain more weight
They are the non-sugar sweeteners we are told will cut calories and help us lose weight but new research shows they could actually be making you eat more.
Sydney Uni’s ingenious weight loss hack
Could the key to portion control really be as simple as this?
16 bikini detox-friendly foods
Think you couldn't handle a detox? We challenge you to contemplate these foods and not salivate!
25 reasons you can't lose weight
Dieting like a demon and exercising like hell but still can't shift the excess bulk? Here's why.
The Sirtfood Diet: Lose weight by turning on your skinny gene
Forget the 5:2 diet. Get the same weight-loss results without starving yourself with the ground-breaking new discovery of “sirtfoods”
What's trending: the DASH diet
It’s top of the diet charts in the US and won Best Diet Overall for the sixth year in a row, according the US News and World Report. Dilvin Yasa gets the...
Paleo, Sugar Free, Mediterranean, Alkaline: Best and worst diets of 2016
We score out of 10 the nutrition, weight-loss potential and staying power of the most popular diets
10 Paleo lunches to try
Want some Paleo lunch ideas? Here Michele Chevalley Hedge, a nutritionist at a Paleo health café chain, Thr1ve shares 10 tasty ideas for those who w...
10 quick and healthy Paleo breakfasts
Here are some of Michele Chevalley Hedges's fave Paleo breakfasts to grab and go for an early morning start
Enjoy Christmas and keep the kilos off
It is the season to be jolly - and over indulge. Three experts reveal how to have a good time without putting on unwanted kilos
Pegan diet: Paleo meets vegan | What to eat and not to eat
If you never thought a meat-loving paleo would cross paths with a leaf-eating, vegan, guess again.
Diet wars: Is the 14:10 the new 5:2?
Intermittent fasting has a new ratio: 14 hours without food and a 10-hour eating window each day. Sarah Marinos speaks to the experts to find out if it’s...
3 tablespoons of olive oil can save your life and make you slimmer
Olive oil has long been touted as healthy – now it’s also being credited with aiding weight loss and preventing cancer. Liz Graham gets the good oil on...
Low-carb diets: Are they the best way to lose weight?
Low-carb, starch-free, no bread – there’s a lot of hype around low carbohydrate diets – but are they any good for weight loss? Dietitian Alison Ginn ...
11 common mistakes people make on the Paleo diet
Going Paleo? Nutritionist Michele Chevalley Hedge outlines some common mistakes to avoid
The no-sugar diet: is it good for you?
A no-sugar diet isn’t as simple as cutting out all cakes and sweets. It means eliminating anything that contains sugar, which is almost all processed foo...
What you need to know about the Nordic Diet
A food philosophy based on eating more fish and berries is sweeping the world. Could it be Australia’s next big weight-loss trend? Gina Flaxman investiga...
Experts weigh in on the 5:2 diet
Dr Michael Mosley’s 5:2 diet is still topping book charts worldwide. The intermittent fast involves eating normally, but sensibly, for five days a week; ...
Intermittent fasting: new weight-loss win?
There’s a new buzz in the world of weight loss around a concept called intermittent fasting
Prevent diabetes diet
Food is the biggest weapon you have in fighting diabetes and other insulin-related disorders.
Four recipes to beat stress
Feeling anxious or stressed? Try these delicious recipes for a healthy body and calm mind.
Recipes to lower blood pressure
A healthy diet is key when it comes to lowering your blood pressure.
The happiness diet
Having a bad day? There is a way to turn things around, and it involves your stomach
"How I quit chocolate"
Kicking a sugar habit like chocolate is possible, if you can keep that sweet tooth satisfied.
Do I have a food intolerance?
Sarah Marinos reveals why many Aussies wait more than five years to seek treatment for food intolerances.
Eat slowly to stay slim
Savouring every bite is not only the key to enjoying your food, it may also help keep your weight in check.
Cutting carbs boosts heart attack risk
Think high-protein and low-carb diets are your ticket to weight loss? This food philosophy could be a heart attack waiting to happen.
Waist-friendly winter food swaps
Try some satisfying winter warmers that won't make a beeline straight to your mid-section.
Beat cravings with dessert at breakfast
A morning macaroon a day keeps the weight away, or at the very least controls your hunger pangs, according to the results of a recent study.
Is the caveman diet unsafe?
Fans of the paleo diet, a.k.a the caveman diet, claim dumping foods that come from farming boosts health and aids weight loss.
Paleo diet recipes and meal plan
Take your diet back to the healthy basics and eat like a caveman with our tasty paleo meal plan.
Eating slowly prevents obesity
Always first to finish dinner? It's time to slow down. Eating quickly has already been linked to weight and health issues.
The TV diet challenge
In the vein of movies like Supersize Me, Kylie Stevenson ate nothing but food advertised on TV for 10 days. Here's what happened to her body.
Five winter food rules
Avoid weight gain and stay healthy all season long with these simple and effective tips.
Piling on the kilos right after eating?
We know that tucking into a hamburger and fries will eventually go to our waists – but surely not in just three hours?
The dos and don'ts of sugar
Navigating your way around the sugar hype can be confusing, however this guide should help.
A guilt-free Easter
There's no need to give up chocolate eggs and hot-cross buns to stay healthy over the Easter long weekend.
Gluten-free Easter recipes
Gluten-free cooking tips and recipes to enjoy over the Easter long weekend.
Is protein key to weight loss?
Research shows that a high protein diet is ideal for weight loss. But how much do we need? And which sources are best?
Savoury breakfast beats sugar cravings
You can arm yourself against those afternoon sugar pangs with a solid savoury brekkie.
Cheats to avoid overeating
Watching your weight? These seven secrets of success can help you enjoy food and avoid overeating.
How to eat carbs and lose weight
A new diet plan shows you how you can enjoy eating carbs while getting slim and fit – for life.
12 food myths busted
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki puts food under the microscope to unearth some facts that might surprise you
The anti-ageing diet
Lee Holmes shares the secrets to achieving a youthful, healthier body through foods with powerful benefits. Eat your way to a vibrant new you
"Juice gave me back my life"
A diet shake-up helped Joe Cross, 45, recover from a devastating illness.
Dukan Diet stage 3
In the third stage of the Dukan diet, your body will learn to adjust to its new weight
Australian lifestyles, then and now
From kilos to crockery, we take a look at some lifestyle indicators from the past to see how Australians match up today.
Dukan Diet stage 2
The second part of our exclusive Dukan summer diet reveals how to broaden your menu options.
Dukan Diet stage 1
Find the new you with part-one of the Dukan Diet program, and discover the weight loss benefits.
The Dukan Diet meal plan
You'll be well on your way to achieving that beach ready bod with our Dukan five-day meal plan
7 day healthy breakfast meal plan
Start your day right with these high-protein, low-GI breakfast ideas.
The portion-perfect dinner
Are you eating the right amount of protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats and vegies every night?
How to control hunger pangs
Food cravings are hard-wired into our brains and bodies, but we can override them
Real diet success stories
Don’t hide under the covers this winter – make a pledge to achieve your weight-loss goals. Meet four motivated individuals who tried different techniqu...
Why you crave chocolate
A "hunger hormone" may be responsible for our penchant for choccie treats during stressful times, a study reveals.
Hidden sugar
How much sugar is in the foods you regularly consume? Some of these might surprise you.
Celeb diets from chef Kate McAloon
body+soul chats with world-class chef to the stars Kate McAloon about her A-list clientele and moving to Oz.
Lower your sugar intake in seven days
7 days 7 ways: By making a few simple changes every day you can cut back on the sweet stuff.
Fit to be queen
Shaping up for your big day can be a challenge - especially if the world is watching.
Are celebrity cookbooks making us fat?
Victoria Hannaford puts this to the test with a week preparing and eating dinners out of celebrity cookbooks.
Are you a health food junkie?
The obsession to cut out "bad" foods and don a flawless physique can lead to dangerous eating patterns.
Break the cycle of unhealthy eating
When you're busy it's easy to develop unhealthy, unconscious eating habits. Here's how to break the cycle.
Four new diets for 2011
It's a new year and a great excuse to get in shape. Here body+soul reviews four of the latest diet books to hit the market.
Meat free Mondays
Do you eat meat with a side order of guilt? Here's how to have your steak and eat it too
