Diets
The eight-hour diet is the key to weight loss, according to experts
Forget calorie counting or limiting your carbs, weight control may be as simple as eating across fewer hours each day.
The new diet that's about to be everywhere
It's called the TLC diet and it's all about making - yep, you guessed it - therapeutic lifestyle changes in the name of health and weight loss.
Exactly what to eat on the Mediterranean diet
These are the top 5 foods to have in your high rotation if you're following this eating plan.
The one diet we should all stick to
The science is in. There is one eating plan we should all stick to - and it involves fresh foods and eating fats.
The 14 day gut cleanse plan that works
Why you need a two week cleanse and exactly how to do it, with nutritionist Teresa Boyce.
The best way to diet according to your body type
Why deciphering your dosha is the secret to a diet that works
'This is how I finally lost 50kgs'
Alicia-Maree Beres has almost halved her bodyweight, dropping down to 65kgs after weighing 115kgs. This is how she did it.
“I thought I was pretty worthless and my only value was in a number”
Losing 30kg gave Freya Seale her life back.
The diet change that gave Jessica Biel more energy
Her day on a plate reads like the menu of a health-food café.
The overlooked key to losing weight
It's not just about what you eat. Something as simple as reorganising your fridge and kitchen could help big time with your efforts to lose weight.
What is the ketogenic diet - and should I be doing it?
It's the low-carb, high-fat eating plan fitness fanatics swear by. But is it actually worth doing? A dietitian explains.
What you need to know before you start another weight loss journey
This is why you shouldn't fall into the trap of a quick fix or crash diet, according to a dietitian who has been there herself.
Scientists discover yet another reason to follow the Mediterranean diet
Looking for a healthier way to eat in 2017? This is the answer.
How much bacon should you really be eating?
When the World Cancer Research Fund called our favourite brekkie option a 'carcinogen', we knew it was time to do some research.
I switched to a climatarian diet and lost 20kg in the process
After hearing her sister mention earth will run out of food, Marta Jary turned to vegetarianism to help save the planet.
A list of the strangest things we found in a health supermarket
How about water infused with the frequency of the moon or a lamb and beef power bar?
The easy steps that will stop you from overeating this silly season
Nutritionist Zoe Bingley Pullin shares five practical ways to prepare your body and digestive system before you hit your fourth Christmas dinner - this wee...
The diet habits you need to change immediately
When it comes to adopting new lifestyle changes we are often told to take things slowly to build sustainable habits. But that may not be the case.
The simple habits that can help you lose weight
To shift weight, you need to shift your mindset, and these three habits - which have nothing to do with food - are an excellent place to start.
What it actually means to eat in moderation
“All in moderation” is a common wellness phase but how do you actually live by it?
This diet promises you'll lose seven pounds in seven days
A new diet program suggests you cut seven foods to drop seven pounds (just over three kilos) in seven days. But should you?
The simple thing you can do to burn more fat every day
Could the timing of your meals really affect your weight?
Want to stop overeating? Change your bedtime
Opting for a salad over doughnuts could be as easy keeping track of your ZZs.
Scientists find Jennifer Aniston’s low carb diet really does work
It can also help prevent diabetes.
Is apple cider vinegar really the cure-all everyone thinks it is?
It claims to boost digestion and aid weight loss - but what this expert has to say might surprise you.
“Dadbods” apparently make men healthier and more attractive
In news that will make every woman’s eyes roll, apparently being a “pudgy dad” is the height of human evolution.
What the world’s oldest woman eats every day
Emma Morano is 116 and for the last 90 years she’s been eating this one food.
This is how much salt should you actually be eating
We talk a lot about sugar but actually, how much salt is too much?
What are the benefits of intermittent fasting?
It can help you lose weight, burn fat and promote muscle growth. But this is what you need to know before you start skipping meals.
33 life-changing healthy habits that are better than a diet
When you decide to stick to a diet, you follow rules. But this ultimately sets you up for 'failure'. Here's what you should do instead.
Do you need more prebiotics in your diet?
You know all about probitiocs, but did you know prebiotics can help with weight loss, boost gut health and assist in lowering cholesterol levels?
Your wrap isn't as healthy as you think it is
Over recent years, wraps have become an increasingly popular choice with a 35 per cent increase in the sales of wraps each year.
There is only one way to lose weight - and keep it off
Scientists have found there is only one rule when it comes to shedding kilos, and this is it.
10 ways to cut 500 calories from your daily intake without noticing
If you're looking to lose weight, these small, simple steps have huge results.
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.
Recipes to lower blood pressure
A healthy diet is key when it comes to lowering your blood pressure.
Four recipes to beat stress
Feeling anxious or stressed? Try these delicious recipes for a healthy body and calm mind.
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.
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.
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.
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.
