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Confessions of Five Doctors: Dietitian?s Refute!
2008-03-14 06:24:00 Have you ever wondered what doctors really think about their patients? Are they afraid of catching what you’ve got? Or, what do the medical notes really say about you? Well, earlier this week I came across the article Medical Confessions , published in the Guardian newspaper. The article indeed makes for gripping reading, however to say I was ... More About: Doctors , Random
5 Super Ingredients: Are You Missing Out?
2008-03-12 00:09:00 Do you tend to stick with ingredients you know well when cooking? There’s often a tendency to avoid new recipes, however this can result in mealtimes becoming stagnant and lacking in variety. Having recently got my hands on a couple of delightful cookbooks, I’ve been pouring over them ever since. Just flicking through recipe books can give ... More About: Recipes , Super , Ingredients , Missing
Low-carb Eating Examined: Warning Explicit Content!
2008-03-07 14:22:00 It’s no secret that following a low-carb diet can result in weight loss. The frustrating thing about this low-carb madness is that supporters continually highlight the ‘up-side’ of the diet, with virtually no mention of the consequences. While weight loss may be exactly what you’re after, the missing piece in this crazy puzzle is the long-term ... More About: Weight Loss , Content , Warning , Eating , Low carb
25 Minimalistic Meals: 5 Ingredients or Less
2008-03-05 08:56:00 Do you sometimes struggle to come up with a varied weekly menu for your family? The good news is you don’t need a pantry full of exotic condiments to create something delicious. With just a few ingredients on hand you really can create something pretty special. I’ve compiled a collection of recipes using five ingredients, or ... More About: Recipes , Ingredients , Meals , Minimalistic
A Bit by Bit Approach to Exercise
2008-03-01 06:31:00 When you think about exercising do your thoughts immediately turn to feelings of drudgery, boredom and pain? I’m sure we’ve all been there! Sometimes we get so wound up about whether we’re exercising enough, that we fail to enjoy the experience. The good news is that any movement whatsoever can be beneficial for our health. The key, as ... More About: Exercise
5 Super Menu Planning Sites
2008-02-27 05:38:00 Menu planning can be an extremely useful way to prevent wastage of both food and money, but the task of planning your meals for the first time can sometimes appear a little daunting. I’ve been checking out some of the sites which offer menu planning tips and plans, and it seems there are a vast array ... More About: Lifestyle , Planning , Super , Sites , Menu
Rugby: The Necessity of Good Nutrition
2008-02-23 07:36:00 Depending on which sport you play, you may face a variety of challenges, possibly relating to your level of fitness, training regimens, sporting seasons etc. But, if you’re serious about it, following a healthy balanced diet is absolutely essential, and can help you reach peak performance. Recently a friend of mine, who plays rugby, asked me about ... More About: Exercise , Nutrition , Rugby , Good
25 Ultra Practical Tips to Reduce Waste and Save Money
2008-02-22 04:23:00 It’s estimated that some families dispose of nearly 50% of the food they purchase. This seems pretty extreme, but I can imagine it carries some degree of truth. Most of us can take steps to cut down on the amount of food we waste in our own homes. If you’re trying to eat healthy on ... More About: Lifestyle , Money , Save Money , Tips , Ultra
Help: I Don?t Like Fruit and Veggies!
2008-02-16 13:36:00 I had a great question from one of my readers recently, and wanted to share the answer with everyone: The question is about trying to lose weight when you don’t like fruits and vegetables, and live with someone who often cooks unhealthy meals. How to eat a healthy diet One of the most important things you ... More About: Weight Loss , Fruit
5 Tips for Successful Menu Planning
2008-02-12 01:15:00 Menu planning can be the most time consuming part of grocery shopping, and it can be extremely difficult to plan in advance what you will be eating for the next week, two weeks, or month. However, if you’re particularly busy you may find that having a list of pre-thought options makes cooking meals for the whole ... More About: Lifestyle , Tips , Planning , Menu
How to Be an Organised Food Shopper
2008-02-09 07:47:00 How do you complete your weekly food shopping? Is it a mad trolley dash to be completed as fast a possible? If it is, you may find yourself having to shop multiple times in the week simply because you always seem to forget something. But, thankfully this can be a thing of the past with a ... More About: Lifestyle , Food , Shopper
Dietriffic Launches a New Site Design
2008-02-06 23:49:00 As you may already have noticed, we’ve had a little “interior decor” going on around here with the launch of my new site design. I wanted a new design for 2008 that was fresh, bright, and colourful. Again my husband has worked very hard on this one, and I think it’s a real credit to ... More About: Design , Random , Site , New Site
How to Use 10 Minutes a Day to Powerfully Change Your Life
2008-02-04 03:19:00 For most of us, there are simply not enough hours in the day. We rush around trying to complete our chores, meet deadlines, spend time with family and friends; in the end we have no time for hobbies, reading books, or developing our skills further. But, have you ever stopped to consider the powerful impact ... More About: Life , Lifestyle , Change , Minutes
4 Reasons Why You Shouldn?t Give Your Sack The Sack!
2008-01-25 10:42:00 Would you like to be more productive, resourceful, creative, and focused every day? I know I would! Well, this may not be as far away as we think. What if I were to tell you it was simply through the power of sleep? Sleep deprivation may sound pretty severe, however it is defined merely as a ... More About: Reasons , Give , Sack
Reader?s Question: Lunchtime Ideas and Exercise
2008-01-14 09:53:00 Recently I had a great question from one of my readers about healthy lunch ideas, and exercises suitable for knee pain. So, I thought I’d tackle both questions together, and share this information with everyone. We know that the key to successful weight loss is to reduce calorie intake by around 300-500kcals each day, and increase ... More About: Ideas , Question , Exercise , Reader
Overcoming Bad Habits
2008-01-09 08:47:00 Mike and James from Passion for Health have relaunched their wonderful ebook, ?Habit Guide.? With this guide as a trusty resource, you can get in shape, and finally become master of your habits once and for all. They have some truly unique insights to share, and I really feel that the guide makes for very ... More About: Random , Habits , Bad Habits
Ludicrous Costs for Stupid ?Diet? Programs!
2008-01-03 06:37:00 Dieting has become close to a worldwide obsession in recent years, and now that the New Year is in full swing, many people will have vowed to lose weight, and get healthier by a number of different means. Unfortunately, for some this will involve choosing a program from the vast array of “fad diets” widely publicised ... More About: Weight Loss , Diet , Programs , Stupid , Costs
K.I.S.S. Goodbye to Unsuccessful New Year?s Resolutions!
2007-12-31 11:13:00 Yes, it’s that time of year again - time to reflect, make plans, and set New Year ’s resolutions. But, how can we make this year’s resolutions a success? For me the acronym K.I.S.S. perfectly reflects the essence of a good New Year’s resolution - Keep It Simple Stupid! In a study (1997) to understand the factors ... More About: Lifestyle , Goodbye , Resolutions
Set New Year?s Resolutions That Really Work in 2008
2007-12-28 22:45:00 How many times have you made vague New Year ’s Resolutions , such as ?I want to be healthier,? or ?I want to feel fitter?? Have you ever managed to stick with such goals? If your answer is no, you’re definitely not alone! But, can 2008 really be any different? The good news is, it can! Mike and James ... More About: Work
Happy Christmas!
2007-12-24 09:44:00 Dear all, I hope you have a truly wonderful Christmas , filled with precious family, and friends; delicious food, special gifts, and all the things you love! I’ll be back later in the week. Best wishes! Photo source. No Tags More About: Random , Happy , Happy Christmas
How to Plan Your Day
2007-12-22 01:38:00 Do you know people who always seems to be on time, never miss a deadline, and still seem to manage their affairs at home with ease? What is their secret? According to bestselling author Jack Canfield, by planning your day the night before you can achieve success in all areas of life. Check out Jack’s top ... More About: Random , Plan
Christmas Menu Planning
2007-12-19 22:02:00 If you’re tired of slaving away in the kitchen on Christmas day help is at hand! Eating Well have produced a fabulous collection of healthy Christmas recipes and menus, giving you more time to spend with your family and friends this year. The collection includes sample menus, “make-ahead” dishes, and even a menu planner of what ... More About: Recipes , Planning , Menu
A Dietitian?s Survival Guide - Festive Links
2007-12-17 23:51:00 Here are some of the best festive links I’ve discovered over the last few weeks: Alicia Sparks discusses 5 Ways to Prevent Stress During the Holidays Meal Makeover mums have a link to their 30 minute reality TV show Rescue Recipe Crabby McSlacker on How to Fight Stress (and Extra Pounds) Over the Holidays Delicious Magazine on how to ... More About: Links , Guide , Survival , Viva
A Dietitian?s Survival Guide - Stress at Christmas
2007-12-13 01:28:00 For many people, stress has become a daily problem - work deadlines, traffic jams, family commitments, exams, even world events. But, for some Christmas is a particularly stressful time of the year. Research suggests that some stress is in fact normal, and can improve our performance. However, when it becomes something more permanent, instead of protecting ... More About: Guide , Stress , Survival , Viva
A Dietitians Survival Guide - Vegetarian Options
2007-12-11 04:22:00 If you’re not already accustomed to cooking for a vegetarian, the newness of the experience can seem a little daunting. However, with a little bit of planning, and a dash of inspiration, your vegetarian Christmas dinner can be just as colourful, and delicious, as the more traditional options. The first thing you need to find out ... More About: Vegetarian , Guide , Options , Survival , Viva
Best Blogosphere Links
2007-12-08 02:53:00 There have been some really great articles on the web over the last few weeks, here are a selection of my favourites: At Limes and Lycopene over the last couple of weeks Kathryn has been writing about her daily mealtimes. This is a wonderfully practical guide to eating healthy, and if you often wonder how to ... More About: Random , Links , Blogosphere
Tips for Healthier Eating At the Shopping Mall
2007-12-07 02:13:00 Shopping can be completely exhausting, particularly at this time of year! Often convenience rules over healthier options, when it comes to choosing what to eat, with many of us opting for Pizza, French fries, sticky buns, and creamy coffees. So, in the interest of not adding “lose weight” to our list of new year’s resolutions, here ... More About: Shopping , Tips , Mall , Eating , Heal
A Dietitian?s Christmas Survival Guide (2)
2007-12-06 06:26:00 There’s absolutely no reason to worry about what to eat during the Christmas period, and with a little planning ahead of time, you can avoid the pitfalls of seasonal overeating. One way of cutting calorie intake is to modify your recipes. Simply by reducing the amount of fat, salt and sugar they contain, and ... More About: Guide , Survival , Viva
A Dietitian?s Christmas Survival Guide (1)
2007-12-03 23:13:00 When it comes to the Christmas season, one of the first things that springs to my mind is the delicious food! For me, Christmas will be a little different this year as we’re spending it in Australia, and many Australians choose seafood, cold meats, or a ‘barbie’ on Christmas day, which will be a new experience ... More About: Guide , Survival , Viva
Site Problems
More articles from this author:2007-12-02 23:43:00 In our recent transition from one host to another, some of last weeks articles were deleted, along with any corresponding comments from readers. We have been able to rescue the posts, however unfortunately all comments have been deleted. Please do accept my apologies to all concerned. No Tags More About: Random , Site , Problems 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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