Tag Archives: diet
Myth Busters- Food and Weight Gain
There is a lot of information around on which are the right foods to eat if you’re trying to manage your weight, and which foods are best to avoid. Read on to get the inside scoop on food and weight gain myths! 1) If something is low in fat I Read more
Eating Your Fruit and Veges is the Way to Better Health
Almost 60,000 people took their HHQ during the official 2011 test period, and based on the results of the survey Australians are not eating enough of their fruit and veges! The survey results showed that: 92% of Aussies are not eating the correct amount of fruit and vegetables per day Read more
BMI and Body Distortion
We all know that maintaining a healthy weight is important for our overall health, but working out what this ‘healthy’ weight is can be confusing! Comparing ourselves to those around us, or what the media portrays as a ‘normal weight’ can result in a distorted view of our own body Read more
Vegetarian Eating
Vegetarian eating is a diet based on plant foods, with some restrictions on animal foods. Families choose to follow vegetarian diets for various reasons. It may be for religious, humanitarian, health or environmental reasons. What is vegetarian eating? People follow different types of vegetarian diets depending on which foods are Read more
What’s On Your Plate?
With so many mixed messages around concerning nutrition and health, it can be tricky to work out just what makes a ‘balanced meal’. The good news is there’s a simple formula you can use to help give your family the balance they need for good nutrition. It’s called ‘1, 2, Read more
