According to Wendy Bazilian, R.D., author of The SuperFoodsRx Diet, “The saturated fat in coconut oil is mostly lauric acid, a medium-chain saturated fatty acid that appears to have a more neutral effect on heart…
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Why pretending you’re younger is the healthiest lie
Forget about the bad ‘mutton-dressed-as-lamb’ association, because a study has found that feeling younger than your age has its benefits! Do you keep your age a secret? Now you don’t have to feel guilty about…
Why you should try a personal training session
By Melanie Chisnall Do you think personal training is a waste of time and money? For more than a decade, like many people I know, that’s all I believed it was. Until I finally gave…
Creative ways to add more fruit and veg to your diet
By Melanie Chisnall How much fresh produce do our bodies need? Ideally, a healthy diet or weight loss plan should include four to five portions of fruit and veggies every day. But eating the same…
How often should you weigh yourself?
Could weighing-in help you lose weight? A new study found that weight loss is related to how often individuals weighed themselves. So how often should you weigh in? Researchers analysed 2 838 weight measurements (up…
Two diet rules to toss out after 40
by Melanie Chisnall Once you hit 40, losing weight is a whole different ball game, which means that some of those traditional diet rules need to take a hike! Especially the more outdated ones you…
7 Ways to boost your brain
When it comes to mental endurance, there are a few ways to ensure a sharp mind and excellent concentration. Peter Jordan, Principal Officer of Fedhealth, explains that nutritionists emphasise the importance of healthy eating habits…
How sleep can help you beat the Monday blues
A change in sleeping habits over the weekends could be making you Monday morning blues worse! “A lot of people like to stay up late on the weekend and then sleep in, but it’s important…
Run for your (longer) life: the French octogenarian addicted to marathons
She runs three hours a day, 365 days a year — but don’t get her started on diets or supplements. For 85-year-old Ginette Bedard, staying on her feet has been an essential part of her…
What to eat to maximise your exercise regimen
Breakfast To supercharge your day, a good breakfast is essential. Far too many dieters try to skip this meal to lower calorie consumption, but in reality it is quite possibly the most important meal of…