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Do you live alone? If you’re like many people who do, you’ve probably found that it’s difficult to maintain a healthy diet. There are many reasons why singles tend to have poorer eating habits, including inadequate cooking skills, the increasing cost of food, and lack of motivation to shop and cook without a partner to share the work. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to up your kitchen…

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Nearly two million Australians are estimated to have pre-diabetes. However, it’s usually possible to stop pre-diabetes in its tracks, and since this condition is highly likely to lead to type 2 diabetes, it’s important to try. Some key lifestyle and diet changes can keep you from developing full-blown diabetes, even if you’ve already received a diagnosis of pre-diabetes.

Pre-diabetes has…

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Let’s face it – breakfast food is delicious! And since you start your day with breakfast, it sets the stage for a healthy diet all day long. Here are some healthy staples to keep on hand to help make your weight-loss journey easier.

Eggs. One egg has 72 calories and six grams of protein, making it a much better choice at breakfast time than a carb-rich food such as a bagel or muffin. T…

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There’s no single magic bullet that will make losing weight easy, but there are some everyday essentials you can keep on hand that will definitely support your weight-loss goals. The best part is that these are all items you probably already have in your kitchen.

Lemons: Lemon juice contains pectin, which is a soluble fibre known to help with weight loss. You can add lemon juice to…

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Many people who need to drop a little (or a lot of) weight are not the only people in their households with the same problem. Seeing your spouse or children with extra, unhealthy weight can be a big motivator for you to model good habits and start getting control of your own weight. However, getting other people on board with your new, healthier lifestyle is sometimes a challenge. Here are som…

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If you’re one of those people with a major sweet tooth, you know what a challenge it can be to keep sugar to a minimum in your diet and keep your weight from creeping up. Good news: there are healthy – and delicious – ways to satisfy that urge. All of these snacks do contain sugar (what fun would they be otherwise?) but they also include healthy real foods, so at least you’re getting som…

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If you’re like a lot of people, you’ve tried everything under the sun when it comes to losing weight. Fad diets are tempting with their promises of quick weight loss, as are supplements and pills that promise the same thing. But chances are you’ve also seen the pounds creep back on once the “diet” or other program is over.

Weight loss at its core is very simple. You must take in…

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The office is a battleground of vending machines and break-room delights. You weave through it, dodging volleys of candy, cookies, chips, and more. Processed foods overtake every cubicle, and you’re often tempted to raise the white flag of surrender. How can you form a resistance in the wake of salt and sugar?

We’ll help you fight back – by suggesting three healthy foods that will defend…

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The metabolism doesn’t rely entirely on exercise. Once the many squats, lunges, and push-ups have finished (and Australians toss themselves on their sofas to relax), this process continues – helping to burn further calories and support muscle development. This is the Resting Rate.

The Resting Rate, simply explained, refers to the amount of energy individuals use during moments of inactivity…

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Many kids are picky eaters. Whether your child won’t eat anything but chicken nuggets or your child has issues with texture so he won’t try new things, it can be difficult to get your child to eat the healthy foods they need to grow. Here are some tips for encouraging your picky eater to try new things.

Offer choices: Some kids are just never going to eat asparagus. But taking your child to…

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