Diets & Weight Loss
Why nutritionists WON’T recommend a juice cleanse as a New Year resolution
The Christmas rush is over and you’ve got a few days to relax, mull over your life and start planning your New Year resolutions. Did you know that the most popular resolutions every year involve self-improvement? Living a healthier life, getting happier, losing weight, exercising more and decreasing your alcohol intake are all included.
If you ...
Why you should eat less meat – top 7 benefits
If you want to improve your health, one of the best and easiest ways you can do this is by reducing your meat intake. You score double points if you swap the meat in favour of more vegetarian meals. Love a good steak and can’t fathom giving it up? Don’t worry, you can still have your steak and eat it too!
There’s no need to give up meat ...
The 800 Calorie Diet for rapid weight loss
The 800 calorie diet is one of the most researched rapid weight-loss approaches available, but it's not something to start without knowing the facts. Below, we cover exactly how it works, who it's suitable for and the safety considerations your GP would want you to know. Plus, learn how the Dietlicious 800 Calorie meal plan removes the hardest part ...
Why do I have food cravings? Overcome food cravings in 7 steps
Food cravings are super common, with nearly all of us experiencing them at some point. Unfortunately the most common foods to crave are those that are high in sugar, salt or fat which are typically no good for your health or your weight.
Menopause symptoms explained: Your complete guide to midlife changes
If you're in your late 30s, 40s or 50s, menopause is probably already on your mind — whether you're noticing the first changes or well into the transition. It brings more than hot flushes: shifts in weight, sleep, mood, energy and skin are all part of the picture, and they're driven by hormones, not willpower.
This guide walks through what's ...
Combine the 800 Calorie Diet with Keto for amazing results!
Joining our range of ever-popular 800 Calorie meal plans, is the new 800 Calorie Keto Diet Plan. This plan combines low calories like a 800 Calorie Plan with the addition of specially selected low carb meals as per ketogenic diets. This meal plan is designed for people wanting rapid weight loss and improved metabolic health.
Zoe Bingley-Pullin: How to lose weight - diet or exercise?
Is this a question you’ve pondered yourself? If you’re keen to lose weight then chances are that you have thought about it. And possibly been unsure of the answer. This article is about removing any confusion around the dilemma of whether you should place more importance on what you eat or how much you move, for effective weight loss. That way, ...
Zoe Bingley-Pullin: December diet challenge - How to lose weight before Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching and it’s usually a time we want to look our best. This year, lockdowns may be to blame for a few extra kilos you are keen to lose. If so, take a December weight loss challenge and get back some control of your health so you can have no regrets this Christmas.
Zoe Bingley-Pullin: Weight loss advice that doesn't work
Why old-school weight loss advice doesn't work - and what actually does (including ready-made meal delivery)
Weight loss advice can be confusing. There’s plenty of dialogue but it often seems conflicting which can leave you unsure of the right approach. In this article I clear up some of the misinformation on how to lose weight. Here are eight ...
Intermittent fasting side effects: is it safe for you?
Intermittent fasting is generally safe for healthy adults, but there are some intermittent side effects to be aware of. Before your first fasting window, it's worth knowing the common side effects (most are temporary), the groups who should check with a doctor first, and the warning signs that mean you should stop.
Not sure how intermittent ...
Zoe Bingley-Pullin: Hormonal imbalance. How to balance hormones with food
Discover how hormones influence your mood, appetite, metabolism and overall health. Zoe Bingley-Pullin shares practical nutrition and lifestyle tips to support hormone balance, from eating more protein, fibre and healthy fats to managing stress and improving sleep.
Lose, maintain or gain weight: How many calories do I need?
It’s a common question and one we get asked a lot. So we’ve put together this helpful guide to assist you in choosing the right daily calorie level to maintain weight, lose weight or even gain weight! And to make sure we got it right, we ran it all past Personal Trainer and Fitness Expert, Coach Joseph Hall, whose job it is to help people ...
Zoe Bingley-Pullin: Top that - 10 meal toppers to supercharge your diet
We’re all busy and sometimes don’t have time to fully prep and cook all our own meals. And even if we do, we can run out of ideas for how to make them both appealing and healthy too. But if you’re after a short-cut to achieving a higher nutrient hit for the meals you do eat (whether bought or home-made), I’ve got a secret to share with you. ...
Zoe Bingley-Pullin: Work smarter not harder – best meal prep ideas
Here’s a statement I’ve heard a number of times – ‘meal prepping’s not for me’. If you’re a person with loads of time on your hands, then I’d probably agree. You may not need to meal prep. But most of us don’t have that luxury. Instead we’re juggling jobs, home, learning, partners, parents, kids, recreation and an overflowing ...
Zoe Bingley-Pullin: Sick of eating rabbit food? How to stay excited about your diet
Are you thrilled to be on a diet? Probably not. Most people don’t go on a diet because it’s a fun or inspiring thing to do. In fact, dieting is akin to torture for many people.
I’m definitely the kind of nutritionist that advocates eating well everyday as a lifestyle, rather than dieting. However, if you’re feeling sluggish, are carrying ...
Dr Joanna: Does intermittent fasting work for weight loss?
New to intermittent fasting? Start with our guide to how intermittent fasting works.
Is intermittent fasting worth trying?
The practice of fasting for health or spiritual reasons is as old as the hills. Pretty much every religion and many Eastern philosophies, have forms of fasting. Typically fasting is promoted as a means of discipline, reducing ...
10 Weight Loss Plateau Mistakes You Might Be Making
If the scale hasn’t moved in weeks despite sticking to your plan, the problem usually isn’t willpower — it’s one of these ten easy-to-miss mistakes. From under-eating to hidden calorie creep to not adjusting your target as you lose weight, here’s what’s most likely holding you back, and exactly what to change.
Also refer to our back to ...
Zoe Bingley-Pullin: Get Sweaty! The benefits of exercise and sauna use
Sweating is the body’s built-in air conditioning system. When our internal temperature rises, our sweat glands release water to the surface of our skin. As the perspiration evaporates, it cools the skin and blood underneath. Sweat arises from one of three instances - when we exercise, when we have a fever, or when we are anxious and stressed.
We ...
Fighting Flab with Fibre
Fibre is now recognised as being vitally important to our gut health and our overall health. But did you know that it can help you to lose weight and keep it off too? Studies show that a higher fibre intake is associated with lower body fat (including belly fat), body weight and BMI.
Sugar: Poison or Passion? Top tips for cutting back.
It may once have helped the medicine go down, but these days, loading up on sugar will put you on a sure-fire path to health disaster. That’s because sugar plays havoc with your blood sugar levels; is packed with calories that can lead to weight gain; has been linked to a wide range of health issues like diabetes, heart disease, depression, ...
Zoe Bingley-Pullin: Kick start weight loss for your Summer body
Have you heard the expression ‘Summer bodies are made in Winter’? With Spring in the air and Summer not too far away, now is definitely the time to get your act together if you have health and weight loss goals to achieve!
In this article, I will take you through a few strategies to get you on track for Summer. Firstly, I focus on ...
Zoe Bingley Pullin: Simple Health and Fitness Tips
Interestingly, the two biggest barriers for women not maintaining a healthy lifestyle are a lack of time, and lack of priority. This week, why not start to make some positive changes that can last a lifetime.
Live Longer: Dietary Supplements or Food?
In Australia, 47% of women and 34% of men use at least one dietary supplement. Usage is even greater among older age groups and those with higher education levels.
By dietary supplement we mean a single vitamin or mineral, a combination multi-vitamin, herbal or traditional products, or a sports nutrition or weight loss product.
Most users ...
Body, mind and the occasional shiraz: Red wine benefits
We’ve all heard that wine is good for us but how good exactly? And how much is enough? And what type is best?
Replaced burpees with beer? Don’t let your love for beer sabotage your diet.
Uh oh, have you been swapping barbells for bars recently and indulging in a few too many schooners? This certainly isn’t going to help your health kick, but is there a way to mitigate the damage?
Are you a reducetarian or should you be?
Before you can answer that question, let us explain what a reducetarian is. Firstly, if you’re thinking to yourself not another diet to get my head around, then think again. This is not a diet, more a philosophy about food, sustainability and positive change.
The term reducetarian was coined several years ago and describes a growing movement ...
The Dad Bod: How to get rid of a beer belly
Did you look in the mirror this morning and a dad bod looked back? Perhaps you’re wondering how this crept up on you… perhaps you’re not even a dad!
As for how it happened, it may have involved;
Friday night beers with mates turned into Monday through Sunday beers;
A few too many burgers with chips, kebabs or pizza;
Breaking off a ...
Zoe Bingley-Pullin: Top 8 Tips to the Healthiest Products in the Supermarket
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Supermarket Swindles: How to read food labels & make healthier choices
Marketers do a great job making products more appealing to consumers, especially on the shelves of your local supermarket. Thankfully it’s my job as a nutritionist to help you cut through the hype and sort fact from fiction.
These days, ...
Keto breakfast ideas: 8 easy low carb options
Looking for easy keto breakfast ideas? From fluffy keto pancakes and savoury frittatas to creamy smoothies and chia seed porridge, discover delicious low-carb breakfast inspiration to start your day.
What is keto? Understanding the keto diet
What is the keto diet, and how does it work? Discover how ketosis, carbohydrate restriction and dietary fat fit into this popular eating approach, along with its potential benefits, drawbacks and who should seek medical advice before trying it.
