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Fermented foods 101: Revitalise your gut

Fermented foods 101: Revitalise your gut

Looking to boost your health and digestion? Fermented foods might just give you...

What’s the ‘weight set point’, and why does it make it so hard to keep weight off?

What’s the ‘weight set point’, and why does it make it so hard...

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight but found the kilos return almost...

As veganism grows in popularity, some people are still eating meat with friends – could a ‘social omnivore’ diet work for you?

As veganism grows in popularity, some people are still eating meat with friends...

It’s Sunday and your family are sitting at the dinner table. There’s a...

Top foods for a healthy gut, according to science

Top foods for a healthy gut, according to science

If you're looking for ways to keep your gut healthy, it's time to...

Can oily fish, cherries or milk help you sleep? Here’s what the evidence show

Can oily fish, cherries or milk help you sleep? Here’s what the evidence show

There are a lot of popular beliefs about foods and drinks helping people...

How to eat for beautiful hair

How to eat for beautiful hair

Is your crowning glory less than lustrous these days – or do you...

Your guide to boosting gut health

Your guide to boosting gut health

Gut bacteria influence everything from your immunity and weight to mood. HFG reveals...

Coronation quiche, anyone? You’ll need to fork out $35. Here are cheaper and healthier options

Coronation quiche, anyone? You’ll need to fork out $35. Here are cheaper and...

If you are a monarchist, or just enjoy the tradition of the royal...

Stretch your way to better health and wellness

Stretch your way to better health and wellness

It’s no secret that regular exercise is a cornerstone of good health, but...

10 principles of intuitive eating

10 principles of intuitive eating

Intuitive eating is an evidence-based, self-care eating framework that was created by two...

How to deal with workplace bullying

How to deal with workplace bullying

Have you or someone you know been subjected to bullying in the workplace?...

Saving money and the planet: buying second hand

Saving money and the planet: buying second hand

With endless advertising and the next ‘great offer’ trying to woo us to...

Are you eating for energy or pleasure?

Are you eating for energy or pleasure?

Of course, we need food for survival. But as eating is also linked...

Can beetroot really improve athletic performance?

Can beetroot really improve athletic performance?

Beetroot is gaining popularity as a performance-enhancer for athletes and those wanting to...

The 10 commandments of the Mediterranean diet

The 10 commandments of the Mediterranean diet

Knowing the principles of the Mediterranean diet is one thing, but consistently getting...

Nope, coffee won’t give you extra energy. It’ll just borrow a bit that you’ll pay for later

Nope, coffee won’t give you extra energy. It’ll just borrow a bit that...

Many of us want (or should I say need?) our morning coffee to...

6 common diet traps of solo eaters (and how to avoid them)

6 common diet traps of solo eaters (and how to avoid them)

Eating alone affects what we eat. Some studies show that eating alone may...

Riding the wave: Emotional regulation

Riding the wave: Emotional regulation

How are you? So often when people ask us how we are, we reply...

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