Low-calorie and fat-burning lunches to meal prep, approved by a dietitian From burrito bowls to high-protein pumpkin soup, here are seven healthy lunches that will help you put your body into fat-burning mode, all approved by dietitian Melissa Meier. Trying to lose weight? Preparation is key. From planning your meals and heading to the supermarket to actually executing your cook in the kitchen, healthy eating doesn’t just happen – it’s a … Read More
6 best sexy workouts to tone from home Get toned, feel sexy and boost your confidence with these saucy — and effective — online workouts. If you swapped formal wear for pyjama pants around week three of isolation, raise your hand. Now raise your hand if you’d like to remember how it feels to not look in the mirror and realise you’ve been sporting a Milo stain on … Read More
The long term effects of the Keto diet Dietitian Susie Burrell spoke with Professor Grant Brinkworth, a senior research scientist from CSIRO, about the negative side effects of the Keto diet on weight loss. And apparently, the popular diet could lead to long term weight gain – not loss. There are few diets that received the attention of the keto diet in recent years. The high fat, low … Read More
Is it OK to sleep in undies, or do you need to let your vagina ‘breathe’ overnight? Our resident doctor answers the age old question – do you really need to let it ‘breathe’ down there? Rebecca Judd certainly got tongues wagging when she made a confession recently. The TV presenter and co-host of KIIS FM’s ‘The 3pm Pick Up’ revealed that she “always” sleeps in a G-string. “It’s like wearing a watch,” she said. “For the … Read More
What it means and its effects You might find the next few weeks *way* more emotional, thanks to the planetary shift of Mercury entering sentimental water sign Cancer. If you’re currently noticing your emotions are on a high – and it’s definitely not that time of the month, either – you can blame it on astrology. Communication leader Mercury officially entered intuitive Cancer on May 28, … Read More
Air fryers, slow cookers, bread makers, rice cookers Want your dishes to be hassle-free and made efficiently? These are the small meal prep appliances dietitian Melissa Meier rates as worth the spend. When it comes to the kitchen, nothing beats convenience. Sure, some people (like me) love nothing more than cooking up a storm for hours on end, but I know most people prefer to get in and … Read More
the appliance that makes healthy meal prepping a breeze Love meal prepping, but wish it were easier? A slow cooker is the kitchen appliance you need. As we all know, a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about exercise and getting your sweat on. Equally as important is what you put into your body – but healthy eating isn’t always as easy as we’d hope, and it often feels much easier … Read More
Your June horoscope for 2020 is here Resident astrologer Natasha Weber shares your monthly horoscope for every star sign, for June 2020. On June 6, the full Moon eclipse brings a brilliant idea on how to tackle an outstanding obstacle. You know you could really use help from someone who just ‘gets it’. Let them shift the heavy burden off your shoulders. Listen to their advice, and … Read More
Cheat sheet for overcoming relationship woes, based on your star sign The love between you and your partner may be undeniable, but the like? Well, that could have been a bit lacking, especially lately, what with the lockdown and 24/7 living and working in close proximity. When the mere thought of your partner has you mentally picturing screaming into a pillow, you know you’ve hit a rumble in your relationship. The … Read More
Top tips for perfecting your yoga practice at home While you wait for your fave studio to reopen, here’s how to make the most of your at-home yoga practice. They say to fake it till you make it. And despite a near total lack of flexibility, I took up a 30-day yoga challenge at the start of iso. My primary goal was to tone my body, improve flexibility and … Read More
