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The Health Benefits of Eating More Plants

A plant-based diet is one which consists mostly of plant-based foods including fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and grains. This includes both vegetarian and vegan diets, although other types of eating plans, including pescatarian and traditional Mediterranean diets, may also be considered plant-based. When it comes to your health, research suggests there are many reasons

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Top Tips for a Healthy Gut

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria crucial to your overall health. A healthy gut microbiome can boost your immune system, aid in digestion, and even improve your moods. Here are ten simple ways to create a healthy gut: 1. Fibre Up Fibre feeds the good bacteria in your gut, promoting their growth and

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Lifestyle Habits for Reducing Cancer Risk

The word itself can drive fear. But understanding what cancer is is the first step to fighting back. Cancer occurs when normal cells develop mutations, leading to uncontrolled growth and the ability to invade surrounding tissues. Often, mutant cells can be harmless or corrected by our DNA. Our immune systems have Natural Killer (NK) cells

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The Benefits of Strength Training

We often associate weight training with bulging biceps and grunting in the gym. But the problem is that muscle mass dwindles with inactivity. If we don’t use it, we lose it. Perhaps it’s no surprise that weights/going to the gym is Australia’s second most popular sporting activity, according to Roy Morgan Research. Also known as

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Eating Well Without Breaking the Bank

The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that fruit and vegetable prices rose by 7.5 per cent last year. But with a bit of planning and savvy shopping, you can nourish your body and look after your bank balance. Buy Seasonal Produce Have you ever noticed big price swings for certain fruits throughout the year? One

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Is Intermittent Fasting Different for Women?

Intermittent fasting (IF) has become a popular approach for weight management and improving overall health. With two in three Aussies classified as overweight or obese, it’s no surprise that IF is gaining traction—but do men and women experience the same results? What is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting isn’t about what you eat, but when you

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Breathe Easy this Spring

Simple Ways to Manage Seasonal Allergies Welcome to picnic season! But your nose is a tap and your eyes won’t stop crying. Your motto is ‘achoo’ and people are blessing you twenty times a minute. Ah, Spring is delightful — with an unwelcome visitor. One in five Australians suffers from seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever).

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Spring into Good Eating

Seasonal eating is succulent in spring and packed with phytonutrients As the weather warms, many of us naturally crave lighter, more vibrant foods. But there’s more to spring eating than just a change in appetite. Spring produce is bursting with powerful plant compounds called phytochemicals. What are Phytochemicals? Phyto means ‘plant’ in Greek. Phytochemicals are

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Your Mental Wellbeing Toolkit

Resources for when you’re feeling overwhelmed Life can feel wonderful sometimes, overwhelming at others. A mental wellbeing toolkit can help. Nutrition: Fuel Your Mood If we feel overwhelmed, it’s easy to let things slide, but what we eat affects our brain function and emotional state. A balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains will

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