Incorporate this vibrant vegetable into your diet and reap impressive benefits.
Getting the most out of your mid-day meal is important for keeping your health in tip top shape and avoiding the dreaded kilo creep. So what should you be chowing down on during your lunch break?
Massage can be useful in treating a wide variety of health issues – from stress to sore muscles.
Eggs may be small, but they pack a nutritional punch.
Indigenous to Central America, cocoa is a superfood with quite an impressive repertoire.
Tomatoes pack a punch in the nutritional stakes – and adding them to your diet can make a big difference to your health.
What makes black rice the latest ‘superfood’?
We all know the 8-a-day rule. But why is it important? And do we really need 8 glasses of water each day?
How many times have you got home from work, quickly prepared dinner and flopped down on the couch, in front of the TV to eat it? Eating in front of the TV, whilst listening to music or on your computer is a bad habit – and a tough habit to break. But why is it so bad for you?
Harness the power of beetroot and reap impressive rewards.
What you eat can make a big difference as to whether you spend your day feeling great or grouchy. How can you make healthy, mood boosting food choices?
As the dust settles on another year most of us make resolutions – but the majority of these resolutions will never come to fruition. What can you do to increase the likelihood that you’ll achieve your goals?
It’s rare that you can open a newspaper or watch a news bulletin these days without hearing about the childhood obesity crisis facing our youngest Aussies. But what can we do to keep our kids happy and healthy?
Superheroes don’t always wear capes. Likewise, superfoods don’t always have fancy names and grow in exotic locales. There’s no doubting that humble broccoli falls into the superfood category – with some pretty impressive health benefits.
Incorporating a wide variety of wholefoods into your diet can have a big impact on your health. Here’s why.
Make like Popeye and chow down on this leafy green to reap impressive benefits.
How much do you know about this nutritional superstar?
You know what they say about an apple a day... well it turns out that the old adage may just be true. Trusty old apples offer a myriad of benefits which can have a fantastic impact on your health.
Want to get the best out of your vegetables? Struggle to get your kids to eat the recommended 2 and 5? Then look no further because we’ve prepared a no-nonsense guide for getting the best out of your fruit and veg.
Christmas is nearly upon us, hooray! As the tree is decorated for another year and festivities reach a fever pitch, looking after your health can be pushed down the priority list. We’ve prepared a simple guide to keep you happy and healthy this holiday season.
Pronounced keen-wah, this little grain is making big waves in our restaurants and on supermarket shelves. But what makes them so special?
Heralded as the latest ‘superfood’, what makes goji berries so special?
Your kidneys are vital for keeping you alive. Are you looking after them as well as you should?
Legumes. They’re not exactly exciting – but they’re small and mighty. Find out how legumes can make a big difference to your diet in today's blog post...
We all know the benefits that exercise can have on our bodies. But what can it do for our minds?
Pilates has been around for nearly a century. Do you know the benefits it can offer?
Harness the powers of fruit, vegetables and grains by pairing them with their perfect partner.
Hands up if you avoided eating your greens as a kid. Peas? Broccoli? Spinach? They were probably not high on your list of favourite foods. But eating your greens is a great (and simple) way to maintain your health, not only now but well into the future.
You might have heard of kale – proclaimed to be a ‘superfood’, this leafy green vegetable has some pretty impressive health benefits that you should be taking advantage of!
You may have noticed chia seeds popping up more and more every day. But what makes this tiny seed so special?
Honey has been used for hundreds of years – and has benefits far more impressive than just making a great topping for your morning toast.
Grapefruit – it’s been an integral part of countless fad diets over the years. But what are the benefits of this colourful fruit?
Antioxidant – it’s a word that gets thrown around quite a lot. Antioxidants here, there, in this, in that. But what are they? And what do they do?
Aside from being delicious, green tea has some pretty surprising health benefits. In today’s blog we’re going to check out exactly what they are – and they’re impressive, that’s for sure!
Today is World Diabetes Day - so there's no better day for a blog about Australia's fastest growing disease.
Bananas are back, hooray! Beloved bananas are a lunchbox and snack favourite for many – and they are also jam packed with vitamins and nutrients to keep you fighting fit.
Yoga has been practiced for centuries – but has experienced an impressive increase in popularity in the past few years. What makes yoga the mind, body and soul solution so many people have been looking for?
There are many hidden benefits that garlic possesses – in today’s blog we’ll take a look at garlic’s superpowers and what it can do for you.
Isn’t it an interesting coincidence that fruit and vegetables (the foods we’re supposed to eat) are so vibrant - could it be that this is nature’s cunning tactic to draw our attention to the foods that are best for us? Of course fruit and vegetables are important for our nutrition. But the variety of benefits that different fruit and vegetables can offer is incredibly impressive…
Would you ever add nine teaspoons of sugar to your coffee? Probably not. But that amount of sugar can be found in some cans of soft drink. Hands up if you’ve had a soft drink recently. You’re not alone – most of us probably have. Of course, we all know that fizzy drinks aren’t good for us, but do you really know what they are doing to your mind and body?
Eczema is a condition that affects thousands of Australians. Also known as dermatitis, it is generally inherited, and people who are suffer from hay fever and asthma are more susceptible to developing asthma as well.
If you’ve ever been unlucky enough to suffer from a migraine, you know how painful they can be – but we have a few suggestions to prevent and manage the painful symptoms associated with migraines.
Vegetarian, vegan – what’s the difference? In this blog post, we’ll debunk the myths and mysteries surrounding a vegan diet and help you decide whether it is really for you…
It’s fair to say that nobody likes belly fat. In fact, visible belly fat can be an indicator of internal fat around the organs – which increases your risk of heart disease. The national guidelines for a healthy waist circumference is 94cm for men and 80cm for women – anything higher than this means you are at a higher risk of developing chronic disease. But what can you do to banish the belly fat for good?
The sunshine vitamin. Do you know which one it is? If you guessed vitamin D, you’re right. Vitamin D is highly important for maintaining a healthy body – and the best place to get it is from the sun.
You listen to it in the car, whilst you exercise, and probably even whilst you’re working. But music is not only pleasant and entertaining, it also may have health benefits greater than you ever could have imagined.
The silly season is fast approaching – and they don’t call it the ‘silly’ season for no reason! This time of the year is notorious for the spike in alcohol consumption that most people experience, a byproduct of the seasons’ parties, events and social functions. Most of us know the negative impacts that excessive drinking can have on our health – but considering the staggering statistics surrounding this issue, the message simply isn’t getting through.
Show your liver some love by taking care of it. This vital organ performs numerous different functions and is important in keeping you in tip-top shape.
More than 5 million Aussies suffer from headaches – with a variety of different causes. If you’re unlucky, you may suffer from intense headaches on a regular basis – but there are a number of things you can do to manage this painful inconvenience.
It’s no secret that our lives are becoming more sedentary than ever. Hands up if you sit in front of a computer all day, then sit in the car on the way home, and then sit on the couch watching your favourite TV show at night? But there are some simple ways you can get moving and keep the pesky kilogram creep at bay.
Portion control. It doesn’t sound like much fun, does it? But as the size of our dinner plates has gradually increased over the last 20 years, the size of our waistlines has also grown. Coincidence?
Today is World Sight Day – and a perfect day for a blog post about eye health. Just over half of all Australians have at least one eye problem, but 75% of all vision loss is avoidable or preventable. Here are a few tips to keep your eyes healthy now and well into the future…
Winter is finally over and the sun has come out to play, hooray! The cold winter elements, and heating indoors can dry out your delicate skin, leaving it in far from tip-top shape. As party season fast approaches, this situation needs to be rectified ASAP! Don’t despair, we have some fantastic solutions to your skin care dilemmas which will have you looking party-ready in no time.
Do you find yourself zoning out in meetings or crashing on the couch before dinner is ready? Constantly feeling exhausted and like you have no energy? Don’t despair – there are a few simple things you can do to get the pep back in your step.
Asthma is a very serious condition – but there are a number of different ways to manage it.
Do you find yourself caving into your sugar cravings in the afternoon, grabbing the closest glucose-laden food you can find to give you a much needed energy boost? You’re not alone.
Coffee. If you’re like most people, it’s a vital part of your morning ritual. But do you know how coffee can benefit your health?
Did you know that high cholesterol is Australia’s leading cause of heart disease, and scarily more than 50% of the population have cholesterol levels higher than what is deemed healthy.
Did you know that you are born with 300 bones, but that number shrinks as you grow? Your bones are imperative to you being able to perform even the most simple tasks – and you need to look after them!
Stuck for dinner options? Try this fantastic vegetarian curry!
Feeling grumpy? You may want to take a look at the food you’ve eaten today. Food can have a massive impact on your mood – making you feel fantastic, or like you could just curl up on the couch.
You’ve heard about that fish oil is good for you. But do you know the full extent of the benefits this little beauty can offer?
Tea is the world’s second most consumed drink, behind water – and for good reason! Whilst tea is obviously enjoyable, there are also plenty of different health benefits that can arise from sipping on a cup of your favourite brew.
You’ve been training and eating well for months, completely committed to your weight loss goals, and have been seeing great results. But all of a sudden, the scales have stopped moving in the direction you want, despite your superhuman effort.
You know the feeling, when you’re tapping away on your keyboard at work. It’s about 3pm, and you’ve had lunch, and dinner feels like an eternity away – you can’t focus on what you’re supposed to be doing. And a trip to the biscuit tin becomes unavoidable.
You’re a young man, in great shape – and want to stay this way! Diet and exercise are two elements that are essential in helping you build and maintain the physique you want – but testosterone also plays an important role that should not be overlooked.
Feeling stressed out? Like your mind is running at a million miles an hour? Meditation may just be the thing to help clear your head, have greater focus and feel more relaxed.
If there was ever a reason to ditch the crazy diet for a more sensible healthy eating and exercise regime, this may be it.
There are lots of warning signs that you’re starting to experience burnout, including trouble winding down, and feeling helpless or irritable. But there are a few simple steps you can take to ensure you keep in control of your stress and maintain your happy, healthy self.
We’ve all heard it a million times before – that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But as our lives get busier, we have more on our plates and less time for breakfast.
84% of Australians use food labels as their main source of information – but as the print becomes even smaller, and the technical jargon becomes harder to understand, it can seem as though you need a degree to properly decipher the label.
Ever woken up with agonizingly sore muscles from your workout the day before? You’re not alone. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, or DOMS, occurs not directly after your work-out, but a day or so later.
A new study conducted by the US Department of Agriculture has found that the consumption of whey protein may improve the weight of obese and overweight adults.
You know that exercise benefits the heart, prevents diabetes and helps stave off weight gain. But did you know that it can also be used to fight depression? Depression is currently one of the most common problems presented to our GP’s.
You’ve heard the word tossed about a million times. You know you have one. You can’t see it, and you can’t feel it. Your metabolism is a tricky creature. But there is no longer any reason to be perplexed!
What’s for dinner tonight? The old ‘meat and three veg’ routine? Probably not. These days, we have moved away from the standard protein-vegetable combo and are much more open to embracing different meal options, including vegetarian.
Maintaining a healthy blood pressure during mid-life and onwards is obviously important for good general health. But did you know that it may also be an important element in warding off dementia?
Battling through the chilly season, only the luckiest of us are able to survive winter without falling victim to at least one cold. If you aren’t one of the lucky ones who remain fighting fit all winter, don’t despair – you have a new ally in zinc.
There are plenty of health benefits that arise from including fibre in your diet - and some of them are less obvious than you would think.
We all know the importance of eating enough fruit and vegetables every day – but do you have to eat them raw to reap their maximum benefit?
Think that slugging it out in the gym for hours on end is the only way to exercise? Think again.
Whilst most people love chocolate for its tasty deliciousness, there are also some health benefits that can arise from consuming your favourite treat.
There are few better feelings than waking up feeling refreshed, re-energized and reinvigorated. It is estimated that the average Australian sleeps for 8 ¼ hours per day – and for good reason, too! Research indicates that sleep impacts all facets of our lives, from our performance at work or school, to our susceptibility to colds and flu, and even mental illness.
Isn’t it ironic that berries, one of the smallest fruits, pack some of the biggest punch?
The skin is the largest organ in the human body. Each day, many thousands of skin cells are shed from the outer most layer and are continually replaced by rapidly dividing cells from the skin layers below
These ten most popular herbs today have been used medicinally since ancient times. Discover the modern science behind the reasons for their enduring popularity.
BRANCHED-CHAIN AMINO ACIDS EXERT POTENT MUSCLE BUILDING PROPERTIES. HERE ARE THE TOP 10 RULES FOR HARNESSING THEIR AWESOME POWER.
We aim for efficiency and optimum time management more than ever these days, and that includes our training programs. Goals differ amongst those who work out, but if you are in a weight loss phase, there are ways to increase your calorie burning through specific training regimens.
It’s that time of year again where the temperature drops, the outdoor activities decrease and the comfort food emerges. Winter is well known for piling on the kilos, an average of four to six kilos to be exact. Not only are we moving less and eating more during the colder months, we are also hiding our bodies under winter layers.
In winter each year, many of us will find ourselves contending with the influenza virus. To support your immune system, we recommend the basics: Hand washing, good nutrition, drinking plenty of water and getting adequate sleep. To this flu-fighting arsenal, Victoria Dolby Toews has three more moves to ensure it’s a fair fight.
If the title of this article caught your interest, then you’re probably in the minority of guys who actually wants to gain weight. You’ve also probably noticed that there’s not a lot of sympathy or advice out there for those in your predicament. Here’s th
It’s a scientific fact that certain sports nutrition supplements work better when you go on and off them for certain periods. You just have to know what to take and for how long. Lucky for you, this article explains just that.
Just because its cold and wet outside doesn’t mean you have to hibernate under the doona! Get warm and toned with this indoor workout designed by 2X World Best Body champion, Amber Walker. This easy workout can be performed in nearly any room of the house and only requires a resistance exercise band. Complete the workout as a circuit, performing 15 repetitions of each exercise in the sequence. Repeat the sequence 3-4 times.
A great 30min workout with kettle bells
At GNC, your health and fitness is our business. Whether its yoga, gym workouts, triathlons or team sports, there are essential nutrients and natural supplements that will help maximize the results and benefits of your training. We want to keep you feeling strong, full of energy and at performing at your best.
As winter draws closer it’s time to think about how you will protect yourself this year?
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Health experts have criticized the recent study which lead to the sensational news headlines about multivitamins and breast cancer.
The Complementary Healthcare Council says consumers need not panic over media reports stating multivitamin use increases the risk of developing breast cancer. Doubts are cast over the validity of the study.
Chia seeds (pronounced chee-ah) look like sesame seeds and can be black, white or grey
Setting the record straight on the recent scare report on herbal medicines by a South Australian academic, the Complementary HealthCare Council of Australia (CHC) said today that much of the report was ill-informed, misleading and irresponsible — and most importantly, not relevant to complementary medicine products sold in Australia, which are among the most tightly regulated in the world.
The University of Adelaide scientist behind a study highlighting dangers of mixing botanical products and pharmaceuticals, has a limited understanding of the herbal sector, according to the American Botanical Council (ABC). The paper suffers from gross and misinformed generalizations such as the idea that botanicals are inherently unsafe, whereas pharma products are safe, said ABC founder and chief executive, Mark Blumenthal.
Low levels of vitamin D may increase the risk of developing Crohn’s disease, suggest results of a new cell study from Canada.
Dr Wendy Morrow, Executive Director of the Complementary Healthcare Council of Australia looks at the inaccurate and unbalanced reporting of the latest research on Gingko Biloba.
The average Australian gets less than a quarter of the suggested dietary target of Omega 3 fats, which means that only a small number of us regularly eat enough oily fish. So it’s no surprise that fish oil is now one of the most widely used nutritional supplements.
There have been many studies that show Carnitine supplementation improves the body’s efficiency to burn fat
Men who have developed muscle often run into trouble when wanting to drop body fat. What are the right supplements to use?
Many people who lose a lot of weight by following a strict eating and exercise plan often find their weight loss plateau. Some small changes in diet and a few key supplements may help get you back on track.
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Millions of Australians are affected by pain in their joints every day, but there are ways of easing the aches.
Worried about losing your job? Feeling a lack of control in your life? If you’ve been gaining weight, chances are you answered “yes”.
Psyllium husk can relieve abdominal pain and discomfort in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS
High cholesterol remains one of the most significant risk factors for heart disease
The Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements by Lyle MacWilliam 2009 Australia & New Zealand Edition has been written to help people sort through the maze of nutritional supplements available in the market.
