5 STEPS TO FINDING WORK LIFE BALANCE { WE ARE ALL BEING INFLUENCED BY A WORLD THAT IS CHANGING INCREDIBLY FAST, TECHNOLOGY HAS ALLOWED US TO BRANCH OUT INTO WORLDS WE NEVER KNEW EXISTED. IT ALLOWS US TO GET THINGS DONE FASTER, BETTER AND CHEAPER ANYWHERE…ANYTIME. } Contributor: Bec Weeden We all struggle with it, I work for myself and still find myself falling back into old habits of being obsessed with being over-worked. I used to think it was a Sydney cultural fault, but travelling a lot around the world I have found it is not just restricted to
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How to Read Food Labels and Understand Sugar Content { FOOD LABELS CAN BE SO CONFUSING…WHY SHOULD I READ FOOD LABELS? WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR WHEN READING A FOOD LABEL? HOW MANY DIFFERENT NAMES DOES SUGAR HAVE? } Contributor: Jade Gibbons Words by: Jade Gibbons, Accredited Practising Dietician Understanding the information on a food label can greatly assist consumers in selecting foods to meet their dietary needs and preferences. In line with increasing consumer awareness of the amount of sugar in many foods, the focus of this article is sugar and food labels. In particular, how to read a
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BARRE: THE WORKOUT LOVED BY SUPERMODELS AND CELEBRITIES HAS ARRIVED IN WEST END { ONCE A TOP SECRET WORKOUT FOR CELEBRITY A-LISTERS, BARRE WORKOUTS HAS ARRIVED IN WEST END IN THE FORM OF BARRE BRISBANE. } Contributor: yum. Gluten Free Once a top secret workout for celebrity A-listers, Barre workouts has arrived in West End in the form of Barre Brisbane. Barre Brisbane will be whipping Brisbane guys and gals into shape with a complete body workout fusing yoga, Pilates and ballet conditioning exercises. The regime has been developed to tone and sculpt your entire body, creating longer and leaner
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BUILD IMMUNITY, NATURALLY { Know how to kickstart or even re-boot your immune system? Get the lowdown here } Words Nadia Felsch, Wholefoods Expert at Body Beyond Birth, www.bodybeyondbirth.com As the outside temperature drops, viruses run rife and our bodies require a different kind of attention than in the warmer months. It doesn’t need to be difficult however and with some small adjustments and awareness, you can give your immune system the very best chance to protect you through winter. ENJOY THE RAINBOW This is the most crucial step to preparing your immune system for winter and given that we
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CACAO: THE REAL CHOCOLATE { CACAO IS DELICIOUS AND HEALTHY … ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH? } Contributor: Sally O’Neil Once revered by the Aztecs and Mayans as the ‘food of the gods,’ cacao powder is once again being worshipped by modern day health foodies as a powerful superfood. Made by simply grinding beans of the cacao tree, the resulting powder is packed full of nutrients, antioxidants and magnesium. Wondering why you reach for chocolate when you’re stressed? Cacao powder also contains phenethylamine (PEA) which is known to act as a mood booster. But don’t go reaching for that chocolate bar
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Dani Stevens’ Immunity Boosting Tips { Yum sat down for a chat with Dani Stevens for immunity boosting tips } yum. had the pleasure of sitting down with health, fitness and food motivator, Dani Stevens. With four kids, Dani and her family have developed some standout ways to fight winter and keep their immune systems strong all year long! yum.: What does a normal day in your life look like? 6-7am: Typically I will either do my workouts before my husband leaves for work or while one of our daughters is asleep. 8-9am: Breakfast and the kids morning routine +
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Gluteguard Is Here To Help { GluteGuard… friend or foe to those with coeliac disease and non-coeliac gluten sensitivity? Read on to learn how this product can benefit you physically and even emotionally! } Contributor: Glutagen It’s not everyday yum. Gluten Free delves into the complicated and fascinating realm of food science. But in this instance we’re making an exception to clear up any confusion about a product that was launched in October 2016 – GluteGuard. You may remember GluteGuard sparked a bit of controversy when the media mislabelled it as a product to “cure coeliac disease.” It’s time to
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Gluten Free: What does it actually mean? { We hear about “gluten free” all the time but lots of us still have questions! Read on to learn what gluten is, coeliac disease facts and finally understand complicated food labelling. } Consumers are faced with interpreting food labels every time they buy a packaged product. Food labels provide a range of information and it can be overwhelming deciding what to focus on. For the gluten free consumer, there are particular items of benefit on a food label, for example allergen statements and nutrient content claims, such as ‘gluten free’. Gluten Free.
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