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- Man Shake and Lady Shake Free 28 Day Challenge
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Hey Guys just a quick note to let you know that The Man Shake and The Lady Shake are giving away a free 28 Day Challenge when you spend $150. … Read more - A Life Plus 1200 Calorie 7 Day Meal Plan Review
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The A Life Plus 1200 Calorie Meal Plan is a carefully designed program offering a week’s worth of meals, totalling 1200 calories per day. This meal plan costs less than … Read more - Detailed Review: CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet
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The CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet is like no other, because if you follow it and lose weight successfully they give you your money back. It is Australia’s highest rated diet … Read more - Tandoori Chicken Wings with Yogurt Dressing Sauce Recipe (featuring Oster Appliances)
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Here’s an easy recipe for Tandoori Chicken Wings with Yogurt Dressing Sauce featuring an awesome Oster Appliances Blender. Don’t forget to add this dish to your personal food tracker database! … Read more - 🚀 Man Shake and Lady Shake GO: Exciting Breakfast Shake Alert! 🚀
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Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve got some electrifying news in the world of nutrition! The Man Shake and The Lady Shake, renowned for their incredible meal replacement shakes, have just upped … Read more - Soulara Review: Plant-based Meal Delivery
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Here’s our Soulara Review! If you are vegan or even just exploring plant-based options, you’ve probably heard of Soulara, the plant-based meal delivery people. Settle in for a deep exploration … Read more - Dealing with the empty Calories at a Wedding (how to say no to the pretty sugar petals!)
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When you’re a calcount calorie counter in Australia you know that weddings can be a challenge if when you’re trying to calculate your daily calories to maintain a calorie deficit. … Read more - Creating a Centre of Excellence for Rural Health: A Guide to Nutritious Eating and Weight Loss
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Living in a rural area of Australia can sometimes make it challenging to maintain a healthy diet, but with some planning and preparation, you can turn your own home into … Read more - 27 Air Fryer Food Calories compared to Oily Deep-Fried Food!
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This is a quick comparison of calories in food cooked in an air fryer and the same food, deep-fried. Remember, oil is fat and fat has the most calories of … Read more - WeightWatchers Australia Review (is WW for you?)
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We’re doing a WeightWatchers review for Australia because whilst pretty much everyone knows about WeightWatchers, not everyone understands it. After reading this, you’re going to be in a better position … Read more - 1000 Calorie Cookie! (yes, one cookie)
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There’s a 1000 calorie cookie! Why would anyone make, or eat, a 1000 calorie cookie? Let’s find out! It’s from EQ Food The 1000 calorie cookie is made and marketed … Read more - 23 of The Best Greens Powders in Australia (Compared!)
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If you want to know about the best greens powders in Australia, and would also like some information about what greens powders are good for, read this: Best Australian Greens … Read more - Tropeaka Lean Protein Review (good for weight loss?
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Today we’re going to do a Tropeaka Lean Protein review, because we recently had a question about protein shakes in general and Tropeaka specifically. The question was whether or not … Read more - Cookie Diet Review (How it Works)
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This is our review of The Cookie Diet, a weight loss programme that involves consuming specially formulated cookies throughout the day, along with a healthy dinner. While some may be … Read more - Bitter Melon for Weight Loss (How it Works)
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Bitter melon can help you to lose weight, according to experts. Is this true, and if so how can it do so and how effective is it? Let’s find out! … Read more - The St. Food Co. Review (is it healthy?)
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Here’s our The St. Food Co. review! Sure, the name might be a bit cumbersome but The St. Food Co. (most people just say “Street Food Company”) is Australia’s fastest … Read more - Garden of Vegan Review: Vegan Meal Delivery!
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Garden of Vegan is a plant-based meal delivery company based in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Garden of Vegan Review Summary Garden of Vegan offers a variety of … Read more - HelloFresh Review (for Australia)
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Our HelloFresh review covers everything you need to know before you order HelloFresh meal kits and food boxes in Australia. Let’s start with a summary: HelloFresh is a meal kit … Read more - MACROS Review (What you Need to Know)
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Our MACROS review covers everything you need to know about MACROS, the fast-growing Sydney-based prepped meal delivery company. This piece ties in with our other meal delivery for weight loss … Read more - Youfoodz Review: 4 Main Things you Need to Know
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We want you to know 4 things about Youfoodz (not Youfoods!) before you give them a go. Yup, it’s time for a Youfoodz review, since we’ve covered many of the … Read more - Best Meal Kits in Australia (Compared)
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Meal kits are a popular and convenient way for busy individuals to enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals. Like other prepared meal delivery companies, meal kit providers deliver food boxes (meal kits) … Read more - What are the benefits of tracking your food intake?
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Tracking your food intake can be a powerful tool in helping you achieve your health and wellness goals. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, build muscle, or simply maintain a … Read more - How many calories do I need to maintain my weight?
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Determining how many calories you need to maintain your weight can be a confusing and complex task. But, it’s important to understand because it’s the foundation for any weight loss … Read more - How to read nutrition labels accurately?
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Reading nutrition labels can be a little intimidating, but with a little bit of practice, it can be a valuable tool in helping you make healthier food choices. Nutrition labels … Read more - What are the best foods for weight loss?
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If you’re looking to lose weight, you may be wondering what types of foods can help you reach your goals. The good news is that there are many delicious and … Read more - Can eating too much healthy food make you gain weight?
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Yes, it is possible to gain weight from eating too much of even the healthiest foods. The key to weight management is not only what you eat, but also how … Read more - How to eat out and still stay healthy?
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Eating out can be a challenge for those who want to maintain a healthy diet. Between tempting menu options, large portion sizes, and hidden calories, it’s easy to fall off … Read more - What are the best sources of protein for vegetarians and vegans?
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For those following a vegetarian or vegan diet, finding enough protein can sometimes be a challenge. But fear not! There are plenty of plant-based options that can provide you with … Read more - The truth about Calorie Counting: does it work?
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Let’s get one thing straight: calorie counting does work. calcount is all about calorie counting for tracking food intake and managing weight, and we want you to know if it … Read more - How to make healthier choices when grocery shopping?
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Grocery shopping can be a challenge, especially when you’re trying to make healthier choices. With so many options and so much conflicting information, it can be tough to know where … Read more - How to build a balanced meal?
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Building a balanced meal can seem like a daunting task, but it’s actually quite simple. All you need is a basic understanding of macronutrients and a few tips on how … Read more - What are the dangers of fad diets?
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Hey there! Fad diets have become quite popular lately, but the truth is, they can be dangerous to your health. Many of these diets promise quick weight loss, but they … Read more - Can eating before bed make you gain weight?
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This is a question that a lot of people have about their eating habits. Can eating before bed make you gain weight? Let’s take a closer look at the evidence. … Read more - The role of portion control in weight management
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Portion control is an important part of weight management, and it’s a topic that a lot of people have questions about. So let’s dive in and talk about the role … Read more - How to overcome emotional eating?
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Emotional eating is a common struggle for many people, especially when they’re trying to maintain a healthy weight. The good news is that it’s a problem that can be overcome … Read more - The impact of stress on eating habits
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Stress can play a big role in our eating habits, often leading us to reach for comfort foods or overeat. When we’re feeling stressed, our bodies release cortisol, a hormone … Read more - What are the best foods for boosting energy?
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Eating the right foods can have a big impact on your energy levels throughout the day. When it comes to boosting energy, it’s important to choose foods that provide sustained … Read more - How to make healthy choices when dining out with friends?
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Eating out with friends can be a great way to socialize and bond, but it can also be a real challenge if you’re trying to maintain a healthy diet. From … Read more - What are the best snacks for weight management?
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Snacking can often be seen as the enemy of weight management, but it doesn’t have to be that way! In fact, snacking can actually help with weight management when done … Read more - The impact of sleep on weight and metabolism
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Have you ever noticed that after a night of poor sleep, you tend to reach for high calorie, sugary foods the next day? This is because lack of sleep can … Read more - How to stick to a healthy diet when traveling?
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Traveling can be a lot of fun, but it can also make it difficult to stick to a healthy diet. Whether you’re on a business trip, a family vacation, or … Read more - The role of fibre in a healthy diet
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Are you tired of constantly feeling bloated and sluggish? Well, fibre may be the answer to your problems. You see, fibre is an essential nutrient that our bodies need to … Read more - How to handle holiday eating and still maintain a healthy diet?
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When the holiday season is upon us it’s a time for joy and celebration, but it can also be a time where our healthy eating habits go out the window. … Read more - The truth about sugar and its impact on weight and health
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When it comes to weight and health, sugar has been a topic of discussion for a long time. So, let’s dive into the truth about sugar and its impact on … Read more - What are the best exercises for weight loss?
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Exercise is a crucial aspect of weight management and overall health. When it comes to weight loss, a combination of diet and physical activity is often the most effective approach. … Read more
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- Panela Sugar: What is Panela and is it Healthier?It is a flavoursome choice for sweetening anything but is panela healthier than sugar? The answer is yes, but not by much. The difference between sugar and panela is literally skin deep. You will not get any detectable nutritional benefit from eating one rather than the other. Panela vs Sugar To understand why, first we must think ...
- Nutella Ingredients Pictured: It ain’t all nuts!Nutella ingredients demystified. Nutella is wildly popular because it tastes awesome and it is marketed like peanut butter. What’s actually in it? Is is a healthy food for everyday consumption?
- 4 Foods to Boost your Immune SystemYes, its true, some foods can boost your immune system! Eating certain foods to boost the immune system Besides practising good hygiene and avoiding obvious sources of infection, the best thing you can do to fight infection is to keep a healthy immune system. You can give your immune system a boost every day with these 4 ...
- Top 4 ways to Swap Carbs and Cut CaloriesRead our top 4 ways to swap carbs for other nutrients! Carbs are the sugars, starches and fibres found in plant and dairy products. They are one of the three macro-nutrients your body uses to power up (the other two being fats and proteins). Studies have found that our typical Australian diet can contain relatively ...
- 3 of the Healthiest Fish You can Eat in AustraliaBased on our criteria of nutrition, price and availability, uniqueness, taste and low-calories, let’s talk about the best 3 fish you can eat.
- Australian Christmas Traditions: Food and Calories GuideThis is an Australian Christmas Traditions Calories Survival Guide for Australian Calorie Counters! Christmas in Australia almost always includes tradition, family, friends, food, drink and binge eating. It is a tough season for the calorie-conscious, so we made this short guide to surviving each aspect of Christmas without packing on the kilos: Christmas Traditions Christmas traditions date ...
- Antinutrients Examples and ExplanationAntinutrients are a real thing but don’t worry about them too much unless you suffer from some specific diseases and ailments. What are Antinutrients? Most people know what a nutrient is: a beneficial substance which living things use to grow, survive and reproduce. The word “antinutrient” has started to come into general usage recently. It sounds scary ...
- Best 3 Fruits you can EatWe’ve already shown you a long list of calories in fruit, but what is the best fruit you can eat? Wait a minute… what does that even mean? Best 3 fruits? Picking the best 3 fruits is literally trying to compare apples with oranges! What makes a Good Fruit? That said, it is possible to decide the ...
- Healthier Meals – 5 tipsMaking better food choices is a daily challenge. It is not easy to plan and execute a perfectly healthy meal every time. Luckily, there are ways to change the way you make and eat your food so that you make healthier meals. Here are five things you can do to make healthier meals: Drink a glass of ...
- Your Watch can be Used Against YouWhen you buy a smart phone, smart watch or wearable fitness tracker (like Fitbit), you are probably not thinking about what impact it might have on your insurance premiums. Tracking your Lifestyle But, if you think about it, devices like these are used to track important health metrics like your heart rate, the amount of exercise you ...