How much TV is too much?
The longer we watch TV, the more we increase our risk of type 2 diabetes, heart…
Hanan on Food Investigators
Hanan Saleh is one of the leading dietitians on the program "The Food Investigators" Confused by labels? Lite, natural? What they say isn’t always what they mean. The Food Investigators have an insiders’ guide to deconstructing the information on the packet. Plus, our investigators look at common misconceptions: why processed is sometimes better than fresh. When frozen is sometimes the best option. Buy the DVD from Dymocks book stores or on SBS online!
Are carbs making you fat?
Particular foods such as carbohydrates are often blamed for causing weight gain. The truth is any food can cause weight gain if we eat more than our bodies need.In fact, protein has the same number of calories per gram as carbs do! Portion control is an important element in losing or maintaining weight. You may be surprised to find that some snacks and drinks which may look and sound 'healthy' can contain a lot more kilojoules than you think.
Fitness Tips
We all know we should probably do a bit more exercise than we do already, but it’s often hard to judge how much good, or how much energy (and therefore how many calories) you have burned during exercise when you’re not using fancy gym equipment. So I thought we’d show you 10 quick and popular ways to burn around 200 calories through exercise: 1.Skipping 15 minutes 2.Spinning (exercise bike class) 20 minutes 3.Body Combat 14-17 minutes 4.Tae Bo 20 minutes 5.Squash 20-23 minutes 6.Swimming 22-25 minutes (Freestyle) 7.Jogging 25-30 minutes 8.Resistance Training 25-30 minutes (weights) 9.Cycling, Moderate, 7.5mph 28-33 minutes 10.Walking, 5mph (fast paced) 40 minutes
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