Review: Why We Get Fat and What to Do About it

Book Review: by Gary Taubes Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It (Borzoi Books) Discover just how damaging and misguided the oft repeated mantra "calories-in, calories-out" really is. I have been a fan of Gary Taubes ever since reading Good Calories, Bad Calories, an expose of the bad nutritional science of weight …

Vitamin D vs. the Flu Vaccine

With summer officially over in the land of Oz the season of coughs, colds and snotty noses will be soon be upon us.  If the thought of winter sends you into a feverish panic, you may be tempted to roll up you sleeves for a quick jab of flu vaccine to keep yourself safe over the winter months. But …

Super Smoothie

Super Smoothies A breakfast smoothie packed full of delicious super foods is the perfect way to start a busy day whether you’re a student, mum or CEO.  It’s also a healthy and tasty way to refuel in the afternoon if you find yourself reaching for caffeine and sugar to stay awake at 3pm.  Smoothies are …