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Diet Coke Drops

Diet drinks can help with weight loss

October 25, 2012 by Tim Crowe 1 Comment

In an important research study just published in the high impact American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers have confirmed that switching from soft drinks in favour of diet drinks or water is an effective way to lose weight. Sugar-laden soft drinks have been consistently linked to weight gain. Both the kilojoule content and also the […]

Detox

Thinking of detoxing? The pros and cons of detox diets

October 11, 2012 by Tim Crowe 3 Comments

Detox or liver cleansing diets have been around for many years. With amazing claims of rapid and easy weight loss, improved health, together with a heavy dose of Hollywood celebrity endorsement, it is no wonder these diets are in the public spotlight. The case for detox diets shouldn’t just be based on personal testimonials, so […]

Trophies

Weighing in on the best diet for weight loss

September 14, 2012 by Tim Crowe 2 Comments

In the search for the solution to the growing waistlines of Australians, many popular diets have been tried and eventually discarded. So what is the best diet for weight loss? There are literally hundreds of dieting books and programs to choose from, with many popular ones substantially departing from mainstream nutrition and medical advice. So […]

Food versus Exercise

Diet vs exercise: what’s more important for weight loss?

August 23, 2012 by Tim Crowe 5 Comments

Searching for the best way to lose weight? Should the emphasis be on diet, or can the solution be found in the gym? Well, the answer lies somewhere in between. In the red corner of the weight-loss title fight, sits the dieting contender. On the surface, dieting would appear to have the edge, because no […]

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