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Breakfast on the go

Question: "I work full-time and don’t have enough time in the morning to make a decent breakfast. What food could I eat in the morning that would be quick, easy and healthy?"

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Butter or margarine?

Question: "I was wondering why nutritionists and doctors claim that margarine is a healthy fat because I’ve heard that margarine is full of trans-fats, which...

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Sugar-free snacks for kids

Question: "I have three school-aged children, and I find it hard to give them a healthy diet without lots of sugary snacks and drinks. What would you suggest...

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Eating after exercising, yes or no?

Question: “I try to exercise at least once a week at my local gym, but the classes run into the early evening (7.30-8.30) and I never know when to eat my...

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Clear skin for summer

Question: “I have had a lot of trouble with acne and bad skin for a while now, and now with the summer holidays coming up, I want to have great skin without...

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How do I maintain a good portion size?

Question: Whenever I go out to dinner with my partner, I always suffer from ordering too much food or piling my plate with everything on the buffet. What is...

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What are the benefits of weight loss?

Question: After years of being overweight, I recently decided to shed some kilos. I find motivation drops after a while and need a reminder of the benefits I...

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Healthy late-night snacks

Question: I’m a bit of night owl and I can’t resist snacking late at night on biscuits and cookies. What are some healthy alternatives for late-night eating...

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What are the health benefits of skim milk?

Question:Is there really much of a health benefit in drinking skim or low fat milk over full-cream milk? I’m not crazy about the taste but I’m willing to give...

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Your chance to ask a health expert

We often get overloaded with information about food and dieting from family, friends, various media outlets and advertising. And while one news source may tout...

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Are protein shakes good for weight loss?

Question: My best friend just started drinking protein shakes. Do you recommend protein shakes for weight loss?

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How much meat should we eat?

I feed my family meat once with every dinner meal and I’ve recently been told this could be too much. How often should we be consuming meat per week?

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What is gluten intolerance?

I’ve noticed gluten intolerance is becoming more common. Why is this? What is it and what are the symptoms?

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The lowdown on organic food

I’ve noticed a trend towards organic foods on the market. Are they that much better for you and do the health benefits outweigh the often marked-up prices?

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White specks on nails: what are they?

My nails sometimes get white specks. Do these signal some kind of health problem? If so, what can I do/eat to avoid them?

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Great savoury snacks

I like savoury snacks, not sweet. But I really struggle to find quick-to-prepare, healthy, low-fat food I can keep at work for morning and afternoon tea. What...

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Are gels good when exercising?

I’ve just signed up to join an endurance event. As it will involve running over 50km I’ve been advised that I should consider using gels along the way. Do you...

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How can I eat well on a budget?

I am on a strict budget but struggle to eat well because most healthy foods are incredibly expensive. Can you offer any advice on cheap foods that I could cook...

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How do I avoid eating "bad" foods?

I am trying to desperately lose weight but just don’t seem to be having any success and often fail within the first month. Can you offer some advice for...

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What should I drink after a workout?

I am new to exercise and have gotten myself a personal trainer. She has recently been telling me that sports drinks are better to drink post workout than...

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