”Dry July” is a great fundraising cause for cancer but also a great time to reflect on the impact that alcohol has on your life, heath and weight.

The other great surprise is discovering the calorie reduction from reducing or cutting alcohol!

Who grew up with stewed fruit for dessert?
A healthier option is to steam them and drop the sugar - most fruit is after all sweet enough.
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Steamed sugar-free fruit is a fantastic evening dessert served hot or cold and if made in bulk can be a healthy addition to your breakfast to naturally sweeten cereal. 

What did you have for breakfast?  Coffee and a muffin.  That sounds so much healthier than Coffee & Cake but there's not much of a difference.

A comparison of a blueberry muffin to a slice of blueberry & walnut cake from a leading supplier showed the two had equivalent calories.
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Read more for 7 tips on making healthier muffin choices.

The fundamental approach of EveryDay Dieters to promote positive choices and develop new habits that make long-lasting change to your lifestyle and ultimately your weight.

A new month is an opportunity to embrace one new change that, by committing to it for the month will be come a long-lasting habit.  Once conquered or embraced into your lifestyle it becomes normal and you can layer another positive change on top.
Read More for 12 Monthly Challenges to choose from.

Butter butters better - or does it?

Today there are a range of healthier alternatives that have lower saturated fat and calories while also providing some taste variety.

​We've compared the nutritional analysis of Butter and 5 alternatives for your toast.

Read More for a comparison of 5 spreads.

For most of us we have a fairly routine weekday schedule with work/school/study.  

By creating a routine to your breakfast (and perhaps lunch too) you can start your day in a consistent, healthy way 5 days a week.

​Choose a good healthy breakfast that is easy to prepare, contains a good protein source.

Life can throw lots of obstacles in the way of doing exercise - the weather, child minding, safety after dark etc.  But there are ways you can blend your exercise with your entertainment.

​Read more for 10 options we suggest.to work exercise into an obstacle-breaking routine.

Earlier this year there were reports about an Australian man, Andrew Taylor, who lost 52 kg by eating only potatoes for one year - see the videos below.

After watching his video (and without recommending you follow his specific approach) there are some clear lessons that can be learnt by all of us for our weight management efforts. Read More =>

There are so many different reasons why bush-walking is so go for you.  Here's my list of 13 Reasons Why I love bush walking to stay in shape and improve my physical and mental health.

Read on for the list and then hunt out your nearest woodland escape and give it a try.

​In cooler weather we stay inside more and, if you're anything like me, the cold weather makes me feel hungry! 

A quick, nutritious soup can lie minutes away within your freezer. Able to make you feel all warm inside without needless calories and it can be ready in 15 minutes. 

​It helps get your daily vegetable intake, makes you feel warm and importantly full. 
​Read more for the recipe