Category: Learn Skills

Most pre-packed foods have a nutrition label on the back or side of the packaging. These labels include information on energy in kilojoules (kJ) and kilocalories (kcal), usually referred to as calories. They also include information on fat, saturates (saturated…

Identifying or spotting a high-risk situation is going to become a very important skill in your battle against extra calories. The urges you feel should become a signal for corrective action. When are you most likely to find your eating…

For many of you, test situations arise every time someone tries to ply you with food. People around you – family members, co-workers, sometimes even strangers – can make it difficult to keep the extra calories at bay, by encouraging…

Much of your eating is actually on auto-pilot – you eat without thinking or appreciating the food. This way, you miss much of the pleasure of food and also end up eating more than you need. Think back to the…

Anyone attempting weight loss will come up against problems that keep us from using the tools and techniques outlined in Slims. This section will help you become an expert at problem-solving. These steps have come up after years of research…

Tracking what you eat is one of most important habits you can inculcate to help with weight loss. However, sometimes, just documenting what and how much you ate isn't enough. This article introduces you to advanced food tracking. Once you…

If you have difficulty falling asleep, a regular bedtime ritual will help you wind down and prepare for bed. Check out our 10 tips to beat insomnia This ritual depends on what works for you, but the most important thing…

Not necessarily, although many people do. On average, the long-term weight gain for a smoker who quits is about 3 - 4 kg. Why do some ex-smokers put on weight? Giving up smoking can lead to weight gain for several…

Simple lifestyle changes can make a world of difference to your quality of sleep. Following these 10 tips from The Sleep Council can help you have a more restful night. 1. Keep regular hours Going to bed and getting up…

Any serious illness, especially painful ones, **can make you tired. But some quite minor illnesses can also leave you feeling washed out. Here are 10 health conditions that are known to cause fatigue.** Sick or tired? If you're getting your…

An interesting paradox about the way people process stress is that while some eat less during stressful periods, others eat more. A large number of people who have gained weight complain of stress. Stress is linked not just to weight…

By Dr Alicia White If you've just read a health-related headline that has caused you to spit out your morning coffee ("Coffee causes cancer" usually does the trick), it's always best to follow the Blitz slogan: "Keep Calm and Carry…