Michael Bachelard before (left) and after doing the Fast 800 diet.

Beefy to buff in just 10 weeks:What it’s really like to do the Fast 800 diet

Following a strict weight-loss program,Michael Bachelard endured twitchy legs,the fear of bad breath and constant cravings to shift his lard baby.

  • Michael Bachelard

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Researchers have found your morning coffee is beneficial to your health,if you make it the right way.

Is that coffee good for you? It depends on how you make it

New research shows up to three cups of coffee a day can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease,but it depends on the method used to make it.

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Vegemite may be our favourite spread but it is not a health spread.

Is it time to rethink our love affair with Vegemite?

For more than 100 years we’ve believed it’s beneficial to our health. But as the Canadian cafe saga puts the spotlight on our favourite spread,it begs the question:Is Vegemite really as good as we think?

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Cheese has long been considered a problem for those with high cholesterol but its impact is now believed to be much lower.

Five high-cholesterol foods that are safe to eat - and three to avoid

Long considered a risk to those with high cholesterol,there is a range of common foods that not only pose no threat but are beneficial to your health.

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Musical theatre performer Javon King shares his day on a plate.

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A B12 deficiency can result in brain fog,fatigue and poor coordination among other issues.

Everything you need to know about B12 deficiency and how to treat it

A lack of B12 can have wide-ranging implications for your health,from memory loss and brain fog to fatigue and loss of co-ordination,but effective treatment will depend on the cause.

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Protein has taken over more than the gym.

Too much of a good thing? The problem with protein

In the midst of an obesity epidemic,adding protein to UPFs has been sold as the pathway to a lean and toned physique – and food companies are cashing in.

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You call that lunch? Hold the fries … and the burger.

Lunch is sangers,dinner is bangers. Learn the rules,people!

There is an order to the culinary universe. If I defy it and feast at noon,I’m a couch potato before sundown.

  • Kerri Sackville

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Julia Busuttil Nishimura shares her day on a plate.

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