Spring is a glorious time to be out in the garden enjoying the sunshine and making the most of the outdoors before the heat of summer. This time of year has excellent conditions to grow new flowers, plants and even herbs. Our sub-tropical climate is perfect for cultivating herbs such as basil, chives, dill, mint, parsley, thyme, sage and the ever-controversial coriander. When it comes to herbs, there are an abundance of health claims floating around including reducing inflamm

We’ve seen "Intermittent Fasting" appearing in news articles, read about a celebrity trying it, heard it whispered between friends and know of someone’s cousin’s cat who is doing it… but what really is Intermittent Fasting? And does it work? Put simply, Intermittent Fasting is a cycle of "eating" periods and "fasting" periods - hours or days with little or no food consumption. It is broad term that encompasses various patterns including the 5:2 Diet, the 16:8 Method, Time-Res

If you've been watching TV lately you've likely seen an ad for the latest health food on the market - Sultana Bran+ with Cholesterol Lowering Plant Sterols. This new take on an old favourite claims to be a "tasty way to manage your cholesterol". How? Well, according to the manufacturers, it contains "the recommended dose of plant sterols in each serve". But what actually are plant sterols? Can they really help manage cholesterol? And is this new product worth the extra price

Spring is upon us - and what better way to enjoy some warmer weather than trying out some of Brisbane's local hikes? We’re lucky enough not to need to drive far out of town to enjoy some hikes that will (literally) take your breath away! No matter if you’re a hiking veteran or just looking for a way to get out of the house and enjoy some fresh air, Brisbane has some great hikes on offer. For a detailed list of all of Brisbane’s hikes within a 30km radius of the city, click he