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DAA Recommends Healthy Night Key To Valentine’s Day

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A healthy night in: the key to romance this Valentine’s Day, according to the Dietitians Association of Australia. The nation’s nutrition experts recommend spoiling your loved one this Valentine’s Day with a nutritious home-cooked meal and a healthy lifestyle change. Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) Spokesperson, Maria Packard, suggests swapping chocolates and flowers, or an expensive meal […]

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Fitness First Finds Aussies Are Setting Themselves Up For Failure

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New Research from Fitness First has found that 41% of Aussies Are Cheating When Setting Goals  Goal setting starts from the beginning of every year, and Aussies fail from the outset when setting New Year resolutions. 51% of Aussies set New Year’s resolutions they know they can achieve, setting the bar low with the hope

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Nutritious After-School Snacks = Health + Energy

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Dietitians are urging parents to serve their children after-school snacks consisting of healthy staples that are typically unable to be taken to school, to make up for lost nutrients. The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), the peak body for dietitians, says Australian data suggests children are not meeting their quota for certain vitamins and minerals, putting their

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Wearables In 2016 And Beyond

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Garmin Australasia’s Matt DeMoss shares his thoughts on the future of wearable tech. Matt DeMoss, General Manager for Garmin Australasia has shared his predictions for wearable technology for 2016 and beyond: As the uptake of smartwatches and fitness trackers becomes more ubiquitous, the technology will evolve to become more sophisticated and more tailored for individual

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Sun Protection Warning for FitPros Who Work Outdoors

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Online shopping for sunglasses leaves Aussies in the dark on safety Fitness professionals who work outdoors and who may be in the market for some sunglasses this summer, should be aware that ‘100% UV protection’ claims by online retailers may offer inadequate summer protection, according to eye care specialists. A leading Australian eye specialist is advising people to

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Shred Naturally This Summer With Quality Grain Foods

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Shocking finding: One third of young men’s energy intake comes from junk food To get fit and shred for Summer, young men need to cut the junk and focus on quality grains, according to newly released findings from the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council. The Australian Grains & Legumes Consumption & Attitudinal Study[i] researched the

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