Eat to live and live to eat, with chef-made recipes, foolproof kitchen strategies, and easy ways to improve your diet every day.
‘I’m a dietitian – here’s why I feed my kids ultra-processed foods’
WHEN I BECAME a dietitian, I imagined helping people build healthier, more balanced lives through food. What I didn’t expect was how much time I would spend defending myself for being a parent who sometimes leans on frozen meals, boxed snacks, and, yes, even...
Tom Cruise eats this huge meat-heavy breakfast to fuel ‘Mission: Impossible’ stunts
Featuring sausage, bacon and ‘almost a dozen eggs’
New study reveals the truth about creatine and hair loss
Are online claims about creatine causing baldness backed by science?
Chicken and broccoli muscle meals have a problem
SPEND ANY AMOUNT of time on the muscle-building corners of social media and you’ll start to wonder, Why do all these people eat the exact same thing? You know the meal I’m talking about: chicken, broccoli, carb. I say “carb” because sometimes that carb is rice,...
How many protein shakes do you need a day? A dietitian has answers.
BY NOW, MOST people understand the importance of protein. Getting in enough from food alone is tough. Luckily, protein shakes have become a safe-haven snack. But, how many should you have in a day? They’re easy to whip up when all you need a quick protein hit after a...
Study finds fasting plus exercise burns fat, preserves muscle
IF YOU HAVEN'T jumped on the fasting bandwagon for fear of losing lean muscle, fear not. A new study from the University of Mississippi shows that when participants paired an eight-hour eating window with regular exercise, they lost more fat – without sacrificing lean...
4 nutritious recipes that helped Khanh Ong get in the best shape of his life
DON’T UNDERSTIMATE the power of nutrition. For our most recent cover star, Khanh Ong, getting his diet in check was one of the biggest challenges he faced in achieving his goal physique. “I have to eat for work, and what I have to eat isn’t always healthy,” Ong said...
Build muscle without packing on fat by ‘maingaining’
This approach to making physique gains is catching on – but it's not for everyone
Tried & tested: 40UP by CollagenX
CollagenX’s unique whey/collagen formulation, 40UP, claims it can help bridge the gap between what someone over 40 wants from their body and what their body can actually provide. We put it to the test to see if it keeps to its word
Study finds highly processed food could give you fatty muscles
Eating ultra-processed foods is associated with larger fat deposits within thigh muscles, highlighting the importance of food as fuel
Does meal timing matter? New research in chrononutrition says it could
Emerging science in chrononutrition suggests it’s not just what you eat that counts, but when
Experts say ‘clean’ eating has a dirty little secret
The lack of a true definition muddies things
Everything you need to know about the cortisol detox diet
The TikTok trend is gimmicky but following it could deliver legit health benefits. Here’s what you need to know about eating to beat stress
Cody Simpson’s new hydration drink is all about the taste
Dr. Hydrate, co-founded by Cody Simpson, is the official hydration partner for Swim Australia and is distinguished from other sports drinks by actually tasting good
Doctors explain how long it actually takes to digest food
Many factors affect the timeframe, but here's what you should know
Are blood sugar spikes actually bad for you? We asked an expert
Wearable glucose monitors have become the latest health accessory, but are there benefits to tracking those spikes and dips?
Cutting and bulking explained
The method of weight cycling is one of the most popular hashtags in bodybuilding circles, we take a look why
Exercise scientist reveals his system for ranking muscle-building supplements
Dr. Trexler's five-tier system cuts through the noise, helping you distinguish what’s best for muscle gains and potentially harmful to your health
These healthy fish tacos are easy to make and loaded with protein
Fit chef Dan Churchill shares his go-to recipe