Oxygen Magazine

19.03.2008 | Protein Fightin Flab

Most Oxygen readers know that a diet high in protein is essential for maintaining muscle tone, but did you also know it can also help you lose body fat?By Maya AndersonDuring a recent visit to Australia, Professor Donald Layman of the University of Illinois revealed the results of a new study that showed a weight loss and exercise plan is much more ... Details

22.01.2008 | What's For Lunch?

Brown-bag it! Oxygen’s five sandwich recipes will get you through the workweek feeling stronger, leaner and more energised.When the low-carb craze hit, sandwiches suffered and bread became the enemy. But now that the low-carb movement is fizzling, sandwiches are back on the menu – and rightly so. “Sandwiches are one of the best avenues for good nutrition,” says dietitian and lifestyle coach Libby ... Details

15.10.2007 | Turn Up the Heat

Make tonight’s dinner so hot… he’ll never forget it! Spike your taste temperatures and add chilli peppers to the menu. It will keep your heart pumping, crank your metabolism and make you feel good.Tonight was different. She could feel it – her skin was moist with sweat from the hot night air. She looked across the table at Jake and felt consumed by his ... Details

1.08.2007 | Clean Up Your Diet to Clean Up Your Health

You’re active and in terrific shape – could high cholesterol still be a problem? Yes. If you thought otherwise, you’re not alone; not enough people understand the nature of the beast and what impact it can have on their lives. Read on to clear up any confusion surrounding cholesterol.You aspire to a fit lifestyle, maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly, and eat sensibly. You look good, ... Details

25.07.2007 | Keep it Plain, Clean & Simple

Don’t kid yourself. If you want a lean, muscular body, you can’t give in to the lure of sugary, fatty foods. Here are four steps to a cleaner diet and a better body.As an athlete, you always look for that secret edge against the competition, which often means forfeiting tasty morsels in the interest of building muscle. Frankly, you’re tired of bland and regimented diets that ... Details