Vegetable Frittata
A light simple meal packed with veges, low in fat and so quick easy to prepare and cook. After a busy day at work...
What to Wear when Working-Out
What to wear can be a dilemia not matter what the situation! When it comes to what to wear when exercising there are a...
MUST READ
Are you ‘Too Dressy’ or ‘Too Saucy’?
If so, you could be adding extra, unwanted calories to your meals.
A healthy and nutritious meal can be altered dramatically, making it laden with...
Cholesterol – The Good and The Bad!
What is Cholesterol?
We hear this word being banded around and usually when people are talking about heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.
Cholesterol is one...
Get Moving – Exercise
The Fitness Guy's first step to feeling so much better was to get moving - exercise. He shows you the variety of cardio exercises...
De-Stressing
We all have it in our lives; it is a normal part of the busy lives we lead. However, there are two different types...
Asian Beef Stir Fry
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
3 Tbspn soy sauce
2 Tbspn rice wine
½ tspn corn flour
1 Tbspn vegetable oil
1 Tbspn fresh ginger root, finely...
What are the ‘Food Groups’?
‘Food Groups’ is a way of classifying foods according to the nutrients they provide. In New Zealand the four food groups are:
Breads and...
Food Myths
Healthier foods are more expensive: False – although some healthy ingredients can be more expensive, like lean meats, often you can use them in...
Don’t Tighten Up – Stretch!
"You gotta stretch!" When The Fitness Guy began his exercise programme he thought he'd be right. He shows you 3 important stretches to incorporate...
Calories versus Exercise
We all know that exercise should be done as a means of keeping fit and healthy, however there a many people who use it...
Fruit and Veges – Beautiful!
The Fitness Guy reinforces that fruit and veges are so good for you and you need at least 5 servings a day. "When I...
The Benefits of Eating Breakfast
I’m sure you have heard it all before, however I’ll say it again: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day”.
It sets the...
Our Top 5 Abdominal Exercises
1. Bicycle Crunch
Lie on your back on the floor or your mat. Feet flat on the floor, knees at a 45° angle.
...
How Does Alcohol Affect Your Body?
We are all aware of how alcohol can affect us. I‘ve heard people say things like: “A couple of drinks at the end of...
What are Preservatives, Flavour Enhancers and Food Colours?
It sounds like we are reading from a chemistry book! But all of the above are found in processed foods purchased from the supermarket.
What...
FOOD
Two Cheese Quiche
(Serves 6-8)
Ingredients
Pastry
225g plain flour, plus a little extra for rolling
115g reduced-fat spread
pinch salt
20cm flan tin
Filling
200g mushrooms, sliced
1 medium...
Craving Control
Do you feel overwhelmed by your need for certain foods (usually junk food) at certain times of the day? Do you let your stomach...
Lemon, Honey & Ginger Chicken
(Serves three)
Ingredients
Marinade for Chicken (2 hours or overnight)
2 lemons, juiced
1 Tbspn olive oil
2 tspn crushed ginger
2 garlic cloves, peeled and...
Protein for Vegetarians
Most of us eat more than enough protein for general health. Vegetarians, however have a...
Why Diets Don’t Work
Many people who make the decision to lead a healthier lifestyle will turn to some...
Tomato and Bacon Open Omelette
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
olive oil
1 red onion, peeled and diced
1 clove garlic, peeled and...
Can I exercise if I have a cold?
Generally it’s ok to exercise if you have a cold, as long as you don’t...
HEALTH
Don’t Tighten Up – Stretch!
"You gotta stretch!" When The Fitness Guy began his exercise programme he thought he'd be right. He shows you 3 important stretches to incorporate...
SCIENCE
Chickpea and Avocado Salad
Ingredients
1 300g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 large avocado, coarsley chopped
2 medium sized tomatoes, chopped
1 medium red onion, finely diced
...
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Bran and Sultana Slice
(Makes 24)
Ingredients
150g lite butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups breakfast bran flakes
1 1/2 cups sultanas
1 Tbspn cocoa
1 cup wholemal...
Lemony Sultana Muffins
(Makes 12 medium sized muffins)
Ingredients
1 cup sultanas
2 Tbspn honey
2 lemons - rind and juice of both
1/4 cup low fat milk
...