Staying Hydrated – Powerful reasons to drink more water
Did you know that your body is about 60-70% water!
Your body needs approximately eight glasses (2 litres) of water each day to keep hydrated...
Chicken & Vege Soup (family go to meal for winter chills)
(serves 3-4)
Ingredients
6-8 skinless chicken drumsticks or thighs
6-8 cups chopped veges
1 large onion chopped
6-8 cloves garlic crushed
2-3 sml red...
Stress and Weight Gain
If you've read our article on De-Stressing then you know that there are two types of stress: Good Stress which helps keep us alert...
“My Mum Was Always Dieting”
As a child, my Mum was always yo-yo dieting, always trying the ‘latest’ diet that was ‘guaranteed’ to shed the weight with very little...
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...
Help Your Child Improve Their Posture
Hours spent watching TV, playing computer and video games and many having a lazy lifestyle are believed to have contributed to the increase in...
What’s Wrong with Fast Food?
The Fast Food Industry is a global one and one that is worth billions of dollars every year. The industry has received a lot...
Delicious Banana Berry Smoothie
(Serves 1)
Ingredients
¾ cup trim milk
½ cup low fat yoghurt
1 banana, sliced
¼ cup blueberries
2 Tbspn LSA (or rolled oats or...
Healthy Winter Eating Habits
It’s not unusual for people to change their eating patterns from summer to winter. We tend not to want the lighter meals and refreshing...
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...
Oven-baked Fish Risotto
(Serves 2-3)
Ingredients
400g fish, cut into bite size pieces (snapper or terakihi are good)
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
2 carrots, peeled and...
Salmon and Dill Tortellini
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
375g spinach and ricotta tortellini
1/2 cup low fat plain unsweetened yoghurt
2 tspn seeded mustard
1/4 cup oil-free Italian dressing
2...
Mexican Chicken Bake
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
1 x 400g can red kidney beans in brine, drained and rinsed
2 jars (99% fat free) taco sauce (mild, medium or...
Injuries – What to do when you have a sprain or...
What is the difference between a Sprain and a Strain?
Sprain – is an injury to the ligaments and other soft tissues around a joint,...
Exercise Ideas for Outside
The skies are brighter and the weather is warmer weather, no wonder we want to get outside. The fresh air can help us clear...