Cheese Please
Love cheese but not what it does to your waistline?
Then its important that you find the right balance with eating healthy, watching your weight...
Barriers to Exercise
1. I have young children to look after.
Having young children to care for needn’t stop you from exercising, if anything it provides you with...
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Wok Tossed Smoked Chicken
(Serves 2)
Indregients
1pkt Singapore noodles
1 tspn oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped finely
2 tspn ginger, peeled and grated
1 onion, peeled and diced
...
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...
Simple Ways to Improve Your Self-Esteem
What is Self-Esteem?
It is a term used to indicate a person’s assessment of his or her own value. It incorporates emotions and beliefs...
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
It is a condition where the body fails to produce enough insulin, or the cells in the body do not...
Why can’t I sleep?
Struggling to get a good night’s sleep? Can’t even get to sleep? Waking up during the night and unable to get back to sleep?
It...
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.
...
Healthy Breakfast Options
1 cup cooked porridge with handful of raisins, 3-5 fruit pieces and trim milk
2 poached eggs with 1 slice of thick grainy toasted bread...
Stress-Free Christmas Tips
It is a wonderful time of year but stress levels can certainly be put to the test as we begin to run around looking...
5 Nutrients You Need For Energy
Constantly feeling tired?
Make sure you include these 5 nutrients in your daily diet to beat fatigue and improve your energy levels for a better...
Healthy Eating = Healthy State of Mind
I’m sure we have all heard the old adage “We are what we eat”.
These few simple words are so true!
Eating the right healthy foods...
Grilled Chicken and Mango Salsa
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
4 chicken thighs (or breasts), boneless and skinless
120g baby spinach, finely shredded
1 mango, chopped finely (or 1 x 450g can...
Poor Posture – Good Posture
Poor posture can be caused by everyday activities such as sitting incorrectly in office chairs, being hunched over computers or laptops and driving or...
Diet Conscious Snacks – What are they really?
When shopping for healthy snacks some items come readily to mind: yoghurt, nuts, muesli bars, or something sweet like a muffin or diet soft...
Benefits of a Short Intense Walk
You often see gym goers slogging it out on the cardio equipment for up to an hour at a time, and there is nothing...
FOOD
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...
Bounce Back from a Set Back
At one time or another we have all experienced a setback, that unavoidable obstruction, that bump in the road. However what sets us all...
Grilled Marinated Chicken with Kiwifruit Salsa
(Serves 2)
Ingredients
2 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, halved
2 Tbspn sweet chilli sauce
2 Tbspn reduced-salt soy sauce
1 Tbspn honey
Kiwifruit Salsa
3...
Spinach and Feta Cheese Flan
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
6 sheets filo pastry
1 large onion, peeled and diced
1 bag baby...
Benefits of a Short Intense Walk
You often see gym goers slogging it out on the cardio equipment for up to...
Exercise Ideas for Inside
There’s no reason why you can’t stay active on rainy days - there are plenty...
Weight Loss Snacks
A piece of fruit and pot of low fat yogurt
Rice crackers and plain...
The Enticing Fast Food Descriptions – Don’t Let the Words Fool You!
In the busy lives we lead more and more people are relying on grabbing a...
HEALTH
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...
SCIENCE
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
It is a condition where the body fails to produce enough insulin, or the cells in the body do not...
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Easy Packed Healthy Meals/Snacks
Naz shows you the meals or snacks you can put together quickly to maintain a healthy balanced diet when you are on the go....
How to Relax at Work
With the pressures of busy schedules many people experience stress and stress related problems like neck and shoulder tightness and pain, headaches as well...
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.
...