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...

Fish Cakes

(Serves 4) Ingredients 250g cooked fish (or canned smoked fish/tuna) 2 cups mashed potato or kumara 1 medium onion, finely diced 3 Tbspn fresh parsley,...

MUST READ

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....

Keeping Your Cool (while exercising)

During the warm summer months it’s great to be exercising outside. It’s uplifting, motivating and it has that feel good factor!  However we do...

Just Juicing for Health

“Taking care of your body should be your greatest priority if you expect a long and healthy life.  I encourage you to get into...

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...

Vegetables Moroccan Style on Quinoa

(Serves 4) Ingredients 1 Tblspn olive oil 1 onion, peeled and sliced 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced 1...

Summer Berry Cheesecake Baskets

(Serves 4) Ingredients 250g extra-light cream cheese (at room temperature) 1/3 cup icing sugar, sifted (plus a little extra to sprinkle over) 1 orange, finely zested 1 Tbspn freshly...

BBQ Mince Koftas

  (Serves 4 to 6) Ingredients 500g lean beef/lamb mince 1 medium onion- grated and squeezed (discard juice) 2 cloves garlic- peeled and finely chopped 1...

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...

Roasted Vegetable & Bulghar Wheat Salad

Ingredients 1 red onion, peeled and thickly sliced 2 red capiscums, deseeded and halved 1 yellow capsicum, deseeded and halved 1 cup cherry tomatoes ...

Spinach and Feta Cheese Flan

(Serves 4) Ingredients 6 sheets filo pastry 1 large onion, peeled and diced 1 bag baby spinach leaves 2 eggs 1 pkt Maggi Leek &...

“How Long Do I Have To Keep This Up For?”

I was talking with a friend in the weekend that has just started to watch what they eat and do some exercise in order...

Beef and Veggie Lasange

(Serves 4 - 6) Ingredients olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2-4 clove garlic, finely chopped 500g lean beef mince 1 can brown lentils (extra...

“Those Boys are Just So Naughty”

I seem to hear this comment quite a lot in primary school staff rooms and I wonder why? Sure there are many factors to consider...

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...

FOOD

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...

Resistance training…do I need to do it?

The Fitness Guy explains what resistance training is and why it needs to be included in your workouts...not only to lose weight but to...

Chicken and Spinach in Homemade Tomato Sauce

(Serves 4) Ingredients Tomato Sauce 1 Tspn olive oil 1 medium onion, peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 400 gram can chopped tomatoes ...

Exercise Ideas for Inside

There’s no reason why you can’t stay active on rainy days - there are plenty...

Chickpea and Avocado Salad

Ingredients 1 300g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 large avocado, coarsley chopped 2 medium...

Chicken Quesadillas

(serves 4) Ingredients Olive oil (for frying) 1 red onion, peeled and chopped finely 1 large...

Lean Grilled Steak with Roasted Vegetables on Cousous

(Serves 2) Ingredients 2 lean steaks (palm size) 1 cup wholemeal couscous rice bran oil 1...

Fruit and Veges – Beautiful!

The Fitness Guy reinforces that fruit and veges are so good for you and you...

HEALTH

Tasty Fish Pie

(Serves 4) Ingredients 500g fish fillets (such as tarakihi or hoki) 1 medium onion, finely diced 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced 1 stalk celery, thinly...

SCIENCE

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...

Daily Activity – so good for mind & body!

In this busy fast paced world The Fitness Guy reminds you that physical activity is so good for the body and the mind! On...

The Importance of Keeping a Food Diary

Trying to lose weight? Struggling to stay on track? Wanting to eat healthier? A personal food diary is a great way to keep yourself...

Workout Mistakes to Avoid

Successful workouts are not just about the time you spend at the gym or pounding the streets, it’s about correct form and being focused....