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...
Benefits of Resistance Training
“I can work in the garden, lifting the full buckets without asking for assistance from my husband”.
“I can get in and out of the...
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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...
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...
Protein for Vegetarians
Most of us eat more than enough protein for general health. Vegetarians, however have a higher protein requirement as plant proteins are not digested...
Basic Stretches For Teachers
Being a teacher myself I know long hours are needed sometimes to complete all the paperwork such as the planning, marking, assessing and not to mention the...
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...
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...
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...
What is Interval Training? And why should I do it?
What is it?
Interval Training is a cardiovascular workout session that involves bursts of high intensity work alternated with periods (or intervals) of low...
Thai Chicken Fritters
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
3 slices wholemeal bread (toast thickness)
300 g chicken mince
3 Tbspn lime juice
1 1/2 tspn minced chilli paste
1/2 cup...
Exercise and the Mind
Exercise not only benefits the body but the mind as well. When you are physically active for a period of time (20 to 30...
Nutty Rice Salad with Sesame Dressing
(Serves 4-5)
Ingredients
1/2 cup basmati rice
1/2 cup quick cooking brown rice
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
4 spring onions, sliced
150g...
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...
Working out with a Swiss ball
They have been around for a while now and are fun to use, versatile and an effective way to workout because such a huge...
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,...
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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...
Simple Tips for Eating Healthy
Healthy eating is not about sticking to a strict regime or denying yourself some of the foods you love. It’s about having more energy...
Are you… Grinning & Bearing It? or Enjoying Healthy Eating & Exercise?
We all know that losing weight, done correctly, is a slow process. Yet, after only a short time, we are hopping on the scales...
All-Spice Tomato and Lentil Salad
Ingredients
1 Tbspn olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ cup...
Stress-Free Christmas Tips
It is a wonderful time of year but stress levels can certainly be put to...
Summer Berry Cheesecake Baskets
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
250g extra-light cream cheese (at room temperature)
1/3 cup icing sugar, sifted (plus a little...
BBQ Mince Koftas
(Serves 4 to 6)
Ingredients
500g lean beef/lamb mince
1 medium onion- grated and squeezed (discard...
Baked Fish in Chunky Tomato Sauce
(Serves 2)
Ingredients
2 pieces fish (tarakihi or gurnard)
¼ tspn ground coriander seeds
¼ tspn...
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Green Bean and Asparagus Salad with Citrus Dressing
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
200g green beans, trimmed and halved
500g asparagus, trimmed and halved
10 - 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, finely...
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“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...
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Fruit Balls
(Makes approximately 24 balls)
Ingredients
1/2 cup dried apricots, cut in half
1/2 cup craisins
1 cup raisins
1 cup walnut pieces
2 Tbspn cocoa...
Vege Macaroni Cheese
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
2 cups macaroni pasta
1/2 head of broccoli, chopped into florets
1 3/4 cups low-fat milk, to be divided
3 Tblspn flour
...
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,...