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...
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...
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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...
“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...
Balsamic Roasted Summer Vegetable Salad
(Serves 6)
Ingredients
1 yellow pepper, de-seeded and and cut into coarse chunks
1 red pepper, de-seeded and and cut into coarse chunks
1 large...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sweetcorn Fritters
(Serves 4 - Makes about 12)
Ingredients
425g can whole kernel sweetcorn
4 egg whites
1/2 tspn minced chilli paste (or 1 Tbspn Sweet Thai...
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...
Seed crackers
Ingredients:
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup pumpkin seeds
¼ cup poppy seeds
¼ cup flax seeds (linseeds)
¼ cup chia seeds
½ teaspoon...
Chicken in Tomato & Honey Sauce
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
4 chicken thighs, boneless & skinless, cut in half
little olive oil for frying
1 medium onion, peeled and finely diced
1...
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...
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Homemade Humus & Vege Sticks
An all natural dip - a healthy and convenient pre-dinner snack idea. Just whip it up In the Kitchen!
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...
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...
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...
Nutrition during Perimenopause
Managing nutrition during perimenopause can significantly help alleviate symptoms like insomnia and anxiety. Here are...
Resistance training…do I need to do it?
The Fitness Guy explains what resistance training is and why it needs to be included...
5 Nutrients You Need For Energy
Constantly feeling tired?
Make sure you include these 5 nutrients in your daily diet to beat...
Top Ten Trim Teachers Tips
To trim down, stay fit or have more energy follow these useful tips.
1. Join in...
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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...
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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...