“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...
Asian Beef Stir Fry
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
3 Tbspn soy sauce
2 Tbspn rice wine
½ tspn corn flour
1 Tbspn vegetable oil
1 Tbspn fresh ginger root, finely...
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1. I have young children to look after.
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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...
Easy Healthy Coleslaw
(Serves 4 )
Ingredients
2 carrots, washed, trimmed and grated
1/4 Chinese cabbage, finely shredded
1/4 red cabbage, finely shredded
4 spring onions, trimmed and...
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The skies are brighter and the weather is warmer weather, no wonder we want to get outside. The fresh air can help us clear...
FOOD
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...
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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...
Chicken and Vegetable Stir-fry with Hoisin Sauce
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
500 grams chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
2 Tbspn peanut oil
1 head of broccoli, washed and cut into florets
4 bok...
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Tomato and Bacon Open Omelette
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
olive oil
1 red onion, peeled and diced
1 clove garlic, peeled and...
Lean Grilled Steak with Roasted Vegetables on Cousous
(Serves 2)
Ingredients
2 lean steaks (palm size)
1 cup wholemeal couscous
rice bran oil
1...
Vegetable Frittata
A light simple meal packed with veges, low in fat and so quick easy to...
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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...
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I thought all fats were bad?
We actually do need fat in our daily diet. Fat provides a concentrated source of energy, it’s essential for...
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Fresh Spring Rolls
Ingredients
1 large carrot, peeled, cut in half and julienne cut
1 Lebanese cucumber, slice ends off, cut in half and julienne cut
1...
Kiwifruit Muffins
(makes 12 medium sized muffins)
Ingredients
150 grams apple sauce (no added sugar)
1 cup low fat milk
2 eggs
1 cup kiwifruit, peeled and...
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I thought all fats were bad?
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