Role Models of Exercise

Teachers need to find the time to exercise despite their demanding schedules. Research has proven time and time again that people who take part in...

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....

MUST READ

Salmon and Dill Tortellini

(Serves 4) Ingredients 375g spinach and ricotta tortellini 1/2 cup low fat plain unsweetened yoghurt 2 tspn seeded mustard 1/4 cup oil-free Italian dressing 2...

Role Models of Exercise

Teachers need to find the time to exercise despite their demanding schedules. Research has proven time and time again that people who take part in...

Teachers – Avoiding Injuries

Many people would think that teachers are at low risk of injuring themselves while at work. However, during the course of the day many...

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...

Malaysian Beef and Noodles

(Serves 4) Ingredients 1 large onion, peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed olive oil 2 tspn minced chilli 1 Tspn fresh ginger,...

Healthy Eating Out Options

It’s a lovely feeling to head out with family and/or friends for a meal whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner.  However, it’s also...

Delicious Muesli Slice

Ingredients 100g unsalted butter, chopped into cubes 7 Tbspn honey 2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped 1/3...

Improving Your Chances Against Cancer

There is no rhyme, no reason when it comes to cancer, it is indiscriminate. I’m sure we all know someone who has been touched by...

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...

“I’m Out All The Time… So How Do I Manage My Weight Loss?”

We are a social and habitual species, going out with friends for dinner, or having a few drinks after work or getting an ice...

Lemony Sultana Muffins

(Makes 12 medium sized muffins) Ingredients 1 cup sultanas 2 Tbspn honey 2 lemons - rind and juice of both 1/4 cup low fat milk ...

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,...

Lifting A Child

All too often we lift with our backs, putting the back under immense pressure.  We do this constantly when there are babies or young...

Mexican Chicken Bake

  (Serves 4) Ingredients 1 x 400g can red kidney beans in brine, drained and rinsed 2 jars (99% fat free) taco sauce (mild, medium or...

FOOD

Lamb Chops and Tomato Casserole

  (Serves 4 - 6) Ingredients 1 kg lamb chops, trimmed of fat 1 leek, washed and sliced 1 tspn smoked paprika 420g can Wattie's condensed...

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 &...

All-Spice Tomato and Lentil Salad

Ingredients 1 Tbspn olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed ¼ cup sultanas ¼ cup pine nuts 1 tspn ground allspice ...

Sweetcorn Fritters

(Serves 4 - Makes about 12) Ingredients 425g can whole kernel sweetcorn 4 egg whites 1/2...

“I’m Out All The Time… So How Do I Manage My Weight Loss?”

We are a social and habitual species, going out with friends for dinner, or having...

Work/Life Balance – The Wheel of Life

Work/Life Balance is about effectively managing the demands of work and having time for other...

Poor Posture – Good Posture

Poor posture can be caused by everyday activities such as sitting incorrectly in office chairs,...

“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...

HEALTH

Salmon and Dill Tortellini

(Serves 4) Ingredients 375g spinach and ricotta tortellini 1/2 cup low fat plain unsweetened yoghurt 2 tspn seeded mustard 1/4 cup oil-free Italian dressing 2...

SCIENCE

Weight Loss Snacks

A piece of fruit and pot of low fat yogurt Rice crackers and plain hummus Protein bar A piece of fruit 10-12 raw...

Understanding Food Labels

We all know we need to eat healthy well balanced meals and the food packed onto supermarket shelves promises us they are ‘healthy’, ‘low...

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...

Alcohol – Do You Really Want To Add These Calories?

The Fitness Guy explains the amount of exercise you have to do to burn off the calories you take on board when you consume...