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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We all know that losing weight, done correctly, is a slow process.  Yet, after only a short time, we are hopping on the scales...

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Blueberry and Bran Muffins

(Makes 12 medium sized muffins) Ingredients 1 ½ cups All bran 1 ¼ cup skim milk ½ cup unsweetened applesauce ½ cup brown sugar 1...

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...
children and exercise

Children and Exercise: Quick Tips to Get the Kids Moving

Why do children need exercise? As children spend more time indoors either watching TV, playing electronic games or on the Internet, they are spending less...

Healthy Breakfast Ideas

"What shall I have for breakfast to lose weight or feel great?" Naz is In the Kitchen showing you and explaining some healthy breakfast...

Exercise Ideas for Outside

The skies are brighter and the weather is warmer weather, no wonder we want to get outside. The fresh air can help us clear...

Tomato & Borlotti Bean Soup

(Serves 2) Ingredients 1 onion, peeled and chopped 2-3 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 5 large tomatoes, chopped coarsely or 1 x 400g tin chopped...

Staying Fit and Healthy Over The Holiday Season

Taking time out is so important to de-stress and re-energise the body and mind, however for some people not having a structured day can...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Work Related Stress

Work-related stress affects us all at some point and it can cause serious health problems if it’s not dealt with.  There are some basic...

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...

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Vegetable Curry

(Serves four) Ingredients: 1 Tbspn rice bran oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 Tbspn medium curry paste        ...

What are the ‘Food Groups’?

‘Food Groups’ is a way of classifying foods according to the nutrients they provide.  In New Zealand the four food groups are: Breads and...

Summer Punch (non alcoholic)

Ingredients 1 litre pineapple juice (no sugar added) 1 litre orange juice (no sugar added) 1/3 cup Lime Juice Cordial 2 litres diet lemonade ...

5 Nutrients You Need For Energy

Constantly feeling tired? Make sure you include these 5 nutrients in your daily diet to beat...

How to Stop the Cycle of Guilt

Guilt is probably one of the most destructive and negative emotions. Guilt stops us from changing...

Chicken and Mango Salad with Vermicelli

(Serves 4) Ingredients 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cooked (or 1 smoked double chicken breast...

How to Relax at Work

With the pressures of busy schedules many people experience stress and stress related problems like...

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...

HEALTH

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 ...

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Trim Pork Stir-Fry

(Serves 2) Ingredients 250 g trim pork pieces 1 Tbspn vegetable oil 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 2 spring onions, sliced 1 cup broccoli ...

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...

“Why Should I Stretch?”

“I don’t get cramps in my legs anymore”.   I can turn my neck when reversing the car”.   “I can actually zip up the back of my...

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,...