Please Help the Obesity Fight!
The 2002 Children's Nutrition Survey showed that about one third of New Zealand children between five and 14 were over weight (21percent) or obese...
Mushroom & Asparagus Tart
Ingredients
1 Tbspn low-fat spread
1 onion, finely sliced
1 clove garlic, chopped finely
2 cups asparagus, halved
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
8 eggs
...
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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...
Don’t Tighten Up – Stretch!
"You gotta stretch!" When The Fitness Guy began his exercise programme he thought he'd be right. He shows you 3 important stretches to incorporate...
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...
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...
Is it ok to cut carbs?
Bottom line – No!
Cutting carbohydrates seems to be the thing to do when on the ‘Diet Band Wagon’ . Diet fads seem to come and...
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...
Tasty Zucchini Muffins
(Makes 12 muffins)
Ingredients
1 cup flour
1 cup wholemeal flour
4 tspn baking powder
1/4 tspn sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup...
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...
Emotional Eating
What is it?
Emotional eating is a fairly common problem for both men and women. Large quantities of food (usually ‘comfort’ or junk food) are...
Teachers – Eating Healthy Can Be Easy
Teachers are extremely busy, attending to students all day long and often staying late to finish tasks. It can be challenging to find the...
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...
Why can’t I sleep?
Struggling to get a good night’s sleep? Can’t even get to sleep? Waking up during the night and unable to get back to sleep?
It...
Stop the Weekend Weakness
You’ve been doing great all week – fitting in the exercise, watching what you eat and drink, then the weekend rolls around and you...
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...
FOOD
Lean Grilled Steak with Roasted Vegetables on Cousous
(Serves 2)
Ingredients
2 lean steaks (palm size)
1 cup wholemeal couscous
rice bran oil
1 red onion, peeled and quartered
1 eggplant, cut into...
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...
Workout Mistakes to Avoid
Successful workouts are not just about the time you spend at the gym or pounding the streets, it’s about correct form and being focused....
Emotional Eating
What is it?
Emotional eating is a fairly common problem for both men and women. Large...
Ten Top Excuses not to Exercise
It’s too cold and dark in the mornings and I’m too tired after work.
I don’t...
Scrumptious Nut & Seed Slice
(makes 18 slices)
Ingredients
1 cup sesame seeds
1 cup pumpkin seeds
4 tbs butter
3...
Craving Control
Do you feel overwhelmed by your need for certain foods (usually junk food) at certain...
Roasted Vegetable & Bulghar Wheat Salad
Ingredients
1 red onion, peeled and thickly sliced
2 red capiscums, deseeded and halved
1...
HEALTH
Homemade Hamburgers
(makes 6 patties)
Ingredients
Hamburger Patties
500g lean mince
1 onion, finely diced
¾ cup wholemeal breadcrumbs
1 Tbspn Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbspn tomato or chilli...
SCIENCE
Healthy Nibbles Platter
Ingredients
pita bread
rice crackers wholegrain
spray oil
2 carrots, peeled and ends trimmed
1 red capsicum (or yellow), de-seeded
2-3 stalks celery, ends...
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Mediterranean Salad
Ingredients
1 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
2 small cucumbers, quartered length wise, diced
400g canned butter beans, drained and rinsed
1 small red onion,...
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...
How to Stop the Cycle of Guilt
Guilt is probably one of the most destructive and negative emotions.
Guilt stops us from changing our unwanted behaviours and prevents us from thinking and...