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This recipe is a massive favourite for my kids. Its chockers full of nutrients and it's tasty as hell! It makes a huge batch of nacho...

The word “habit” usually conjures up images of negative things like smoking or nail biting, but the definition of “habit” is a regular...

A favourite salad that is often found on restaurant menus, but questionable from a healthy eating perspective, this recipe is a healthier...

I’m all for living life and realizing that we’re all only human – we’re bound to want to indulge from time to time. I get it, and I I do...

One of the FIVE Internal Styles we practice at Wu Xing Dao Kung Fu, learn more about this fascinating art that can heal and strengthen your internal organs, and double energy levels! Meihuaquan - The Plum Blossom Fist is an ancient Chinese Martial Art, which can be traced back as far as the Shang Dynasty (1600BC- 1046BC). According to legend, its boxing technique is based upon the Kunlun school and comes from "Buddhist sect and Daoist institutions". For thousands of years Mei

A protein packed potato meal that will fill you up! Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes 2 rashers of short cut bacon Baby spinach 2 eggs Olive oil Instructions 1. Wash & cut the sweet potato into uneven chunks about 2cm in size. Do not peel the sweet potato. 2. Drizzle some olive oil into a frying pan and throw in your sweet potato chunks. 3. Cut up the bacon into little squares, cut the fat away, and throw them into the frying pan with the sweet potato. Fry until sweet potat

Hopefully this will help to eliminate confusion on serving sizes and allow you to easily monitor and control your food intake. The best way to begin in undrstanding serving sizes and the easy way to measure portions is to break the foods down by category. FRUIT SERVING SIZES One serve is equal to: 1 medium piece (E.g. apple or banana) OR 2 small pieces (E.g. nectarines, kiwi fruits, apricots) OR 1 cup of chopped pieces/berries (E.g. chopped rockmelon, strawberries etc) Eat 2

A gentle practice that can help to improve focus, immunity, balance, and coordination, with simple to learn movements that can be done by anyone, regardless of fitness level. Definition of Qigong Our Beginner's Guide to Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) will help you to understand why this ancient Internal Art can greatly assist in living a healthier lifestyle. It is an ancient Chinese practice that involves moving meditation, controlled breathing and static postures. The transl

This recipe is pretty easy if you're too busy to cook it with pots and pans. My kids love it! You won't regret shoving this in your mouth. I promise. Here's how to prepare your recipe: Thermomix Moroccan Lamb Stew! INGREDIENTS: - Moroccan spice seasoning - 750g of lamb - 2 brown onions - 2 garlic cloves - 2 tbs olive oil - 2x 400g canned chopped tomatoes - 1 tbs veggie stock paste - 100g water METHOD: 1. Cut your lamb into chunks and coat with the Moroccan spice mix. Cover an

Support your local community and benefit from a healthier diet too! Eating locally doesn’t just benefit the environment through lowering transport and storage of the food we consume, but it has some nutritional benefits as well. Not only are you lowering your carbon footprint on mother earth and putting more money into the pockets of our local farmers, but you are also benefiting your health and wellbeing as well! Find below 4 reason to shop local, that benefit you and the lo

Not too long ago the term “weight loss” brought up images in your head of starvation, lowering your food intake and feeling hungry all the time, however in my experience, people tend to lose weight better when they eat MORE of the right foods. There are a few reasons why… FOOD GIVES US NUTRIENTS Eating a well-balanced diet, rich in whole, lean proteins, vegetables, a couple of serves of fruit a day and 1 to 2 serves of grains per day will provide your body with the essential

This recipe for carrot and beetroot slaw is a fantastic side dish. Healthy and packed full of antioxidants, this is a great salad alternative! INGREDIENTS: 3 carrots 1 beetroot A handful of flat-leaf parsley or mint A handful of walnuts, slightly crushed A handful of baby spinach 1/2 lime METHOD: 1. Grate the carrot and put it into a stain-proof bowl. 2. Grate the beetroot second and very gently mix the two together - the beetroot will stain the carrot so if you want a pretty

Smoothies are my favourite. They feel totally naughty but with the right ingredients they can be both filling and nutritious. When it comes to smoothies, the options are basically endless. Start with your choice of milk; cow’s milk, almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk etc. Then add in some yoghurt (optional), I always add bananas to my smoothies (usually frozen), I love the flavour and it makes the smoothie thicker. Add in some frozen berries if you like; blueberries, raspber

If I had a dollar for the number of clients who complained of hitting the wall at 3pm each day, feeling drained of energy which caused them to reach for a sugary snack they'd always regret afterwards, I'd probably own at least an island or two. With today's busy lifestyle feeling fatigued by the early afternoon is sadly pretty common. So how do we avoid it or lessen the impact it has on our willpower? 1. Eat a Decent Breakfast! I know so many people who skip breakfast. Eating

As Eddard Stark would say, "winter is coming" and comfort foods are starting to appeal... but before you lose your head (see what I did there?) - we're here to help you satisfy your winter cravings while still maintaining your healthy regime. Healthy Hot Chocolate No winter is complete without hot chocolate and frankly, as long as you're not having 3 a day, indulging every now and then is fine. If you're after a slightly healthier version though, try this on for size: - 500mL

Some day’s life gets in the way, and you just can't get to the gym! You might have to stay back at work, the kids might be sick, or you might just not feel like leaving the house. It happens, but your goals shouldn't suffer! Try our 20-Minute Cardio Workout you can do at home, with minimal equipment Here is a neat, 20-minute cardio workout to raise your heartbeat and induce some sweat in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Try doing the below Circuit routine twice throu

A delicious take on a Mexican favourite, minus the wrap, give it a go today! INGREDIENTS: - 200g chicken breast fillets, cooked - Baby spinach (about a handful) - Black beans, drained and rinsed - Red onion, finely diced - Cooked corn kernels, cut from the cob - Avocado, diced - Basmati rice, cooked - Red or yellow capsicum, sliced - Coriander and a slice of lime to garnish RECIPE METHOD FOR BURRITO BOWLS: - Arrange the ingredients in a bowl in sections similar to my photo be

Ageing is something that human beings have been trying to delay for centuries. The search for the fountain of youth is an ongoing battle; however, nature has provided us with many tools to help in the fight against the unwanted signs of ageing, whilst still allowing us to grow old gracefully. ANTIOXIDANTS This is at the top of the list for a reason. Anti-Oxidants protect us from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. In scientific terms, free radicals are uncharged, highly

A delicious way to start the day! Breakfast Parfait Recipe Ingredients - Chia pudding - Thick açaí smoothie - Yoghurt - Toppings (such as buckinis, cacao nibs, muesli, shaved coconut, dried cranberries etc) Method: - Make the chia pudding and pour a small amount into the bottom of glass jars. Leave overnight to set. - Make a small amount of açaí smoothie and pour a layer on top of the chia pudding. - Top with yoghurt and various toppings. - Serve and enjoy. A simple straight-

A healthy and delicious salad perfect for a Summer lunch INGREDIENTS: - 1/2 a red onion, thinly sliced - 2 oranges, 1 sliced into segments, the other juiced. - 2 cooked beetroots, chopped - 80g of halloumi, thinly sliced - 80g pomegranate seeds - 3-4 big handfuls of rocket leaves - 3tbs pumpkin seeds METHOD: 1. Fry the halloumi for about 30-40 seconds each side, then set aside. 2. Pour the orange juice into a bowl with the sliced onions and stir in pomegranate seeds. 3. Plac