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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...

Brain fog isn’t just something that affects the elderly. More and more young people are now experiencing cognition and memory issues and report feeling like they’re living in a ‘fog’. Brain fog can be caused by a number of issues, but there are a few of the main culprits which are unfortunately only too common in our society. LOW IRON OR B12 CAUSES BRAIN FOG When you’re feeling like a mindless zombie, the first thing people think of is iron and anaemia. Iron definitely needs

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

Note: My Nasi Goreng recipe has no chilli because not everyone enjoys spicy food. If you feel like adding a little extra flavour, put some chilli in with the garlic! INGREDIENTS: - 200g free-range chicken breast, thinly sliced (prawns or even tofu could also work!) - Olive oil - Kecap manis - 2 garlic cloves, minced/finely chopped - 1 brown onion, diced - About 2 tsp shrimp paste - Spring onion - 3-4 cups of day-old basmati rice (see bottom of recipe as to why I use day-old)

For those who may have a growing interest in experiencing Tai Chi, here is a guide that may help dispel some of the myths about the practice, and some great ways to look at getting started. Our Beginners Guide to Tai Chi will shed some light on commonly asked questions What does Tai Chi actually mean? To add a bit of background, Tai Chi is also known as Taiji or Tai Chi Quan, and to clarify, these are all just different interpretations of the wording, when translated into Eng

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

With the world rapidly changing, and so many difficulties arising from the current Global Pandemic, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious or worried about the future. Here are 3 simple steps reduce anxiety and lessen the burden of current world events Here are the 3 simple steps to reduce anxiety and be productive with your day! 1. Take time to connect with your inner self This may seem like cryptic statement, but in reality, it couldn't be simpler. Most of us spend far mor

Is running on a treadmill better than running outdoors? There are arguments for the effectiveness of both, but outdoors has my vote, and here are the reasons why.... In the spirit of honesty and transparency let me be the first to say that running is not my favourite activity to maintain cardiovascular fitness, and in fact to me, running on a treadmill is about as interesting as watching grass grow! When I was competing in Mixed Martial arts or Boxing competitions however, ru

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

If you're looking for a "healthy" banana bread recipe, I'm here to tell you, there's probably no such thing. If it is a healthy version, it's probably going to taste like something you'd get if you put cardboard, gravel, and an old sports shoe in the washing machine. My recipe is slightly less on the guilt scale though. And guess what vegans? You can eat it! The ingredients are: - 1¾ Cups spelt flour (for a gluten-free version, use quinoa or coconut flour) - ½ Teaspoons bakin

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

A fast, efficient workout, circuit training will maximise your time spent in the gym, helping you to get fit, tone up and lose weight fast! Why does Circuit Training burn serious calories compared to other types of exercise? With the multitude of different training options available. people are often confused as to where to begin when commencing a fitness program. Should you do Circuit Training, Cross Fit, High Intensity Interval Training, Aerobics or Boot Camp? Should you do

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