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5 Days Of Get Summer Fit
5 days of get summer fit For those of us in Australia summer is right around the corner. It's already time to get rid of the layers, pull out the swim suits, and hit the beach. SUCH a liberating experience; unless of course you've sat around and indulged over the cooler months to build a collection of junk in your trunk. It’s time to drop the croissant, give yourself a reality check and work your butt off to repair the results of all that winter comfort food. But you've gotta do it now. No more procrastinating. Here's your [...]
Spicy Sesame Sprout Chips
Spicy sesame sprout chips Delicious crispy and spicy low carb chips made with Brussels sprouts. This recipe is quick and easy to make. Serves: 1 Ingredients: 6 Serving size: 12 Brussel sprouts Total calories: 264 Protein: 9.04 g Fat: 17.69 g Carbohydrates: 24.63 g Fibre: 9.6 g Ingredients 12 Brussels sprouts ¼ tsp cayenne pepper Squeeze of fresh lemon juice ¼ tsp ground sea salt 2 tsp sesame seeds 1 tbsp olive oil Method Preheat oven to 180°C and line or grease a baking tray. In a [...]
World Championships Triathlon
World Championships Triathlon GET FIT & MEAN IT! with World Champion Kate Bramley You may have seen it mentioned that I am a world champion triathlete. The last few weeks I have been away in Europe preparing for and competing in the age group world championships for triathlon. This is an amateur event held alongside the elite or pro event. It is a great opportunity to compete against the world’s best amateur triathletes, some of which are good enough to race in the lower ranks of the pros but choose to remain as amateurs due to travel or financial [...]
The 12 Best Energy-Boosting Foods
The 12 best energy-boosting foods By Nutrition Consultant, Jess Robinson In this day and age, where everything is fast paced and we often feel like there are not enough hours in a day, it’s essential to make sure we are nourishing our body with the correct foods. When we feel exhausted it’s very easy for us to reach for a sugary snack that provides a temporary boost in energy levels, only to result in a sugar crash that leaves us feeling more fatigued than ever. For sustained energy, it’s essential to eat complex carbohydrates, protein and fibre. Recharge [...]
6 Natural Solutions For Heartburn
6 natural solutions for heartburn By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Heartburn is a common problem that can produce a lot of discomfort, and cause some serious damage to the oesophagus and stomach if it persists long term. Over time, the abrasive stomach acid can cause reflux oesophagitis (inflammation of the oesophagus). The condition is sometimes a symptom of GORD. This stands for Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease. Heartburn may produce a burning discomfort behind the breast bone which may extend up into the throat. Sometimes the symptoms are a lot more subtle, and a person doesn’t realise [...]
10 Natural Remedies For Headaches
10 natural remedies for headaches By Jessah Shaw, Adv Dip (Nut Med) If you are reading this I’m sure that at some point in your life you have experienced some form of a headache, whether it be a slight headache, debilitating headache or maybe you even suffer from chronic headaches? Whichever form of headache you have experienced, we can all agree that they are an annoyance and for some people it can have a huge impact on their quality of life. Generally, headaches are caused by a combination of nerve signals that are sent from the blood vessels [...]
Roast Pumpkin With Hazelnut And Hummus Salad
Roast pumpkin with hazelnut and hummus salad Pumpkin is a rich source of vitamin A and is high in antioxidants, while hummus is high in protein and fibre to balance blood sugar levels and promote fullness. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 9 Serving size: 897 g Total calories: 484 Protein: 20.19 g Fat: 14.09 g Carbohydrates: 82.09 g Fibre: 13.7 g Ingredients 1/2 butternut pumpkin with skin left on, cut into slices approx. 2 cm 400 g tin of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 heaped tbsp tahini [...]
Super Effective Glute Building Exercises
Super effective glute building exercises Your glutes exist for better reasons than just looking good in your daily choice of apparel. The major muscle group (made up of your gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus) is a key player in explosive movements like jumping and sprinting. A strong butt can also help relieve lower back pain and make everyday movements — like standing and climbing stairs — that much easier. While weighted moves like dumbbell deadlifts and barbell squats are considered lower-body powerhouse moves, no-equipment butt exercises are an excellent way to strengthen your glutes and legs, too. They [...]
8 Foods That Contain Hidden Gluten
8 foods that contain hidden gluten By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) What is gluten? Is it bread? It is not uncommon for people to be confused about what gluten actually is. Gluten is not a food group itself; it is a large protein found in many grains, such as wheat, barley and rye. Gluten can be hard to digest and can cause inflammation and damage to the gut lining, resulting in intestinal permeability, or leaky gut as the better-known term. This damage can lead to a whole range of problems such as poor immunity, nutrient deficiencies and digestive [...]
9 Liver-Friendly Food Swaps To Make Now
9 liver-friendly food swaps to make now By Nutrition Consultant Jessica Robinson The liver is our second biggest organ, and has many roles in the body including manufacturing many essential proteins, eliminating toxins, regulating fat and protein metabolism, storing important vitamins and minerals, filtering our blood to get rid of any unhealthy cells, regulating hormones and protecting our immune system. Because the liver is central to so many vital processes, it is essential to look after it the best we can. Although our liver is the only organ capable of regeneration, this does not mean we can afford [...]
