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Homemade Pesto
Homemade pesto The perfect addition to your salad, eggs, chicken and veggie sticks. Ingredients 2 cups fresh basil 2 cups baby spinach ¼ cup pine nuts ¼ cup macadamias 4 garlic gloves ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil The juice of 1 lemon Optional: 3 tbsp nutritional yeast Method Add all ingredients (except the oil) into a food processor or blender. Gradually add the oil and process until a smooth consistency is achieved. Store in a glass jar in the fridge and use within 1 week. [...]
Burn Calories Whilst Watching TV
Burn calories whilst watching TV By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Tossing up between watching your favourite TV show and fitting in a quick workout can be a tough one if you’re time poor. It’s so easy to say to yourself “I’ll watch TV tonight, and exercise tomorrow”. You begin to fall into a cycle of watching TV and neglecting exercise, letting your fitness slip between the cracks. Does this sound all too familiar? Well, here’s the good news- you can do both! Life is all about balance, and whilst it requires a little multi-tasking, you can definitely [...]
8 Health Facts About Food
8 health facts about food 1. Avocados Avocados contain more potassium than bananas and are rich in monounsaturated fats that can improve blood flow and protect the brain against damage. 2. Garlic Garlic contains a compound called allicin, that acts as a natural antibiotic and reduces levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol in the body. It is also a natural blood thinner. 3. Pumpkin seeds Pumpkin seeds are high in the mineral zinc, required for wound healing, supporting the immune system and healthy sperm [...]
Are You Looking After Your Gallbladder?
Are you looking after your gallbladder? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska In recent months I have seen more people with gallbladder conditions than any other health problem. Much of the time people are unaware there is a problem with their gallbladder. They usually first experience symptoms after a period of overindulgence. This is often Christmas, Easter, a birthday celebration or school fete. A high dose of sugar and fat rich foods can leave you in a lot of discomfort if your gallbladder is unwell. Gallbladder problems are much more common in women than men; particularly women over 40 and [...]
Healthy Apple Pecan Crumble
Healthy apple pecan crumble Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy, healthy and delicious apple crumble! Serves 1 Ingredients 1 apple, peeled, cored and diced 1 tsp honey ¼ tsp cinnamon ¼ lemon, juiced ¼ cup almond meal ¼ cup pecans, chopped 3 tbsp quinoa flakes 2 tbsp coconut oil Method Preheat oven to 180°C and grease a small ramekin or oven-proof dish. Combine apple, honey, cinnamon and lemon and spoon into the ramekin. Combine the almond meal, pecans, quinoa flakes and coconut oil to form [...]
Breathing Exercises
Breathing exercises GET FIT & MEAN IT! with World Champion Kate Bramley A common issue amongst athletes new or returning to activity is controlling their breathing patterns. At the start of exercise there is a period of 2-3 minutes where your body is adapting to the activity. Heart rate and breathing rate increase to supply oxygen to the working muscles. For the inexperienced person this might feel like a panic attack or may even be accelerated further by anxiety. The tips listed below can be used at any time during exercise to help calm nerves or regain composure. Focus [...]
Spiced Zucchini Fries
Spiced zucchini fries If you are missing those potato fries, zucchini fries are the next best thing! Serves 1 Ingredients 1 large zucchini ¼ cup almond meal ¼ tsp paprika 1 egg Pinch chilli (optional) 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp dried herbs Sea salt to taste Method Preheat oven to 200°C and line a baking tray. Cut the end off the zucchini and cut into 1-2 cm slices. Whisk the egg and garlic together in a bowl, and in a separate bowl mix the almond [...]
Tips To Stay Motivated
Tips to stay motivated By Nutrition Consultant, Jess Robinson Are you struggling to stay motivated? Getting sick of your same old workout routine or simply don’t have the energy? You are not alone. It can be difficult to find the motivation to exercise when your day looks something like this: dropping kids off at school, putting in long hours at work, grocery shopping, preparing dinner, domestic duties, plus all the other little errands/chores that pop up and are part of everyday life. Here are some tips to help you regain focus and get your motivation for fitness back [...]
Zesty Macadamia Fudge
Zesty macadamia fudge Enjoy a piece of this creamy fudge as an afternoon treat. Serves 2 Ingredients ½ cup raw macadamias ½ tsp ground vanilla bean Pinch sea salt 1 tsp coconut oil 1 tbsp honey Zest of 1 lemon Zest of 1 orange Method In a high-speed blender, blend the macadamias with the coconut oil until a smooth consistency is achieved. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Transfer to a lined tray, smooth with a spatula and place in the freezer. Cut into [...]
5 Activities To Increase Your Fitness That Don’t Even Feel Like Exercise!
5 activities to increase your fitness that don’t even feel like exercise! By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Do you want to increase your fitness but the idea of ‘exercising’ is daunting to you? There are plenty of ways to increase your fitness without going to boot camp, the gym or doing 100 sit ups per day. Try these 5 fun activities: 1. Go dancing Wave your hands, wiggle your hips, stomp your feet and feel the beat! Dancing is invigorating, it’s fun and it’s a great [...]
