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7 Signs That You Need To Do A Cleanse
7 signs that you need to do a cleanse By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) In a world where we are constantly bombarded with toxins from every angle, in the form of processed foods, car fumes, plastics, pesticides, chemicals in cleaning or personal care products and so on, it's important to be mindful of our health. These toxins place immense strain on the detoxification organs of the body to try and filter them out, and they can often end up stored deep in fat and muscle tissue, causing damage to body cells. When your body is overloaded with [...]
Run For The Hills Or Stairs
Run for the hills… or stairs GET FIT & MEAN IT! with World Champion Kate Bramley Every now and again you might see a stair or hill session in your run or triathlon program. Or in the “off season” maybe it’s once or twice a week. However many athletes dread these sessions, or wonder why they need to do it if their race is a flat course. Hill and stair training serves a few different purposes Improves gluten engagement and strength Prepare for an undulated [...]
10 Fun Food Facts
10 Fun Food Facts Pound cake Pound cake got its name from its original recipe, which required a pound each of butter, eggs, sugar and flour. Cranberries Ripe cranberries will bounce like rubber balls. Pea pizza One of the most popular pizza toppings in Brazil is green peas. Accidental tea The tea bag was accidentally [...]
Weight Loss Tips for the New Year
Weight loss tips for the new year By Nutrition Consultant, Jess Robinson So, Christmas and New Year are over, and you may have indulged a little more than you should’ve in delicious food and alcohol. Not to mention you may have gained a few kilos from not sticking with your exercise routine over the holidays and simply not moving enough. Or maybe your New Year’s resolution is to get fit or lose weight? Never fear, here are the top tips for losing weight and maintaining weight loss into the [...]
Healthy Mango Coconut Popsicles
Healthy mango coconut popsicles Beat the heat. Here is a recipe for all the family to enjoy this summer. These delicious ice treats will be a real hit at any gathering or event. Serves 8 Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen mango, chopped 2 tbsp. chia seeds 1 cup coconut milk Method Blend mango in a food processor until smooth. Add a dash of water if needed. Pour the mango evenly between 8 popsicle moulds and place in the freezer for 20 minutes. Place the stick into the centre of each popsicle [...]
Tips For Time Efficient Training
Tips for time efficient training GET FIT & MEAN IT! with World Champion Kate Bramley Below is a list of quick easy tips to make your training more time efficient: Cycling Ride on quiet country roads to avoid stoppages at traffic lights etc. and dealing with other vehicles on the road. Swimming Swim during quiet periods at the pool eg. late morning during the week. Running Do a short run during your lunch break at work. Training Pack your [...]
Healthy Christmas Fudge
Healthy Christmas fudge Not only is this recipe super easy and healthy, it’s also delicious. The perfect treat for the health conscious, and also happens to be gluten and dairy free. Serves 16 pieces Ingredients 3 cups shredded coconut 1/2 cup cacao powder 1/3 cup raw natural honey 2 tsp vanilla essence 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt 1/4 cup natural almond butter Method In food processor or blender, mix all ingredients on low until well combined. Remove fudge mix and press into an 8 x 8 baking [...]
10 Silly Season Facts You May Not Know
10 silly season facts you may not know Good things come to those who wait Christmas trees usually grow for about 15 years before they are sold. Tinsel Did you know that tinsel was once made out of real silver? It was invented in Germany in 1610. Jingle Bells Jingle Bells was originally written for Thanksgiving not Christmas, by James Pierpont in 1857. Christmas meal tradition The traditional Christmas meal in England before turkey was [...]
The Top Foods To Alleviate Christmas Stress
The top foods to alleviate Christmas stress By Nutrition Consultant, Jess Robinson Bright lights, cheesy Christmas carols, impossible parking, bucket loads of food and crazy family get-togethers. Does this sound familiar? There’s a reason it’s called the ‘Silly Season’. While Christmas can be a time of joy and celebration, it tends to go hand in hand with stress, family obligations and hysteria. But did you know the type of foods you are consuming can largely impact your mood? Here are some foods to help reduce your holiday stress: [...]
How To Stay Calm Whilst Braving The Shops This Christmas
How to stay calm whilst braving the shops this Christmas By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) The festive season is the best time of the year. Friends and family get together and reminisce on the good old days, indulge in delicious food, exchange gifts, sing Christmas carols and decorate the tree. What about the weeks leading up to it? Taking present requests, dealing with the large crowds and spending way too much money. It can be unbelievably stressful and can actually make you dread Christmas, which is a shame because it should be all fun and giggles. Here [...]
