Can’t resist the pull of hot chocolate this winter? Nutritionist Jessica Svetkoff has a delicious low-fat hot chocolate recipe that won’t weigh you down! Ingredients (serves 1) • 250ml soy milk • 1 tbsp raw cocoa powder • 1/2 a ripe banana Method Blend milk, cocoa powder and banana. Pour into mug or jug and […]
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Eat to excel with this healthy recipe from fitness entrepreneur Lorna Jane Clarkson. Ingredients (serves 2) Salmon 2 salmon fillets 2 tsp coconut oil salt and pepper Method In a plastic bag place all ingredients and shake to coat the salmon. On a medium-high grill plate, place salmon, skin side down (if applicable). Let cook […]
The aim of post-workout nutrition is to promote recovery between training sessions and optimise training results. Your post-run nosh should: 1. Refuel the muscle and liver glycogen (carbohydrate) stores The main dietary factor in post-workout refuelling is the amount of carbohydrate consumed. The amount you require will depend on the fuel cost of the workout […]
A delicious dessert to keep you cool on hot summer days. Ingredients (serves 4) ½–1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper 150g granulated sugar 600ml water 1 lemon 350g fresh strawberries Strong or sharp flavours work best with the large icy crystals of the granita. Method Put the pepper, sugar and water in a heavy-based saucepan […]
There’s no doubt organic, eco-eating is costly, but given its health and environmental benefits, can we afford not to eat it? David Goding investigates Consumers are scrutinising food like never before. No longer is a steak merely a steak or rice simply rice. It matters where it comes from, the carbon footprint it has made […]
Had too many New Year’s Eve cocktails? A dash of coconut is just what you need to banish your hangover. ADD TO CART: We love the sweet taste of Kokomo natural coconut water, with just 274kJ per 330ml tetra pack, $2.50, coles.com.au Coconut water contains five essential electrolytes including potassium, to restore the toasted body’s […]
Foods and supplements to help cleanse and detox the liver. Lemon water acts as a liver cleanser by assisting in detoxification. Try a glass of warm lemon water first thing in the morning.
Don’t push your weight loss willpower to its limits when it comes to your diet (save it for an ab-toning workout). Use these smart and simple ways to stop the diet sabotage of mid-afternoon cravings. 1) Add protein to your brekkie While eating breakfast has been shown to reduce hunger throughout the day, research suggests […]
Give this vegie burger a tasty twist with paprika, chilli and a beetroot salsa Ingredients (serves 4) 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 onions, sliced 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp chilli powder 100 g baby spinach 400 g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 egg, […]