It takes just a few weeks for your taste buds to adjust to a healthier diet Most of us are unaware of how many chemicals and preservatives are in our diets, thanks to the highly processed foods we select from the supermarket shelf. Fortunately, we can retrain our tastebuds. Follow our step-by-step guide to healthy […]
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Ingredients 1 can of tuna slices in springwater (drained) 1 tbsp of diced red onion 3 cherry tomatoes halved 3 olives halved 1 tsp spring onion sliced 1 cup cooked spiral pasta 1 tbsp low-fat mayonnaise 1 tsp lemon juice Season to taste Method Place all ingredients together in a bowl. Add dressing and season […]
Fire up the barbecue for this healthy summer snack Ingredients (serves 4) 300g lean chicken mince 125g canned sweet corn 2 tbsp Thai curry paste 1 egg white lightly beaten 4 tbsp corn flour ¼ cup chopped fresh coriander Spray oil Avocado Salsa: ½ avocado diced 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 tbsp of chopped coriander […]
Looking for dessert ideas? This Black Forest cupcake recipe is sure to impress your guests! ngredients (serves 18) Cupcake Mixture • 125g reduced fat butter or margarine • 1/2 cup caster/raw sugar • 1/2 cup plain low fat yoghurt • 2 eggs • 2 cups self-raising flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 1/3 cup […]
Masterchef contestant Aaron Harvie and Dietitian Arabella Forge share some delicious recipes from new food website Lovetoshare.com.au Ingredients (serves 4) For the Salad 12 prawns, peeled and deveined 4 red chillies, finely chopped ¼ red onion, sliced thinly 1 stalk spring onion, finely chopped ½ mango, finely chopped 10 cherry tomatoes, halved Handful of bean […]
Lactose intolerant? Take a crash course in milk alternatives with co-founder of Thailand’s Kamalaya health resort (kamalaya.com) and doctor of traditional Chinese medicine Karina Stewart. Seed and nut milks are the new black (or white, rather). “Rich in phytosterols, they can reduce cholesterol, enhance immunity and decrease the risk of certain cancers,” Stewart says. “The […]
Juices go straight to your bloodstream, providing a quick shot of nourishment and energy as there is no fibre to slow absorption. Ingredients 4 beets (you can include the green tops too!) 2 carrots 2 heads romaine lettuce 1 large handful parsley 2 apples 1 pint strawberries 1 inch knob of ginger 1 cucumber 1 […]
We love this red rice paella with chicken, mussels, prawns and spicy chorizo. Ingredients • 600g (2½ cups) red rice • 100ml (5 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil • 30g (3 medium cloves) garlic, finely chopped • 150g French shallot, finely chopped • 600g (4 medium-sized) chicken thighs, cut into 2cm chunks • 2 […]
Help your muscles recover after a tough workout. It’s a staple among the exercise in-crowd, but now watermelon juice has the blessing of science for speeding recovery from muscle soreness. In a study reported in The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, athletes who knocked back fresh watermelon juice an hour before exercise experienced less […]
Dietary guidelines are well and good, but what do nutritionists REALLY eat when no one’s looking? Melanie McGrice, accredited practising dietitian, Nutrition Plus “I eat out quite regularly – I don’t like staying at home; there’s too many great restaurants to try and friends to catch up with, so watching my portion size is imperative. […]