Looking for healthy soup ideas? Try this chickpea, red pepper and sage soup. Ingredients (serves 4) 100 ml vegetable stock 3 garlic cloves 1 medium red onion, peeled and finely diced 250 g potato, peeled and diced into 1⁄2 cm squares 2 medium red capsicum/peppers, deseeded and diced into 1⁄2 cm squares to yield 2 […]
Category Archives: Diet & Nutrition
Why not spoil your special someone with this mouth-watering chocolate and almond torte that’s full of protein and antioxidants? Yum. Ingredients (serves 12) 250g unpeeled roasted almonds 250g best quality dark chocolate 125g dates 125g dried figs 6 egg whites, beaten Berries for decoration Method In a food processor or similar, chop almonds and chocolate […]
Confused about terms such as ‘lite’ and ‘no added sugar’? Be wary of certain food labels and don’t believe everything you read… ‘Lite’ Not necessarily lower in fat or calories, ‘lite’ foods can be lighter in flavour, colour or taste. Some are higher in calories than the original! Pretty pictures A ripe mango or capsicum […]
A tasy chicken recipe with tomato, mushrooms, capsicum, beans and coriander Ingredients 1 red onion, sliced 1 tbs crushed garlic 1 tsp crushed ginger 4 baby corn, sliced ¼ cup red capsicum, sliced 4 button mushrooms, cut into quarters ½ cup green beans, diced 1 tbs olive oil 4 chicken drumsticks, skin off 1 tomato, […]
Bored of the traditional tuna salad? Give it a fresh, zesty makeover with this recipe idea Ingredients Ingredients (serves 2) 4 cups of baby spinach washed and dried 2 oranges peeled and segmented (keep remaining orange for the dressing) The zest of ½ an orange 100g canned tuna in spring water 2 whole boiled eggs, […]
A traditional blend of Asian herbs and spices that brings the taste of the east to your home. Ingredients 2 litres of chicken stock 1 onion finely chopped 2 tbsp of freshly grated ginger 4 cloves of crushed garlic 4 stalks of fresh lemon grass (use only white part), finely sliced ½ cup of dried […]
Our favourite Italian chef Stefano di Pieri shares some Mediterranean recipes. The Mediterranean diet is backed by science, with tomatoes, olive oil and even vino shown to slow the clock. Kick-start your healthy eating plan with these delicious Mediterranean turkey steaks. Ingredients • 4 turkey breast steaks* • 2 zucchinis • 4 finger eggplants • […]
Worried about bingeing on Christmas Day? Fear not, Dietitian Lisa Simpson has four top tips to curb those cravings 1. START EATING EARLYThe single best way to prevent overeating on Christmas Day is simple, Simpson says. “Have a healthy and filling breakfast that morning to ensure you do not arrive ravenously hungry and minimise the […]
These detox coolers are full of health-enhancing concentrated nutrients – serve them as they are, or chill them a little first. Aahhh. Detox juice A good accompaniment to any meal, coconut water, a clear liquid extracted from very young (green) coconuts, contains water for rehydration and electrolytes to replace what’s lost through sweat. Ingredients (makes […]
Health coach Stephanie Douglas has a recipe for turning last night’s leftovers into a wholesome breakfast porridge Q: I’m trying to eat healthier and add more whole grains to my diet, especially at breakfast, but it seems like the only option is oatmeal. I want something warm and nourishing but I also don’t want to […]