Diet

Simple Ways To Cut Down On Fat

July 18 2018

Fats can wreak havoc on our bodies and contribute to weight gain if we eat too much. Although we need fats in our diet, many of us are unaware of how to maintain a healthy weight because we’re not consuming the right amount and types of fat. Cutting down on fat is not as hard...


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Yummy & Healthy Sunday Recipe: Sweet Potato Crumbed Chicken Tenders

June 10 2018

A revamped regular chicken tenders with a tasty sweet potato crumb. Serve with sweet chilli sauce. Image credit: Vanessa Levis 0:15 Prep | 0:30 Cook | 4 Servings | Easy   INGREDIENTS 135g packet sweet potato crisps 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 2 eggs, lightly beaten 800g chicken tenderloins Olive oil spray Fresh mint leaves, to serve Sweet...


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Yummy & Healthy Sunday Recipe: Lamb and Bok Choy Stir-Fry

May 27 2018

For a quick and easy dinner, try this flavour-packed lamb and bok choy stir-fry. Image credit: Jeremy Simons 0:40 Prep | 0:10 Cook | 4 Servings | Easy INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons cornflour 3 teaspoons light soy sauce 3 teaspoons Shaoxing wine 440g lamb leg steaks, sinew removed, thinly sliced 80ml (1/3 cup) peanut oil 1 tablespoon finely...


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Yummy & Healthy Sunday Recipe: Mexican Chicken Tenders Tray Bake

May 20 2018

Prep and leave with this one-pan oven-baked tasty fajitas dish! Image credit: Nigel Lough 0:15 Prep | 0:25 Cook | 4 Servings | Easy INGREDIENTS 40g sachet fajita seasoning 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 800g chicken tenderloins 500g mixed fresh capsicums, cut into strips 1 large red onion, cut into wedges Fresh coriander sprigs, to serve...


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Foods to Avoid If You Have IBS

May 16 2018

Switching up the foods you eat is the first step toward finding relief. If you’ve ever felt sick after eating a sketchy meal, you know just how uncomfortable the cramping, bloating and frequent trips to the bathroom can be. But for people with irritable bowel syndrome—a chronic condition that affects the large intestine—foods that many...


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How to Start a Low-Sodium Diet

May 9 2018

A high-salt diet can up your odds for high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. The average Australian consumes 4,000 milligrams of sodium a day- well above the recommended 2,300 milligrams for healthy adults. Most of the sodium we consume doesn’t come out of a salt shaker. It hides in breads, condiments, deli meats and...


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Yummy & Healthy Sunday Recipe: Salmon Pasta Bake

May 6 2018

You won’t even notice this easy salmon pasta bake is low-cal because it’s packed with so much flavour. Image credit: Guy Bailey 0:20 Prep | 0:25 Cook | 6 Servings | Easy   INGREDIENTS 300g wholemeal penne pasta 500g cauliflower, cut into florets 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 2 large garlic...


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Yummy & Healthy Sunday Recipe: Chinese Steamed Fish With Ginger

April 29 2018

This steamed fish recipe is great for anyone looking for a quick low-fat meal. Photo by: Ian Wallace SERVES 4 | PREP TIME 10 mins | COOK TIME 10 mins | DIFFICULTY Easy   INGREDIENTS 4 x 200g skinless blue-eye fillets 5cm piece ginger, thinly sliced 100ml chicken stock 1/4 cup (60ml) Chinese rice wine (shaohsing) 4 baby...


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