Healthy Life

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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18 Superfoods For Your Heart

April 26 2018

We know that cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the No. 1 cause of death globally. We also know that 80 percent of chronic disease could be alleviated by following a healthy diet, avoiding tobacco, maintaining a healthy weight and getting regular exercise. It’s clear that healthy eating and living (like exercising more!) can make a huge difference. Read on to...


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Important Things To Know About The Flu

April 24 2018

The flu is a highly contagious viral infection that can cause severe illness and life-threatening complications, including pneumonia. The flu is spread by contact with fluids from coughs and sneezes. It is estimated that flu contributes to over 3,000 deaths in Australia each year. The “swine flu” virus – also known as influenza A (H1N1) – emerged in...


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Yummy & Healthy Sunday Recipe: Creamy Chicken and Cheese Pasta

April 22 2018

Try it tonight and see what you think! 0:10 Prep | 0:15 Cook | 4 Servings | Capable cooks   INGREDIENTS   375g Barilla Penne Rigate 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2cm lengths 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 (360g) chicken breast fillets, trimmed, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 medium brown onion, sliced 410g...


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5 Smarter Ways to Detox Your Body

April 20 2018

Forget colonics and ultra-low-calorie juice fasts. If you want to clear out toxins and boost your overall health, there are smarter and safer ways to do it. Here are five expert-approved tactics that are guaranteed to make you feel like a better, fresher version of yourself. 1. Eat Clean Cruciferous veggies such as broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cabbage and...


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Hot or Cold? Know Which One to Go for When an Injury Strikes

April 19 2018

Did you just sprain your ankle or pulled your hamstring and you don’t know whether to apply hot or cold compress? You are not alone. A lot of people have a hard time deciding whether hot or cold is the right one for the problem. Continue reading to learn once and for all when to...


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