01
Oct
The benefits of exercise to your mental health The enormous benefits to your physical health from exercise are unquestionable. But many studies show that that people who exercise regularly have fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression. This is because exercise increases the level of serotonin and endorphins in our brain. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that […]
19
Sep
A healthy take and home-made option on the famous and topical Avocado Smash that caused so much controversy in the media regarding its cost at Cafes. You can make this yourself. Avocados are an excellent source of monounsaturated fat and vitamin E. They are high in calories so I would recommend only having 2-3 a […]
11
Sep
Eggs are good for you. The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and CSIRO, two very important advisory health bodies, have given eggs the green light. They are the prefect breakfast, giving a great start to the day especially in an omelette. Eggs have 11 essential vitamins and minerals. Recent evidence shows that daily […]
11
Sep
Chinese stir fries are an excellent, quick meal which is delicious and uses very little oil. Chinese rice wine adds a robust flavour that enhances iron rich meats such as lamb. As we know, we need iron to help us to keep mentally on top and to be able to exercise with energy. A great, […]
08
Sep
1. Carbs are bad You have probably heard it until the cows come home, “carbs are bad. You need to ditch them”. However, this is not strictly true. Carbohydrates are not bad, only some of them. To simplify things, there are simple carbohydrates and complex ones. Simple carbohydrates are found in refined and processed foods […]
08
Sep
Using wholemeal self-raising flour is a wonderful way to add low-GI, unrefined ingredients to our breakfast especially if you use wholewheat flour. Zucchini and ham make a wonderful combination savoury breakfast pikelets 1st thing in the morning. Time taken : 30mins Serves: 12 INGREDIENTS: 75 gms self-raising flour 35 gms wholemeal self-raising flour 125 mls […]
12
Aug
The health benefits of mustard The Greeks and Romans used mustard seeds for medicinal purposes. The mustard plant, like broccoli, radish and cabbage, belongs to the brassica family, a group of vegetables. Enzymes in the seeds then break down giving mustard its eye-watering effect. Many studies now suggest that they also seem to inhibit the […]
06
Aug
Are we fueling our body with the right foods? Do we think we are choosing “health foods” but unwittingly filling our engines with foods high in sugar and refined, processed carbohydrates which cause more damage to our health than good? Let’s take a look at the most common health foods that are actually not so healthy after […]
14
Jul
Beyoncé has sent the internet into a spin, posting her first pictures on Instagram of her beautiful twins, Sir Carter and Rumi, 1 month today. As always Queen B looks regal and “ethereal”, dressed in a cascading dress, swirled with soft purples bathing the twins. A delicate blue veil completes the breath-taking image. But are Beyoncé’s twins the luckiest pair […]
01
Jul
Within 2 years, the number of people in Australia with type 2 diabetes is expected to reach more than 2.5 million. This will be close to 10% of the population. It is a concern that underdiagnosed or poorly managed type 2 diabetes can result in coronary artery disease, stroke, kidney failure, limb amputation and blindness. […]