RECIPE: Warm Chicken Avocado and Stilton Salad serves 4
I love the strong flavour in this warm chicken salad. Although perhaps ‘salad’ is the wrong name as it’s a meal in itself. 2 Tbsp Olive oil (I used [...]
NUTRITION TIP: Are you getting enough Vitamin D?
Even in Australia approximately 31% adults have inadequate Vitamin D levels. Sources of Vitamin D: 1)DIET: In Australia food is not good source of VitD. Most adults are unlikely to [...]
NUTRITION TIP: Which fat is which? (Part 2)
Following on from ‘Which fat is which?’ (part 1) to answer two common questions: “Isn’t it bad to cook with Olive oil?” And “should we avoid margarine because they contain [...]
NUTRITION TIP FOR HEALTHY KIDS: Foods for 1-year olds – Dinner Time!
Following on from last week's blog, this one is all about what my 12month-old Tasman eats for Dinner! Moroccan Chickpeas with coucous & yogurt dressing The answer is [...]
NUTRITION TIP: Boost your immunity this winter with a healthy diet
Winter is a time for the dreaded cold and flu. Eating a nutritious diet, including variety of all the food groups, adequate fruit and vegetables, and a good dose of [...]
NUTRITION TIP: Which fat is which? (part 1)
With recent media attention around the latest research regarding effects of vegetable oils on health, it can be difficult to determine what to believe and more importantly, which fats to [...]
Healthy Weight Week: Tip 6 – Be portion aware
Be portion aware. It's not uncommon to serve up a bigger portion than you need and larger portions are associated with unwanted calories. A simple way of working out portion [...]
Healthy Weight Week: Tip 5 – Be a mindful eater
Be a mindful eater. Take the time to REALLY TASTE and ENJOY food. Eat slowly. Engage all the senses – identify the smell, taste, texture, appearance, mouth-feel, and the feeling [...]
Healthy Weight Week: Tip 4 – Rediscover home cooking
Learn to cook at home using fresh, healthy ingredients to boost your nutrient intake and cut back on calories. Throw out the packets and sauces-in-a-jar and use dried or fresh [...]
SPORTS NUTRITION TIP: Is your Protein Intake Optimal?
Both Endurance and Strength athletes have high protein requirements. While most athletes consume adequate protein to support their training needs, often the distribution or type of protein needs to be [...]