Health

As we enter the holiday period, many Australians will welcome visits from a large joyous Santa, bearing gifts. However, excess fat is no laughing matter. A recent study by Monash University showed that over fourteen million Australians are either overweight or obese. Obesity has overtaken smoking as the leading cause of premature death and illness …

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Carbohydrates or “Carbs” are one of the three major macronutrients that the body needs for its proper functioning. They are the body’s main fuel source for not just moving muscles, but most importantly to keep your brain working. Many fad diets promote carbohydrate depletion and carbohydrate fasting, which is contradictory to the essential purpose of …

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Tandoori Chicken Ingredients (Serves 4) 250 Grams Chicken Breast 1/2 a 250 Gram Jar of Tandoori Sauce 1/2 a 250 Gram Jar of Yogurt 1 Lettuce Directions  Pre heat oven to 190 Degrees. In a bowl combine sauce & yogurt until you get a thin red sauce. Place chicken flat in an oven proof dish. …

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Whole Roasted Pumpkin Soup Serves four Ingredients: 1 whole medium butternut pumpkin, skin on, seeds removed, cut into 7-9cm pieces (chunks) 1 bulb garlic, peeled and quartered 2 red onions, peeled and quartered 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1L vegetable stock coriander, as garnish olive oil, for roasting Directions: Preheat your oven to 180 …

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Buckwheat Bake Serves 1 person Ingredients: 1/3c raw buckwheat flour 1T chia seeds 2T milk 1/2 mashed banana 2 large eggs 1t cinnamon 1t vanilla extract 1/4t baking powder Directions: Preheat your oven to 170 Grease a 4-5” oven safe bowl, really well. In a bowl, mash the banana until wet. Whisk in eggs, milk, …

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Serves 6-8   Ingredients: For the salad:- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 red onion, minced 2 large grapefruits, divided into segments and chopped 1 large red capsicum, diced 3 ears fresh corn, kernels chopped off’ 1 cup uncooked quinoa 1 large (ripe but firm) avocado, diced 1 small bunch coriander, minced For …

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I never thought I’d say it but after a huge couple of days, I am really looking forward to just relaxing. Normally, I’m someone with constant ants in my pants (going, going, going), but I’m surprised at how much I am looking forward to letting my body and mind take some time off. I’d also …

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The freaky warm weather that many of us Sydneysiders have been experiencing lately means that we both are fortunate enough to be spending more time outdoors, but also that we need to start shedding those last few kilos. In order to do this, you’ve got to start cutting calories and spend more time working out. …

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A study from Sejong University in South Korea suggests that the pungent component in black pepper known as piperine, fights fat by blocking the formation of new fat cells. If further studies confirm these effects, black pepper may offer a natural alternative for the treatment of fat-related disorders. “Our findings suggest that piperine, a major …

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According to research from the Mayo Clinic, eating a high sugar and carbohydrate diet seemingly increases the risk of memory loss. The study of 1,230 people between 70 and 89 found that those who ate the most carbs in their lifetime were 3.6 times likely to suffer from cognitive decline including problems with memory,  language, …

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