***Healthy Carrot Cake ***

Healthy Carrot Cake

We all like a treat now and again, but having a slice of something shouldn’t mean missing a meal because the calorie intake for some “treats” is as much, if not more than we should be consuming in an entire day, especially if we aren’t active. So with this in mind I thought I would [...]

Healthy Roast Turkey with Cranberry Stuffing

Turkey with cranberry stuffing

With Christmas almost upon us, it is time to start thinking about how we can have a beautiful that is both tasty and healthy too! This recipe comes comes from one of the many fantastic recipe’s from the Healthy Food Guide Traditional Christmas fare does not have to be stodgey and fattening. Take the humble [...]

HOME MADE KEBABS – THE HEALTHY CHOICE!

Healthy kebabs

Home Made Kebabs – The healthy choice!   Are you looking for a tasty meal that is healthy and appeals to whole family?    With the weather starting to heat up and salads becoming the stable lunch and dinnertime fair, Kebabs make an awesome, easy and hassle free meal.   Whether you eat chicken, seafood, [...]

EASY WINTER WARMER

Tomatoes

Time poor? We all want something tasty that is easy to make and is healthy too, so here it is:   Take a can of crushed tomatoes Frozen or fresh white fish Frozen or fresh vegetables Spices and/ or pepper   You can steam some fresh vegetables or use frozen vegetables. Take 1 x can [...]

THE 80/20 RULE

Unhealthy people

 I can’t tell you how many times people come to me after unsuccessful attempts to lose weight. Most have tried at least one or two different diets and virtually all have lost some weight but then gained the same if not more back.   So why do so many of us fail?    I think [...]

How do I spice up my porridge?

A nutrient rich breakfast

We all know that porridge is a fantastic nutrient rich food. Packed with fibre it is a real “super food” A bowl of porridge at breakfast time can often keep you satisfied until lunchtime because of its slow release of energy. But people are often asking me how can I spice it up without adding [...]

Going nutty for nuts!

Selection of nuts

Did you know that eating nuts can actually help with weight loss! Yes, you did read it right. Eating a small amount of good fats (unsaturated) with every meal has been proven to help with fat loss. Goods fats are things like Avocado, Olive oil, Seeds and Nuts. These nuts include walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, brazil [...]

Optimal Health and Wellness

Boxing is such a great way to have fun while getting fit

Being fit and healthy doesn’t just come from exercising Things like nutrition, stress management, hydration, recovery and having good body balance are all essential to having both a healthy mind and healthy body. But don’t feel overwhelmed at having to get them all right at once. Try taking a step back to ask yourself “what [...]

Spicy Fish Stirfry

Great for winter. This will really satisfy your taste buds, not to mention all the great nutrients your body will get. (Can substitute Fish with lean beef, chicken or tofu) You will need: Fish (White fish works best – can be used from frozen), Lean Meat, Chicken or Tofu 1/2 can of lite coconut milk [...]

Healthy Coffee Choices

Did you know that drinking a mocha can be the equivalent of having a chocolate bar! That’s right, that enjoyable catch up with friends can be adding inches to our waistlines, especially if we are having them with a cake or muffin too. Try the following tips to make your cafe experience fun and not [...]