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Sesame beef wraps

Serves 6 as part of a meal Ingredients 1 tsp vegetable oil 175g beef steak, cut into thin strips 1 red pepper, deseeded and

How to make sauerkraut

Makes 4 x 450ml jars Ingredients 2kg very firm, pale green or white cabbage (any leathery outer leaves removed), cored 3 tbsp coarse crystal

Chicken korma

Serves 4 Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped thumb-sized piece ginger, roughly chopped 4 tbsp korma paste 4 skinless, boneless chicken

Chicken & lemon skewers

Serves 4 Ingredients 1 small pack mint, leaves picked 150g natural yogurt, plus extra to serve (optional) 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1⁄2 tsp

Chicken & chorizo one-pan

Serves 4 – 6 Ingredients 80g chorizo, diced 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 4 boneless and skinless chicken thighs, diced

What is the difference between Hypertrophy and Strength Training

Resistance training manifests in two predominant styles hypertrophy training and strength training. Hypertrophy focuses on a training stimulus that enlarges muscle fibres, while strength training

How to Tailor your Exercise Program, if you are taking Weight Loss Drugs

Diabetic medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy and using GLP-1s are now becoming more common for people who want to lose weight. While the drugs

How Many Rest Days Should You Really Take Each Week?

So, you’re all about that workout life, hitting the gym or doing your favorite exercise routine every day. I feel you! Whether it’s Pilates, a

Unleash the Power of Planks: How Long You Really Need to Hold On

So, get this: there’s a woman out there who held a plank for a jaw-dropping 4 hours, 19 minutes, and 55 seconds. Meanwhile, most of

Get Sculpted – 10 Killer Arm Exercises for women

If your workout routine has been all about hitting the legs and butt, it’s time to shift focus. Your upper body is itching for some

Faces of Rushcutters Bay – Marc Hochstadt

How long have you lived and worked in the Sydney? I’ve lived across different parts of Sydney my whole life and recently returned to the

Protein Bars – are they healthy? Insights from a Dietitian

Protein bars, renowned for their convenience and yumminess, present a practical solution for meeting your essential macronutrient requirements. But despite its allure, do their advantages

Teaching your kids Healthy Lifestyle Habits

Encouraging healthy habits in children might initially appear daunting, but it is an essential responsibility for coaches and parents to impart valuable knowledge to the

7 Best Travel Friendly Exercises for your Last-Minute Getaway!

By: Richard Gebbeken Von Hollander, (Bach. Exercise Sc. & Bach. Business Admin) Are you going on holiday soon? Do you constantly travel to work

Sippin’ Coffee and Intermittent Fasting—What’s the Deal?

Alright, listen up, coffee lovers! If you’re part of that whopping 50% of Aussies who enjoy coffee (according to Coffee Hero, coffee is a big

The Downfall of the Diet

By Jen Carmen-Chart Doesn’t it feel as though eating used to be easy? Meat, 2 veg. Spaghetti bolognaise. Meat, 2 veg again. Curry. Chilli Con

Supercharge Your Intermittent Fasting Journey with These 12 Awesome Apps!

Ready to conquer your weight loss goals with a big smile on your face? Intermittent fasting (IF) has been taking the world by storm, offering

Navigating Intermittent Fasting – Expert Personal Trainer Tips

In the realm of ever-evolving diets, one approach that’s gained a lasting foothold is intermittent fasting (IF). This isn’t just another passing fad; it’s a

Carbohydrates: Friend, Not Foe

By Jen Carman-Chart Poor old carbs. They get such a bad rep, despite their deliciousness, and have long been seen as the enemy of anyone

Chia pudding

Prep: 5 mins (plus overnight chilling) Serves 1 Ingredients 2 tbsp chia seeds 125ml oat milk, or substitute for any nut milk, rice milk or

Sweet potato & peanut curry

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 45 mins Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, grated thumb-sized piece ginger, grated 3

Moroccan lamb with apricots, almonds & mint

Prep: 2 hrs Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 550g lean lamb, cubed 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 700ml lamb or chicken

Mediterranean vegetables with lamb

Prep: 15 mins (plus overnight chilling) Cook: 30 mins Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 250g lean lamb fillet, trimmed of any fat and

Butternut squash & cherry tomato crumble

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 1 hr Serves 6 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped or grated 1

Oat & chia porridge with prunes

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 5 mins (plus overnight soaking) Serves 2 Ingredients 6 prunes few pinches ground cinnamon 50g traditional oats 2 tbsp chia seeds

Curried satay noodles

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 20 mins Serves 2 Ingredients 150g dried wholewheat noodles 2 tsp grape seed oil 1 red pepper, halved seeded and thinly

Minced beef & sweet potato stew

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 1 hr Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp sunflower oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped 1 celery stick, sliced

Healthy homemade granola

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 20 mins (plus cooling) Serves 8 (makes 400g) Ingredients 290g can pitted prunes in natural juice, drained 1 orange, zested and

Chocolate chia pudding

Prep: 5 mins (plus 4 hrs chilling) Serves 4 Ingredients 60g chia seeds 400ml unsweetened almond milk or hazelnut milk 3 tbsp cacao powder 2

Slow-cooker chicken curry

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 6 hrs (plus overnight chilling) Serves 2 Ingredients 1 large onion, roughly chopped 3 tbsp mild curry paste 400g can chopped

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