Serve salmon on a bed of noodles, sprinkled with nori if liked Serves 4 Prep 5 mins Cook 10 mins Per serve 1200kJ Fat 14g Sat fat 3g Miso Salmon Noddles · White miso paste, 1 tablespoon · Water, 1 tablespoon · Boneless salmon fillets, 4 x 120g, skin on · Olive oil, 2 … Read more
I’ve mentioned before how one of my favourite aspects of planning is that once you’ve detailed a plan you can run on autopilot, just checking in on the plan to tick off a completed task and look at the next one. For me, this works particularly well in the lead-up to Christmas. With so many … Read more
For extra sweetness, chop a few dried pitted dates and add with the pears. Serves 2 Prep 5 mins Cook 10 mins Per serve 1550kJ Fat 10g Sat fat 2g Cinnamon & Pear Porridge · Rolled oats, ¾ cup · Reduced-fat milk, 2 cups, plus extra, to serve · Canned pear halves in natural juice, … Read more
Christmas preparation in July Over the past couple of years I’ve started doing some initial planning for Christmas in July, and this has helped me stay sane and get some sleep in the lead-up to Christmas. Previously, without kick starting my Christmas planning in July, at times December look a bit like this: • I … Read more
Blueberries are the ultimate immune boosting food, as they are rich in antioxidants. Makes 8 Prep 10 mins (plus chilling) Cook 10 mins Per serve 590kj Fat 3g Sat fat 2g Buttermilk & Blueberry Pancakes · Self-raising flour, 1 cup · Caster sugar, 1 tablespoon · Buttermilk, 1 cup · Egg, 1 · Lemon, 1, … Read more
He wrote bad poetry – to his ex “He was a hot posh-boy rugby player who wrote (bad) poetry on the sly. (The signs were all there, I know…) When he begged me to come on his annual family holiday to their house in France, I agreed, despite a niggling feeling that it was a … Read more
Think about your pregnancy as the first 9 months in the rest of life – and also the life of your child. Here’s how to create good eating habits, doing exercise and other habits, which will help you gaining weight at this time. It is good for you and your family. Good habit 1: start … Read more
Chill out with this veggie-loaded, subtly spicy take on the classic cold soup, courtesy of chef Ben Daitz and co-owner Ratha Chaupoly, the duo behind New York City dining hotspot Num Pang. Cambodian gazpacho Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 Minutes (Plus 1 Hour Resting) Cook Time: 2 Minutes · 1 carrot, shredded · 4 tablespoons … Read more
Forget ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ – there’s a whole world of mad, bad and just plain crazy reasons why relationships end Why did your last relationship end? Was he cheating with the cute receptionist at the gym? Were you doing long-distance, which meant more Skype time than real time? Maybe he was a teacher-slash-secret-p*rn-star … Read more
Multipurpose tomato sauce Ingredients · From 10 to 15 or more tomatoes · Chili powder · 2 tablespoons of cooking oil · 1 or 2 teaspoons of whisky made of black wheat · 1 teaspoon of methi grain · Some Kari leaves · A bit of cumin Instructions Grind tomatoes completely in the mixer. Without … Read more
The childhood staple is enjoying a renaissance, with specialized eateries springing up everywhere but its nutritional profile is still in the dark ages (800 calories and 37 grams of fat!). Bring the Melty Goodness into the lite with these tips from Atlanta based nutritionist Carolyn O’NeiI, R.D. Go With The Grain Swap the puffy white … Read more
Parties away from home As much as I love traditional at-home parties (which is how we normally celebrate birthdays), there have been times when we’ve chosen different options. When we were living in the inner city, we had a courtyard the size of a car-parking space and our house was quite small. When my eldest … Read more
Slim down in your lunch break with these simple weight-loss tricks that really work 1. Make a packed lunch Shop-brought salads and sandwiches might seem like a virtuous choice, but they’re often high in slat, fat and sugar. Bring a homemade packed lunch and you’ll save calories and cash! Keep the leftovers from a healthy … Read more
A Peeling News 21 Grams of sugar you’ll save by swapping a 20-ounce sports drink for a banana. (That’s a candy bar’s worth!) Next time you’re refueling during a sweat session, go bananas literally. A new study from Appalachian State University found that when cyclists ate half of one in place of downing a bottled … Read more
When planning a kid’s birthday party I find the simplest option is usually the best. To streamline the party organisation and keep it simple, I use a 10-point birthday party plan. A 10-point plan might sound complex and work-heavy, but all it does is define the work involved and put it into manageable chunks. Part of … Read more
Love or hate it, there’s no denying the power of this sweet vegetable Beetroot is a bit of a ‘Marmite food’ – you either love or loathe its earthy, sweet flavor. If you’re a beetroot lover, you’re picked a winner: beetroot is a brilliant vegetable to include in your diet. We tend to focus on … Read more
Shepherd’s chocolate ice cream Made with sheep’s yoghurt, it feels incredibly indulgent and creamy, but is actually (almost) guilt-free. Shepherd’s chocolate ice cream Serves 6-8 · 350ml goat’s milk · 150g xylitol · 3 large egg yolks · 475 ml sheep’s yoghurt · 1 tsp vanilla essence/extract · 1/2 tsp vanilla powder · 3tbsp raw … Read more
If you’re partying through the summer and feeding lots of friends and family, it could be time to invest in alfresco cooking equipment that’s up to the job! At last… barbecue time is here! Charcoal or gas which is best? For impromptu outdoor dining, gas is the winner (52% of homeowner agree), but you can’t … Read more
This winter, help comfort your family with a recipe of rituals that shows you care. When a family member is feeling out of sorts, sometimes only a mother’s love and care can make it all better. And for generations of Australian mums, Butter-Menthol medicated lozenges have been relied upon to help comfort her family suffering … Read more
Use these three foolproof steps to ensure you stop any food urges before they strike. Cut The Crave Want to stop automatically reaching for that afternoon fizzy drink, or tarnishing your week’s healthy eating effort with a carb binge? Whether it’s salt, sweets or the white stuff you’re after, you can out a stop to … Read more