With the many diets and portion controlled meal options presented to us in this day and age, too often people are trying to sustain a diet eating far less than what is optimal for their lifestyles. With the above point in mind, this month we share an article written by Coach Calorie which explains what […]
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There is nothing like an Australian beef burger during the summer (or any) months of the year, so we decided to make our own. We included the following: Bread Roll Scotch Fillet Steak Avocado Spinach and Rocket Pineapple slice Beetroot Egg Onion Remember no foods or meals should be off limits if you are […]
Tracking your calories through apps such as My Fitness Pal is a great way to manage your food intake and while this is still my preferred option, this method is not for everyone. The following alternative technique requires only your hand and is explained below in this info-graphic by Precision Nutrition (PN). Although I am a qualified […]
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Another gem from taste.com.au, we cooked this earlier this month for a light lunch and it was a real success! Great to add some fibre in the form of legumes to a simple salad dish like this. Ingredients: 2 x 200g chicken breast fillets 300g green beans, blanched, refreshed 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained […]
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“Increasingly common, yet poorly understood. Felt intensely by the sufferer, yet often invisible to the outside world.” The above is a direct quote from an article I read recently by a former sufferer of depression, and considering an estimated 3 million Australians are living with depression and anxiety, chances are someone you know may […]
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Improving your health requires changes that are sustainable for the long term. As a Precision Nutrition coach, we often provide guidance to our clients that are interested in fat loss on how to master certain food habits which will naturally lead to improved calorie control and food selection. These habits are: 1. Eat slowly and stop […]
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A fungus that grows underground due to a relationship with hazelnut or oak trees and soil, which is found by the keen smell of a trained dog, and can cost as much as $3000 per kilo. What? Lucky enough for us, we can buy truffles by the gram for $2 at Superior Fruit in Graceville, but what […]
Health is our greatest asset – we’ve all heard it before, and deep down we all know it. Taking care of ourselves physically and mentally through exercise should be one of our highest priorities given all the health benefits it brings, but often prioritising exercise can be a challenging one when the calendar is full. […]
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Straight from the ‘Coles Feed Your Family’ online page, this steak recipe is by former Masterchef contestant Michael Weldon. An easy variation of a simple meal with some added flavours while being high in protein and rich in vitamins and minerals. Ingredients (serves 4): 4 Scotch Fillet steaks 2 tbsp olive oil 60 g butter 4 sprigs thyme 2 cloves garlic, crushed 150 ml red wine 1 tbsp brown […]
Making sense of what exactly is good and bad nutrition is a tough gig for most people. You could bet your bottom dollar that for every piece of information you find on what you should do, there will be a counter argument somewhere as to why you shouldn’t do it. Thankfully, Nutrition Australia finally released […]
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