Salmon is incredibly nutritious, rich in omega 3 fatty acids, and a great source of protein, B-vitamins, potassium and selenium – all important for optimal body and brain function. It is recommended to include at least 2 servings of fish in your weekly diet. Choose wild caught ocean fresh fish where possible, and find a […]
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Another favourite in the Ellson house. There is nothing like a good stew as the centrepiece of a meal. I have made this many times and always slightly change the veggies according to what we have in the fridge. The beef though is the hero of the dish and worth choosing carefully. I made this
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In the 1980s fat was firmly blamed for obesity/being unhealthy and given all the bad press. We were told to trim all meat and avoid butter/full-cream milk/cream/avocado, and that eggs (especially the yolk) should be severely limited. Despite this pervasive message, obesity kept climbing until, by 2016, 13% of the world’s adult population were obese
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People have been fermenting food for thousands of years! Two main reasons – it both preserves food and improves the health benefits. Fermented food will last much longer than fresh and can be stored for months through the seasons. The health of one’s gut is a very important factor in overall health, and fermenting your
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A quick and easy lunch or dinner, and a great way to use up leftover chicken (after a Sunday roast perhaps). The chicken and avocado are a great source of protein that will help give you plenty of slow release energy for the rest of the day. Ingredients 1 lettuce Handful rocket 1 cup chicken
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My motivation to write this blog dedicated to the ‘power of protein’ was prompted by a recent visit to the Eco Expo in Brisbane – saving the world one eco step at a time – and finding a stall selling energy bars made from cricket protein powder. Although not the first time I had heard
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As a personal trainer and exercise coach, for more than 17 years now, I have always used Swiss Ball exercises to help my clients towards achieving their health and fitness goals. Developed in 1963 by Italian plastics manufacturer Aquilino Cosani, Swiss Balls, then known as “Pezzi balls”, were first used in treatment programs for newborns
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This is one of my favourite choices for breakfast, especially when I need something healthy, nutritious and easy to eat, on-the-go! Chia seeds, a member of the mint family, derive from Salvia hispanica, a desert dwelling plant found in South America. Legend has it that the ancient Aztecs and Mayans used chia seeds as a
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This is a burger with a twist! No bun to be seen here, so perfect as a low carb high fat meal. Thank you to Margaret for sending in this recipe – looks delicious and super healthy. Margaret sees Nick once a week in Brisbane for a mobile Personal Training session. Ingredients – patty Mince
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Every day I help clients to learn how to correctly breathe using just a few simple techniques. Here are 3 of my favourite breathing techniques you can start doing today! Breathing is such an essential part of a healthy body. Just breathing properly is one of the simplest things you can do to improve your
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