Belinda does a weekly session of Personal Training at her home in Brisbane, and has recently completed the 21 Day Challenge. Belinda’s 2 main goals for the Challenge: Have more energy Not get sick as frequently Challenge feedback I’ve really enjoyed the common sense, practical and easy changes to make each day. I felt good […]
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Imagine your body is like a battery – one of those typical orange and black ones – positive at one end, negative at the other. When you wake up in the morning, step one leg at a time out of bed and stand up… you may just feel a bit low on energy, like your
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This is one of my favourite Swiss Ball exercises, and one that I recommend – and help clients to learn the correct technique for – every day! It is a great way to strengthen the whole body, but in particular: Core strength Lower back strength Glute strength Breathing and posture Paul Chek, founder of the
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This is a family favourite in the Ellson house. I also enjoy making it and inventing new twists in the recipe – I don’t even really follow a recipe anymore as I make it so often! It is a wholesome and healthy meal and a good mix of carbohydrates, protein and fat. Bea (aged 9):
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Green peas – one of the ancient cultivated vegetables grown for their delicious green seeds – may have originated in the sub-Himalayan plains of northwest India. They are one of the most nutritious legumes, rich in phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Fritters are a relatively quick and simple dish to make, and also a great
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Buckwheat is a plant cultivated for it’s grain like seeds, although it’s not related to wheat. In the same family as sorrel and rhubarb, it produces nutrient packed seeds – known as ‘groats’ – that are high in protein, complex carbohydrates and anti-oxidants. Benefits of buckwheat Gluten free Highly digestible protein High fibre = helps
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As I mentioned in Part 1 of this article, Dr Batmanghelidj firmly believed that chronic pain and illness was linked to water shortage in the body. The following are a few symptoms that can be linked to dehydration: Dizziness If you are dehydrated, your blood becomes thicker (see Part 1), which lowers blood pressure and
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Pesto originated in Genoa in Italy, and traditionally includes crushed garlic, European pine nuts, coarse salt, basil leaves & hard cheese (such as Parmigiano-Reggiano), all blended with olive oil. The word pesto or pesta in Italian means to pound or crush, in reference to the original method of preparation, where the ingredients are crushed or
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Did you know that your body is 70% water? Even more incredible – your body is a highly complex bio-electrical water machine, so no wonder hydration is vital to staying healthy! We require one litre of water for every 25-30kg of body weight to cleanse the body, and make many chemical reactions happen. Not enough
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Made with the fair hands of my twin girls aged 9 🙂 Ingredients 1 cup dates 1 cup almonds 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp raw cocao Red crush 100s and 1000s* Silver pearls and choc sprinkles* Method Place all the ingredients (can adjust to taste) into a blender or thermomix Blend until smooth then
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