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Spring into fitness

Monday, 3 September 2012

The sun is finally coming out- and what better time to get in shape? With the sun shining and the air warm, spring is a great time to reinvigorate your fitness plan. Focus on getting outside and enjoy the weather! Get moving and your body will be beach-ready in no time.

If you’ve been hibernating all winter, you might be running low on ideas for getting more active. Here are a few great exercises you can add into your spring fitness plan…

Salmon with tomato salsa

Monday, 3 September 2012
A deliciously light summer meal for just 250 calories, this tasty salmon and salsa recipe is the perfect dish for the whole family to enjoy. And it’s easy to make- so add this to your summer diet plan and experience the pleasure of eating delicious, filling and nutritious food while you lose weight.

Linguine with white beans and tomato

Friday, 31 August 2012
This filling and delicious pasta dish is quick and easy to make, and has only 320 calories per serve. It also has 13 grams of protein, so it will keep you feeling full while fitting into your diet plan- perfect for when you need to whip up a quick, healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy!

Guilt-free cheese enchiladas

Monday, 27 August 2012
These cheesy enchiladas give you a guilt-free way to fit your favourite Mexican meal into your diet plan! Serve with some Mexican rice or salad on the side… each serving (two enchiladas) has only 240 calories, with 11.7 grams of protein. A delicious and filling meal that the whole family will love!

Womens health - importance of iron and calcium

Monday, 27 August 2012
Iron and calcium play an important role in a balanced diet, particularly for women.

Hydration: Are you drinking enough water?

Friday, 24 August 2012

Do you drink enough water? You may think you are drinking enough, but many of us are unknowingly in a chronic state of dehydration. Adequate hydration will improve energy levels and concentration. If you are not drinking enough you may find that you are constantly tired and perhaps prone to headaches and generally feeling 'flat'. Even low levels of dehydration can have a significant impact on concentration, cognitive skills and general health.

The key is to drink regularly throughout the day, starting with breakfast. Keep a water bottle or jug nearby and aim to drink 1-2 glasses of water with every meal plus 1-2 glasses between meals. Water is ideal, but other great fluid choices include green tea, weak black tea (hold the sugar!), herbal teas and low-fat milk. If you love your daily coffee, don't despair. Caffeine in small amounts is unlikely to do too much harm, but if coffee and cola drinks make up the majority of your fluids for the day then you need to start visiting the water cooler in preference to the coffee machine.

One can of soft drink contains about 10 teaspoons of sugar, and some sweetened juices are not much less. Reducing intake of sweetened drinks will significantly reduce kilojoule intake and may help you avoid extra visits to the dentist.
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