After the festive period we often need a little cleanse and to replenish our bodies nutrients! A delicious filling breakfast or a great snack idea, this protein shake is so good! With a good serving of protein, a hit of greens and some banana for thickening and energy it’s a great all round shake! Serves:…

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Christmas can be stressful and busy! It can also be a high calorie, high sugar holiday. But it doesn’t have to be! Here are a few examples for a healthy and quick Christmas Day Menu!   Entrees – Mini Cheese balls, Christmas Tree Platter – Shape cheese cubes, kabana, pickled onions, olives in the shape…

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This is the perfect summer salad! Refreshing, easy and light. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tsp Dijon mustard Sea-salt flakes Freshly ground black pepper 250g haloumi, drained, sliced Olive oil cooking spray 120g baby spinach 250g punnet strawberries, hulled, halved ¼ cup pistachios or sliced almonds…

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Tasty, easy and can be made ahead of time! The perfect individualised snack that everyone will love! Ingredients 2 tbsp butter , room temperature 250g cream cheese , room temperature 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1/8 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce (optional) 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup cheese, grated 1/3…

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Podiatry Gold Coast

Set the slow cooked in the morning and don’t think about it again until lunch or dinner time! Sounds like the perfect Christmas meat to me! Servings: 12 Ingredients • 1 small sweet onion, peeled and quartered • 2 large carrots, chopped in half • 2 stalks celery, chopped in halves • 1.5 cups chicken…

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Podiatry Gold Coast

A super easy and healthy-ish Christmas treat! CANDY CANE BARK Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: 400g dark chocolate (at least 70% cacao) 55g crushed candy canes (about 1/4 cup) Instructions: Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place a heatproof bowl over a saucepan with a little water in the bottom (but not enough so that it…

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Healthy fats are integral to our brain function, assist in keeping mood stable, help to keep us satisfied and fuller for longer and they taste great! Who can beat a good guac recipe?! Perfect on toast with eggs for breakfast, as a dip when entertaining or as a side for tacos or burritos! Healthy Guacamole…

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Depression is debilitating. It is a dreadful feeling and is becoming more and more common in today’s highly stressed society. The good news is that depression IS controllable! While there are many factors that affect mood, food is one of the most often overlooked. This article outlines some of the most common foods that may…

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Fathers Day is just around the corner. What better way to show our affection then to whip up a yummy lunch (or dinner)?! Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 onion, quartered 2 tbsp. tomato puree 2 tbsp. oil 2 tbsp. cream 1 tsp salt 480g beef, diced 1 lime, juiced 1 chilli, deseeded and chopped 1 tsp…

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An easy, nutritious meal you can make ahead and freeze in portions. Contains protein, good fats, healthy carbohydrates and lots of veggies giving you a well balanced, delicious meal. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 500g chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces 1 tbsp. coconut oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 3/4 cup crunchy peanut butter ½ cup…

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As we go through different stages of our lives, our nutritional needs change. A healthy diet has many benefits physically, mentally and socially. Unhealthy food and drink choices place us at a higher risk of chronic disease, such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, anxiety and depression. As you get older you may find it…

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Stress is becoming so common and is even more prevalent since Covid-19 came along. Stress is a powerful feeling that can result in some not so nice symptoms. When we experience chronic stress our adrenal glands, or the tiny glands that moderate the stress response as well as regulate other hormones, will suffer. The adrenals,…

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