Managing Potential Medication Side Effects

Weight loss medications can cause some side effects. The most common time for side effects is during the first five weeks of treatment, when the drug dose is being slowly being increased.  However, you may not have any symptoms at all. We will be covering the most common side effects reported in the drug trials…

Caring for Your Feet

Many adults have some kind of foot problem. If you notice any unusual wear pattern on the soles of your shoes, abnormal shoe breakdown or foot pain; you should see a Podiatrist for a professional evaluation. Conditions such as corns, calluses and ingrown nails should not be self-treated. To ensure proper hygiene, please abide by…

Turkey & Salad Wraps

Ingredients (serves 1) 30 grams turkey 2 cups salad vegetables 1 wrap Method Place the turkey and vegetables on your wrap and enjoy! Nutrition Guide (per serve) Energy (cal): 145cal;Protein: 12.9g;Fat: 3.5g;Carbohydrate: 12.4g Food Serves: 1 bread & cereal 1 meat serve 2 vegetable serves

Classic Stir Fry

Ingredients (serves 4) 90 grams chicken OR 150 grams fish 2 cups vegetables 1 tsp oil for cooking 5ml oyster sauce (reduced salt) 5ml soy sauce (reduced salt) 5ml fish sauce (reduced salt) 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger Fresh basil leaves Method Cook the meat of choice. Stir fry the vegetables in the sauce until…

Quick Bolognese

Ingredients (serves 4) 1 tbs light flavoured extra virgin olive oil 500g lean beef mince 1 onion, diced Parsley stalks, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tbs dried oregano 1 tsp chilli flakes (optional) 1 tbs salt-reduced tomato paste 1 x 700g salt-reduced passata sauce ¼ cup basil leaves, roughly chopped Season to…

Low Calorie Sauce Options

There are many ways to add flavor to your food without adding calories. There are many low-calorie sauces available on the market. These sauces can be a great way to add flavor to your food without adding a lot of calories. Here are some of our favourites and how to use them. Sauce, Serves, Calories…