Multivitamins: Multivitamins should not replace a balanced diet Who might benefit from a multivitamin? People over 50 People who could become pregnant Pregnant women People who avoid certain food groups or have poor diets What to look for when choosing a multivitamin Designed for your age, health status, sex, and whether you are pregnant or…
The caffeine content of drinks varies considerably with the strength of the drink and type of brewing process. There is also variation with the plant variety, conditions of growth and harvesting, roasting and drying procedures. The information below enables you to estimate your daily total caffeine intake. How to Limit your Caffeine A good rule…
Caffeine has many stimulating effects in the body. It stimulates the central nervous system and increases: Adrenaline release Heart rate and blood pressure Depth and rate of breathing Blood sugar levels Blood cholesterol levels Stomach acid secretion Urination Appetite suppression The extent and effects of caffeine on the central nervous system depends on the amount…
The answer depends on your body size and daily activity level. On average, an adult will lose between one and three litres of water per day. Water is lost through urine, faeces, perspiration and breathing. Some of this loss can be replaced by moisture in the food and beverages we consume. Beverages such as coffee…
The recommended daily intake of fibre is 30–35 grams; significantly more than the current average intake of 15–20 grams per day. For children and adolescents, the recommended daily fibre intake is lower than an adult’s recommended daily fibre intake. Fibre needs to absorb fluid in your bowel; so, if you are consuming the recommended 30…
Ingredients• 2 cups chopped mixed vegetables (eg. mushrooms, carrots, capsicum, zucchini, snowpeas)• 1 tsp garlic• pinch chilli powder/flakes• 2 tsp oyster sauce• 1 tsp olive oil• squeeze lime juice• 2 tbsp vegetable stock• handful bean sprouts DirectionsHeat a wok or frying pan to a high heat.Add vegetable stock and oil to the wok and…
Ingredients• 2 cups grated mixed vegetables (eg.Carrots, cabbage, celery, zucchini,snowpeas, capsicum)• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar• 1 tsp olive oil• lemon Juice Directions Combine mixed vegetables with a small amount of balsamic vinegar, oil and lemon juice, or alternatively, 1 tbsp low calorie salad dressing. Serve chilled. Nutrition/food serves 95 Calories/400 kJ 5g Fat 2 Vegetable…
Ingredients• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar• 1 tsp garlic• salt and pepper to taste• sweet chilli sauce or curry powder (if desired) DirectionsMix all ingredients together and drizzle over a plate of lettuce, tomato, carrot, cucumber, capsicum, snow peas etc Nutrition 10 Calories/42 kJ0g Fat
Ingredients• 2 tomatoes, quartered, deseeded and chopped• 1/2 cucumber, deseeded and chopped• 1/4 capsicum, deseeded and chopped• parsley, chopped• chives, chopped• mint, chopped• 1 tbsp low calorie Italian salad dressing• 1 tsp olive oil DirectionsMix all ingredients together and serve chilled with additional vegetable sticks (ie carrot, celery, cucumber, capsicum, green beans). Nutrition/food serves 95…
Ingredients• 2 cups mixed vegetables (ie celery, carrot, onion, leek, spring onion, zucchini)• fresh parsley• 1 tsp fresh garlic• 1 tsp olive oil• beef, chicken or vegetable stock cube DirectionsChop vegetables into bite-sized pieces. In a medium-sized pot add the vegetables, stock cube, and 2 cups of water. Boil for 5 mins. Season to taste…