INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4)600g white fish fillets, finely diced1 tablespoon red curry paste1 tablespoon fish sauce1 tablespoon cornflour1 egg, beaten½ cup sliced green beans½ cup finely sliced spring onion1 carrot, gratedSweet chili sauce, to serve METHOD1. In a food processor, mince fish to a paste. (hint: do not overwork otherwise the fish cakes will be tough…
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Ingredients (serves 4) 1 tablespoon peanut oil2 garlic cloves, crushed2cm piece ginger, finely grated400g lean pork mince1 celery stick, finely diced2 carrots, finely diced1 red capsicum, finely diced1 tablespoon soy sauce2 tablespoons oyster sauce3 shallots, thinly sliced1/2 lime, juiced1 teaspoon sesame oil1 cup beansprouts, trimmed12 large lettuce leaves1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves Method1. Heat wok…
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INGREDIENTS (SERVES 6) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 white onion, diced 300g button mushrooms, sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 250g spinach 12 eggs, whole Dill to taste Season to taste METHOD 1.Pre-heat oven to 200C. 2.Heat a large frying pan over medium heat with 1 tbs of oil. Add the onions and a pinch…
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Ingredients (serves 4) 120g ham, sliced into small pieces4 cups lettuce leaves, washed½ red onion, sliced250g skinless chicken breastsDressing/Marinade:2 tbsps honey1 tbsp wholegrain mustard1 tbsp Dijon mustard1 tablespoon olive oil1 clove garlicSalt to season Method 1. Whisk dressing ingredients together. Pour half dressing into a shallow dish to marinade the chicken fillets for two hours.…
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Excess cholesterol can lead to heart disease however high blood cholesterol has no symptoms. Screening can detect cholesterol abnormalities before heart disease develops or worsens. That is why every adult should have his or her cholesterol checked regularly. All adults 20 years and older should have their cholesterol checked at least once every five years.…
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There are four main types of dietary fat, all having a different effect on your body. Saturated Fats These increase your risk of developing heart disease by raising your low-density lipoprotein (LDL or ‘bad’) cholesterol levels and may also decrease your levels of protective high-density lipoprotein (HDL or ‘good’) cholesterol. Saturated fats are mainly found…
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There’s no need to venture out in search of new recipes when you already have your cherished favourites. To modify recipes you already cook, you can do three things: substitute high fat, high energy ingredients with low fat, low energy ingredients; reduce the quantities of low fat ingredients in your recipes or eliminate any high…
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Meat and Poultry Meats are a good source of minerals including iron, copper, zinc, and manganese. These minerals are essential for many bodily functions such as transporting oxygen in the blood (iron), forming red blood cells (copper) and supporting the immune system (zinc). Zinc is essential for many bodily functions and deficiency can lead to…
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In people diagnosed with coeliac disease, the immune system demonstrates an atypical reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley, which are primarily composed of carbohydrates. This immune response causes harm to the small intestine, leading to insufficient nutrient absorption and causing a range of gastrointestinal and malabsorptive symptoms. Individuals with coeliac…
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Including a nutritious mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack is a great way to manage hunger levels, which can help to reduce portion sizes and overeating at main meals. It also assists with managing energy, concentration and blood sugar levels. Each of the following represents a suitable snack idea for a healthy diet. The components of a…
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