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“How do I motivate myself when I have the want, but today I need more?” So now you know that the number one tool for motivation is to know what you are working towards well now let’s look at how we can apply different motivational strategies. Remember we all are motivated differently either towards a […]

Motivation doesn’t last and neither does bathing that is why we recommend it twice a day. Try reading the following points daily and more importantly ‘act’ on your findings! What have you got to lose! Others see in us what we think of ourselves Perception is reality. What you create is the impression you make How […]

Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: Canola oil 1/2 eggplant, cut into 5mm-thick slices 1 zucchini, cut into 5mm-thick slices 1 red capsicum, cut into eighths, core and seeds removed 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon tomato chutney 1 crusty baguette Couple of lettuce leaves 30 g feta cheese Method: […]

With so much conflicting advice about nutrition and exercise, it’s easy to feel frustrated about knowing what’s best to eat and how much activity is healthy. Nutritionist, Matt O’Neill shares the facts and individual advice about your food and fitness. Everyone eats, so you could say that everyone is an expert on food. Food affects […]

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500 gram Southern Blue Fin Tuna White and black sesame seeds. 50‐50 S&P Its that simple. Roll your slab of Tuna in a mix of 50‐50 white and black sesame blend with salt and pepper and place in oven at 180 degrees for no more than  5 minutes. Asian salad: 1 teaspoon each Garlic, ginger, chilli 2 tablespoons, Vietnamese mint, Coriander, Rocket, Capsicum, Cucumber, Mix dressing, balsamic, olive oil and soy! Place the tuna on a plate with the salad over the side and then drizzle the dressing to your liking. Voila! Tantalizing Tuna Bonanza . . . Even the men can do this one! Make it happen.

Ingredients: 500g minced beef 1 large zucchini, roughly chopped 1 large carrot, finely chopped 1 small onion, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon basil leaves, fresh 1 1/2 cups plain wholemeal flour Method: 1. Preheat oven to 180˚C. 2. Place zucchini, carrot, onion and basil into a food processor. Process for 1 – 2 minutes or until […]

Ingredients: 500 g penne 500 g skinless chicken breast fillets, cut into thin strips 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 X 825g can crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon tomato paste 60 g reduced fat feta cheese, cut into small cubes 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, (optional) canola oil […]

Ingredients: 500 g steak, trimmed and cut into 3 cm cubes 2 tablespoons plain flour 2 onions, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, sliced 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds finely grated zest and sliced flesh of 2 oranges 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 cinnamon stick 1 cup red wine 1 cup water […]