Category: lifestyle

CONGRATULATIONS to the Perth Wildcats on an incredible finals clash against the Adelaide 36ers. As diamond partner, HIF Australia could not be prouder of our team as they took out the 2013/14 NBL championship for the sixth time!

Chocolate lovers – did you catch HIF blogger Susie Burrell on Sunrise this morning? If not, check out this quick video where Susie, David Koch and Samantha Armytage discuss whether chocolate can actually aid weight loss! In this feature, Susie explores a new study which claims to have identified certain compounds in cocoa that could help you lose weight. Could it be that chocolate can actually be healthy….? Well, it depends on the type of chocolate and serving size of course, but we thought this was the perfect headline to start your weekend – guilt-free, of course.

How do you define “nutrition”? According to Susie, nutrition is: “The process of nourishing or being nourished, it is a positive association between health and food.” Regrettably though, Susie believes that the vast majority of health and nutrition information in the media today often focuses too heavily on the negatives which (in her own words) “isn’t exactly an inspiring way to approach a lifestyle change”. In this post, Susie puts these negative headlines to rest by offering her advice on how to achieve a positive mindset whilst also discussing the many benefits associated with a simple change in attitude.

Saturated fat and heart disease – are they really connected? The latest news headlines would have you believe they’re not. Many health experts disagree however, including HIF health expert, Susie Burrell. In this article, Susie explains that there is not a solo factor that causes heart disease… “Rather it is a complex interplay of genetics, lifestyle choices over a number of years, diet quality, nutrient intake, weight control, stress and physical activity.” With this in mind, we asked Susie what we can do to minimise our risk? Read the full article and hear Susie’s advice on ways we can minimise our risk of heart disease.

Hot potato! Healthy – or not? For many people watching their weight, carbs such as potatoes are one of the first things cut out. But are we being fair to the humble potato? After all, complex carbs such as potatoes have many nutritional benefits – they’re moderate in calories, filling AND non-fattening, so pretty much a good way to ensure continued success in eating healthy. With this in mind, we thought our readers may be interested in this “Low fat tuna and cheese potato” recipe by HIF health expert Susie Burrell. Combining baked potatoes, tuna, onion, garlic, parsley and low fat cheddar cheese, you’ll enjoy some great flavours with every mouthful.

Is it possible to eat healthy on a budget? According to our expert health blogger Susie Burrell – the answer is most definitely yes! In this post for our Healthy Lifestyle Blog, Susie discusses her top 10 budget saving techniques, whilst also offering her advice on easy food swaps which will not only ensure your body gets the nutrition it needs but will also keep a tight hold on your purse strings too.

Do you struggle to think up evening meal ideas during the week? Regrettably, with kids, homework, sports, bills and other daily challenges in the mix, opting for the most convenient (but less healthy) option is easily done! Well now it’s time to change that mindset! This week our resident health guru Susie Burrell has provided us with this quick and tasty “Chicken & Veggie Fried Rice” recipe.

Need a supermarket survival guide? We all know the drill – you’re on your way home, the fridge is empty and you’re absolutely famished! With every good intention of picking up something healthy, you find yourself walking out of the supermarket with a packet of biscuits, some lollies, a microwave pizza and not a vegetable in sight! Sound familiar? If so, don’t worry! Our resident health guru Susie Burrell is here to help. In this post, Susie shares her top 5 tricks to ensure you never find fall victim to the supermarket again!

Has your child ever suffered from an abscess? If you’ve answered yes, you’ll know how important it is to seek treatment and remove the infection. But with dental professionals offering ‘general anesthetic’, ‘sleep dentistry’ and even ‘twilight anesthetic’ – how do we know which method is safest for our children?

Is eating out part of your normal working week? For many office workers, what may start with a breakfast meeting can easily be followed by lunch on the run, afternoon coffee and then dinner and drinks at a function… Considering an average meal at a café or restaurant can contain at least 30-50{c754d8f4a6af077a182a96e5a5e47e38ce50ff83c235579d09299c097124e52d} more calories than a homemade meal, this can result in calorie overload and potential significant weight gain. So for you corporate social butterflies out there, is there a way to manage this? The answer is yep, of course – and our resident health guru Susie Burrell is here to help.

How’s your Tuesday going – busy, stressful, challenging? If you’ve answered yes to any of the above, chances are your evening meal has slipped down the priority list? That’s totally understandable of course, but did you know it could be impacting your health? In this post, Susie explains the detrimental effects late night eating can have and also offers her top 10 tips to ensure we make better food choices.