Category: lifestyle

Need ideas for a healthy afternoon snack? Why not try this light spinach dip, provided by Susie Burrell. It’s the perfect option to accompany some crackers, nuts or some wholemeal bread. Enjoy!

Do you incorporate Resistance Training into your workout? According to HIF fitness guru Brian Killian, “Resistance training is the most influential lifestyle choice a person can make to improve and maintain good health”. In this post for our Healthy Lifestyle Blog, Brian discusses the many benefits associated with resistance training and explains how it can help reduce the risk of developing health conditions, such as Type 2 Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Heart Disease and Obesity.

Who loves beetroot? As well as being delicious, did you know that our favourite purple veg can also help reduce blood pressure and other associated risks such as heart attacks and strokes? In fact, according to www.lovebeets.com.au, just three baby beetroots a day is equal to one of your recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables. With this in mind, we thought you may be interested in this delicious (and healthy) seeded beetroot salad recipe by HIF health expert Susie Burrell. It’s quick and easy to make, and serves two people

Is sugar really toxic? According to Susie, “No other food has received the criticism that sugar has over the past couple of years. Headlines of ‘toxic’, ‘poison’ and ‘addiction’ have been constantly bantered around with sugar free devotes claiming that banning the simple molecule has changed their life and their weight forever”. But what effect does sugar really have on our bodies and is it as addictive as many media outlets publicise? In this post, Susie discusses the effects that sugar has on our bodies and offers her opinion on why labeling sugar as powerful as drugs may be giving the glucose molecule, a little too much supremacy.

Did you know osteoporosis currently affects over 2 million Australians? But what exactly is osteoporosis and is there anything we can do to prevent this condition? In this blog post Brian walks us through the best bone building exercises to incorporate into our workouts and also reinforces the important role rest plays on our muscles (and bones).

This week we love this light and tasty Thai Chicken Cup recipe provided by our resident nutritionist Susie Burrell. It’s super easy to prepare and is the perfect option for a delightfully fresh and tantalising dish.

Are you a healthy eater? If fruit and vegetables (and lean meats if you’re a meat eater) are the foundation of your diet – good for you! If not, you might be surprised to know that even the smallest dietary swaps can take you from a ‘B’ in nutrition to a glowing ‘A+’. In this post for our Healthy Lifestyle Blog, Susie Burrell discusses an array of healthy alternatives and explains the various nutritional benefits these choices contribute towards living a healthier lifestyle. To read Susie’s article visit:

Walking = weight loss? According to HIF fitness guru, Brian Killian: “Whilst walking is a fantastic way to start your day, it tends not to be the most effective for weight loss”. In his latest Q&A session for our Healthy Lifestyle Blog, Brian answers a reader’s concern regarding her morning workout and explains the reasons why she may wish to consider incorporating the HIIT style of training into her workout.

National not-for-profit health insurer HIF remains the best value health insurer for members following the Federal Government’s premium increase announcement for the 2014-15 financial year.

West Australian surfers can rest a little easier now after HIF yesterday presented a critical water safety jet-ski today to Surfing WA to use at more than 28 events held state-wide, attracting thousands of competitors annually.

Are grandparents making their grandkids fat? According to a recent research study published by the University of Helsinki, children who are cared for by grandparents are more likely to be overweight than kids who live with their parents. But how – and why? In this article, HIF health expert Susie Burrell explains why we must start saying no and offers her top 10 school holiday health tips.