Category: lifestyle

Need inspiration for a light evening meal? Why not whip up this delectable Nicoise Salad by HIF health expert Susie Burrell. This tasty recipe includes green beans, tuna, onions and cherry tomatoes drizzled with a zesty lemon juice.

In her latest Q&A for HIF, Susie answers a reader’s concern about the nutritional value of wholegrains and explains why alternatives like quinoa and brown rice are more beneficial than refined grains such as white rice.

Do you consider yourself a gym junkie? Maybe you love a hardcore cardio session… but what if medical reasons forced you to quit this type of workout? In his first Q&A for HIF, fitness guru Brian Killian offers his advice to an HIF member who, after being forced to quit the gym for medical reasons, wants to inject some excitement and motivation into her new low impact fitness regime.

Following the announcement by the Federal Government to make cuts to the baby bonus scheme, HIF Managing Director, Graeme Gibson urges Australian families to take a closer look at how much they're paying for health insurance.

Do you know what a Dental Auxiliary does? Your dentist would be lost without them (just ask Dr Emma!) In this article for HIF, Dr Emma proudly introduces the various auxiliary roles and delves into their core differences.

Do you have high blood pressure? According to HIF Health expert Susie Burrell, at least 30{c754d8f4a6af077a182a96e5a5e47e38ce50ff83c235579d09299c097124e52d} of Australian adults are currently experiencing high blood pressure. So what can be done to lower it? In her this article for HIF, Susie explores some dietary approaches to reducing blood pressure and offers her own recommendations for positive health management through nutrition.

Did you know that 1 in 4 Australian women may be iron deficient? In her latest article for HIF Susie discusses the symptoms of iron deficiency, recommended daily requirements and also offers her own advice on the right foods to consume to achieve optimal energy production.

Each day we’re bombarded with the ‘latest must have product or fitness equipment’, for getting fit. It even sends our fitness expert Brian into a spin. In his first blog article for HIF, Brian cuts through the discarded ab rollers, vibrating platforms, thigh masters and discuses his 'Top 10 Fun Fitness Facts' to motivate a fitter AND healthier you!

In her latest Q&A for HIF, Dr Emma answers a reader’s concern about her son’s consumption of rainwater in the outback, and also outlines the pros and cons of supplementary fluoride tablets.

Now that winter’s on its way and the evenings are drawing in, our cravings for warm wholesome meals will naturally increase. If you need some inspiration for dinner this evening, why not try this delicious and nutritious curried chicken soup with mushrooms and zucchini. This recipe has been provided by top Australian nutritioniest Susie Burrell.

In her latest article for HIF – “Diet Nasties” – Susie examines a handful of foods which are commonly assumed to be healthy, dispels the associated myths and offers her own advice on alternative nutritional options.