Category: HEALTH NEWS

New Year’s resolutions – do they work? According to Matt – "They do if they’re realistic and you stick to them".

Ever wondered how professional health experts motivate themselves for the year ahead? We were curious too, so we quizzed our panel of bloggers on their new year's resolutions for 2015…

Got a few minutes to spare? Grab a cuppa and check out our new Year in Review video!

We all know that Christmas is a great time of the year to enjoy the company of family and friends. Regrettably though, it's also a time of year that many of us begin to slack off and let all the hard work we've put into our health and fitness over the year become undone. Luckily we've got Matt on board to offer his advice on how to stay healthy and active over the festive season.

Do you go bananas for peanut butter? If so, this 'Banana and Peanut Butter Pudding' recipe will be right up your street! According to Scrummy Lane author Helen Schofield, "This pudding is a cross between super moist banana bread, a soft peanut butter cookie and a gooey pudding.” – sounds delicious to us!

Is it possible to have a healthy barbecue? According to Susie not only is it achievable, but an Aussie Summer just wouldn’t be the same without one. Luckily for us Susie has put together a quick run-down of how to put together a tasty BBQ with fewer calories and fat than you would ever think possible.

Advent calendars at the ready, Australia – we’re officially in December! With the Christmas fast approaching, December gives way to festive celebrations, office parties and family functions galore – all of which are great fun (hooray!) but can also result in weeks of constant eating, drinking and general overindulgence (booo!). With this in mind we asked Susie for her advice on how to control our eating during the festive season and ensure weight gain is kept to a minimum.

Love pastry? Then you'll love this ‘Baby Tomato, Pesto & Prosciutto Tart’ recipe by HIF guest blogger Helen from Scrummy Lane. Topped off with ricotta, this puff pastry tart is a quick and easy option for a simple throw-together lunch, but impressive enough to serve to guests.

With so many cheeses to choose from nowadays, it’s sometimes hard to say no to just one more slice. Regrettably though, cheese is generally high in fat and according to Susie Burrell – “Most of us need to eat a little less of it than what we do”. With this in mind, we asked Susie to explore the nutritional properties of our favourite cheeses and offer her advice on how we can have ‘our cheese and eat it’.

Do they remain committed to their healthy lifestyle or, like the rest of us, do they indulge in a day filled with treats and surprises? The team at here HIF were curious, which is why we asked our very own fitness expert Brian Killian, to let us in on what a typical “Brian” birthday includes (let’s just say it doesn’t completely involve exercise).

Hands up who loves rhubarb? As well as being delicious, did you know that rhubarb also holds some vital phyto-nutrients such as dietary fiber, poly-phenolic anti-oxidants, minerals, and vitamins? With nutritional benefits like this in mind, we thought you may be interested in this ‘Rhubarb and Ginger Oaty Slice’ recipe by HIF guest blogger, Helen of Scrummy Lane. Perfect to eat warm or cold, this dish is an ideal option if you enjoy an oaty flapjack or granola bar, plus its gluten free.