All posts tagged: health

[Recipe] Egyptian Koshari

This dish originated in India before British colonization. It was then made with only lentils and rice. Pasta was added after the British took the dish to their home country as it was an inexpensive dish, yet very filling. The Egyptians took this dish and improved it to what it is today. Koshari is a

How exercise can improve your health

Have you ever realized that the first thing a GP normally tells you to change is your lifestyle? The reason they do this is because it is ABSOLUTELY TRUE. They are not trying to fool you, they are actually giving you the best advise ever. By improving our lifestyles we can drastically improve our health

[Recipe] Bocconcini and Basil Turkish Pizza

This delicious pizza recipe is easy to prep and serves 4. Ingredients: 400g Turkish Bread, halved horizontally 2/3cup (170g) Tomato passata (tomato puree) or tomato pasta sauce 210g Bocconcini, torn (you can also use mozzarella) Basil leaves, to serve Method: Preheat the oven’s grill to 230ºC. Place the Turkish bread cut-side up on a baking

The Truth About Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is a serious issue in the world of cancer. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, over the past three decades, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers combined. One person dies of melanoma every hour (every 54 minutes). On average, a person’s risk for melanoma doubles if he or she

Understanding diets

These days it feels like around every corner there is a new diet, each claiming to be newer, better and more improved than any other diet that previously existed. Something we should all realize is that not every diet will work for you. Choosing a diet is more complicated than we might think. There are

[Recipe] Chicken Tikka Wraps

This delicious recipe is easy to prepare and prepared at work if you have a microwave. This recipe makes 4 snack size servings. Ingredients: ¼ Cucumber, halved and sliced ¼ Lettuce, shredded 2 Spring onion, sliced Handful mint leaves, torn 4 plain small naan bread 140g pack cooked chicken tikka pieces Natural yogurt to serve

Issues with your Thyroid?

There are two types of thyroid problems; hyperthyroidism (over active thyroid) and hypothyroidism (under active thyroid). Hyperthyroidism is when your thyroid produces too much thyroid hormones and hypothyroidism is when your thyroid produces too little thyroid hormones. What does this mean exactly and do you have issues with your thyroid? If your body produces too

[Recipe] Ham, cheese & homemade pickle

This deliciously healthy lunch recipe is quick to prepare and will spice up every lunch time. Ingredients: ½ Red onion 4 Radishes 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar pinch of Caster sugar 1 tbsp Mayonnaise 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 4 thick slices White bread ½ x 130g pack Smoked ham Handful fresh parsley 2 large slices

[Recipe] Sesame Stir-fry Wrap

This delicious recipe is easy to make and quick to prepare. It is best to wrap your wraps individually with either foil or cling wrap, this will reduce the chance of them falling apart before lunch time. Ingredients: 2 tbsp Tahini Juice ½ lemon 1 large wholemeal Tortilla wrap ½ x 265g pack Stir-fry vegetables

[Recipe] Packed Lunch Italian Sub

Going back to work after a food filled festive season can be quite difficult. You barely arrive at work and your stomach starts growling. By 11am it feels like your body has started to consume itself. If like me, you get “hangry” (angry when you’re hungry), this situation can be quite dangerous. So rather than