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2-Minutes Noodle Cakes

2012-02-24T06:06:00.000+10:00

A quick and fun way to feed the family

Step 1 Cook noodles following packet directions and discarding seasoning packet. Drain well. Cool.

Step 2 Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add noodles, ham, corn and spring onions. Stir until well combined.

Step 3 Heat a barbecue hotplate to a medium heat. Spread oil on hotplate. Spoon 1/4 cupfuls of noodle mixture, cooking 4-6 at a time, on hotplate. Cook for 2 minutes, or until golden and egg is set.

Turn and cook 1-2 minutes more, or until egg is cooked through. Transfer to a large plate.

Cover to keep warm. Cook remaining fritters. Serve with bok choy and reduced-salt soy sauce

CHARICE

2012-02-21T06:14:00.001+10:00

Milk Please

2012-02-14T08:31:00.000+10:00

If you need to gain weight, your body can make good use of the calories in milk, while the calcium and vitamin D help keep your bones strong. Try drinking it in place of water throughout the day.

Risk Factors in Your Control.

2012-02-14T08:27:00.000+10:00

Being overweight,getting too little exercise and drinking more than one alcoholic beverage per day can raise the risk of developing breast cancer. Birth control pills and some form of postmenopausal hormone theraphy can also boost your risk. But the risk goes back to normal after these medications are stopped. Among survivor,good lifestyle choice may be helpful. Recent studies suggest that physical activity may help lower the risk of the recurrence and it`s a proven mood-booster.

Breast Cancer Symtoms

2012-02-14T08:25:00.000+10:00

There are often no symtoms of breast cancer,but sometimes women may discover a breast problem on their own.Signs and symptoms to be aware of may include: A painless lump in the breast,Changes in breast size or shape,Swelling in the armpit,Nipple changes or discharge,Breast pain can also be a symptom of cancer but this is not common.

Baked Omelette

2011-12-14T08:35:00.000+10:00

Recipe by : Sarah Swain

Step 1 Slice the potatoes and cook until tender. Drain and cool slightly.

Step 2 Beat the eggs together with the milk.

Step 3 Cook the mushrooms and onion in a little spray oil.

Step 4 Add to the eggs with the potatoes and peas or corn. Add lemon pepper seasoning and cheese, toss to coat the vegetables evenly.

Step 5 Spoon into a lightly greased ovenproof dish. Bake at 190°C for 25-30 minutes, until the eggs are set.

Cut into wedges and serve with a salad.

Inspiring Video

2011-12-12T07:14:00.000+10:00

De-Stress with Exercise

2011-12-10T08:11:00.000+10:00

Besides changing your diet,one of the best stress-busting strategies is to start exercising. Aerobic exercise increase oxygen circulation and produces endorphins-chemical that make you feel happy. To get the maximum benefit aim for 30 minutes of the aerobic exercise three to four times a week.

5 tips for making better fast food choices

2011-12-07T13:15:00.000+10:00

Tips for making healthy choices when ordering fast food.

With so many fast foods available, it’s hard to know which one is best. Even the ‘healthy’ options can contain hidden kilojoules, fat and sugar. So keep the following tips in mind next time you order a takeaway meal.

1.Portion control: Choose the smallest size available and refrain from up-sizing. Bigger is not usually better for your waistline.

2.Add colour: Choose the food with the most colour. More colour means more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

3.Know what’s in your food: Spend some time looking at the nutrition information for your favourite takeaway and choose the best option. Most fast food outlets have this information in-store or online.

4.Choose fatter chips: If you have to have some sort of fried potato, choose wedges or thick-cut chips if they are available as thinner fries absorb more oil.

5.Be salad smart: Salad can be a nutritious, low-kilojoule option or it can be laden with fat. Keep an eye on what you include in your salads – croutons, bacon, cheese and creamy dressings can make the kilojoule content soar – and when available, choose lite dressings

Pale Nails

2011-12-05T15:46:00.000+10:00

Very pale nails can sometimes be a sign of serious illness,such as:Anemia,Congestive heart failure,Liver disease and Malnutrion.

Inspiring Video

2011-11-29T06:47:00.001+10:00

Take Time to Streeetch

2011-11-28T05:57:00.000+10:00

The day got away from you,and you missed your usual workout,Not to worry.
While you indulge in watching your favorite TV program after work,give your body a boost with a little stretching. Not only will strectching help ease tired muscle and increase flexibility,it improves your range of motion and circulation,and soothes away stress,too.Take it slow and hold each pose for ten seconds..then feel the relief !

Healthy Breakfast Slice

2011-11-26T07:31:00.003+10:00

There’s no better way to start the day than with a delicious, nutritious, low-fat breakfast!

Ingredients:

270g whole grain oats (such as Lowan)
2 medium-ripe bananas, mashed
2 green apples (skin on), grated
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
3 tablespoons sugar-free apple sauce
2 omega-3-enriched eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon LSA mix

Instructions:

Step 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a non-stick 20x30cm slice tin with baking paper.

Step 2 Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined. Press mixture into prepared tin.

Step 3 Bake for 25–30 minutes or until slice is golden and firm to the touch. Cool slightly, then cut into squares to serve.

Article :Teach Your Children With Love and They Will Learn

2011-11-22T16:00:00.000+10:00

Article by: Litsa Bolontzakis

Our children, little sponges, little creatures that we love so much and we display that love in so many ways. We want to teach them with love.

How can we make learning a fabulous together time with our children?

You will be able to recognize early in a child's life what excites them, what lights their face, what makes them happy what they love to do.

do we continue to teach them with love? What can we do if they don't find pleasure in reading? Have books and magazines available on topics they like, start with short things to read. Try not to make reading a chore, because the whole point of reading is to find out stuff and to be entertained.

How about a little reading nook in a quiet part of the house just for them with all their books, their favorite chair and a little basket with delicious healthy snacks that is a way to teach them with love Talking about snacks and food in general.

I love to teach children how to cook and bake. Cooking can open children's minds to the world around them and teach them that there is great value in other cultures.

Don`t Rely on Supplements

2011-11-22T10:45:00.000+10:00

Vitamins may help protect against cancer. But that's when you get them naturally from food. Both the American Cancer Society and the American Institute for Cancer Research emphasize that getting cancer-fighting nutrients from foods like nuts, fruits, and green leafy vegetables is vastly superior to getting them from supplements. Eating a healthy diet is best.

Delivering a Healthy WA

2011-11-07T16:00:00.008+10:00

Women in Australia have a 1 in 9 risk of developing breast cancer in their lifetime.
Screening mammograms are performed for the purpose of detecting breast cancer at an early stage.
Women aged 40 years or over are eligible to have a FREE screening mammogram at Breast Screen WA every two years.

http://www.breastscreen.health.wa.gov.au/
The Breast Screen WA call centre is open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

Exercise is Good Medicine

2011-11-07T15:00:00.000+10:00

Very good studies now show that regular, moderately intense exercise can improve symptoms of depression and work as well as some medicines for people with mild to moderate depression. Exercising with a group or a good friend adds social support, another mood booster.

Edamame

2011-11-06T17:00:00.003+10:00

These green soybeans are moving beyond Japanese restaurants,where they`re tasty appetizer.
They`re packed with soy protein,which can lower blood triglyceride level.
A half cup of edamame has 9 grams of cholesterol-lowering fiber-equal to four slices of whole wheat bread.

Inspiring Video

2011-11-06T16:00:00.004+10:00

Spinach and vegetable lasagne

2011-11-06T15:00:00.000+10:00

High in protein and low in fat and kilojoules, this vegetarian and gluten-free recipe can easily be made with a meat filling and wheat pasta sheets.

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180°C. Heat oil in a large frying pan. Gently fry onion and garlic. Add eggplant, zucchinis and mushrooms and cook until softened. Drain off any liquid, then add roasted capsicum.

Step 2

Spoon half the vegetable mixture into a baking dish. Spoon over half the passata, then top with a layer of lasagne sheets.

Step 3

Spread a layer of spinach over lasagne sheets. Top with the rest of the vegetables, another layer of passata and a final layer of lasagne sheets.

Step 4

Combine pesto with ricotta. Spoon mixture evenly over the top of the lasagne. Sprinkle with parmesan, then bake for 20–30 minutes until top is golden and lasagne sheets are tender. Serve with a green salad

Triglycerides

2011-09-22T20:15:00.009+10:00

Article by : Victor C.

In your body there are different types of fat. One of these types is Triglycerides. Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body. They are also found in your blood.

When we eat, our bodies burns the calories we need as energy required to perform any activity. Normally, we eat much more calories than what we burn. These extra calories we didn't burn during the day are turned into Triglycerides and stored to be used later, being stored as fat in our bodies. It doesn't matter what kind of food we eat -carbohydrate, protein or fat. If we eat more calories than we burn we develop Triglycerides, and if that excess of calories is elevated, the level of Triglycerides might be high as well.

Triglycerides are important for a good health, in normal amounts of course. The reason is that they are a major source of energy. But when our level of Triglycerides is high, it increases the risk of heart disease.
The excess of Triglycerides in blood (called hypertriglyceridemia) is linked to cases of coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, pancreatitis and stroke.

One of the reasons for a high level of Triglycerides is an unattended diabetes; and as other health conditions like cholesterol, our level of Triglycerides can be detected with a plasma test (blood test).
Normal Triglycerides levels need to be below 150, being a measure of 200 considered high

Inspiring Video

2011-09-22T20:14:00.004+10:00

Isometric Chest Press

2011-09-22T20:13:00.008+10:00

To do: With your arms at chest level, press the palms of your hands together as hard as you can. Hold the press for 5 seconds; then rest for 5 seconds. Do another 5 second press and a 5 second rest. Do 5 repetitions. Slowly build up to holding the press for 10 to 15 seconds at a time.

Chicken and Corn Noodle Soup.

2011-09-22T20:12:00.006+10:00

Recipe by : Amanda Lennon

Chicken and corn noodle soup.

Step 1
Combine stock, water, ginger and garlic in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Add chicken and simmer, covered, for about 10-12 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Transfer chicken to a plate and shred.

Step 2
Add noodles to soup and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes or until noodles soften.

Step 3
Add chicken and stir until hot. Remove from heat.

Step 4
Add remaining ingredients to soup. Use tongs to divide noodles among soup bowls. Ladle over soup and serve.

Note: If you have high blood pressure or need to follow a low-salt diet, make this recipe an occasional treat.

Fraser Island

2011-09-22T20:08:00.008+10:00

Fraser Island

Welcome to the Fraser Island, one of Queensland's most sought after holiday destinations. Fraser Island also has an abundance of experiences to offer, from Whale Watching in Hervey Bay to World Heritage listed Fraser Island and Lady Elliot Island Resort on the Great Barrier Reef. In total, approximately 600,000 visitors come to Fraser Island each year.

Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world, its breath taking beauty and natural attractions makes it one of the most sought after destinations on the fraser coast for holiday accommodation and tours.

Fraser Island stretches across 144 km coast line, with an abundant of native animal species and a vast range of plant life.

It is a unique natural environment - Fraser is the largest sand island in the world and the only place on the planet where rainforest grows from sand. Rich Aboriginal heritage and a colourful European history are integral to Fraser Island. Swimming in these lakes on Fraser Island is a memorable experience.