All posts tagged: wellness

[Recipe] Kiwi & kale smoothie

This smoothie is rich in protein and will give you a great boost before a workout. This recipe serves 2 Ingredients: 375ml Skim milk 500ml Kale leaves and stems 1 Kiwi fruit, peeled and chopped 1 tbsp Smooth peanut butter 1 tsp Honey Method: In a blender add the milk, kale, kiwi, peanut butter and

The obesity crisis

Obesity has become alarmingly high over the past few decades. Rising to about 1,4 billion adults being overweight and a whopping 40 million children under the age of 5 being overweight. Obesity can be prevented! Watching what we eat and cutting down on soda, sugar, fast food and processed foods can do wonders. I personally

[Recipe] Olive oil energy drink

EFA- rich olive oil is great and will improve your energy during the day. Ingredients: 1 cup fresh spinach 1 cucumber, small 1/4 cup parsley 1 stalk celery 1 cup water Sea salt, to taste 3-4 Tbsp olive oil Pinch cayenne pepper 1/2 of a lemon’s juice Method: In a blender combine the spinach, cucumber,

[Recipe] Grilled turkey and ham sandwiches

This recipe is for the bread lovers out there. Always remember to opt for healthier bread, as some of the mainstream bread can be very harmful to your health. This recipe makes two sandwiches. Ingredients: 1 tbsp Mayonnaise, light 1 tsp Dijon mustard 4 slices White bread 4 slices Turkey breast 4 slices Ham 4 slices

[Recipe] Layered blueberry avocado smoothie

I know this sounds like a strange combination but try it! Not only is it delicious but this smoothie may improve your heart and brain function. It may also lower your cholesterol. This recipe makes 4 servings. Ingredients: First layer: 1 Avocado, peeled and cut into cubes 1 cup Plain yogurt, low-fat 1/2 Lime, juice

Middle ear conditions

Hearing is one of the most important sense one has. Without hearing you will not be able to enjoy music, listen to the radio or hear your child’s first words. That is why people born with the ability to hear should take care to protect their ears from loud noises and infections. Here are a

[Recipe] The best pancakes ever!

The perfect pancakes for breakfast, noon or night! This recipe serves 2. Ingredients:  2  Bananas 4  Eggs 2 tbsp Almond butter 1 tbsp Coconut oil Blueberry jam Instructions: In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas. Add the almond butter and eggs. Stir until fully combined and pour mixture into a pouring jug. Heat the coconut

[Recipe] Superwoman smoothie

This recipe is great when you have a exercising buddy to share it with. Ingredients: 2 cups Spinach, preferably frozen as it makes the smoothie frothier 2 Bananas 1 cup Apple juice Method: Add your frozen spinach, bananas and apple juice to a blender. Blend until smooth Serve and enjoy! Source: Best Health Magazine .ca

Seven super foods for your health

Some days it feels like you need an encyclopedia to figure out what you should and should not eat. So, for today’s chapter in our new found encyclopedia I will discuss ‘Super food’. What exactly is super food? Well, super food is just an awesome name for a group of fruits, veg, nuts, beans and

[Recipe] Banana Cream Pie Smoothie

Bananas are packed full of nutrients and works great in any exercise filled diet. Ingredients 1 cup Banana, sliced and frozen 1 cup Vanilla yogurt, low fat 1/2 cup Low-fat milk 2 tbsp Whole wheat cracker crumbs 1 tbsp Milk powder, low fat 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract 3 ice cubes Cracker crumbs for garnish Method: