This steamed fish recipe is great for anyone looking for a quick low-fat meal. Photo by: Ian Wallace SERVES 4 | PREP TIME 10 mins | COOK TIME 10 mins | DIFFICULTY Easy INGREDIENTS 4 x 200g skinless blue-eye fillets 5cm piece ginger, thinly sliced 100ml chicken stock 1/4 cup (60ml) Chinese rice wine (shaohsing) 4 baby...
We know that cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the No. 1 cause of death globally. We also know that 80 percent of chronic disease could be alleviated by following a healthy diet, avoiding tobacco, maintaining a healthy weight and getting regular exercise. It’s clear that healthy eating and living (like exercising more!) can make a huge difference. Read on to...
The flu is a highly contagious viral infection that can cause severe illness and life-threatening complications, including pneumonia. The flu is spread by contact with fluids from coughs and sneezes. It is estimated that flu contributes to over 3,000 deaths in Australia each year. The “swine flu” virus – also known as influenza A (H1N1) – emerged in...
Try it tonight and see what you think! 0:10 Prep | 0:15 Cook | 4 Servings | Capable cooks INGREDIENTS 375g Barilla Penne Rigate 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2cm lengths 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 (360g) chicken breast fillets, trimmed, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 medium brown onion, sliced 410g...
Forget colonics and ultra-low-calorie juice fasts. If you want to clear out toxins and boost your overall health, there are smarter and safer ways to do it. Here are five expert-approved tactics that are guaranteed to make you feel like a better, fresher version of yourself. 1. Eat Clean Cruciferous veggies such as broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cabbage and...
Australians are well known for our love of the beach and other outdoorsy activities, but all that time spent in the sun doesn’t come without some associated risks. Sadly, Australia has the highest incidence of melanoma in the world. On average, 30 Australians will be diagnosed with melanoma every day and more than 1,200 will die...
Did you just sprain your ankle or pulled your hamstring and you don’t know whether to apply hot or cold compress? You are not alone. A lot of people have a hard time deciding whether hot or cold is the right one for the problem. Continue reading to learn once and for all when to...
Like clockwork, your seasonal allergies are back. As if a runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes weren’t bad enough, your allergy symptoms might also make it nearly impossible to sleep. “Allergy symptoms actually can get worse at night,” says Dr Purvi Parikh, an allergist and immunologist with Allergy & Asthma Network and Allergy & Asthma Associates of Murray...
Pretty much everyone over a certain age has back pain at some point. Who hasn’t felt a dull ache on occasion, or been frozen in their tracks by a sudden, sharp twinge? Although it’s uncomfortable, it isn’t usually anything to worry about. In fact, it often goes away on its own within six weeks. Sometimes,...
One of the worst things to have during vacation is Traveller’s Diarrhoea (TD). This illness is said to be caused by a sudden change in surrounding and eating habit. Research has proven that is not the case. A bacteria present in the body is at fault. Depending on the location of your vacation the chances...
As the world gears up to commemorate Parkinson’s Awareness Week starting April 10th, followed by World Parkinson’s Awareness Day...
Endometriosis, a condition affecting millions of women globally, often remains veiled in mystery and misconceptions. Endometriosis Awareness Month seeks to...
It’s officially Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Every woman needs to know the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Make sure you do. It...