Posts by Anja
Yes, you CAN
Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, You’re right You’ve probably heard that before (cue eye rolling from my children as I say it yet again), but what does it mean? Simply: if you BELIEVE you can do something, then you will achieve it if you BELIEVE you can’t, you will…
Read MoreCurried lentil and pumpkin soup
Adding lentils to pumpkin soup gives you a big protein and fibre hit while the curry adds a delicious zing to add warmth. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 tin lentils 1.75kg butternut pumpkin, peeled, seeds removed, and chopped 3 – 4 cups…
Read MoreCauliflower soup
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes 750g cauliflower, trimmed, cut into florets 2 cups vegetable stock 2 cups water 1/4 cup creme fraiche (optional) Method Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.…
Read MoreJamie Oliver’s Quinoa and chicken salad
Quinoa salad 1 mug (300g) of quinoa 1 fresh red chilli 100g baby spinach 4 spring onions 1 bunch fresh coriander 1 bunch fresh mint 1 ripe large mango 2 limes 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 ripe avocado 50g feta cheese 1 punnet cress Chicken 2 x 200g skinless chicken breasts 1 heaped…
Read MoreFish curry
Super easy, quick fish curry I made this for my family in just 20 minutes and I think it’s going to become a favourite of mine. It’s creamy without the cream It’s easy and it’s quick. Tick, tick, tick! You’ll need: 750g fish (I used Ling) 200g Greek yoghurt 2 tsp ground tumeric 2…
Read MoreBudget friendly exercises
10 ways to sweat for less Walk it Walking is such a great budget exercise option: you can do it anywhere, anytime and you don’t need fancy equipment – just a decent pair of shoes. Go green Do something good for the environment and your body at the same time. Try hand-washing the car, walking…
Read MoreIt’s up to YOU
Your life is a result of the choices you make I can hear you going “but, my boss is so demanding…” or “I have a full time job and family to look after…” etc STOP! We are ALL busy If the job is really that bad, do something about it – find a new one or…
Read MoreThink yourself successful
– Mind over matter – Glass half full (or half empty) – You can do anything you put your mind to – Brainwashed – If you think you can, or you think you can’t you’re right (Henry Ford) Stop and think about these statements for a minute – do they sound familiar? If you’ve grown…
Read MoreToo much junk food for our children
Junk and processed foods are half of children’s daily energy intake, Adelaide health research finds University of Adelaide health researchers tracked the food consumption of 430 children aged nine and 10 over six months. “Children obtained nearly half of their daily energy intake from discretionary foods, which people would know as junk foods — often…
Read MoreLow carb eating
Low carb! Low fat! High protein! Good fat! Argh! Where to start? What to do? Does thinking about changing your diet send you into a spin of reaching for your go-to treat food? Hopefully this will shed some light on the matter for you and will help you make better choices more easily. The…
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