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Christmas Eating: Surviving the FEASTive season

Comments 0 November 9, 2012 Healthy Eating
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As we stand on the brink of the FEASTive season, are you starting to think about all the weight you might gain?  Usually at this time of year we become fantastic at eating with reckless abandon!  A more helpful way to think about it, is to look at how to maintain your weight during the […]

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Create a delicious Christmas menu on a budget!

Comments 0 November 2, 2012 Time Saving Tricks
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Have you noticed the Christmas Decorations in stores already?  A friend of mine posted a photo on facebook the moment he saw them – in SEPTEMBER!  Strange isn’t it?! Christmas for me is all about the food (ie the FEASTive Season) and being with the people I love.  Last week I was interviewed by a […]

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Healthy meal ideas when you’re living on a budget

Comments 1 October 24, 2012 Get Organized
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I don’t often think about it, but I definitely live within a budget:  I have money set aside that is our “groceries money”. Our groceries money is always in cash so I can’t over spend. This is really helpful because being an Intuitive (and Supermarket Strategists would understand this too), I can get distracted by […]

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Nutrition Week: Sugary Drinks and Portion Size

Comments 0 October 18, 2012 Healthy Eating
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This year’s Nutrition Week theme is all about increasing water consumption.   Water – Tap into it! aims to decrease sugary drink consumption particularly in Australian adolescents. According to Nutrition Australia the consumption of sugary drinks in place of water has risen considerably in recent years.  Soft drinks, cordials, energy/sports drinks, fruit drinks and flavoured waters […]

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How to Tame Your Utensil Draw

Comments 0 October 17, 2012 Get Organized
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I love my utensil draw.  One of the things that saves me a lot of time in the kitchen is knowing exactly where to find the things I need. Having a well organised utensil draw set out for how I think when I am cooking makes a massive difference. As you can see in this […]

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Stir Fry tricks to keep your vegetables fresh and crunchy

Comments 0 October 10, 2012 Time Saving Tricks
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I love cooking stir frys.  They are super quick and easy to cook, and you can make life easier by choosing ingredients where some of the preparation has been done for you (e.g. sliced meat/ chicken). What I don’t like about stir frys is if I plan to eat it the next day; the vegetables […]

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Am I hungry?

Comments 0 October 3, 2012 Healthy Eating
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Many of us fall into the habit of eating when we’re bored, eating out of convenience or eating because we’ve had a bad day. Eating when we aren’t hungry means we miss our body’s natural cues.  If you eat out of boredom and find yourself grazing, take a moment to stop and ask why? Many […]

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What your Meal Planning Personality says about your Time Management?

Comments 1 September 27, 2012 Get Organized
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As you know our Meal Planning Personalities recognize we each have a dominant Meal Planning Personality that influences how we approach meals and menu planning.  Identifying your Meal Planning Personality allows you to get organized around food in a way that is right for you, so you eat healthy and save time. This is also […]

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Freezer Meals: The secret to avoiding takeaways

Comments 0 September 26, 2012 Healthy Eating
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When I cook I can’t help but make large batches!  This is actually a great habit to get into as it means I can freeze extras – perfect for those nights when I couldn’t be bothered to cook! Having meals in the freezer that give me a head start, means I can just thaw, heat, […]

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Organize Your Pantry for Quick Dinner Meals

Comments 0 September 19, 2012 Healthy Eating
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A useful Pantry is a useful friend! A full pantry isn’t always your best friend, but a useful pantry full of the foods you ACTUALLY eat is! Have as many of the ingredients on hand as possible for your “I have no time dinners.” By taking a look at what you have in your pantry, […]

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