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Eating Smart for Swimming!

February 20, 2012

With the school swimming season underway, Australian Open Championships just around the corner and Australian Age Championships only three months away, Eat Smart Sports Dietitian and former Australian Swimmer Jessica Abbott give her tips for eating for swimming success. Swimming is a seriously demanding sport (and not just for the athletes, the parents have it [...]

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Healthy recipes – Go for 2 and 5!

February 20, 2012

Fresh produce recipes from Holly, Kerry, Lauren, Joe, Jess, Kristute and Jackie February 20 – March 4, 2012 With a fresh fruit and vegetable price war between major retailers occurring at the moment it is a great opportunity to ensure we “Go for 2 and 5” each day. Keep an eye out for the weekly [...]

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Put a Cork in it for Health and a Good Cause!

February 8, 2012

December and January: You have made it through the Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations (often a time of surplus food and alcohol), made the usual New Year’s resolution (“2012 – lose weight, get fit and cut back on the booze intake”) and before you know it, February has already crept around! It is now [...]

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Healthy Lunch-box Recipes

February 7, 2012

Back to school is here again! If you’re already out of enticing ideas for the school lunch box, try these kid friendly options.   Tuna, corn & cheese pies                                                Makes 12 12 slices multigrain bread 425g tuna in springwater, drained Large handful baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped 125g corn kernels, drained 8 [...]

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Detox – so 2011. Antiox instead!

January 25, 2012

The month or more of Christmas over-indulgence has now passed and many people are looking to a detox program to spike their energy levels, clear their digestive system, detox their liver, lose a few kilos and espouse their guilt!  The downside (and there is always a downside!) of every detox program is the restrictive diet [...]

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Women’s Roar on a Winner!

January 16, 2012

The end of the W-league season is near.  The Women’s Roar team are coming off a premiership in their 2010-2011 season and were looking to continue their success this season.  The 2011-12 season saw a slower start to their winning form but have rallied in the second half of the season to finish second on [...]

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Australia Day BBQ Healthy Recipe Ideas

January 16, 2012

Australia Day BBQ recipes from Holly, Kerry, Lauren, Joe, Jess, Kristute and Jackie January 16 – 28, 2012 There is nothing more Australian than a BBQ to celebrate all things Aussie.  Try these fresh, healthy, easy and in season BBQ recipes at your celebration. BBQ chicken with mango & cucumber salsa Serves 4 1 large [...]

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Kick start your new year weight loss!

January 11, 2012

  New Year – New You! Would you like to Kick Start 2012 with a new body?  Eat Smart is offering a unique opportunity to participate in our 4-week Kick Start challenge.  4 weeks to a new body, new habits and a new start to 2012 with maintenance strategies to ensure the new year lasts [...]

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Healthy Christmas Recipes

December 22, 2011

Christmas is a time to celebrate! Keeping moderation in mind – treat yourself with these low calorie, flavour filled creations. Entrees and finger food Rainbow Stack                                                                        Serves 8 1 eggplant 2 red capsicums 2 zucchini 1 sweet potato 150g reduced fat feta cheese 100g basil pesto Freshly cracked black pepper [...]

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Summer seafood

December 6, 2011

Summer is here – seafood is plentiful and should be enjoyed on a balmy Summer’s evening when a heavy meal is not appealing.  Bon Appetit!   Salmon and prawn lemongrass skewers                                       Serves 6 6 stalks lemongrass 4 kaffir lime leaves, chopped 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons chopped [...]

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