Tips For Exercising When You Have Pain
One of the most challenging aspects of living with an injury or chronic pain is how it can quickly impact your exercise routine. If you have been working towards a fitness or weight goal, this can be extremely demoralising. Here are a few tips that can help keep you on track while you recover. Staying […]
Precautions After a Joint Replacement Surgery
Most people who choose to have a joint replacement do so because of conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, which impair the joint, causing pain and immobility due to the destruction of the joint surface from the wear and tear of the cartilage lining. The common joints replaced are the hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, wrist, […]
Haloumi, Blueberry and Watermelon Salad
Ingredients: 200g Fresh Haloumi 1⁄4 Seedless Watermelon 100g Fresh Blueberries 1 Handful of Fresh Mint Leaves 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. Balsamic Glaze 1. Place a frying pan on medium heat and add 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Chop haloumi into thin slices and place in a frying pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes and […]
Blue Cheese & Caramelised Onion Pizza
Ingredients: 2 Pizza Bases 2 tbsp Blue Cheese 1 cup Rocket 1 Green Pear, sliced 30 gm Parmesan Cheese 3 Onions 2 tbsp Olive Oil 1 tbsp Brown Sugar 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar Caramelised Onion:1. Fry onions in olive oil until brown and starting to soften. 2. Add brown sugar and red wine vinegar […]
Beetroot & Walnut Risotto
Ingredients: 4 Small Fresh Beetroots 1/4 cup Shaved Parmesan Cheese 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts 2 cups of Arborio Rice 2 cups of Vegetable Stock 1/2 cup Red Wine 2 cloves of Garlic, Crushed 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil Salt & Pepper 1. Chop the beetroot into 1cm cubes and place a large frying pan on medium […]
Spicy Tomato and Chorizo Soup
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil 2 Garlic Cloves, diced 1⁄2 Spanish Onion, diced 2 tins Whole Tomatoes 1 Cup Vegetarian Stock 1 Cup Red Lentils 1 Chorizo Sausage, sliced 1⁄4 Cup Fresh Basil 1 tsp. Fennel Seeds 1⁄2 tsp. Fresh Chilli, diced Salt and Pepper 1. In a medium-sized saucepan, sauté olive oil, diced onion, […]
Zucchini Bread with Camembert Dip
Ingredients: 3 cups Flour 2 tsp. Salt 1 1/2 tablespoons Baking Powder 1 tsp. Sugar 1 large Zucchini – shredded 1 small Carrot – shredded 1 small Onion – shredded 200g Butter 4 Tbsp. Oil 1/2 cup Yogurt 1/2 cup Milk Olive Oil 1 wheel Camembert 1 clove Garlic Fresh Herbs, chopped 1. Preheat the […]
Saag Paneer
Ingredients: 1 tsp. Turmeric 1/2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper 1 tsp. Salt 3 Tbsp Oil 350g Paneer 400g Spinach 1 Onion, diced 1 thumb Ginger, minced 4 cloves Garlic 1 Green Chilli 1/2 tsp. Garam Masala 2 tsp. ground Coriander 1 tsp ground Cumin 1/2 cup Plain Yoghurt 1. Whisk turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt and oil […]
Roasted Carrots and Whipped Feta
Ingredients: 450g Carrots, peeled 15ml Honey 1 Tbps smoked Paprika Salt, pepper, 200g Feta, 60g Greek Yogurt 30ml Olive Oil 30ml Lemon Juice 1 small Garlic clove 200g Hummus Fresh Parsley 1. Toss carrots with oil, honey, paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast at 200°C for 25-30 min, flipping halfway. Drizzle with 15ml lemon juice. 2. […]
Caramelised Leek and Blue Cheese Pastry with Honey Drizzle
Ingredients: 1 sheet of Puff Pastry, thawed 2 Leeks, sliced into thick rounds 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar 100g Blue Cheese 1 Egg, beaten 2 Tbsp Honey Fresh Basil leaves, to garnish 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a large baking tray with baking paper. 2. Heat olive oil in […]