Historically, Canberra has not been on the map for foodies and health nuts, but it’s previously drab reputation has been changing with the help of an ever growing younger population demanding healthier, tasty, local food. And Canberra has delivered. So whether you are a local, a tourist just passing through for a weekend or on your way to the snow, or visiting for a work trip, let me introduce you to some of the best healthy breakfast and lunch cafes in Canberra.
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Papaya is a fruit I fell in love with when we were in Thailand and Fiji. It was always on the breakfast fruit platter and the velvety texture was amazing. I hadn’t bought Australian Papaya often though because I never knew how to pick them, sometimes they were sour and sometimes they were amazing! I wasn’t really willing to risk it so left it as a tropical holiday healthy treat. However, last week I went to an event for Australian Papaya and learnt a lot about the nutritional content, how to choose a yummy one when purchasing and also how to cook with it! If you also love the fruit and want to enjoy it at home, check out these tips from papaya grower, Gerard Kath.
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Let’s face it, managing a small business is not a small task. It can be overwhelming and can lead to BIG levels of stress. I’ve been asked before – how do you do it all? Sometimes I wonder too and often think ‘with great difficulty’, however I have learnt a few things about managing stress during the time of running my own business, studying for 7 years at uni and working in a law firm. So I thought I would share the things that I’ve found work for me as I try to manage stress as a small business owner and hopefully they will also be helpful for you as either a small business owner, mother or just someone juggling a lot of different plates!
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Everybody loves Mexican cuisine, and this colourful recipe offers a nutritious take on the family favourite! Filled with flavoursome dressings and spices, you can follow this recipe or make it your way, by adding a variety of fresh vegetables and unexpected salad ingredients. In summer I love to add elements of mango and avocado to my fish taco. I hope you love these Festive Mexican Fish Tortillas just as much as I do!
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Gymnastics is often thought of as a kids sport, it’s something that many of us did at some point during our childhood, then joined other popular sports such as swimming, tennis or netball throughout the later years for primary school and throughout high school. So why do parents enrol their children into gymnastics? It’s probably because they’ve heard of the physical and mental benefits. Improving bone density, muscular strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, mental state just to mention a few. All of this creates a great base for children but throughout adulthood and as we age we can never have enough of this, if anything we need more. While many adults haven’t done gymnastics for many years there are simple ways you can introduce gymnastics to your home workouts and still reap the benefits. Here are 5 simple gymnastics moves to incorporate into your training. No equipment required, you can even start doing these gymnastics exercises at home!…
For many years now I’ve been wondering ‘should I switch to buying organic food’? Is it really necessary in Australia? Do I have to go completely organic when I grocery shop? How does a full non-organic grocery shop compare? Which items should I opt for if I can’t do the whole shop organically? Why aren’t more farmers moving to producing organic food? These were some of the questions I sought answers to when I recently interviewed Andrew Monk, Chairman of Australian Organics (AO). This post is a summary of everything I’ve found, along with my current thoughts on the whether I should switch to buying organic food in Australia.
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I’m all for carrot cake, but not so much the sugar and wide hips that come along with it. So I’ve created this sweet carrot cake bliss balls (low FODMAP) recipe as an alternative. High in fibre and rich in antioxidants, carrots are nutritious, delicious and the star of my Carrot Cake Bliss Balls! Aside from the fact that they taste utterly divine, these bliss balls are quick and easy with just 15 minutes of prep time. A perfect addition to your little one’s lunch box or a cheeky snack with a cup of tea, my Carrot Cake Bliss Balls are sure to become a family fave!
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Are you running low on ingredients in the fridge but still wanting to do some meal prep for the week? This Easy Zucchini, Ham and Feta Frittata (gluten free, low FODMAP) is here to save the day. It’s one you can easily substitute in other ingredients. I have used zucchini, ham, fetta and chives because that is what I had left in my fridge, but these can easily be switched up – you just need to have some eggs! What do you have left in your fridge at the end of the week? Carrots? Cheddar? Basil? Sweet Potato? Give it a go! Let me know if you tried my recipe as written or if you made some alterations by tagging me on social media @EatPrayWorkout, I’d love to share your thoughts on my stories.
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Whether it be in the gym, at the park, on the court or in the pool we spend (or aim to spend) hours training our bodies. We can work on abs, arms, legs and even our booties in the hope that one day, they’ll rival JLo’s. Despite our very good intentions however, there’s one important…
I’m so pumped for March because I am going to be improving my fitness by running 150km+, and helping change lives as I participate in The March Charge! I would love you to get involved too! Don’t worry, you don’t have to run that far…you don’t even have to run at all if you don’t…
I recently had the pleasure of attending an event held by Aussie Pineapples – in Winter! I have always thought that pineapples are a Summer fruit but it turns out that they are in season year round. Did you know that? It’s just the colour of the skin that is different in Winter (more of…
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