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Susie Burrell
April 29, 2019
This is a sponsored post, brought to you by Australian Bananas. Wednesday is National Banana Day! As Australia’s most popular fruit it seems only fitting that bananas are given their own national day to celebrate their very existence. May 1st, 2019 marks National Banana Day here in Australia – a day to talk about, celebrate and […]
by Susie Burrell
March 26, 2018
How to eat chocolate and not gain weight this Easter Easter is my favourite time of year – there is not the hustle and bustle of Christmas, we have at least 3-4 days off in a row and of course you get to eat plenty of chocolate. And while Easter means plenty of celebratory feasting, […]
by Susie Burrell
December 22, 2017
This is a sponsored post. Good hydration is crucial at this time of year and the warmer weather means we need to drink more. With celebratory end of year drinks frequenting your social diary, it can be challenging to drink enough fluids. So if you want to enjoy the festive season, here are some healthier […]
by Susie Burrell
December 15, 2017
With the festive season well and truly upon us, chances are that your alcohol intake has been on the rise. While it is commonly thought that alcoholic drinks including beer and wine are packed full of sugars this is not quite true. Rather it is the sugars found in fruits or various alcoholic bases that […]
by Susie Burrell
December 7, 2017
Whenever we think about parties and social occasions, we also tend to think about finger food, canapes and salty snacks – the dips, crackers, cheese and chips that we munch on as we enjoy a few drinks. While we may be aware that fried snacks and pastries are not that good for us, often we […]
by Susie Burrell
October 26, 2017
Mummy Pizzas Recipe makes 8 Ingredients Packet of 8 mini wholemeal pita pockets 140g tub of Leggo’s pizza sauce (1.5g sugar per tablespoon) 3 tomatoes, thinly sliced 8 button mushrooms, thinly sliced 16 thin slices of unprocessed ham 8 slices of light tasty cheese 1 jar of sliced kalamata olives Method 1. Preheat oven to […]
by Susie Burrell
December 15, 2016
*This is a sponsored post* When it comes to water, one of the most common questions asked is, ‘Still or sparkling?’ and following that, ‘Is sparkling water a healthy choice?’ With the warmer weather upon us, along with the need to drink more water to keep well hydrated when the temperature is soaring, knowing which […]
by Susie Burrell
December 14, 2016
Party season naturally means party food but unfortunately a number of our favourite party foods are exceptionally high in both fat and energy. As a general rule of thumb, try and avoid anything fried and crunchy instead looking for fresh ingredients including vegetables, salad and fruit. And, if you must indulge look for small, portioned […]
by Susie Burrell
December 6, 2016
The diet hacks you need to prevent Christmas weight gain. Chances are if you have spent the last few weeks indulging with plenty of Christmas cheer the clothes are starting to feel a little tight. The issue with gaining a couple of extra kilos at Christmas is that research suggests we rarely lose it which […]
by Susie Burrell
December 2, 2016
One of the biggest issues when it comes to pre-Christmas parties and events is the snack food – the high fat pastries, chips, dips, choc coated snacks and canapés that can equate to hundreds of extra calories when they are freely consumed over many hours. So if you are hosting a soiree this festive season, […]
by Susie Burrell
November 30, 2016
Chances are you have already overdone things a little this party season so in an attempt to prevent a full pre-Christmas blow out, here are the best Christmas party hacks to avoid a complete calorie overload. 1. Never arrive hungry If you arrive at an event ravenous you will demolish everything and anything that is […]
by Susie Burrell
November 24, 2016
*This is a sponsored post* For many of us the party season starts around Melbourne Cup, quickly followed by the early end of year get-togethers then Christmas parties and of course Summer holidays. Generally speaking these social events also mean plenty of eating and drinking and unfortunately dehydration especially if your drinking tends to mean […]
by Susie Burrell
April 1, 2016
Do you work full time? Did you know that we spend up to 1/3 of our time at work? And that is without considering the time we spend commuting and working at home. As such it makes sense that if we are to be at our best physically, our work environment and the lifestyle habits […]
by Susie Burrell
January 22, 2016
It would not be a true Aussie Summer without a good old fashioned BBQ and the good news is that the humble BBQ can be an exceptionally healthy option, if you get the right mix of snags, salads and side dishes. So here is a run-down on how to put together a tasty BBQ, with […]
by Susie Burrell
November 29, 2015
If you consider that an extra mince pie a day will leave you with an extra 1kg of body weight over a period of just 4 weeks, it is not difficult to see how the Christmas cheer can really pile on the kilos if we are not careful. So before you completely disregard your regular […]
by Susie Burrell
November 29, 2015
Try these easy Christmas swaps this year and minimise the excess calories. Swap: 10 feta stuffed peppers (1010kJ / 20g fat) for 4 marinated artichoke hearts (338kJ /6g fat) 1 tablespoon Kraft French onion dip with 6 Jatz crackers (811kJ/ 11.4g fat) for 1 tablespoon Light Philadelphia Sweet Chili Pour over with 6 wafer thins […]
by Susie Burrell
October 30, 2015
Do you really need to exercise to burn off your treats? I don’t know about you, but my social media news feed has been filled with Halloween posts lately. Costume ideas, decorations, tricks and lots of “treat” suggestions. Along with the above, I have also seen a few of the below images… This image is driving me a little nuts to […]
by Susie Burrell
October 10, 2015
For most runners, it’s not until the day before a big event that they start to think about getting their nutrition right. While it is important to ensure that your muscles have plenty of stored fuel, this does not mean you have to carb load to prepare. Instead, the best approach is to make sure […]
by Susie Burrell
August 7, 2015
With just over 24hrs to go until the big race, preparation thoughts can now turn to getting your nutrition right so you are optimally fuelled for a 14km run or walk. While ensuring that your muscles stores of glycogen are at their best, for the more recreational athletes, this does not mean you have to […]
