Healthy Food Guide January 2022

Summer is my favourite time of year. Not only is the weather perfect for enjoying lazy days at the beach, but I find it so much easier to eat fresh, healthy food! In winter I crave stodgy carbs, but in summer, a light salad for dinner suffices. In fact, I’d rather not turn the oven on at all, especially when on holidays! This month, you’ll find quick and easy (almost) no-cook dinners (p56) that are a breeze to make and leave you feeling light and healthy! Think fresh prawn salads, falafel wraps and barbecued chicken nachos — yum! You’ll also love our frozen summer desserts under 100 calories (p73), brekkie muffins (p68) and vegie-packed kebabs (p38) — perfect for a weekend barbecue with friends! Seeing as it’s the January issue, should we…

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Delicious start I had been struggling for months to get up in the mornings, which I put down to a depressed mood and low energy as a result of Covid lockdown. Visiting pharmacies and speaking to different GPs in an attempt to remedy this, I was offered various vitamins and prescription medicines, none of which helped much. But things changed greatly with your October issue and the fast and filling breakfast ideas! The raisin toast with ricotta, fruit and seeds turned out to be so delicious that it’s now my biggest motivator for getting up in the mornings. I don’t even need an alarm clock anymore! My mood has improved greatly and I can’t thank you enough. Tatiana Samokhina, NSW Healthy investment I’ve just finished reading the latest issue of HFG and I have…

SMART SWAPS Suggesting alternatives to unhealthy foods selected by online supermarket shoppers could be a way of helping consumers cut calories. A UK experiment encouraged food product swaps by emphasising health benefits, lower cost or popularity, with one in eight swaps accepted. PLOS ONE 1 in 3 Australians who are eating a more ‘flexitarian’ plant-based diet compared to three years ago. Just over half said this move from meat-based meals was for health reasons, while just under half said it was for environmental reasons. YouGov/Fancy Plants “It’s not selfish to take care of yourself & make your happiness a priority. It’s a necessity.” Author Mandy Hale Glass half full DRINKING A GLASS OF MILK MIGHT BE A DISTANT CHILDHOOD MEMORY FOR SOME, BUT A RECENT STUDY FOUND ADULTS WHO REGULARLY DRANK MILK HAD LOWER BLOOD CHOLESTEROL LEVELS AND A…

How To Bake Anything Gluten Free by Becky Excell. Published by Quadrille, RRP $39.99 Discover the easy tips for baking gluten-free versions of all your favourite bakes, ranging from breads and pastries to cakes and doughnuts. There’s even a chapter dedicated to enjoying a gluten-free Christmas. Perfect for kids and entertaining. CSIRO Low-Carb Diabetes Every Day by Prof Grant Brinkworth and Dr Pennie Taylor. Published by Pan Macmillan, RRP $39.99 This lower carb, higher protein and healthy fats eating plan helps to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes. The book features 80 delicious recipes, an exercise plan, plus useful background information.…

Resolved to get fitter in the coming year, but struggle with joint aches and pains? Taking up the ancient art of tai chi could be the answer. A recent study from the University of Hong Kong revealed an hour of tai chi three times a week was just as effective as brisk walking and strength training for reducing waist circumference in adults over the age of 50. Unlike conventional exercises, tai chi is gentle on the joints, so is suitable for older adults with limited mobility. As well as balance, strength and flexibility, the slow, meditative movement and focus on breath boosts your mental health, too.…