December 2015 - The Health & Wellbeing Studio

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December 2015
It doesn’t matter how well you plan, Christmas is the season for leftovers. Some might argue that this is one of the top 5 best things about Christmas? With so much time, effort and care put into creating a delicious feast, it would be a shame to waste even the smallest morsel. We’ve selected a...
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We started using this recipe a few years back and haven’t used another stuffing recipe since. Using the warmed quinoa, the chicken is steamed from the inside too, keeping it really moist. It’s a great gluten free option too. Use this recipe to stuff chicken, a whole fish, rolled pork or lamb, or to stuff...
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A healthy Christmas menu is not about going without the foods you love, depriving yourself or missing out on family traditions. Balance your festive treats by keeping your options light and enhancing the show-stopper (be it a roast or seafood or another signature dish) with fresh salads to add flavour and colour without leaving you...
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‘Tis the season for festive functions, whether it be work break-ups, school concerts, barbeques with friends and neighbours. It is always lovely to contribute to a meal during this busy time of year. But what to bring? There are many options when it comes to be making health Christmas meals and snack that are fun...
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You know the feeling… and no matter how well-intentioned your plans, the workplace Christmas parties, the indulgent gifts, the family reunions… sometimes it can be difficult to say no to rich and decadent treats, another glass of champagne, or a sneaky mince pie. Staying hydrated throughout our warm Melbourne summer months is essential to health...
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Do you have a family recipe that has been passed down through the branches of your family tree, or shared amongst friends and colleagues? Those special ones that you wait all year for – maybe a fruitcake your mum makes, buttery shortbread from an aunty, or rocky road from a kindred spirit… Homemade Christmas gifts...
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Do you have a little detective at home that can sniff out anything that you try to sneak in to their food, regardless of your ninja-like skills?  It might be broccoli or spinach that they refuse to eat, or you might have trouble encouraging them to take the supplements they have been prescribed by their...
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