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USANA Whey Protein Booster – Bonus Protein Smoothie Recipe!
Did You Know That Protein Is Essential to Life? With the launch of USANA Whey Protein Booster in New Zealand, we thought we’d give you the down low on protein. Protein is a powerful nutrient made up of 20 amino acids that are components of every cell in your body. Protein is used to build […]
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The Health Benefits of Drinking Lemon Honey Water
When you get a runny nose or sore throat, do you head to the store for lemon and honey? It can’t just be me right? With lemon detoxes claiming to burn your belly fat, you’ve got to wonder if there is some kind of science behind the apparent magic healing powers of lemons. Do lemon […]
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USANA Nutrimeal Shakes with a Delicious Twist
Easy steps to add a delicious twist to the regular Nutrimeal you know and love. Piña Colada Sunrise Try and stop yourself from adding a tiny umbrella to this delicious shake once you taste how close the flavors come to its original counterpart. 280g water 3 scoops Vanilla Nutrimeal 1/2 tsp. coconut extract 130g fresh pineapple 1/2 c. ice […]
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Easy Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 kg pumpkin, remove skin and seeds, then chop into large chunks 1 onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 cup milk Salt and pepper to season Instructions Combine all ingredients, except salt and pepper, in a sauce pan. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and […]
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Persimmon Scones Recipe
Did you know that the persimmon is a Japanese fruit? The Latin translation of persimmon is, ‘fruit of the Gods’. I hadn’t baked with persimmons before and I’ve always loved scones, so I gave making persimmon scones a go. At the moment, they’re in season in New Zealand, so why not try this recipe with […]
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Blueberry Pie Overnight Oats
Oats are not my favourite food, but after reading about the health benefits, I want to incorporate it into my diet. In general, I aim to eat more protein and fibre, and less carbohydrates. Oats are high in carbohydrates, but I was excited to find out that they are also high in protein. They can […]
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Caramelised Banana Chia Pudding
Chia seeds are very versatile. You can sprinkle them on sweet or savoury dishes or use it for chia pudding! The nutritional profile is impressive. One ounce (28 grams) of chia seeds has: Energy: 140 calories Protein: 4 grams Fat: 9 grams (5 of which are Omega-3s) Fiber: 11 grams Calcium: 18% of the RDA Manganese: 30% of the RDA […]
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Miso-Tahini Squash Soup
The weather is getting colder and that means it’s time for heart-warming dishes like soup! Miso is a fermented soybean paste commonly used in Japan. Miso can have many health benefits, such as improved digestion, beneficial bacteria for a healthy gut, strengthening your immune system and lowering cholesterol. Tahini is a Middle Eastern paste or […]
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Eggplant and Lentil Curry
I can’t remember the last time I cooked an Indian meal. Last week we had a couple come and stay with us, and we had homemade Indian meals for two nights in a row. I had parathas for the first time and it tasted so good with curries that I can’t get it out of […]
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Zucchini Noodles – Asian Style
I enjoy using a mandoline so much that I made zucchini noodles again! If you don’t own a mandolin or spiralizer, simply grate them and the texture will just be finer. If you are good and fast with knife, julienne them (cut into short, thin strips). I tweaked the recipe for zucchini noodles a bit […]
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