Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Tatziki Dip



Ingredients
·         300gm natural or Greek yoghurt
·         1 medium cucumber
·         2 large cloves garlic, crushed
·         Black pepper
·         1 ½ tbsp. white wine vinegar
·         ¼ cup dill, chopped

Method
Grate the cucumber and squeeze the liquid from it. Combine with other ingredients and refrigerate before serving

Monday, 21 May 2012

Tandoori Chicken


TANDOORI CHICKEN
A delicious Indian style dish
Ingredients
  • 4 palm size portions of chicken breast
  • 200 g natural yoghurt (no added sugar)
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated finely
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic, grated finely
  • 1/2 tablespoon tandoori paste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, ground
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
Method
  1. In a bowl mix together yoghurt, salt, chilli, coriander, cumin, garam masala and tandoori paste. Rub mixture into chicken and leave to marinate for at least 2 hours in the fridge.
  2. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C. Bake chicken for 20 minutes then reduce the oven heat to 120°C and cook until tender. Garnish with tomatoes and lettuce.
Serve with steamed vegetables or salad.
Serves 4








Tuesday, 8 May 2012

BPA exposure and Pregnancy

Here is another reason to minimize BPA exposure, particularly during pregnancy. This animal study has found that BPA exposure in utero alters mammary development in the female offspring, increasing the risk of breast cancer development later in life! 


What do you think?


For more info on BPA take a look here! and to find out how to reduce your chemical exposure take a look here!

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120507154105.htm

Thursday, 3 May 2012

May Newsletter


Take a look at this months newsletter with a focus on building your immunity before winter well a truely takes hold, a yummy recipe for lime and blueberry muffins as well as some great specials this month


http://vitalianaturalhealth.createsend1.com/t/ViewEmail/j/513648A4EBC94E9B


Health and Happiness,


Courtney XXX

Wednesday, 2 May 2012

This research may make you rethink your intake of white rice!!!

Do you prefer white rice or brown/wild rice? This research might make you rethink your intake of white rice! 


Will this change your mind about the choices you make?


Health & Happiness,


Courtney

XXX

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3307808/pdf/bmj.e1454.pdf

Tuesday, 1 May 2012

Its World Asthma Day!

Its World Asthma Day!

People with asthma have sensitive airways in their lungs which can narrow and make it hard 

for them to breathe.

Asthma affects over 2 million Australians and can start at any age.

To find out more go to http://www.asthmafoundation.org.au/