LifeShape Health Resource Library
Our team of doctors, dietitians, exercise physiologists, psychologists and diabetes nurse educators use their expertise and experience to create a large library of quality, highly applicable resources for our clients and the community.
Food & diet
In a cooking rut? How to meal plan for weight loss
Tired of trying to think of meals to plan that are helpful for weight loss? Bored with your current rotation of recipes and meals? Here are some helpful tips on how to help you get out of a cooking rut when meal planning to help with weight loss. Planning a weekly...
What habits do I need to form to be healthy?
Keep a healthy weight. This is a simple 4-word sentence that is actually more difficult to do than it sounds. Research has shown that most people who diet will regain 50 percent of the lost weight in the first year. One possible cause of this is the way our brains...
Healthy Foods You Can Make From Scratch
Have you noticed a few staples missing from the grocery stores shelves over the past couple of months? Well, you’re not alone. Panic buying in the early stages of COVID-19 meant that supply chains have been working hard to fill gaps. Hopefully we are past the worst of...
The Best Staple Foods to Stock Up On for Weight Loss
Never have shelf stable foods been so much in the spotlight as an essential part of our pantries and diets as during this time of a viral pandemic. However, shelf stable foods have for a long time been recommended as essentials and the basic items of the kitchen...
Exercise, training & activity
7 Weight Loss Secrets Staring You in the Face
Losing weight is never easy. It takes time, patience and know-how. Food and exercise aside, there are 7 things you can do to make it easier for you to get into a ‘weight loss mode’.
Is it possible to target weight loss to specific body parts?
Many people want to target fat loss to specific areas of their body, whether it be arms, thighs, butt or belly. It seems there’s always at least one specific area we want to change on our bodies. However, is this actually possible?
Top 10 Weight Loss Secrets of Highly-Successful ‘Losers’
The secret of successful weight loss is the creation of habits that help – not hinder – you achieve your weight loss goals. Here are 10 of the most helpful, healthy weight loss habits you can cultivate.
7 Weight Loss Hacks You Need to Know
Here are the 7 weight loss hacks guest contributor, dietitian-nutritionist Catherine Saxelby wants you to know
Healthy Recipes
Baked Cod with Spiced Lentils
Ingredients (serves 4) Spray olive oil 2 tsp curry powder 4 x 200g pieces thick cod fillet For the spiced lentils 275g dried brown lentils 1 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 onion, finely chopped 4 tbsp...
Mongolian Beef
INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4) Marinade: 400g eye fillet beef, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon water ½ tablespoon salt-reduced soy sauce ½ tablespoon Shaoxing (Chinese) wine 1 tablespoon cornflour Sauce: ¼ cup salt-reduced soy sauce 1/3 cup water 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1...
Lamb Ratatouille Hot Pot
INGREDIENTS (SERVES 8) 1kg lamb rump, cubed 2 medium eggplants 4 medium zucchinis 1 large onion 1 large red capsicum 1 lrge yellow capsicum 3 cups of crushed tomatoes 6-8 cloves garlic, minced 4 tablespoons fresh basil 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon of...
Rum & Raisin Balls
Ingredients (serves 16) 200g dates 200g raisins 120g mixed nuts (dry roasted and unsalted) 60g cacao powder ½ cup desiccated coconut 20 ml rum essence Method Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend until mixture comes together. Add a splash of water if...
Cherry Ripe Treat Balls
Ingredients (serves 14) 325g dates 50g cranberries 100g cashews or hazelnuts or mixed nuts (dry roasted and unsalted) 50g cacao powder ½ cup desiccated coconut Method Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend until mixture comes together. Add a splash of water...
Peanut Butter Bliss Balls
INGREDIENTS (SERVES 14) 1 cup oats ½ cup LSA 1 tablespoon chia seeds ¼ cup natural peanut butter ¼ cup natural almond or hazelnut butter 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 tablespoons rice malt syrup or honey METHOD Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of...
Garden Vegetable & Cheese Omelette
Serves 2
Italian Turkey Meatballs with Homemade Passata
Serves 6
Basic Chicken Stir Fry
Serves 4
Herbed Mushrooms on Toast
Serves 4
