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
Vitamin Waters – Health Drink or Sugar Hit?
Vitamin waters make a lot of claims on their packaging but are they anything more than ‘lolly water’? We investigate.
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Are syrups better for you than sugar?
Guest contributor, dietitian-nutritionist Catherine Saxelby investigates 8 alternative sugar syrups to see if they are healthier than ordinary sugar.
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How useful are zinc lozenges for stopping colds?
Catherine Saxelby investigates the actual health benefits of zinc lozenges on the common cold.
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‘Souped up’ Weight Loss
Soup is a satisfying food that can work as a high-fibre, low-kilojoule ‘meal replacement’ for weight loss.
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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?
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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.
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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
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The Busy Person’s Guide to Staying Healthy
Trying to be healthy can be overwhelming. When we’re so time poor, how are we supposed to find time to look after ourselves?
read moreHealthy Recipes
Creamy Turkey Mushroom Soup
Serves 6
Thai Pumpkin Soup
Serves 6
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic & Feta
Serve 8
Chicken Souvlaki
Serves 4
Pumpkin, Spinach & Bocconcini Frittata
Serves 4
Tandoori Chicken Pizza
Serves 4
Cheat’s Ramen Noodle Soup
Serves 4
Smoked Salmon Spaghetti
Serve 4
Khmer Fish Salad
Serves 2
Hot Cross Bun-ana Bread Loaf
Serves 24
