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 Exercise & Activity Healthy Recipes

Food & diet

Gelatin Substitutes for Vegetarians

Jul 12, 2018 | Food and Diet, Weight Loss Tips

Everything you need to know about gelatin.

Healthier Alternatives to White Flour

Jul 12, 2018 | Food and Diet, Weight Loss Tips

There is a plethora of flours to be found in supermarkets and health food stores, but how do they compare both nutritionally and in a practical sense?

Healthy Alternatives to Coffee

Jul 5, 2018 | Food and Diet, Weight Loss Tips

The calories in your cuppa of choice may also be impacting on your weight management.

7 Healthy Alternatives to Spread on Your Daily Bread

Jul 5, 2018 | Food and Diet, Weight Loss Tips

The debate rages as to what’s the healthiest spread for your daily (wholegrain) bread. Here’s 7 healthier alternatives to butter and margarine.

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Exercise, training & activity

Should I “Eat Back” My Exercise Calories?

Jun 21, 2018 | Exercise Tips, Food and Diet, Weight Loss Tips

So, you have gone to the gym, worked hard and burned off some calories. Now what? Do you eat those calories back, or do you add them to the “calorie bank” and save them up for a special occasion?

Why Exercise Recovery Hurts (and What Helps)

May 16, 2018 | Exercise Tips, Weight Loss Tips

Whether minor pain getting in and out of a chair, or that agonising burn when laughing after a good ab workout, most of us have experienced post-workout soreness at some point following a workout.

How to Become a Morning Workout Person

Feb 27, 2018 | Exercise Tips, Weight Loss Tips

We know not everyone is a morning person. So, here are our top tips to make you a morning exerciser.

Keeping Active on a Camping Holiday

Feb 14, 2018 | Exercise Tips, Weight Loss Tips

Here are our tips to get you moving while away camping this Easter

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Healthy Recipes

Blueberry Flax Muffin

Jul 13, 2018 | Recipes

Serves 2.

Bunless Portobello Mushroom Burger

Jul 13, 2018 | Recipes

Serves 2

Tamari-Mustard Turkey San Choy Bau

Jul 13, 2018 | Recipes

Serves 2

Wholewheat Blueberry Pancakes

Jul 13, 2018 | Recipes

Ingredients (serves 6) 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 1/4 cups milk 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons...