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
How to Lose Those Last Few Kilos
You’ve finally lost weight and are so close to your weight goal – yet you just can’t seem to get there. No matter how successful your weight loss journey has been, those troublesome last few kilos are actually quite normal. Our...
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...
Exercise, training & activity
How to Lose Those Last Few Kilos
You’ve finally lost weight and are so close to your weight goal – yet you just can’t seem to get there. No matter how successful your weight loss journey has been, those troublesome last few kilos are actually quite normal. Our...
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.
Healthy Recipes
Almond & Choc Chip Cookies
Makes 28.
Mexican Style Baked Eggs
Ingredients (serves 10) 120g leeks, finely sliced2 capsicums, finely sliced2 large zucchinis, finely sliced300g button mushrooms, finely sliced2 fresh red chillies , or a pinch of chilli flakes20 ml olive oil2 x 400 g tins black beans, drained2 litres tomato passata10...
Crunchy Edamame Salad
Ingredients (serves 8) SALAD1/2 cup dry quinoa, rinsed 2 1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame 2 cups shredded purple cabbage 2 cups baby spinach 1 cup shredded carrot 1 cup roasted peanuts 1 jalapeno, finely sliced DRESSING 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp...
Blueberry, Nut & Seed Loaf
Ingredients (serves 12) 2 tbsp psyllium husk350ml water100g sesame seeds80g flax seeds 80g pumpkin seeds100g walnuts150g almond meal1 tsp sea salt 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 large carrots1 tbsp low fat cottage cheese (per serve)1 tsp honey (per serve) Method...
Gluten Free Fudgey Brownies
Ingredients (serves 12) Cooking oil spray 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 cup almond flour1 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt1/2 cup almond butter1/2 cup coconut sugar 1/3 cup honey1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 large eggs1 tsp vanilla extractSea salt, for sprinkling...
Vegan Broccoli Gems
Ingredients (serves 2) 2 cups of broccoli florets 1 1/2 tbsp ground flaxseed 2 tbsp sun dried tomatoes finely diced 3 tbsp nutritional yeast 1/2 cup panko crumbs 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried parsley 1/2 tsp salt Pinch of ground black pepper Method Preheat oven to...
Low Calorie Chewy Coconut Macaroons
INGREDIENTS (serves 24) 1/2 cup wholemeal flour1/4 tsp salt11/2 cups unsweetened coconut (fine)11/2 cups unsweetened flaked coconut (wide)4 egg whites2/3 cup sugar or sugar-free alternative2 tbs sugar-free maple syrup1 tsp vanilla paste1/4 cup dark chocolate chips...
Stuffed Butternut Pumpkin
Ingredients (serves 6) 1 butternut pumpkin (1.2kg), split lengthways1 tbs olive oil1 red onion1 clove of garlic1 bunch of fresh sage, sliced10 sun-dried tomatoes70g hazelnuts75g basmati rice, cooked75g dried cranberries1 pinch of ground allspice1 dash of red wine1...
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...
