Put Tony Ferguson to work in your kitchen this winter with their NEW Tony Ferguson Cook Book II.

You’ll just love what Tony Ferguson’s cooking up for winter.

His new Cook Book is a must for any kitchen overflowing with great recipe ideas specifically for hearty and healthy eating in the colder months.

Be inspired by any one of more than 80 recipes, including 10 great winning recipes created by our talented customers. You’ll find you’re spoilt for choice with new recipes for regulars including beef, lamb, chicken, pork, seafood, vegetarian, side dishes and snacks along with three exciting new sections – family favourites, dinner party suggestions and shake variations.

Every recipe is designed to work in conjunction with the Tony Ferguson Weightloss Program, so they not only taste great but are brimming with good-carbs and are healthy and nutritious as well.

As you will see to include all these new and enticing food experiences we’ve had to make our new cook book 50% bigger than our first. And we’re offering it to you at a very low $29.95.

The recipes are so good and taste so great you’ll be going back to them again and again.

Rosemary Beef Stroganoff (Serves 2)

Ingredients:

• Lean beef fillets, cut into strips: 2 x 120g (females) OR 2 x 220g (males)
• 4 Medium yellow squash, sliced chunkily
• 6 Medium mushrooms, sliced
• 1 Medium red capsicum, chopped into 2cm squares
• 1 Small onion, chunkily chopped
• 1 Cup of prepared gravy (ensure it is TF friendly e.g. Greens gravy granules)
• ½ to 1 Cup of water (as required)
• 2 – 4 Cloves of garlic, crushed
• 1 Tablespoon of Rosemary, finely chopped
• Garlic and herb seasoning as desired
• Salt and pepper, as desired
• 1 Tablespoon of olive oil

Method

Place a large fry pan on medium heat and add olive oil. Add beef, garlic and onion and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Add all the remaining vegetables, half the rosemary, seasoning and combine, then cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add the gravy and remaining rosemary, then combine well, add an additional ½ to 1 cup of water to make a sauce.

Taste and add salt and pepper if desired. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes or until sauce has reduced to desired consistency.

Serve immediately with a salad or vegetable side dish.

Note:

• Lamb, pork or chicken may be used instead
• For a more traditional style stroganoff, add 2 tablespoons of low fat smooth ricotta to the additional water and stir well to combine before adding this to the stroganoff.   

Tony Ferguson has developed a diabetes plan specifically for people with type 2 diabetes to ensure you get the extra care you need while losing weight.

How the Tony Ferguson Diabetes Plan can help

The Tony Ferguson Diabetes Plan is a low GI-good carb weight loss plan that understands your specific dietary needs so it’ll help you lose weight, improve your general health and help you get a whole lot more out of life.

You will need to consult your doctor before going on the Plan and while on the Plan we recommend you step up your regular visits to your doctor to help you safely and successfully lose weight.

Our Plan is designed to regulate when and what you can eat and how often to better manage your blood glucose levels. It’s easy and convenient and fits in with your lifestyle and not the other way around.

Once you’ve started you won’t look back. You’ll notice you have a lot more energy, your clothes will be looser and you’ll even sleep better.

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Article By Asthma Foundation

The death rate amongst the two million Australians who live with asthma rose for the first time in a decade from 314 in 2005 to 402 in 2006. Most of the rise was accounted for by older people.

It’s a worrying statistic at any time, but more so with winter just around the corner. Winter is when the vast majority of asthma deaths occur, mostly in older people.

‘Although the death rate is no where near the 1000 mark we saw during the late 80’s and early 90’s, we need to take steps to ensure the numbers don’t creep up any further and that we reinforce the message reflected by these figures that asthma is a serious  disease and that you can die from it,’ said Greg Smith, CEO of Asthma Foundation NSW.

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Article By Diabetes Australia

The impact of diabetes on the Australian community was highlighted in a new report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

Diabetes Australia President Dr Gary Deed said “As a nation we need to turn the rising tide of  diabetes around. This will require a concerted effort from all key stakeholders, government at all levels, non-government organisations, community based agencies and their leaders to work in partnership to develop healthier lifestyles.

Dr Deed noted the information, reported by Dr Penny Allbon who heads up the AIHW, that the prevalence of diabetes has doubled in the past decade and that this was attributable to lifestyle risk factors such as tobacco smoking, high blood pressure, overweight and obesity and lack of physical activity.

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