Ingredients (Serves 2 females or 1 male)

• Beef
• 200g Lean rump steak, chopped into 2.5cm cubes
• 1 Large onion, thinly sliced
• 6 Large mushrooms, finely chopped
• 2 Heaped tablespoons of low fat smooth ricotta cheese
• ½ – 1 Teaspoon of ginger paste
• 2 Tablespoons of tomato paste
• 3 – 4 drops of coconut essence
• 1 – 1 ½ Tablespoons of curry powder (depending on how hot you like it)
• ½ Teaspoon of turmeric
• ½ Cup of water
• 1 Tablespoon of olive oil
• Salt to taste
  Cauliflower rice (A male will only require half of this quantity)
• 1 Small to medium cauliflower, finely grated to resemble rice grains
• 1 – 2 Garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 Shallots, finely chopped
• 2 Tablespoons of soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method
Beef

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium fry pan on medium heat.
2. Add the steak and toast for 5 minutes, stirring every so often.
3. Stir in the onions, garlic and ginger then cook until onion is golden.
4. Add the mushrooms, tomato paste, curry, turmeric and coconut essence, then combine, reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add the water, ricotta and salt, combine well and taste for correct saltiness, then adjust salt if necessary. Then simmer for a further  5 minutes stirring occasionally.
6. Serve on top or on the side of the cauliflower rice.

Method Cauliflower rice

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium fry pan on medium heat.
2. Add the cauliflower, garlic and shallots and toast until the cauliflower begins to golden stirring occasionally.
3. Add the soy sauce and pepper, combine and taste for flavour and add salt if required. Toast for another few minutes, then remove from the heat.

Source: Cancer Council

The Bureau of Meteorology and Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) have joined Cancer Council to help in the fight against skin cancer.

With the start of daylight savings people are encouraged to check the SunSmart UV Alert daily before planning their outdoor activities to ensure they are protecting their skin. The Bureau’s SunSmart UV Alert is published daily on the Bureau web site and in NSW daily newspapers.

Kay Coppa, Skin Cancer Prevention Manager at Cancer Council NSW said:
"People may not realise that UV levels are now already high,
particularly during the middle of the day so it is an important time to
use sun protection. UV radiation is what causes people to get burnt and
skin cancer, not the temperature or amount of sunshine.

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Source Tony Ferguson

It’s fairly safe to say we all know what it’s like when that energy slump hits. 

We feel irritable, shaky, tired, can’t concentrate and we scramble desperately for any sugar we can get our hands on! Like a bull in a china shop, it appears like clockwork and there’s no stopping it….. or is there?

Surely if there was a way to stop reaching for that stash of freddo frogs you would have heard about it??? But maybe you haven’t. Well breathe a sigh of relief as I tell you what it is!

It’s called Chromium. What is Chromium you might ask? Well, Chromium is an essential trace mineral meaning the body needs it for good health. It is naturally found in the soil and so is present in foods like yeast, mushrooms, prunes, and broccoli.

Over cultivation as a result of farming has left soil and food products low in this wonder mineral, so supplementation in the form of chromium picolinate is fast becoming the best way to obtain this essential mineral. Note, when having vitamin or mineral supplements always take these as directed and consult your doctor if symptoms persist.

But why is chromium so important I hear you say…

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Munch Bars are the Tony Ferguson meal option you can really sink your teeth into.

Designed as an alternative to your regular shake or soup, Munch bars contain all the protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals of your normal shake but in a portable and convenient bar.

Available in Apricot and Berry, Munch bars can be substituted for a shake or soup anytime you like without fear of slowing your weight loss progress.

Both delicious flavours are a great option when you’re in a hurry or just miss having something to sink your teeth into.

Soon to be available at Terry White Chemists Charlestown and Hamilton.

RRP $3.99 each