Blog - The Bod Squad

Pasta with Sardines, Broccoli, Fennel & Pine Nuts

For those looking to introduce or increase the intake of fish in their family’s diets this is a must try recipe for you. Loaded with fantastic flavours and easy to make it’s definitely worth giving it a try and we are sure your...

What I’ve Learned in the First 2 Weeks of My Challenge

As most of you know, I recently started an exercise challenge to get me back into the spirit of moving. Life is busy and there are too many demands and as is often the case something is sacrificed and in my case that was exercise. To be honest...

Sciatica: Can Chiropractic Help?

“Can Chiropractic help my sciatica”? As a Chiropractic Doctor I am asked this question a lot, in and outside the clinic. A new patient comes into the clinic and tells me they have been diagnosed with sciatica (or sciatic pain) but what does that...

Slow-Cooker Moroccan Eggplant Stew

With the arrival of the cooler weather slow-cookers are making their way back into everyone’s kitchen. For those of you who aren’t very familiar with a slow-cooker you are going to love this recipe and for those who use theirs...

All You Need to Know About Folate?

Growing a child puts a lot of demand on the body. Proper nutrition around this time is absolutely vital for the health of mums and babies. One of the most important nutrients during this time is folate. Folate is a B-vitamin needed by the body...

Avocados – Worth Their Weight in Gold

Avocados have been having a big moment lately. Sales in Australia have hit an all-time high, Instagram accounts featuring avocado art have gone viral, and money experts have even gone as far as to argue that millennials’ costly obsession...

Avocado and Hummus Quesadillas

Who doesn’t love Mexican food! This easy recipe offers you a fun way to introduce some new flavours to your children and because it is so easy you can get them involved in the cooking too! Time: 10 minutes Makes: 1 quesadilla Ingredients...

Mediterranean Pinwheels

For those of you who have children who are tired of the good old sandwich or just aren’t interested in them, then Deeni suggests an option that might take their fancy. The Pinwheel is easy to make and can be filled with any flavours you...

Tropical Muffins

Summer is such a wonderful time for fruit! So why not take advantage of the delicious mangoes in season right now! These muffins are packed with vitamins and minerals and are perfect for a mid-morning snack at school or at work. The chia/flax...

Sweet Potato Fritters

These fritters are packed with veggies and the great thing about them is that the vegetable ingredients can be swapped out for lots of other veggies, depending on what you have on hand! I added purple cabbage to mine. You could also add string...

Hummus

Hummus is a classic dip that is incredibly good for you! Legumes, which includes chickpeas, are packed with fibre, antioxidants, iron, zinc, protein and many more important nutrients. Plus, many studies show that eating beans regularly can...

Eating Your Way to Beautiful Skin

Many of us spend a lot of time and money on our skincare routines so that we can have beautiful skin. This can involve lots of products that we put on our bodies… but what about what we put in our bodies? Having a healthy outside is often...