Christmas Timetable

We wanted to wish all of our Members and Staff a fantastic Christmas and New Year and we look forward to helping you achieve your best in 2014!

Creche Christmas Activities

 Mrs Claus cooking class

Tuesday 17th December • 9.30am - 11.30am

Children will have the chance to make a Christmas cookie mix to take home fortheir families as a gift from them. They will also have a go at makingyummy White Christmas slice.

TICKET PRICE: First Child: $14.00 | Second Child: $12.00

Foam party for kids

Thursday 19th December • 9.30am - 11.30am

This Party will be the talk of the town with a giant foam machinepumping out foam bubbles prepare to have a blast!!!

Foam painting and water play also available.

TICKET PRICE: First Child: $14.00 | Second Child: $12.00

COMBO TICKET PRICE:

$25 FOR BOTH EVENTS

Wholemeal corn pancakes with fuyu salsa Recipe

Photography by Ian Wallace

Serves: 4

Time to prep: 5 minutes

Time to cook: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 cobs corn, husked
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup wholemeal self raising flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tbs oil
• 2 vine ripened tomatoes, cut into 1cm dice
• 1 fuyu fruit, cut into 1cm dice
• 1 red onion, cut into 1cm dice
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 1/2 cup green basil leaves
• 1/2 cup purple basil leaves

Method

• Cut the corn kernels from the cobs using a sharp knife. Place the corn kernels in a mixing bowl with the eggs, wholemeal flour and milk, mix to combine and season with salt & pepper.
• Heat half of the oil in a heavy based fry pan over a moderately low heat. Cook 2 tbs of the corn batter at a time for 1-2 mins each side or until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and continue cooking the remaining batter.
• In a bowl combine the tomatoes, fuyu fruit, onion, olive oil and basi lleaves. Season with salt & pepper and serve with the warm corn pancakes.

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NEW DATE: DHP Social Day - Climb to the Summit

DHP Social Day

Climb to the Summit of Mount Ngungun

It’s not the tallest or most challenging of the Glasshouse Mountains climbs, but Mount Ngungun is certainly one of the most rewarding. The climb to the summit is a 1.1km track offering many visual highlights, capped off by the interrupted 360 degree views of the surrounding landscapes.

15 December 2013

Time: Meet 8.00am at DHP Car Park

Required: Suitable walking shoes (with good grip), hat and sunscreen 

Supplied: First Aid, water and snacks 

Guides: Siân and Chloe (DHP Trainers)

All are welcome - we hope you will join us!

New Wednesday Aqua Class

Now every Wednesday at 8.30am is R.E.MIX H2O

Showcasing 3 RIPPLE EFFX programs… (e.g: R.E.FLEX, R.E.ACTIV8, R.E.CONNECT). R.E.MIX H2O is great for those wanting to get a taste of RIPPLE EFFX programs and an excellent way to increase fitness safely in a water environment. Suitable for all fitness levels.

See you there!

Paprika chicken with quinoa tabbouleh Recipe

Photography by Ian Wallace

Quinoa is a delicious gluten-free substitute for burghul wheat that is traditionally used in tabouleh. Learn how to use it in this delicious quinoa chicken salad recipe.

Serves: 4

Time to prep: 20 minutes

Time to cook: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200g) quinoa (see Notes)
• 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked, finely chopped
• 2 tbs finely chopped mint or coriander
• 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 3 spring onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbs lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tsp paprika, plus extra to sprinkle
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• Pinch of cayenne
• 1 tsp caster sugar
• 100g low-fat thick Greek yoghurt
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 4 x 180g chicken breast fillets

Method

• Place the quinoa and 600ml water in a small saucepan over medium heat, then bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain well and leave to cool.
• Add herbs, tomato and onion to quinoa and toss to combine. Combine oil, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp paprika, cumin, cayenne and sugar, then season.
• Place yoghurt in a bowl and drizzle over 2 tsp dressing, then sprinkle with some paprika. Toss salad in remaining dressing.
• Preheat grill to medium-high. Mix oil and remaining paprika, season, then brush over chicken. Grill for 7-8 minutes each side until cooked through. Serve sliced with salad and yoghurt.

Notes

• Quinoa is from the health food aisle in supermarkets.
• For recipes classified gluten free, please always check your ingredients to ensure they do not contain gluten.

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4 Ways to Fight Holiday Snacking

No matter what the season or how much more comfortable your couch looks in comparison to hitting the pavement or hitting the gym, fitness and health are a lifestyle and a year-long commitment. Fortunately, there are ways to fight the seasonal-induced laziness and ambivalence that seem to creep up on so many of us at this time of year.

1. Avoid Seasonal Temptations

Avoid the purchase of seasonal candy like peppermint bark, foil-wrapped chocolates, or pumpkin flavored snacks. Although this seems like a no-brainer when it comes to staying in shape, no matter who you are, it's difficult to walk into a store and resist the seasonal candy aisles that are filled with temptations. Exercising self-control and avoiding the candy section at the supermarket can be a simple, yet crucial, step to staying committed to fitness and health goals.

2. Trick Yourself

In terms of snacking, sometimes I like to trick myself into thinking I'm indulging. It is amazing how sliced apples topped with cinnamon can become a makeshift apple pie. Most importantly, before any snacking I reach for a glass of water -- or maybe even a few -- because sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger. Simple tricks like these allow me stay focused and fit, despite a drop in temperature.

3. Take a Moderate Approach

Moderation is also essential when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. If you are gathered around the dining room table with family and friends during the holidays and your grandma has made some of her delicious homemade stuffing that she only makes once a year, yes, it is okay to have some. However, moderation is key to ensuring that you don't overindulge. If you remind yourself of this — and keep in mind the fact that a serving size is about as big as a fist — you are less likely to overeat and fall victim to that post-Christmas fullness.

4. Stay Active

Remaining active is critical to maintaining a healthy, and happy lifestyle. I might be unusual because I love going for a jog when it's warm outside. However, if you are more inclined to stay inside for your workouts, hit the gym --and remember to do both cardio and toning/strength-training exercises.

Don't let the season smash your motivation. A combination of cardio and toning exercises, as well as eating in moderation, will allow you to stay bikini-ready during Christmas and New Year.

By KAREN JASHINSKY

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DHP Xmas Gift Vouchers

Stuck for Christmas gift ideas? Why not give a Dolphins Health Precinct gift voucher...? Give someone you love the gift that will change their life.

For more information, please see staff at DHP Reception.