Chia and Coconut Pudding

Photography by Creative Services

Indulge in a taste of tropical paradise with this mouth-watering coconuty dessert containing healthy chia seeds.

Serves: 4

Time to prep: 4.05

Ingredients

• 400g can organic lite coconut cream
• 80ml (1/3 cup) honey
• 1/3 cup Chia Seeds
• Blueberries, to serve
• Toasted coconut, to serve (optional)

Method

• Place coconut cream, honey and Chia Seeds in a bowl. Stir well to combine. Cover and store in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight to thicken.
• Divide among serving glasses. Top with berries, and coconut if desired.

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Developing Babies Senses

Mums and dads of babies up to two years, this is for you.

Come along to Dolphins Health Precinct and join in the fun. It’s the best way to learn, share, laugh and enjoy with other mums, dads and bubs.

Aqua Rhyme Time is a happy, playful water experience. Through playful aquatic nursery rhymes, babies are exposed to a variety of senses all combining into developing amazing water familiarisation ... the first step in learning to swim.

The class is designed solely for play and social interaction. Play is crucial for babies’ social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Cost $5 with no booking required.

Picnic By The Pool is a once a month casual picnic get-together in the relaxing surroundings of the sunny grasses area next to Dolphins Health Precinct. From 1pm to 3pm on the second Friday of the month, we offer interesting and informative monthly guest speakers, as well as a sensory play element. Cost $10 includes light lunch, juice or tea/coffee from our cafe and activities.

Yesterday’s Hero Can Return Today

Don't know about you but I still feel like I did when I was in my 20s, it’s just when I look in the mirror reality hits back.

For some of us, it’s when you start to play with the grandkids and the following day you can’t move or playing with them is just not an option any more. That’s when your body reminds you that you are not as young as you used to be. So is this it? Is this what we are happy to live with? We are old and we have to act old?

No, I say, stepping down from my soap box and getting a little less dramatic.

I work with chronically ill people with chronic heart and lung disease and I can tell you now we all benefit from regular exercise.

Whether it’s a knee, hip replacement, chronic disease or you just haven’t moved for a while, you can and will benefit from regular exercise.

Now I am not suggesting a marathon nor am I saying to get those footy shorts or netball skirt out from mothballs. I’m suggesting exercise suitable for you at a pace you can manage and slowly improve on. Yes, you do have to consult your doctor first, but once you have the all clear there is a plethora of choices in fitness classes and programs you can choose from nowadays.

So for those of you who have fitness facilities at work, start today not Monday, today.

Engage a personal trainer, walk in the pool or on the treadmill. Ten minutes of exercise today was more than what you did yesterday. Most of you will be goal-orientated so set a goal i.e. (an easy one first) I am going to be able to walk up the stairs without having to talk in sign for a month. Work out with a friend, and motivate each other. Make a challenge at work or with a group of friends to be fitter, healthier and slimmer. Celebrate the positives of “dropped two sizes in clothing” etc. These challenges work as a starter, but for any long-term fitness program to work it has to be maintained.

Remember, to put more quality in your life it’s a full-time commitment. For those who are saying I can’t because I have chronic back problems, joint replacements etc., my answer is yes, you can. There are so many exercise choices you can access nowadays. Ask your doctor for advice on the nearest Heartmoves, Lungs in Action, Vietnam Vets, Lift for Life program near you. So what are you waiting for? There are places to see, golf courses to play and life to be lived … as the Nike brand says ‘Just do it!’

Dolphins Health Precinct has a wide variety of classes suitable for over 50s. Call in for more information today.

Poached Chicken, Apricot and Chickpea Salad Recipe

Photography by Jeremy Simons

Jill Dupleix's salad has all the flavours of a Middle Eastern tagine with a rich, creamy dressing.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 x 200g chicken breast fillets
• 300g green beans, blanched, refreshed
• 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
• 1/4 cup coriander sprigs
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 8 dried apricots, soaked in boiling water for 30 minutes
• 2 tablespoons raw almonds, toasted
• 1 teaspoon harissa (see note)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons low-fat thick Greek-style yoghurt
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (pimenton)

Method

• Place chicken in a pan and add enough water to cover. Bring the to boil over medium-high heat, then cover and remove from heat. Stand for 30 minutes or until cooked through. Drain, then shred chicken into bite-sized pieces.
• Toss beans, chickpeas, coriander and oil together, then season and divide among 4 plates. Drain apricots and chop into small pieces, then scatter over salad with chicken and almonds.
• Swirl the harissa, honey, cinnamon and cumin through the yoghurt, then spoon over the salad. Dust with paprika to serve.

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What a Champion - Teneka Hyndman

2014 is shaping up to be another fantastic year for Teneka Hyndman - Personal Trainer and Professional “Figure” Competitor in ‘Natural Body Building’. 

After competing overseas in the 2014 INBA/PNBA Natural Universe, she returned with a 3rd Place International Title in the Pro Figure Class. After which she competed on home turf, in the INBA QLD State Competition and won the Figure International Class 2 (Tall) at the recent Body Building Championships held at the Sleeman Centre in Chandelor. 

Her journey has been full of accolades and some heart break along the way; 2014 certainly looks like it’s Teneka’s year.

“I have lived in Redcliffe now for almost 3 years and it’s my home. Having left my family, who still live in Auckland, NZ; I have come to love our local community spirit and the atmosphere ‘vibe’ at Dolphins Health Precinct. The Pennisula is my ‘home away from home’; the support, and friendship has been a blessing”.

“I’m right on track with my preparation and I’m confident I can bring home the gold. However I am also gracious in saying ‘may the best athlete win’”. When asked why she choose body building as a sport Teneka said, ‘I have always admired beautifully toned athletes and thought one day I would aspire to being in the best possible condition my body could achieve! Each year, my body continues to develop which motivates me to test the threshold of my ultimate potential.’”

The last two upcoming events for Teneka are: INBA Australia Nationals, she competes on the Sunday 5^th October, at the Sleeman Centre, Chandelor. Her final event for the year is an International Competition, the 2014 INBA/PNBA Natural Olympia, held in San Diego, CA, USA; the long weekend of 7-9 November. God bless Australia!!!

Elite Utra Marathon Trail Runner as DHP Instructor

Who better to take our new Deep Water Running program than our newest member of Dolphins Health Precinct - Andrew Hedgman. 

Andrew is an elite Utra Marathon Trail Runner who is passionate about health and fitness.

Andrew, a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness instructor has an amazing running pedigree. Andrew found his passion for running in high school, and broke records and regularly won races against much older students.

After finishing high school, Andrew took a break from running to pursue other adventures. Andrew is a licensed scuba diver and skydiver and has held many jobs, gaining both experience and skills. In 2008, he decided to shake the dust off his running shoes and get back into it.

Having already run a marathon, Andrew decided to start training for, and completed his first ultra marathon – a 100 km event in February 2009 at the New Zealand Nationals, where he finished in the top 10. Since then, Andrew hasn't stopped, completing several ultra marathons to date.

In February and March 2010, Andrew completed his biggest achievement to date – a 2200 km event, running the length of New Zealand in 28 days, averaging between 70-80 km a day, fighting shin splints, a torn muscle and bad weather.

In November 2010, Andrew returned to where it all started for him, at his old high school – Paeroa College – to talk to students about his journey into running, the 2200km New Zealand ultra marathon, and his future plans.

September 2011, Andrew ran 200km in Queensland, to raise funds for the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA – www.wspa.org.au). It was while training for this event that Andrew changed to a vegetarian diet for ethical reasons, and believes it was one of the best decisions of his life.

He then went on in 2012 to run 1000 km's over a period of 15 day's from Brisbane to Sydney and once again raise money and awareness for WSPA. He said of his experience that the Brisbane to Sydney run was the most satisfying run he has ever done.

Not long after the Brisbane to Sydney run, Andrew ran in the Lycian Way ultra marathon over in Turkey, a 250 km, six stage, self sufficient race along the ancient Lycian Way. According to Andrew this was the toughest and most challenging race he had ever done.

Since then Andrew has also found time to study completing his Cert 111 and IV in Personal Training.

Members of Dolphins Health Precinct can catch Andrew teaching SPIN classes as well as Aqua Deep classes - 6:30pm Wednesday nights.

View our latest timetable by clicking here.

Crunchy Carrot Salad with Pan-fried Barramundi Recipe

Tempt the taste buds with this delightfully crisp and crunchy carrot salad served with pan-fried barramundi.

Serves: 4

Time to prep: 20 minutes

Time to cook: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons pure olive oil
• 4 x 150g barramundi fillets
• 2 bunches Hatters coloured carrots, cut into matchsticks
• 2 oranges, segmented
• 1/2 cup torn flat-leaf parsley
• 1/3 cup chopped macadamias, toasted
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoons lemon juice

Method

• Heat olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Season the fish and cook for 2-4 mins each side (depending on thickness) or until golden and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
• Meanwhile, combine the carrots, orange, parsley and macadamias in a large bowl. Combine extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl and season. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.
• Serve fish with the salad.

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