We always talk about building muscles... But what about strong BONES?? No one wants to break their bones, so make sure you’re getting enough CALCIUM through your diet to develop STRONG BONES! Today's episode is all about calcium - why our body needs it, and how to make sure we're getting enough! Why is calcium [...]
Love cereal? Make sure you’re picking a cereal that’s good for you with these 4 quick shopping tips! What to look for in a healthy cereal: High fibre content (Ideally 5 grams or more per serving) Low sugar (Ideally less than 5-7 grams per serving) Whole grains Around 120 calories or less per serving for [...]
Build strength in your lower body using just ONE move with my lunge challenge! Your lower body contains big muscle groups, so when you work these muscles, you burn tons of calories! So with this routine, you can build muscle and burn fat at the same time! Mastering the Basic Lunge Here's how to check [...]
Chapli Kabab or Peshawari Kabab is a traditional Pakistani favourite dish! We’re making it healthier by baking them using some simple healthy hacks to cut out all the oil and using all-natural spices! Special guest Khush Seerat Aunty shares her top tips on making delicious chapli kababs that you can enjoy without any oil or [...]
Love pizza? Well, now you can enjoy it GUILT-FREE with my recipe makeover featuring a secret ingredient… CAULIFLOWER! It sounds crazy, and a pizza crust made from cauliflower pizza is certainly not your traditional pie! But this cauliflower pizza crust tastes great, and is a fantastic way to enjoy all your favourite pizza toppings! I’ve [...]
Tandoori Chicken is a favourite South Asian dish - we're making it healthier by baking with traditional spices and no oil! This easy baked chicken dish is an excellent source of protein for any busy evening meal! Ingredients: 3 lbs of chicken pieces (eg. thighs, drumsticks, or breasts - no skin) 1 TBSP Coriander powder [...]
If you want strong abs and a strong core, the one move you need to master is a perfect PLANK! Fix your plank mistakes and learn some sizzling variations to make it more effective with my Ultimate Plank Challenge! Are you in?? Mastering the Basic Plank The plank is a very effective move, if you [...]
It seems that every few days, an unfortunate hate crime against Muslims is once again reported in the media, making safety for Muslims - and particularly for Muslim women - a very real concern. When we read about these chilling events, many of us respond with sympathy for the victims and deep concern for our Muslim brothers and [...]
By | Assya Barrette (GreenHighFive.com) & Amina Khan In the Muslim community, eating lots (and lots) of meat is a tradition we are all very familiar with. For most of our families, it is practically unimaginable to have a lunch or dinner without meat. Having a kebab or two for breakfast isn’t unheard of either – [...]
By | Amina Khan Alhamdulillah, we are blessed to experience another Day of Eid! A beautiful time of happiness, thankfulness, joy and also, a lot of good food! While we definitely should enjoy our food and thank Allah for His blessings, be careful of what lurks around the Eid dinner table! I most certainly don’t want to [...]