Chicken provides amino acids needed to build and restore the body. Eating protein helps stabilise blood sugar levels and gives you a sense of satiety after eating. Chicken also supplies plenty of zinc, an important nutrient needed for wound healing, healthy immune function and male and female fertility. Including dark green leafy vegetables like spinach in your daily diet is one of the best things you can do for your health. These nutritional powerhouses are rich in B vitamins, including folate, B6 and B12, which are all needed for good heart health.

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Bannisters Day Spa is located within Bannisters by the Sea, a boutique hotel located in Mollymook on the NSW South Coast. Perched clifftop, Bannisters enjoys uninterrupted ocean views.

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This hearty risotto is a great source of dietary fibre. Brown rice contains around seven times more fibre than white rice per serving and has a lower GI (glycaemic index), which means it takes longer to digest and won’t cause sharp spikes in blood sugar levels. Fibre is important, not only for keeping blood sugar levels stable but also for cardiovascular health, as it helps to lower cholesterol levels.

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Take a few deep breaths as you step inside Ballarat’s Sanctuary Day Spa. Leave life’s stresses at the door and allow the attentive team of skilled therapists to take you on a decadent journey to promote wellbeing, vitality and radiance from within.

This is a simple, fresh and flavoursome risotto that uses ricotta to amp up the creaminess. You can serve as is or it also works well with extra roasted veg — especially tomatoes!