Blackberry and Apple Crepes Serves: 4 (2 crepes) Time to make: 5 minutes (Hands-on) 40 minutes (Cooking) Ingredients Basic Crepes 200mL skim milk 100mL cold water 2 free ranged medium eggs 1 cup plain flour Cooking oil (spray) Filling 4 apples, cored, peeled and sliced 300g blackberries (fresh or frozen) 1 cup low-fat Greek-style yoghurt 2 tablespoons … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2014
Voice Production
How is voice produced? Voice is any sound that is produced by our vocal folds including yelling, shouting, screaming, babbling, talking and singing. The voice box (larynx) is where the vocal folds are situated. The larynx is also referred to as the voice-generating system. Vocal folds are twin mucous membrane infoldings that are stretched across the larynx. Voice (or vocalisation) is the sound produced when air travels from the lungs through … [Read more...]
Vocal Hygiene Ideas For Teachers
It is not often that we think about our voice, and when we do, it is generally because our voice is gone or the quality has changed. For many people, a short bout of laryngitis will not be a long-term issue. This may result in a few days off work and a sore or husky voice, but, when it is passed, the voice will return as normal. However, some professionals need their voice in the same way a pianist needs their fingers. For teachers, lecturers and … [Read more...]
Healthy lunchboxes – kids back to school ideas
Tips for healthy lunchboxes Filling a lunch box with nutritious options is important. The contents of a lunch box will help to provide a child with enough energy to maintain concentration throughout the school day. Without adequate food, concentration and hence learning ability can waver. Not only can lunch box items help contribute towards optimal learning, they are also important in ensuring a child receives all nutrition they need. Lunch … [Read more...]
Great Australian Health Innovations
This Australia Day let us take a moment to consider Australian breakthroughs in healthcare. Most of us may think that many of the health innovations came from powerhouse countries, however; Australia has contributed greatly to the world of healthcare research and professional practice. Be proud of the developments that wonderful Australians have achieved. Go Aussie! Which Australian is estimated to have saved over 200 million lives to … [Read more...]
Pioneering a profession: Speech Pathology in Australia
A word about the history of Speech Pathology in Australia It’s Friday afternoon and here in Australia, we are heading into a well deserved long weekend. After all, we’ve been back at work for all of 3 weeks. The reason for the long weekend is that we have ‘Australia Day’ on Sunday. While Australia Day is somewhat controversial, it is at least an opportunity to reflect on Australia’s history. As a speech pathologist, I thought it would be a … [Read more...]
Banana Ice-Cream
Banana Ice-Cream Serves: 4 Time to make: 5 minutes (Preparation) + Freezing Time Ingredients 4 bananas (ripe, cut into chunks) 4 Tablespoons milk 2 Tablespoons Almonds (toasted and flaked) 2 Tablespoons Toffee Topping Nutrition (per serve) Energy: 653kJ Calories: 156cal Protein: 3g Fat: 4g - saturated: 1g Carbohydrates: 29g - sugars: 25g Dietary … [Read more...]
Cosmetic Fillers to Get Rid of Wrinkles
About Cosmetic Fillers Scaled and wrinkled skin can be revitalized with cosmetic fillers. This page provides general information about popular injectable cosmetic fillers. Cosmetic fillers are an injectable gel. Injectable facial filler is used by dermatologists and facial plastic surgeons to soften deep folds and reduce wrinkles in the face. The substance is largely a substance normally found in the skin, muscles, and tendons of mammals. … [Read more...]
Lime and Lychee Sorbet
Lime and Lychee Sorbet Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes + Freezing Ingredients 3 x 400g Canned lychees in syrup 50g Sugar (Caster) 1 Egg White 2 Limes (1 Juiced, Zest from 2) Nutrition (per serve) Energy: 537kJ Calories: 137cal Protein: 16g Fat: 0g - saturated 0g Carbohydrates: 35g - sugars: 35g Dietary … [Read more...]
How To Help A Child Stay Motivated In Speech Therapy
About how to help children stay motivated for speech therapy It is the beginning of a new year. School will soon be resuming and students and families will be getting back into the regular routine. In addition to school, some students may be commencing or continuing with speech therapy. Speech therapy can be a short term or a long-term commitment. Either way, it requires dedicated time and motivation. So how do parents help children stay … [Read more...]
