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Breakfast Club star finally joins the baby club

<p>Actor Anthony Hall and his wife, Lucia Oskerova, have shared the delightful news that they are expecting their first child together.</p> <p>In a statement to <em>People</em>, the 54-year-old actor, best known for his roles in <em>Sixteen Candles </em>and <em>The Breakfast Club</em>, opened up about how 34-year-old Lucia broke the news - a far cry from his <em>The Breakfast Club</em> character Brian Johnson’s stubborn “it's personal business. It's my personal, private business.”</p> <p>"Lucia and I were at home,” he explained. “She surprised me by revealing that she was pregnant with an at-home pregnancy test. We were kissing, hugging, and thanking God. We immediately started dancing and laughing in our bathroom to celebrate the good news.” </p> <p>Anthony went on to add that the couple will be having a boy, and that they already have a name for the little one picked out - “Michael Anthony the II”. Anthony’s full name is Michael Anthony Hall, but he changed it as many celebrities do upon joining the Screen Actors Guild in 1976. </p> <p>Of their upcoming dive into parenthood this summer, he gushed, "my wife and I are feeling so blessed, excited and filled with joy in anticipation of our son being born this summer.”</p> <p>Lucia took to Instagram to share their exciting news, with a post that also wished their fans a happy Valentine’s Day, tagging it “#babynews” and “#firsttimeparents”. </p> <p>“Congratulations!” Wrote Boardwalk Empire actor Chris Caldovino, to the thanks of both expectant parents. </p> <p>“I’ve been waiting FOREVER for the announcement of my new baby buddy! Love, love, love!” Declared one loved one, to whom Lucia responded that “it was starting to get hard to keep it a secret.” </p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cop_osxSaGM/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cop_osxSaGM/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Lucia Oskerova (@luciaoskerova)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Anthony had nothing but praise for his wife when asked about her pregnancy experience, telling People she’s been a “champ throughout”. </p> <p>"She's tending to every important detail as a proud, expectant mother-to-be,” he explained. “She is now six and half months along.</p> <p>"As a new father-to-be, I've been taking care of family business and making sure we all eat well, with a healthy diet of good foods — plenty of greens, vegetables, fresh fruit, and protein-rich food. Lucia makes great smoothies for us. And we are all getting good sleep each night."</p> <p>Anthony, as character Brian Johnson, once announced that he was “in the math club, uh, the Latin, and the physics club”. Whether or not Anthony himself has ever added any of these to his resume as well, he’ll soon be a lifetime member of The Baby Club.</p> <p><em>Image: Getty </em></p>

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Chrissie, Sam & Browny to leave popular breakfast show

<p dir="ltr">Nova’s breakfast show program featuring Chrissie Swan, Sam Pang and Jonathan ‘Browny’ Brown will stop airing at the end of the year after a huge seven years.</p> <p dir="ltr">The trio announced the bombshell news to listeners on Friday morning - just hours after their colleague <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/health/caring/kate-ritchie-taking-a-break-from-radio-gig" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kate Richie</a> revealed that she is stepping back from the spotlight of her Nova FM show.</p> <p dir="ltr">Chrissie, Sam &amp; Browny’s last show will air on December 2 after their show sat on the #1 FM or #2 FM Melbourne breakfast show 19 times since it launched back in 2015. </p> <p dir="ltr">This has now raised questions on whether or not Chrissie will be spending more time on The Project next year after <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/news/news/carrie-bickmore-breaks-down-as-she-shares-huge-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Carrie Bickmore leaves the show</a> at the end of the year. </p> <p dir="ltr">Chrissie however will not be leaving the Nova Network entirely saying she is excited for her new adventure. </p> <p dir="ltr">“I’m so proud of what we’ve achieved professionally and personally since we first met in 2015 – especially the last few years as we all kept each other afloat during the pandemic,” she said. </p> <p dir="ltr">“I’m thrilled to now put a bow on the absolute gift of the Chrissie, Sam &amp; Browny experience and am looking forward to a new adventure with Nova.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Sam also said he is looking forward to “sleeping in” after years of waking up early to host the radio show. </p> <p dir="ltr">“It’s been a privilege doing breakfast radio in my hometown. I’ve loved my time at Nova and I would like to thank everyone who has been involved in the show over the past seven years,” he said. </p> <p dir="ltr">“I would especially like to thank the listeners for their support. It has been a wonderful experience. I’ve made some life-long friends and feel very lucky to have worked with such an amazing team.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Jonathan however will remain at the network as he continues to work with the Fox Footy team.</p> <p dir="ltr">“When the opportunity presented itself to work alongside Chrissie, Sam and Deano seven years ago it cemented my family’s decision to make the move to Melbourne and start a new chapter post-footy,” he said. </p> <p dir="ltr">“I’ve shared some life-changing moments with our listeners and the team have become like family to me. </p> <p dir="ltr">“I’m grateful to the Nova family and our listeners for the opportunities in both Brisbane and Melbourne over the past 17 years and finish up feeling proud of what we’ve created together.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Nova</em></p>

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Why Sam Armytage won’t return to breakfast TV

<p dir="ltr">Samantha Armytage has vowed that she won’t ever return to breakfast TV after being the face of <em>Sunrise</em> for eight years.</p> <p dir="ltr">The 46-year-old sat alongside David Koch from 2013 to 2021 hosting the popular breakfast news program before marrying her farmer husband Richard Lavender, 60.</p> <p dir="ltr">The last few weeks, Sam has been promoting the new season of <em>Farmer Wants A Wife</em>, as she enjoys her life as a farmer’s wife. </p> <p dir="ltr">In the midst of promoting on <em>The Kyle and Jackie O Show</em>, she has revealed that she won’t go back to breakfast TV because she is happy with her life. </p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch1U7UjPrVu/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch1U7UjPrVu/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Farmer Wants A Wife (@farmeraustralia)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">“We found some really good farmers this year,” she said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“The show is genuinely about these people fall in love.” </p> <p dir="ltr">She was then put on the spot by Jackie O who said: “It doesn’t sound like you miss breakfast TV at all."</p> <p dir="ltr">“I don’t,” Sam bluntly replied.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I wouldn’t want to go back and be a TV star. I quite like my life.”</p> <p dir="ltr">When Sam famously left <em>Sunrise</em> she confessed there were a number of reasons for her leaving television.</p> <p dir="ltr">“There were many, many reasons,” she told Kyle Sandilands on her podcast <em>Something To Talk About with Samantha Armytage</em>.</p> <p dir="ltr">“But one of the reasons, was that I thought the fun wasn’t there anymore because anything I said – and I was the lightning rod for the show at that point – anything I said was analysed and I was getting beaten to death by the bloody Daily Mail.</p> <p dir="ltr">“You just think, ‘Is life worth this?’”</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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Australia’s top breakfast TV hosts attack Meghan Markle

<p dir="ltr">Australia’s top breakfast TV show hosts have attacked Meghan Markle for comparing herself to Nelson Mandela. </p> <p dir="ltr">The Duchess of Sussex got <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/family-pets/meghan-markle-gets-candid-in-groundbreaking-interview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">candid in a tell-all interview</a> with <a href="https://www.thecut.com/article/meghan-markle-profile-interview.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Cut</a> where she spoke about the Royal Family’s “red flags”, the difficulty of moving to California, losing her father and trying to "forgive" her in-laws. </p> <p dir="ltr">The Suits actor was told by a cast member of the Lion King that South Africans “danced in the street” when she married Prince Harry - just like when “Mandela was freed from prison”.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>The Today Show</em> hosts Karl Stefanovic and Ally Langdon, along with Sunrise co-host Natalie Barr have slammed Meghan Markle for her “tone deaf” interview.  </p> <p dir="ltr">“It's hard to see how that would sit with [the Royal Family], especially the Mandela references,” Karl said. </p> <p dir="ltr">“That one, I feel, is tone-deaf,” Ally responded. </p> <p dir="ltr">“I think [Meghan is] probably a little misunderstood, don't you reckon?” Karl then asked.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Oh, you're changing your tune, are you, Karl?” Ally asked her co-host.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Yeah, I think it's time to support her, especially after the Mandela comments. Anyone who compares themselves to Mandela, I think, is fair enough,” Karl responded.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Even if it was said... to share that... Anyway, they're living their ‘quiet life’, as they wished,” Ally ended. </p> <p dir="ltr">On <em>Sunrise</em>, Nat Barr called the Duchess a “tosser” for her comments in the interview saying she “couldn't even stomach getting through the whole article”.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I think in Australia we'd say she's just full of it. She's a tosser. She's a total tosser! That's how we would describe her. I just can't... the way she speaks,” Nat said. </p> <p dir="ltr">“I think she has a very different narrative, perhaps, in the U.S. to what is being accepted in the UK,” Edwina Bartholomew responded. </p> <p dir="ltr">“Or just everywhere in the world!' Barr said. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Seven/Nine</em></p>

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Nonna’s breakfast apple cake

<p dir="ltr">Perfect for a Saturday afternoon baking session, this recipe is a little more involved than your average sweet treat. However, you can have your cake and eat it too! Here’s a fresh take on Nonna’s breakfast cake. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Nonna’s Breakfast Apple Cake with NUTELLA®</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Difficulty:</strong> ⅔</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Time:</strong> 1hr 15mins</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Serves:</strong> 12</p> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Ingredients: </strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">2 eggs</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">⅓ cup brown sugar</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">½ cup plain Greek yoghurt</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">1 tbsp butter</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">1 cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">⅓ cup wholemeal flour</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">1 tbsp baking powder</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">½ cup of wheat germ</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">¼ tsp salt</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">½ cup chopped hazelnuts</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">½ cup chopped pecans</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">1 ⅓ cup grated carrots</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">1 ⅓ cup grated apples</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>To serve:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">15g (1 tbsp) Nutella®</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Method: </strong></p> <p> </p> <ol> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Preheat the oven to 180℃. Grease the bottom of a 20cm square cake pan with butter (removed flour). In a large bowl, beat the eggs and brown sugar together. Add the apple sauce and yoghurt, and beat until you’ve created a smooth mixture. </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">In a separate bowl, mix the 2 kinds of flour, baking powder, wheat germ and salt. Then, gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, and mix until smooth. Finally, add the chopped nuts, carrots and grated apples, and mix well. </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Spread the mixture evenly in the cake pan and bake for 50 minutes.Remove from the oven, and allow to cool in the tin for a few minutes. Then, transfer the cake from the tin to a cake rack to cool further.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">When you’re ready to delight your crowd, slice the cake into 12 equal pieces. Then, cut each individual piece in half and spread 1 tablespoon of Nutella® on one half. Play the other half on top, like a sandwich, and enjoy!</p> </li> </ol> <p> </p> <p><em>Image: Supplied</em></p>

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Healthy and refreshing breakfast pizza

<p dir="ltr">Enjoy pizza for breakfast with this high-protein recipe that combines Greek yoghurt and plain flour, and is topped with fruit of your choice. </p> <p dir="ltr">Fruit Breakfast Pizza with NUTELLA®</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Difficulty</strong>: ⅔</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Time:</strong> 40 minutes</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Serves:</strong> 8 people</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">1 cup self-raising flour</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">1 cup natural Greek yoghurt</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Plain flour</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>For the Topping:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">4 tbsp Nutella®</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">½ cup fresh kiwifruit, peeled and sliced</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">1 cup fresh peaches, sliced</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Method: </strong></p> <ol> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Preheat the oven to 180℃. Then, in a bowl, combine the flour and yoghurt and bring together to form a big dough ball. </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Place the ball onto a floured board and knead it for 5-8 minutes. Roll the ball into a pizza base shape, and then cook in the oven for 10 minutes.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Remove pizza base from the oven and allow to cool until just warm. Spread 4 tablespoons of Nutella® evenly across the warm pizza dough, leaving about 1-2cm at the edge as crust</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Top the pizza with sliced fruit and berries, distribute evenly. Then slice the pizza into 8 equal wedges, and tuck in!</p> </li> </ol> <p><em>Image: Supplied</em></p>

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How coronavirus has changed how we enjoy hotel breakfasts

<p><strong>The new normal in hotel buffets</strong></p> <p><span>Who doesn’t love a good hotel buffet? They are cost-effective, delicious and it doesn’t matter if your eyes are bigger than your stomach. </span></p> <p><span>There is something truly magical about groggily taking the lift down to the hotel lobby to find an expansive breakfast spread in front of you, but while still exciting, these moments will look a little different now due to the coronavirus pandemic. </span></p> <p><span>We spoke to experts to see just what will be different about hotel buffets in a post-pandemic world.<br /></span></p> <p><strong>No more serving yourself</strong></p> <p><span>One major change we might see at hotel buffets post-pandemic is that we won’t be the ones putting the food on our plates. </span></p> <p><span>G</span><span>uests will most likely just point to the food that they want behind plexiglass and servers will place the food on their dish. </span></p> <p><span>“That way, only one person will be holding the serving utensils and guests may not have to wear gloves to prevent the transfer of bacteria,” says Laurie Wilkins, founder of Call Outdoors.</span></p> <p><strong>Hand sanitiser will become a staple</strong></p> <p><span>If you haven’t already noticed, hand sanitiser has become a staple everywhere and hotels are not the exception. Hand sanitising stations will likely be at various access points throughout the buffet. </span></p> <p><span>“These hand sanitisers might also have a foot pump dispenser, so everything is hands-free,” claims Wilkins. </span></p> <p><span>“Since there are many people coming to the restaurant, the surface of hand sanitiser bottles may potentially be unsanitary as well.”</span></p> <p><strong>Breakfast room will be sealed</strong></p> <p><span>Dining rooms will be closed in order to avoid unnecessary congregation and interaction between guests at some large hotel chains, such as Best Western. </span></p> <p><span>Guests will eat in their own private spaces so everyone can maintain distance and limit contact.</span></p> <p><strong>Grab And Go options</strong></p> <p><span>Best Western is also enhancing its “Grab &amp; Go” offerings, meaning that all food and beverage options will be pre-packaged to avoid contamination. </span></p> <p><span>With pre-packaged options, guests will avoid unnecessary touching or breathing on the food and will also have limited contact with servers.</span></p> <p><strong>Waiter service</strong></p> <p><span>“The food will still be mass-produced but, instead of customers going up to grab food, they will order from the staff who will bring the food to you,” explains Raymond Cua, founder of Travelling Foodie. </span></p> <p><span>“This will eliminate the need to have all the food displayed outside which is prone to contamination.” </span></p> <p><span>Having a waitstaff can also prevent unnecessary contact with other guests as the only outside contact people will have is with their server.</span></p> <p><strong>Contactless ordering</strong></p> <p><span>Cua also claims that some hotels may implement contactless ordering with the use of a device rather than having a server physically come to take your order. </span></p> <p><span>That way, the only contact will be the delivery of the food to the table.</span></p> <p><strong>Room service</strong></p> <p><span>“One possible action plan that hotels can do is to use room service as a platform to connect their customers to their hotel buffet offerings,” says Yaniv Masjedi, CMO at Nextiva. </span></p> <p><span>“Customers can choose the food and drinks they like to eat and relay information to the front desk. Then, room service delivers orders. With this set-up, it helps prevent the spread of the virus by eliminating the chances of hotel guests interacting with one another.” </span></p> <p><span>Hotel employees can also leave the food outside the door like many takeout places have been doing to limit face-to-face contact.</span></p> <p><strong>Directional buffets</strong></p> <p><span>For hotels that are still allowing for in-person buffets, guests will only be able to move in one direction while socially distanced – just like many stores that are placing directional arrows on the floor. </span></p> <p><span>“Buffets will become more ‘directional’ with you needing to start on one end, and finish in another, for more traffic flow,” explains Alex Miller, CEO of Upgraded Points.com.</span></p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p> <p><em>This article originally appeared in <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.readersdigest.com.au/travel/travel-hints-tips/what-hotel-buffets-will-look-like-now/" target="_blank">Reader's Digest</a>. </em></p>

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Breakfast myths busted: Is cereal really that bad for you?

<p>When it comes to breakfast, cereal more often than not has a bad reputation.</p> <p>Breakfast in general seems to be the meal most Aussies are most likely to skip. With studies showing almost half of choose to ditch breakfast on weekdays.</p> <p>For most, breakfast cereal might be a little way down the list of choices, especially those who are a little more health conscious. If you’ve heard one of the most common and surprising myths around – that breakfast cereal is too sugary and has little to no nutritional value.</p> <p>A first-ever scientific analysis of different types of breakfast cereals and their impact on the health of Australians found positive benefits for body weight and nutrition, regardless of the type of cereal and sugar content.</p> <p>If this surprises you, here molecular nutritionist Dr Emma Beckett shares with <em>Yahoo Lifestyle</em> other breakfast myths that you didn’t know about:</p> <p><strong>Myth:</strong> Traditional breakfast foods are bad for you</p> <p><strong>Truth: </strong>Some foods high in carbohydrate, such as wholemeal bread and breakfast cereals contain dietary fibre, which helps us to feel fuller, therefore starting the day off right.</p> <p>Breakfast cereal is a simple and convenient way to start the day and it can often provide more nutrients such as Iron, B-vitamins and fibre, than non-cereal breakfast choices. What’s better, cereal pairs well with other nutrient dense breakfast foods such as Greek yogurt, and nuts, which are a source of protein. Protein is essential in the diet as it is the most filling macronutrient that can help reduce grazing habits throughout the day.</p> <p><strong>Myth: </strong>Processed = bad</p> <p><strong>Truth: </strong>Most food needs to go through some sort of processing for it to even be edible and digestible – processing is a broad term that includes cooking, cutting and packaging.</p> <p>For many foods it is also necessary to undergo some sort of processing in order to preserve the food and prevent wastage, and to make them tasty and practical. </p> <p>From a nutritional perspective, key nutrients like protein aren’t necessarily lost during processing, they can sometimes be retained or made easier to access through processing. Others like B vitamins and iron may be added back if they’re lost, in a process called enrichment. </p> <p>Staple foods, like breakfast cereals and breads are also often fortified with extra nutrients – these foods are chosen because they are affordable, accessible, shelf stable and popular. It is also important to consider to what degree the food item has been processed, with ultra-processed items to be consumed in moderation.</p> <p><strong>Myth: </strong>Cereal is too sugary and has no nutritional value</p> <p><strong>Truth: </strong>Australian data has shown that cereal contributes less than 3 per cent of added sugar in the diet. </p> <p>Many cereals contain whole grains and fibre which many people are not getting enough of. They are full of essential vitamins and minerals that are important for health and wellbeing, and are the number one source of iron in the Aussie diet, especially in children. </p> <p>Cereal contains a range of sugar levels, there are some sweeter ones, but most are moderately sweetened and many sweetened with added fruits which contain natural sugars.</p> <p>For example, half of <em>Kellogg’s</em> 55 cereals contain two or less teaspoons of sugar per bowl. Updating formulations have meant that they have removed over 700 tonnes of sugar and 300 tonnes of salt from Aussie diets – that’s the equivalent to the weight of around seven blue whales!</p> <p>Cereal has been proven to have positive benefits for body weight and nutrition.</p> <p><strong>Myth: </strong>If it isn’t wholegrain it doesn’t contain fibre</p> <p><strong>Truth</strong>: Whilst whole grain foods contain fibre, not all fibre-containing foods contain the whole grain. Fibre is found in the outer part of the grain called the bran. The bran can be removed from the grain and used in foods. Foods made with bran may not always contain whole grain but they do contain plenty of fibre.</p> <p>Two out of three Aussies are not meeting their daily fibre targets. In fact, four out of five Aussies don’t eat enough fibre to protect themselves from chronic disease! An adequate intake of fibre is between 25 and 30 grams a day for most of us. That might sound hard, but getting your daily dose is actually easy if you eat high-fibre options including fibre rich breakfast cereals, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and nuts.</p> <p>Did you know that different whole grains have different levels and types of fibres - for example whole grain brown rice and corn both have naturally less fibre compared to other whole grains such as whole grain wheat and oats, which have higher amounts of fibre.</p> <p><strong>Myth: </strong>It’s expensive to have a healthy diet</p> <p><strong>Truth: </strong>It can be a misconception that healthy food is far more expensive than unhealthy and takeaway options. </p> <p>According to recently published Australian research based on modelling, it is possible to improve Aussie diets while spending less money on food, choosing low-cost nutritious foods improves diet quality and can reduce a family’s grocery bill by over 25 per cent.</p> <p>There are actually lots of healthy options that are cheap to buy and aren’t going to spoil quickly. Wholemeal bread and breakfast cereals are good for the budget and last for a while. When it comes to buying fruit and vegetables, canned and frozen options are just as healthy as the fresh ones, and you can buy them cheap and store or freeze ahead of time. If you do your research and shop around, healthy eating really doesn’t have to be as expensive or challenging as it might seem. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p>

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5 breakfast myths that you didn’t know about your cereal bowl

<p><em>Molecular nutritionist Dr Emma Beckett shares 5 breakfast myths that you didn’t know about your cereal bowl.</em></p> <p><strong>Myth #1: Traditional breakfast foods are bad for you</strong></p> <p><strong>Truth: </strong>Some foods high in carbohydrate, such as wholemeal bread and breakfast cereals contain dietary fibre, which helps us to feel fuller, therefore starting the day off right. </p> <p>Breakfast cereal is a simple and convenient way to start the day and it can often provide more nutrients such as Iron, B-vitamins and fibre, than non-cereal breakfast choices. What’s better, cereal pairs well with other nutrient dense breakfast foods such as Greek yogurt, and nuts, which are a source of protein. Protein is essential in the diet as it is the most filling macronutrient that can help reduce grazing habits throughout the day. </p> <p>Some cereals, like Kellogg’s iconic All Bran and Sultana Bran, are high in fibre and have a 4.5 or even the maximum 5 Health Star rating. Cereals like this have been a popular choice for almost 100 years.</p> <p><strong>Myth #2: Processed = bad? </strong></p> <p><strong>Truth: </strong>Most food needs to go through some sort of processing for it to even be edible and digestible – processing is a broad term that includes cooking, cutting and packaging.</p> <p>For many foods it is necessary to undergo some sort of processing in order to preserve the food and prevent wastage, and to make them tasty and practical. From a nutritional perspective, key nutrients like protein aren’t necessarily lost during processing, they can sometimes be retained or made easier to access through processing. Others like B vitamins and iron may be added back if they’re lost, in a process called enrichment. Staple foods, like breakfast cereals and breads are also often fortified with extra nutrients – these foods are chosen because they are affordable, accessible, shelf stable and popular. It is also important to consider to what degree the food item has been processed, with ultra-processed items to be consumed in moderation. </p> <p><strong>Myth #3: It’s expensive to have a healthy diet</strong></p> <p><strong>Truth: </strong>According to recently published Australian research based on modelling, it is possible to improve Aussie diets while spending less money on food, choosing low-cost nutritious foods improves diet quality and can reduce a family’s grocery bill by over 25 per cent.</p> <p>It can be a misconception that healthy food is far more expensive than unhealthy and takeaway options. There are actually lots of healthy options that are cheap to buy and aren’t going to spoil quickly. Wholemeal bread and breakfast cereals are good for the budget and last for a while. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;"> </span>When it comes to buying fruit and vegetables, canned and frozen options are just as healthy as the fresh ones, and you can buy them cheap and store or freeze ahead of time. If you do your research and shop around, healthy eating really doesn’t have to be as expensive as it might seem!</p> <p><strong>Myth #4: Breakfast cereal is too sugary and has no nutritional value</strong></p> <p><strong>Truth: </strong>Australian data has shown that cereal contributes less than 3 per cent of added sugar in the diet. Many cereals contain whole grains and fibre which many people are not getting enough of. They are full of essential vitamins and minerals that are important for health and wellbeing, and are the number one source of iron in the Aussie diet, especially in children. Cereal contains a range of sugar levels, there are some sweeter ones, but most are moderately sweetened and many sweetened with added fruits which contain natural sugars. </p> <p>For example, half of Kellogg’s 55 cereals contain 2 or less teaspoons of sugar per bowl. Updating formulations have meant that they have removed over 700 tonnes of sugar and 300 tonnes of salt from Aussie diets – that’s the equivalent to the weight of around seven blue whales! </p> <p><strong>Myth #5: If it isn’t wholegrain it doesn’t contain fibre</strong></p> <p><strong>Truth</strong>: Whilst whole grain foods contain fibre, not all fibre-containing foods contain the whole grain. Fibre is found in the outer part of the grain called the bran. The bran can be removed from the grain and used in foods. Foods made with bran may not always contain whole grain but they do contain plenty of fibre. </p> <p>Two out of three Aussies are not meeting their daily fibre targets. In fact, four out of five Aussies don’t eat enough fibre to protect themselves from chronic disease! An adequate intake of fibre is between 25 and 30 grams a day for most of us. That might sound hard, but getting your daily dose is actually easy if you eat high-fibre options including fibre rich breakfast cereals, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and nuts.</p> <p>Did you know that different whole grains have different levels and types of fibres - for example whole grain brown rice and corn both have naturally less fibre compared to other whole grains such as whole grain wheat and oats, which have higher amounts of fibre. </p> <p>Just because a whole grain has less fibre doesn’t mean it’s not beneficial - it is! Whole grain is exactly as it sounds - it’s the entire whole grain kernel! Fibre is one component of the whole grain kernel and all components work together to bring health benefits. </p>

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Could Alan Jones be making a breakfast radio comeback with John Laws?

<p>Alan Jones was on the Laws’ show as a guest and the two radio personalities talked for a good half an hour, chatting about everything from where to get the best Indian food and whether Jones would like to “set the world on fire” by coming back to radio and working with Laws.</p> <p>At one stage in the conversation, Laws point blank asked Jones: “Do you want a job?” Quick as a flash, Jones answered: “Put a bit of paper in front of me - you know what it’s like. It’s the same old rules isn’t it - you put a bit of paper in front of somebody.”</p> <p>Laws asked again: “Why don’t you come here and work with me? We could set the world on fire you and me.”</p> <p>To which Jones answered: “Why not?”</p> <p>As well, the two radio veterans talked about the fact <em>The Kyle &amp; Jackie O Show</em> which recently won the ratings for radio on both AM and FM. Jones said: “I never begrudge anyone’s success and they’ve earned it. They’ve worked hard for it. They’ve been at it for a long time and they’ve hung in [there]…”</p> <p>Jones added: “At the end of the day, he’s not stupid, Kyle. He’s got real instinct and he’s relatable that people out there can relate to him. Says it as it is. And he can be amusing and entertaining, but equally he can cut through.”</p> <p>“The bulk of the people in radio never win a single survey. You and I are very fortunate, we’ve won thousands of them. But there are people out there who go hard at it every day and have never won a survey,” Laws said.</p> <p>So, if this chat between Jones and Laws is anything to go by, we could be seeing a partnering of the former radio rivals. They certainly seem to be getting on very well. Towards the end of their talk, Jones praised Laws, saying: “You are the legend of Australian broadcasting and the voice of a nation.”</p> <p>Laws wrapped up the talk and referred to Jones as “his friend,” admitting they’d had their disagreements in the past but they’d got over these very quickly. Laws added:</p> <p>“As I’ve said on numerous occasions, I have respect for Alan. I think he’s an excellent broadcaster and I think he’s got an extremely interesting mind and that makes him a cut above the rest – believe me.”</p>

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Heartbreaking double tragedy behind Eddie McGuire’s resignation

<p>Collingwood president Eddie McGuire and former AFL star Luke Darcy have opened up about their exit from Triple M’s Hot Breakfast show.</p> <p>The pair both made headlines across the nation after it was revealed they were leaving the popular breakfast radio program.</p> <p>McGuire was forced to deny rumours that he and Darcy had been sacked.</p> <p>He instead announced that his family had been behind his decision to walk away from Triple M after 11 years.</p> <p>Both McGuire and Darcy both had their own personal tragedies that pushed them to step down. </p> <p><span>McGuire's mum Bridie died just two days after Darcy sadly lost his father - former VFL football player, David.</span></p> <p>“The self-reflection and losing someone close to you … you re-evaluate things that are important and, for me, it always comes back to family,” Darcy said.</p> <p>“It had a massive impact on me, and a part of my decision making (to leave breakfast radio) as well.</p> <p>“We need to work and pursue great things like the Hot Breakfast to look after our families, but at the same time, you don’t want to miss the point of life. I’m massive on that life balance part.</p> <p>“This year, we’ve had the chance to stop, reflect and look at our situations.”</p> <p>McGuire said his mother's passing helped him understand Darcy's situation.</p> <p>He went on to say his own commitment to his family made the decision to quit easier to make.</p> <p>“Darce’s father was such a great friend of the show, and so well loved. My mum passed two days later, but we knew it was imminent. My view is, If you don’t learn from this year, you won’t learn from much.”</p> <p>McGuire got the opportunity to spend quality time inside the AFL's Gold Coast hub with his son Joe shortly after he lost his mum.</p> <p>“I spent a lot of time with my son Joe, and spent no time with my son Xander and my wife Carla who were back in Melbourne. You think, ‘Hang on, these are the things that matter,'" McGuire said.</p> <p>“We came to work every day for our family. “We don’t regret that we weren’t there to drive them to school. That would be great in a perfect world where money falls off a tree.</p> <p>The Collingwood president revealed he’d always promised his family he would quit breakfast radio once his sons had both finished school.</p> <p>“Those closest to me have always known that I continued with breakfast radio while my boys were at school and now my youngest has finished it’s time too for me to finish up a wonderful 11 year run with a 4 am alarm,” McGuire said last week.</p> <p>The Triple M Hot Breakfast has been losing audience share as of late. </p> <p>The show is down 0.9 points to 5.8% in recent ratings but McGuire denies it is due to him and co-host Darcy's departure. </p> <p><span>“They (Triple M) were keen to look at planning for the next five years, and we thought, ‘This is a good way to finish,'" McGuire told the Herald Sun.</span></p> <p>“But, in my mind, it was probably since June I’ve known it would be the last year.”</p>

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Baked breakfast mushrooms stuffed with spinach, feta and egg

<p><span>Prep / cook time: 25 minutes</span></p> <p><span>Serve: 2 mushrooms per person</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span>4 large flat mushrooms (large Portobello mushrooms also work well)</span></li> <li><span>1 big handful of baby spinach leaves</span></li> <li><span>1 1/2 tbsp marinated creamy feta cheese </span></li> <li><span>4 medium free-range eggs</span></li> <li><span>2 thyme sprigs</span></li> <li><span>Cracked pepper to taste</span></li> <li><span>Sea salt to taste</span></li> <li><span>1 tbsp parsley, roughly chopped, to serve</span></li> </ul> <p><span> </span></p> <p><strong><span>Method:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span>Pre heat the oven to 180</span>°<span></span></li> <li><span>To clean the mushrooms, brush the skin with a dry paper towel to remove any dirt.</span></li> <li><span>Using a small paring knife, remove the stems.</span></li> <li><span>Fill the base of the mushrooms with the baby spinach leaves, ripping larger leaves into smaller pieces. </span></li> <li><span>Carefully crack an egg into each mushroom on top of the spinach.</span></li> <li><span>Add a spoonful of marinated feta cheese as well as a drizzle of the feta marinating oil on top of the cracked egg.</span></li> <li><span>Add a pinch of salt and pepper and sprinkle a few leaves of the fresh thyme on top.</span></li> <li><span>Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes or until the mushroom has softened and the egg is still soft inside.</span></li> <li><span>Serve straight away topped with parsley.</span></li> </ul> <p>This recipe has been published with permission from Australian Mushrooms.</p>

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Chris Hemsworth gate crashes morning breakfast show

<p><span>Chris Hemsworth is well known for his role as Thor from the Marvel series, and this weekend he has added TV presenter to his resume.</span><br /><br /><span>The glorious moment happened during Nine’s weekend Today Show with reporter Lauren Phillips.</span><br /><br /><span>While reporting from a paddock in rural Scone in NSW — the horse capital of Australia, Chris Hemsworth jumped into the frame and took over.</span><br /><br /><span>“What are you doing?” Hemsworth can be seen asking with a sly grin.</span><br /><br /><span>“I often get teased for not having the best presenting skills or pronunciation, want to help me out?” Phillips asks Hemsworth.</span><br /><br /><span>An eager Hemsworth went on to give the weather rundown for the country.</span><br /><br /><span>He then informed locked down Melbournites to get out their brollys.</span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">We get some help with weekend weather from the God of Thunder himself, Chris Hemsworth! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/9Today?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#9Today</a> <a href="https://t.co/YsfCxADIiD">pic.twitter.com/YsfCxADIiD</a></p> — The Today Show (@TheTodayShow) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheTodayShow/status/1304569782616887297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <p><br /><span>“Perth, sunny 19, Geraldton mostly sunny, mostly that means there’s going to be no sun at some point. Karratha 36, heating up slip slop slap!”</span><br /><br /><span>An appreciate Phillips said: “You’ve made my job look very easy there, you might just take over.”</span><br /><br /><span>Hemsworth then had a dig at Wilkins who had been in his hometown of Byron Bay recently to interview his older brother Luke, not him.</span><br /><br /><span>“You can’t avoid me, mate, I’m everywhere.”</span><br /><br /><span>Towards the end of the segment Wilkins told Hemsworth he was booked and would be expected at the same time tomorrow.</span><br /><br /><span>“You lost your job! Sorry, I’m only available for the next 35 seconds,” the star hilariously fired back.</span><br /><br /><span>The star was in the area visiting AussieArk and WildArk, and doing conservation work to protect Australia’s ecosystem.</span></p>

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Enjoy the taste of summer with a tropical granola breakfast tart

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Juicy, delicious and bursting with nutritional goodness, these breakfast tarts are the perfect way to wake up.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Serves:</strong> 4</span></p> <p><strong>Cooking time: </strong>20 minutes</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Ingredients</strong>:</span></p> <p><strong>Tarts</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">         </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">3 Cups rolled oats</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">         </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 Cup sunflower seeds</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">         </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 Tsp vanilla paste</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">         </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">¼ Cup honey</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">         </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">½ Tsp cinnamon</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">         </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">4 Tbsp melted coconut oil</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">         </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 egg white</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Topping</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">   </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 Tub coconut yoghurt</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">    </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fruits for topping – Ruby Rise Red Papaya sliced, mango cubed, blueberries</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">   </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaved coconut</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">   </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 Tbsp honey</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Method</strong>:</span></p> <ol> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Preheat the oven to 120 degrees.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lightly spray 4 small tart tins with vegetable oil.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a medium bowl combine oats, cinnamon, sunflower seeds, vanilla, honey, egg white and coconut oil. Mix well. Divide the mixture between tins. Press the mixture at the bottom of the pans and press evenly at the bottom and sides of pan – be sure to leave ditch/well for the yoghurt.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bake for 20 minutes or until light and golden brown.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Allow to cool in the tins for 10 mins, then move to a cooling rack (keep in tins).</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">When completely cool, gently remove.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Place a few spoonfuls of yoghurt into the granola tarts, then top with the fruit and toasted coconut. Drizzle with honey.</span></li> </ol> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Recipe and photo courtesy of Ruby Ryse Papaya.</span></em></p>

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Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A regular breakfast is important to staying healthy and feeling great. Here’s how!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The good news is the vast majority (78%) of adults aged 55-69 consider breakfast as the most important meal of the day and it’s not just talk, 73% say they take the time to always eat breakfast, significantly more than 35-54 year olds (56%).</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In fact, a regular breakfast habit may be the key to staying healthy and feeling great. Research shows people aged 65+ years who regularly eat breakfast have better diets and are more likely to rate their health as excellent or good compared to breakfast skippers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We all know, the challenge as we get a little older is making sure each mouthful counts. Generally, we need fewer kilojoules and yet higher amounts of key nutrients to stay healthy, so, our food choices must be packed with nutrients.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Health -breakfast -fibre -wyza -com -au (2)Research shows people who eat breakfast regularly have better diets</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">So, what nutrients are a must at breakfast and how can we make sure our brekkie choices deliver? Do we need to follow the healthy trend and be drinking green smoothies daily or will traditional brekkie favourites still give us what we need?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, and Director of the Australian Breakfast Cereal Manufacturers Forum, Ms Leigh Reeve says there are four must have nutrients to start the day and offers ideas for delicious brekkie options that provide nutritional bang for their buck. These are much loved brekkie staples that are great value for both your health and your wallet.</span></p> <p><strong>BEST BREKKIE CHOICES</strong></p> <p><strong>1. Get an easy fibre fix</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whether starting the day with cereal or toast, the key is to choose whole grain or high fibre options. They are an important source of fibre, which is a nutritional hero. As well as maintaining a healthy bowel, regularly eating high-fibre breakfast cereals have been shown to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 24% and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 29%.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In fact, a diet high in cereal fibre may be the secret to longevity and has been linked to a reduced risk of premature death from cancer (15%); heart disease (20%); respiratory disease (21%); diabetes (34%).</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When it comes to increasing your fibre it doesn’t need to be overloading on prunes.</span></p> <p><strong>Other tasty breakfast options include:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experiment with high fibre or whole grain breakfast cereals until you find a favourite</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Top up your favourite cereal with a high fibre cereal or bra cereal</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Include cereal toppers for an extra fibre boost such as chia seeds, psylliumhusks, dried fruits or nuts</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Love toast? It’s as simple as making a switch from white bread to a whole grain variety. Generally the more visible grains or seeds the better</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>2. Milk it for better bones </strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Calcium is vital for staying strong and for maintaining the health of our bones. Yet the truth is most Australians are just not getting enough.</span></p> <p><strong>To bump up your calcium intake, the key is to:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Enjoy more dairy products, or calcium-enriched milk alternatives. At breakfast, cereal and milk go hand-in-hand. People who regularly eat breakfast cereal are more likely to have better vitamin and mineral intakes, especially for calcium.</span></p> <p><strong>Try adding yoghurt to your cereal</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prefer toast in the morning? Enjoy it with a milky coffee like a latte or a bowl of yoghurt on the side</span></p> <p><strong>Pump up the protein</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Protein is not just important for body builders or fitness fanatics. It is critical to support the body’s normal tissue maintenance. Australian’s aged 71+ years are the group that stand out as less likely to meet their protein requirements.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Yet a higher protein brekkie can easily be achieved without expensive or unappealing protein shakes:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Simply enjoy eggs on whole grain toast, muesli with Greek yoghurt or higher protein breakfast cereal options and dairy</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A sprinkle of nuts is another easy way to add protein</span></p> <p><strong>3. B2 is a must at brekkie</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Vitamin B2 is important for converting nutrients into forms that can be easily used by our bodies. As we get older, our bodies are less able to process nutrients from food.</span></p> <p><strong>Starting the day with a breakfast containing vitamin B2 is simple:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Use milk with your breakfast cereal</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Try yeast extract spreads on your toast</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Add some grilled mushrooms to your egg</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Or enjoy a handful of almonds at brekkie</span></li> </ul> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Republished with permission of </span><a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/articles/health/nutrition/is-breakfast-really-the-most-important-meal-of-the-day.aspx"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wyza.com.au.</span></a></em></p>

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<p>Rumours are rife that the<span> </span><em>Today</em><span> </span>show is considering a new line-up in 2020 in the hopes that it would boost the shows abysmal ratings.</p> <p>According to<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/morning-shows/today-show-surprise-star-asked-to-fill-in-on-struggling-breakfast-show/news-story/631cf57029edca4bd7fbdbb302341bf6" target="_blank"><em>news.com.au</em></a>, comedian Andy Lee was recently approached by the network, asking him to co-host the breakfast TV show.</p> <p>Lee has been working with Channel 9 for a long time and regularly appears on the<span> </span><em>Today</em><span> </span>show to promote his various TV and radio shows and kids books.</p> <p>The invite for Lee to “fill in” is a big move on the network’s part as they are currently “looking at their options” according to<span> </span><em>TV Blackbox</em><span> </span>editor Rob McKnight who is best known for creating and producing<span> </span><em>Studio 10</em>.</p> <p>“I think we’re at a 50/50 split as to whether the line-up will change next year,” McKnight told<span> </span><em>news.com.au</em>.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B2C6IPqJbPD/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B2C6IPqJbPD/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">We’re being serious... definitely DO NOT like this photo! 😂📚 #9Today</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/thetodayshow/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> thetodayshow</a> (@thetodayshow) on Sep 5, 2019 at 2:57pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>“Nine right now are looking at their options. It’s no surprise to anyone that Nine would be sitting back and going, ‘Do we continue with what we’ve got and try and evolve it or do we start again?”</p> <p>“It’s quite possible they haven’t made that final decision, but there’s no doubt conversations are taking place about scenario A, B, C and D.”</p> <p>It is currently not confirmed whether the comedian’s right hand man, Hamish Blake has also been approached to fill the role. According to McKnight, if he has then the<span> </span><em>Today</em><span> </span>show could actually work.</p> <p>“Hamish and Andy on the<span> </span><em>Today</em><span> </span>show would be something refreshing to watch,” he said. “On the proviso that when you are doing a serious topic, it’s the news team (running the coverage) and then when you start getting lighter you introduce the comedy element.</p> <p>“<em>Today<span> </span></em>show is at the point where they would have nothing to lose if they started again,” said McKnight. “That’s not to criticise the people that are working on it at the moment, but the fact is they blew it up and it’s failed.”</p>

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Fibre-rich breakfast ideas

<p><span class="image-caption">Courtesy of Sanitarium.</span><span></span></p> <p>These breakfast ideas contain fibre which keeps you feeling full for longer and is great for digestion too. It can be hard finding ways to incorporate fibre into your diet in sufficient quantities but adding it to your breakfast means you’re off to a great start!</p> <p>If you’re looking for an easy and wholesome way of starting your day, a breakfast smoothie is a quick and tasty fix. Likewise, the bircher muesli is prepared the night before and just needs a few blueberries or <a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/articles/health/nutrition/pick-the-right-fruit-for-better-health.aspx" title="Pick the right fruit for better health">your choice of fruit</a> added before serving. <span>The corn fritters would make a delightful addition to a weekend brunch. </span></p> <p><strong>Breakfast Smoothie</strong><br />Serves 4 <br />Ingredients:</p> <ul> <li><span>2 cups FibreStart </span></li> <li><span>1 cup frozen mixed berries </span></li> <li><span>1 ripe banana, peeled </span></li> <li><span>1 Weet-Bix, broken </span></li> <li><span>1 tbsp honey </span></li> <li><span>½ cup crushed ice </span></li> </ul> <p>Method: <br />Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. <br />Divide between glasses, serve and enjoy!</p> <p><strong>Berrylicious Bircher Muesli</strong><br /><span>Serves 4 <br /></span><span>Ingredients: </span></p> <ul> <li><span>1½ cups rolled oats </span></li> <li><span>½ cup dry roasted almonds, roughly chopped </span></li> <li><span>¼ cup sultanas </span></li> <li><span>1½ cups FibreStart, plus extra to serve </span></li> <li><span>1 cup Greek style yoghurt </span></li> <li><span>125g blueberries </span></li> </ul> <p>Method: <br />Place the oats, almonds and sultanas in a large bowl. <br />Add FibreStart and yoghurt and stir to combine. <br />Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. <br />When ready to serve, add the blueberries. <br />Serve in bowls, adding extra FibreStart to achieve your preferred consistency.</p> <p><em>Republished with permission of <a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/articles/health/nutrition/fibre-rich-breakfast-ideas.aspx">Wyza.com.au.</a></em></p>

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