Category: Weight loss & maintenance
This is a great recipe for a quick dinner or something easily prepped the day before for lunch in the office – just be sure to put into an airtight container to avoid the avocado turning brown and pop the dressing is a small separate…
This is a fantastic recipe for the cooler time of year when the nights are drawing in a little earlier and the rain is becoming more frequent. The combination of melted cheese and rich sun dried tomatoes with your baked sweet potato hits the real…
Yo-yo dieting has become the norm among many of us; shedding excess weight to feel confident on your beach holiday, to pile it all back on again over Christmas/stressful job/too little time/lack of exercise/difficult schedule etc etc etc. Going on another strict calorie controlled diet…
This delicious recipe is full of escapism and perfect after a long day spent in an office or car. Serves 4 Ingredients 320g mangetout 320g green beans 4 6-ounce/170g halibut fillets ½ freshly ground black pepper zest of ½ orange, cut into thin strips 3…
As part of a healthy, balanced diet, sugary foods and drinks should be kept to a minimum. Many highly processed foods that contain a lot of added sugar often contain a lot of calories and salt. Do you know how much sugar is in the…
This recipe works well for lunch or evening meal. Because of this you can make extra in the evening for lunch the next day – just store the dressing separately and pour over when lunchtime arrives. Serves 2 Ingredients 20ml agave nectar 40ml low-sodium soy…
This versatile recipe that can be adjusted to suit the time of day and levels of hunger, which makes it a great choice any time. Double the eggs and bread amounts for an evening meal. Serves 2 Ingredients 2 slices rye bread 2 eggs 1…
A fad diet is typically one that promises a ‘quick fix’, usually to achieve weight loss by restricting or avoiding certain foods and/or food groups. However, some of these diets can compromise your health and achieve little or nothing in the long term. This fact…
This can be made in a hurry, and is made extra special if you have 10 minutes the night before. Preparing this dish ahead of time will enable you to save time the following day and will also bring out the fullness of the flavours….
Artificial trans fats can be formed when oil goes through a process called hydrogenation, which makes the oil more solid (known as hardening). This type of fat, known as hydrogenated fat, can be used for frying or as an ingredient in processed foods to improve…
This sweet little salad will banish you of any sugar cravings you may be experiencing. A clever combination of fruit and vegetables makes this recipe a true winner. Just remember, don’t add the balsamic glaze until it’s ready to eat! Quantities to be decided by…
Social pressure and maintenance can be stressful at times, particularly if you feel that you maybe slipping back into old bad habits. However, it can be easy managed, you just need to be in control. If you feel you are slipping, acknowledge it and take…