Category: Weight loss & maintenance
Food and drink labels – what are they, what purpose do they serve and how should you use them? Reverse Packaging Labels Food labels state what the food or drink contains. There are laws outlined on what food and drink labels need to include,…
This curried chicken pie elevates the family favourite humble chicken pie to a new level. With the addition of coconut milk, ginger and nigella seeds, this recipe is likely to become a weekly staple on the menu. Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 500g chicken breasts,…
Our courgette & cinnamon apple oats are perfect for a cold and wintry morning. But you may think there is something amiss here. Courgette? In porridge? Have we gone mad? But it is absolutely a fantastic option if you are looking for a slightly lighter…
From 11th – 17th November it is Sugar Awareness Week – it is now recommended that our intake of free sugars should not exceed 5% of total energy intake each day. But there is lots of confusion around this, with many of us not knowing…
Serves 6 Ingredients 2 ripe bananas, sliced into thin rounds (approx. 0.5cm thick) ½ lemon, juiced Pinch of ground ginger Pinch of ground cinnamon Method Preheat the oven 130°C (fan 110°C) Arrange the banana slices on a large baking tray lined with nonstick baking…
Sign up to Veg Pledge for Cancer Research this November. Cancer Research are challenging you to go veggie or vegan for the whole of November to raise money towards cancer research. You can find loads of tips, tricks and inspiration on fundraising ideas and how…
It’s common knowledge that you need to wrap up warm for Bonfire Night to help combat numb fingers and noses. But this recipe should help warm the bellies of your family and friends and is perfect for being outdoors as the bowls are also edible!…
Eating a wide and varied diet doesn’t mean that you can’t save money and eat well. Some of the most nutritious and satisfying foods are very bank balance friendly. In the UK we waste on average 7 million tonnes of food and drink each year,…
Are you ready to embark on a healthier lifestyle? Below are steps for how you can get there! The British Nutrition Foundation have put together a planner to help you on the way to a healthier lifestyle. Try something new, swap old habits for healthier ones…
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 large cauliflower, trimmed 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp crushed chillies ½ tsp sea salt 2 tbsp light olive oil Method Preheat the oven to 220°C (fan 200°C) Cut the cauliflower into equal, bite-sized florets Combine the…
What is the Quality Calorie (QC) concept? The British Nutrition Foundation Quality Calorie (QC) concept encourages us to not just look at the number of calories we consume, but also the quality of our diet. This is with the aim to help us on the path to…
Stuffed peppers are brilliant for so many occasions as they are nice and comforting in cold weather but also delicious eaten cold in the summer sun – choose your time and place and enjoy! Serves 2 Ingredients 2 yellow peppers ½ tbsp olive oil Brown…