Paprika Eggs A hard-boiled egg makes a convenient, transportable snack. Filled with high quality protein, iron and B vitamins, it’s highly nutritious – but perhaps little bland. Keep your taste buds happy by adding a pinch of paprika and sea salt. Always buy free range, organic eggs as they have more immune-boosting nutrients such as […]
Wouldn’t it be great if we could add something to our food that would help us lose weight and boost our health? Chili peppers can do both. The “magic” ingredient Capsaicin is a flavorless, odorless, colorless compound found in varying amounts in peppers. Fiery habaneros contain the most. Jalapeños have some. Bell peppers have none. […]
Smart snacking can be good for you and help you manage your weight – IF you’re making the right choices. Knowing what foods and drinks to choose (and why) allows you to plan and be organised – so you’re not tempted to making unhealthy choices that you’ll regret later. Here are some my all-time favourites. […]
Wise Rule – Choose Brown not White When it comes to nutrition, it’s our daily habits that make the difference. As I often remind my clients – opt for brown bread, not white, and you’ll be well on the way to losing weight and improving your general health. White bread is nutrient depleted Whole wheat […]
Get Sweet Wise Sugar is addictive. The sweeter the food the more energy it provided for our hunter-gatherer ancestors. So craving the sweet stuff is a leftover survival mechanism. But these days ultra-sweet foods are everywhere! Our bodies are not adapted to the sheer amount to sugar that we eat and it’s making us sick. […]
10 Facts and Myths about Weight loss We’re in a bit of a muddle when it comes to losing weight. Misled by conflicting information, fad diets and unhelpful excuses we make it harder than it needs to be. The reality is simple – weight loss is a direct result of healthy eating. But let me […]
Yes, avocados are relatively high in fat and calories (138 calories and 14.1g fat in half a medium-sized avocado). But they’re also one of the best foods you can eat – a powerhouse of nutrients. Here are a few great reasons to eat them regularly. Avocados can help you lose weight Avocados contain plenty of […]
If you’re looking to lose weight, make sure you get enough sleep. Sleeping badly not only raises stress levels, but it makes us feel hungry and promotes weight gain. The latest research confirms what many of us have known all along – a poor night’s sleep seems to result in a case of the uncontrollable […]
Pear season officially starts with the arrival of sweet Bartletts in the late summer, but autumn and winter is when there is an abundance of other varieties. The crisp, crunchy Bosc, the succulent, creamy Comice, the soft juicy Anjou, or the bite sized Seckel – all pears are rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients such as […]
Perhaps you’ve read the bestselling books Wheat Belly and Grain Brain? The Atkins diet lives on through them, despite the fact that most well informed people now realise (through their research and personal experiences) that eating a diet made up almost exclusively of meat, poultry, cheese, butter, fish, and eggs, with very little plant-foods, is […]
Why use protein powder? Everyone’s got a reason to use protein powder these days. Added to smoothies, shakes, juices and even soups, it’s an easy and convenient way to increase our intake of complete protein, which is useful for weight management, fitness training and muscle building, as well as for meal and snack replacements. But […]
Cheap, tasty and versatile – here are a few facts to convince you to make beans and pulses a daily habit. They help you lose weight A serving of beans will help you feel full more quickly, because the rich fiber content fills your stomach and causes a slower rise in blood sugar. That should […]