HEALTHY BREAKFAST ON THE ROAD ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For those who saw my story a couple of days ago, you’ll see you can have the best intentions, ask questions at the cafe and it’s still near impossible to eat something as healthy as you could prep at home ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here’s how I try and make eating brekky…
Non dairy Sources of Calcium to answer your question @els.baker ? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Calcium is a challenging nutrient to get enough of in the Vegan diet. A meta-analysis of people on a Vegan diet diet show a slightly higher risk of bone fracture than non-vegans. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In Australia it is recommended that adults 50 years old…
EATING FOR SLEEP ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here’s a few foods that will help with those zzz’s ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✔️Keep your evening meal light and at least 2-3 hours before bed to allow enough time for digestion. A big meal may also cause or worsen reflux if you eat too much or go to bed too soon after eating…
THE RAW FACTS ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We all know we should eat more veg, and here’s some tips around portions and prep! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ PORTIONS ✔️No big surprises that we should aim for at least 5 serves non starchy veg daily. 1 serve is 1 cup of salad style veg or 1/2 cup cooked type veg. Go higher…
To get the best of both worlds I often do 50:50 for the pasta and rice options ? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Serve sizes as follows: • 1 Tbsp Mayo Vs 3tsp low fat natural yoghurt +1tsp Dijon mustard • 1 cup boiled pasta Vs 1 cup lightly cooked (in a pan with water or in the microwave)…
TOP OF THE CHOCS? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To answer your question @sunkissbowls ? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In short- all chocolate or chocolate alternatives should be consumed only sometimes and in small amounts. All contain similar calories. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Yes dark chocolate has anti-oxidants but it has nothing on your fruit and veg (it’s not an excuse to eat chocolate!). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀…
INTERMITTENT FASTING FOR FAT LOSS? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Lots of questions on this topic (@webster.jayne @diabesthetics @sfflyer123 @brandirfox @chantelleblackwell @noelle_enkema). So many that I’ve written a full article to cover the topic on the @mintfit_ website. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in the bio to read ???? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is one strategy to achieve calorie deficit required…
These are based on average prices in Aus ?? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tell me your money saving superfood swaps below???? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. Powdered greens (to answer your question @eatgymgain @shefs). Products like Maca, Spirulina or other green powders are expensive and more research is needed to warrant the extra cost. However, if you opt…
A chicken Pad Thai spot the difference for you @judithhross ? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can apply some of the below modifications based on your fitness goals- if you want to gain weight or maybe you want to maintain but have higher energy requirements- go left. If your goal is to lose or maintain weight – go…
TUNA PESTO PASTA ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Pasta is low GI, low salt and had in moderate portions can be included as a part of a healthy diet. I usually stick with maximum 1 cup of cooked pasta and always make sure I incorporate veg. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Comment below if you want the recipe ?? The Ultimate Guide to…