How healthy is Falafel? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✔️Falafel is made mostly of low GI, high fibre chick peas. Many labels don’t disclose fibre content which I find strange! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✔️It is a good source of Protein in vegetarian or vegan diets ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✖️Unfortunately Salt is often high. Check the per 100g column to pick one as low…
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…
PICKING FOR PREGNANCY⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Focus on nutrients!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀?Folate. Extra folate is recommended one month before and for the first 3 months of pregnancy. It is very hard to meet these requirements through diet alone so supplementation is recommended.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀?Calcium. Aim to get in the full 3 serves of dairy or dairy alternatives each day. 1 serve is 1 cup…
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀✖️They might look like fruit but banana chips are actually MORE energy dense than lollies!!✖️A lot of the nutrients from the fresh banana would be compromised by the processing. You lose nutrients to air when things are cut. You also lose nutrients when foods are heated.✖️Banana chips are often fried in coconut oil – making…
LOW FODMAP MEALS⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Pork stir fry• Garlic infused olive oil• Pork loin steak- sliced thinly.• Low FODMAP vegetables – capsicum, broccoli, spinach, green beans & carrot.• Stir fry sauce of salt reduced gluten free soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice and ginger (made to taste).• Fresh coriander if you have it⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Simple stir fry is a great…
SATURATED FAT Vs CHOLESTEROL ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Answering your question (from a while back- sorry – lots to catch up on!) @rashy_n @kangawoo_ @pwpantry. This one often comes in reference to eggs! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Saturated fat is fat found in animal products (meat, poultry, butter, dairy) and coconut based products. Too much saturated fat increases your risk of…
A few tips on snacking if you’re pregnant: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • Calcium becomes even more important in pregnancy so make one of your snacks calcium rich (yoghurt, yoghurt based dip, hard cheese and crackers) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • If you’re feeling sick- make snacks as nourishing as possible. Salty foods like crackers are often a go to but…
Unfortunately there’s no quick fix when it comes to weight loss, but this doesn’t stop some from promoting methods that are unsustainable, expensive and sometimes simply dangerous. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Some of the worst are: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Fat burning supplements. The majority of these do absolutely nothing except for eat into your bank account, the evidence doesn’t stack…
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Ultimate Guide to Low-Calorie Ingredients for a Healthy Diet Maintaining a healthy diet is essential for overall well-being. By choosing low-calorie ingredients, we can enjoy delicious and nutritious meals without compromising our health and weight management goals. In this article, we will explore the best low-calorie ingredients for a healthy diet…
Acid reflux can be an uncomfortable and persistent issue, but with the right natural remedies, you can manage and even eliminate it. Instead of relying on medications long-term, try incorporating these holistic solutions to support your digestive health and promote healing. 🌱💊 🚫 1. Avoid Going Cold Turkey If you’ve been using acid reflux medications,…