Mashed Potato for Cauli ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Mashed potato and is not the devil but if you’re trying to cut some calories substituting your mashed potato for mashed cauli can save you some calories while maintaining the bulk ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ An option for topping potato pie, or as a simple and tasty side ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is 1 cup…
STICKING TO A DIET PLAN ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A few tips following your question @tinyheyne ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1️⃣ Plan your main meals in advance and shop when you’re not hungry. When you’re hungry and unprepared rational decision making skills often go out the window! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2️⃣Check the menu and choose your meals prior to eating out. Again- you…
As plant-based eating continues to rise, dairy-free yoghurts have become a staple for vegans, lactose-intolerant consumers, and anyone looking for lighter, gut-friendly alternatives. Today’s market offers impressive variety—from thick and creamy coconut-based yoghurts to protein-rich soy formulas and almond-milk blends that mimic traditional yogurt without the dairy. If you’re wondering which options are truly worth…
Stir-fries are one of the quickest, easiest, and most versatile meals you can prepare. They’re colourful, packed with vegetables, full of flavour, and ideal for anyone trying to eat healthier without sacrificing taste. But there’s one part of the stir-fry that often turns a nutritious dish into a sugar bomb: the sauce. Many people assume…
The Small Change Diet: How Tiny Daily Tweaks Create Big Weight-Loss Results When we think about weight loss, it’s easy to fall into the mindset that only major, dramatic changes make a difference. People often feel pressured to overhaul their entire diet, cut out all their favourite foods, or adopt intense exercise routines to see…
When it comes to wholesome, nourishing breakfast options, both quinoa flakes and oats sit comfortably at the top of the list. They’re versatile, rich in nutrients, easy to prepare, and perfect for everything from porridge to smoothies to baked snacks. But many people still wonder: Which one is healthier? Which one keeps you fuller? And…
DO YOU NEED TO MODERATE YOUR CARB INTAKE? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Very carb heavy meals can be an issue for some people. The high amount of carbs can push the overall glycemic load of a meal up too high ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Glycemic load combines Glycemic Index of a carbohydrates food with the amount of carbohydrate consumed and is…
WHICH IS BEST? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Both contain vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and healthy phytonutrients ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sweet potato tends to have a lower GI which may make it more favourable for satiety. However, GI is influenced by cooking method and by the GI of other foods eaten in the same meal ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Gram for gram, differences in…
KEEP XMAS HEALTHY(ish)??? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1️⃣ Accept that some meals will be big but don’t write off the whole period by eating anything and everything at every meal ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2️⃣ Be selective. Choose 1 dessert that looks amazing instead of trying them all ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3️⃣ Taking a platter? Fill it with fruit or veggie sticks with…
HEALTHY PASTA? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While pasta is not the devil, it gets a bad wrap. The portion size and what we load it up with can be an issue, it’s easy for the cals to add up! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 〰️On the left ? 2 tsp EVOO ? 200g chicken ? 30g semi-trimmed bacon ? 2 cups cooked…