Low Fat Vs Full Fat Cheese ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hope this answers your question @instyle_with_mamma ? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • Cheese is a great source of protein and is low GI which is advantageous for weight control ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • In years gone by low fat was encouraged in the nutrition world due to the saturated fat content and also…
BEETS & BLUES – download this recipe and more for FREE via the @mintfit_ website ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Two of my fave ingredients, makes for one very ANTIOXIDANT RICH salad. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ?This salad, with many others in the download. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Link in bio ?? Ah, the age-old dilemma of choosing the perfect pet. Do we go with…
3 reasons to include some Pome ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. Gut health from Prebiotic fibre. Prebiotic fibre acts as the ‘fertiliser’ or ‘food’ for good bacteria in our gut so helps it multiply 2. Anti-oxidants from polyphenols. These are one of the richest fruits for anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants prevent harm oxidation in our bodies and work to remove…
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • Protein is the most filling macro • Having something protein rich means you’re less like to overeat at snack times ?? • Some of my fave options ?? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ladies and gentlemen, have you ever found yourself stuck in a never-ending line at the grocery store, wondering if you’ll ever make it out…
PICKING UP ON PRESERVATIVES ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hope this answers your question @hayleighmcauliffe ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • Preservative use in cold meats varies between brands and even between products from the same brand • Many preservatives are not harmful, however some should be limited or avoided. For example, Nitrates (249-252) have been linked to higher rates of some…
A LITTLE PEACHY ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One of my summer salad faves.. head to the link in my profile to download your free Salad recipe book with this one (and more) inside! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Downloadable from the @mintfit_ Website ?? [link in bio] Well folks, gather ’round and grab yourselves a cup of coffee, because we’re about to…
TAKE THE CAKE? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • Yes this one’s a bit obvious, but unless you make your own (and even then it is hard to find a healthier recipe), banana bread should be considered a cake. • Weight for for weight they’re usually around the same cals so treat it as a treat ? Well folks,…
UNCOOKED OATS ⬆️ RESISTANT STARCH ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • Resistant starch (RS) is starch that moves through the small into the large intestine without being digested. While it is not technically a dietary fibre, it functions in a similar way • RS helps support a healthy gut by increasing good bacteria levels and has been shown to…
SNEAKY ‘SALADS’ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unfortunately calorie heavy dressings, too much grain and not enough veg can result in a ‘salad’ with calories closer to that of a risotto. Here’s how easily it can happen, even with ‘salads’ of similar bulk… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ?On the left • 1 cup cooked Pearl Barley • 70g Haloumi • 1/3 Zucchini…
FILLING SNACKS ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One of my faves.. • Corn thin • Ricotta Cheese • Strawberries ? • Pecans Well, well, well, ladies and gentlemen, gather round for today’s juicy gossip straight from the rumor mill. Have you heard the latest chatter about that pair of lovebirds down the street? It seems like they just can’t…