While ACV does make a delicious ingredient for salad dressings with some other potential benefits, some claims made about it are just outright ridiculous! [I am referring to ingestion only- any topical applications do not fall into my area of expertise] See ?? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Given the impact on gut microbiome and the increasing evidence of…
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…