Here are just SOME of the pantry staples we use at our place. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Comment below if you’d like to see what else is in our pantry! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A few notes on some of the specifics: – Muesli – Should probably make my own but we mostly don’t. I buy those that are untoasted, have…
Mediterranean chicken is one of the 6 calorie controlled dinner recipes recipe available in my new FREE MEAL PLAN DOWNLOAD. Available on the @mintfit_ website now. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hit the link in bio to get to the website and scroll down and enter your email address to access the plan ?? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And don’t forget to…
To follow up from my story on protein and satiety, here is a guide to serve sizes for protein. Many people think they need more protein than they actually do. Unless you are a body builder, elite athlete or have specific medical requirements- 0.8-1 gram of protein per kg of body weight (provided you are…
Baked apples are a perfect nutritious dessert for cold winter nights. You get less calories in more volume (volume helps with satiety), more nutrients, more fibre and no added sugar compared to popular desserts like apple pie! These also make a great snack! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Simply: 1. Cut apple in half- leave skin on (that’s where…
If you’re trying low FODMAP for IBS then guidance from a dietitian is a must because: • Trigger foods are different for each person. • Amount of trigger foods that cause a reaction is also different for each person. • Foods are low FODMAP dependent on quantities of the food. • If you simply cut…
While these hummus chips are slightly favourable vs potato chips on the salt front, we’re splitting hairs when it comes to the difference when it comes to calories if you’re having a handful. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So while there’s nothing particularly bad about these hummus chips, there’s nothing particularly good about them either. This might come as…
VOLUME EATING ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is one of the best ways to satisfy without going overboard with calories. And it’s EASY. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Breakfast- half a bowl/plate of fruit or non starchy veg. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Main meals- half non-starchy veg ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Snacks- aim for half to be lower calorie, nutrient rich foods. Examples include fruit, non-starchy vegetables, low…
CHOCOLATE VS CAROB ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • There is little difference between chocolate and carob. They are very similar in terms of calories. • Carob is less bitter than cocoa so less sugar needs to be added to make it palatable. • While chocolate does contain caffeine, it is only a very small amount, so shouldn’t be…
This week the Australian @heartfoundationau released some updated nutrition advice. Some of this I’ve said before but here’s a summary. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ?Full fat dairy. Recent evidence shows that the dairy fat in milk, cheese and yoghurt does not raise bad cholesterol in the blood. So I’ve said this before but you can eat full fat,…
If you’re trying to cut down on sodium, lunch can be a bit of a trap. Here’s some of the key culprits that push your sodium intake up. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Bread and wraps are often filled with sodium, even though these products don’t necessarily taste that salty! While no added salt or low salt breads are…