RESISTANT STARCH FOR GUT HEALTH ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➖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 which produce compounds (short chain fatty acids)…
What are the main principles you follow when it comes to your diet? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ll be sharing mine over the next couple of weeks via my stories so keep an eye out. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One of my main strategies is to focus on getting the good stuff in.. I don’t think too much about what to…
White potatoes are not bad (in answer to your question @amyhanr) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ BOTH sweet and white potato are nutritious. Sweet potato probably has a slight advantage because of the lower glycemic index and slightly more fibre BUT combined with other lower GI foods, protein and healthy fats the GI of the whole meal will be…
MY DIETARY PRINCIPLES ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I follow these most days to keep myself on track and also avoid obsessing about my next meal. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I wish mindful eating was also up there, but if I’m honest- while I think it is important, it is not my strength! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Lower carb or intermittent fasting can also work…
Some salad inspo for your weekend. Download the recipe (and others) by heading to the @mintfit_ website and scrolling down. ?? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Link in bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #eatforhealth #allfoodsfit #carbohydrates #healthychoice #weightlossjourney #dietitian #eatsmart #nutritional #smartfood #eatbetter #saladrecipe #saladrecipes #healthysalad #healthysalads #notadiet #healthychanges Source
You don’t need to skip the pasta to be healthy- but you might need to modify your portion! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Bulking up with with non-starchy veg is the easiest way to do this! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ps. These plates look stacked but they aren’t huge- they’re large side plates! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #eatforhealth…
I’ve had a little hiatus from Insta but I’m back. This is my favourite balanced breakfast. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✔️It is not necessary to avoid eggs due to cholesterol as for most people dietary cholesterol does not impact blood cholesterol levels (unless you are a hyper responder – discuss this with your doctor) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️ In most…
A couple of weeks ago I shared my dietary principles- one of which is to make half my plate non-starchy veg at main meals. I had a few questions after this about starchy Vs non-starchy veg so here you go! Not all of the non-starchy would fit but these are the main ones I use….
While I don’t advocate calorie counting it is well known that total calories in need to be less than total calories out if you’re trying to lose weight. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ These are some of my favourite calorie cutting hacks that don’t compromise how satisfying a meal or snack is. Very important when you’re a hungry human…
SIMPLE SALAD (serves 2) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • 2 cups kale or baby spinach • 1 medium roast beetroot • 1/2 cup blueberries • 1Tbsp slivered almonds • Dressing of 2tsp red wine vinegar, 1 crushed garlic clove & 2tsp extra virgin olive oil ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #eatforhealth #healthytips #nutritioncoach #fuelyourbody #healthychoice…