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…
Eating more legumes (AKA pulses) has been shown to be so beneficial to our health and is an area that I definitely need to improve in. Benefits include: ✔️They’re high in dietary fibre, helping to keep us regular ?, and improve our gut microbiota. ✔️The soluble fibre in legumes helps to lower total and bad…
Have you noticed this too? ?⠀ -⠀ ⠀ If you don’t plan ahead – it can be challenging finding quick, healthy and affordable options. ? -⠀ Often, it’s just easier to grab something cheap and filling – i.e. a slice of pizza, cup of fries or a bagel with cream cheese. ? -⠀ The solution…
SQUEEZE IN MORE SALAD ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Plan for your lunch and dinner meals to be mostly veggies. With cereals, toast and sandwiches being common staples at breakfast and lunch, veg intake during the day is often lacking. Cold rolls are a great lunch box option if they’re packed with salad and include a lean protein source…
This is a question I still get a lot!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Soy is completely safe for us to eat and there are actually many benefits ☝?☝? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The studies that sparked concern about isoflavones (which are a class of phytoestrogen) were done in vitro (in a test tube/dish) or in animals. We cannot transfer these results…