CHIPS OR CRACKERS? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m sure I’m going to get a few haters for this post ? but if you’re grabbing a packet of ‘crackers’ thinking they’re a healthier option than chips then this might be of interest to you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As you can see the ‘cracker chips’ and actual chips have a very similar…
If you’re a red meat eater then you’ll know how easy it is to eat a huge portion of steak ?. Red meat should be limited to a few times per week as intake above this has been linked to some cancers and chronic diseases. 100g cooked is about the right portion size. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On…
WHY TO DIY ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here’s how you can save some cals, increase your fibre and cut back on added sugar at breakfast. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One the left. ?50g (1/2 a cup) of toasted ready made granola. *50g is the recommended serving size according to the packet however as per the Australian guide to Healthy Eating, 1/2…
Hi lovely people! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Head to the @mintfit_ website (link in bio) to download my FREE #plentyonyourplate meal plan. You can mix and match the quick and easy meals to make your intake nourishing and very balanced. NO calorie counting required (I’ve taken care of this for you) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Head to the @mintfit_ website, scroll…
SPOT THE ADDED SUGAR ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A little bit of sugar is OK but overall we should minimise added sugars. @who recommends max of 6tsp of added sugar each day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Differentiating between added and naturally occurring sugars (which are not the issue) found in foods such as milk, yoghurt, fruit and some vegetables is key!…
MILK ALTERNATIVES- what to look for ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There’s a huge array of alternative ‘milks’ available now. While they’re not technically milk, they are often called that because they look like and are used for similar purposes. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ These products can make suitable alternatives but here’s a couple of things to consider ✔️Fortification with Calcium, vitamin…
45% of people who answered my Insta poll a few days ago said the believed that coconut oil is healthy. Unfortunately it’s not so clear cut. While I don’t like to label foods ‘good’ or ‘bad’ unfortunately there’s not so much good about coconut oil. But as with many foods, it’s ok to include in…
The @who recommends no more than 6 teaspoons of added sugar each day which sounds like a lot but sugars can sneak in via a lot of foods. While mayo and aioli have minimal added sugar, they are heavy on calories. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Seeded mustard is one of my favourite condiments as goes well with meat,…
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…
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…