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…
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…
A recent review of the Health Star rating has seen some recommendations that, if implemented, will see Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) with a lower health star rating than Canola and Sunflower oil. ? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is NOT in line with current evidence. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The recommendation for the ranking is based on % of saturated…
WHY we should steer clear of deli meats (not pictured): • Current evidence shows that there are some naturally occurring chemicals in processed meat that cause them to be carcinogenic. These chemicals have been found to damage the cells that line the bowel, which can lead to bowel cancer. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • In addition, the nitrite…
Chicken veggie stack. Total cook time = 45 minutes Hands on time = 15 minutes ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This one is on rotation at our place! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What quick and easy meals are on rotation at your place? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #eatforhealth #healthytips #nutritioncoach #allfoodsfit #fuelyourbody #healthychoice #nutritionfacts #lowcarblifestyle #weightlossjourney #dietitian #eatsmart #calories…
Ideal meal for a quick lunch or dinner and a good amount of protein for a main meal. I usually aim for 20g or more at mains. Spinach is an excellent addition for some greens (but we had none ?). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Would you eat this omelette? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #omelette #omlettes #infographic…