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...
THE BEAUTY OF BEANS ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Beans are a staple in our house for meals like this. They are a super cheap way to bulk up meals but also have loads of health benefits. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀...
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...
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...
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’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀...
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