These posts are NOT to encourage calorie counting but are to demonstrate the impact that ingredient manipulation can have on the overall calories in a meal (obviously important for those of you who are trying to lose weight) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On the left: ?50g Feta ?200g Sweet Potato ?4 Cherry Tomatoes ?1/2 cup Baby Spinach ?1/4…
#spotthedifference #lambsalad ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you made these or similar changes to just one meal a day you save about the amount of calories needed to lose 1/4 of a kilogram (1/2 a pound) per week. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One the left: ?1 cup cooked cous cous ? 1/3 cup roasted zucchini ? 1/4 cup roasted carrot ?…
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…
I always get asked if I count calories or if it is generally necessary to do so in order to lose weight. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The answer is No. and while I calculate the calories for my #spotthedifference posts- I never count calories of my other meals. I calculate the calories for these posts to show you…
VOLUME EATING Heres how it was done… On the left. ▪️350g ravioli ▪️1/2 cup veg ▪️1Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil ▪️Tomato pasta sauce ▪️1tsp basil pesto On the right. ▪️150g ravioli ▪️2 cups veg ▪️1tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil ▪️Tomato pasta sauce ▪️1tsp basil pesto The option on the right has more food. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀…
I know I go on and on about eating half a plate of fruit or veg but this is why. • Less calories per 100g • Volume = feeling full • More fibre ➡️ better gut health and feeling full • ⬆️ vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, antioxidants. ALL of these foods can and should be included…
If you find yourself getting hungry easily then here’s some key things to look for when making your choices. Note. All oats are healthy but only steel cut oats are low GI. Rolled oats have a medium GI and quick oats have a high GI. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #eatwell #volumeeating…
Both filling, both with adequate protein to keep you full and the lower calorie dish has just as much food as the dish on the left. There is no need for big dietary restrictions to lose weight or stay a healthy weight (important as we get older and our metabolism slows down). Small adjustments across…
All of these foods are healthy ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But if you’re trying to lose weight, portion size of even healthy foods is important. If you are trying to lose weight regularly check portions- even if you have done so before – as portion sizes do tend to creep up. Also a good example that even when…