Healthy Dinner Party Starter……
Coriander-chilli chicken meatballs Prep: 20min – Cook: 40min – Ready in: 1hr Ingredients Serves: 8 900g (2 lb) minced chicken 100g (4 oz) dried breadcrumbs 4 spring onions, finely sliced 1 tablespoon ground coriander ½ bunch fresh coriander, chopped 4 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice oil for pan frying Method In a large bowl, mix […]
Alternative To Christmas Pudding……
If you can’t resist the Christmas pudding, have just a small serving. An average 100g portion contains a massive 330 calories and 11.8g fat. Choose your pudding partner carefully. Surprisingly, custard contains more calories per typical serving than cream or brandy butter, even if you make it with skimmed milk! Instead of brandy butter, serve […]
Mince Pies……Are They Worth It??
On Average in a single mince pie: Calories: 235 Fat: 9g Carbs: 37g Protein: 2g This means it would take a 45 minute jog to burn just one mince pie off………is it really worth it??
Orange, Strawberry & Mint Flavored Water
Millions of us guzzle litres of fizzy drinks every year. Fizzy drinks and squash have gone from being an occasional treat to becoming a beverage that is consumed daily, even replacing water for many people. A typical can of regular Coke contains over 9 teaspoons of sugar, that is 39 grams of sugar. The recommended daily allowance of sugar, […]
What Alcoholic Drink Is Best……
Vodka Soda Ingredients: Vodka, Soda water Vodka averages 96 calories per 1.5 ounces. Soda water, of course, has no calories. However, there is no nutritional value in this drink whatsoever. Whiskey and Gin Ingredients: Various Guess what? Flavour isn’t bad for you! Forget the vodka. Bourbon generally ranges between 97 and 110 calories per 1.5 […]
Fruit And It’s Sugar Content…..
Fruit is a food group that can be confusing to low-carb eaters and diabetics. It is also an area where some of the popular low-carb diet plans differ, as some depend more upon glycemic index or glycemic load, while others just look at the amount of carbohydrate. Fruits Lowest in Sugar Small Amounts of Lemon […]
Do Not Cut Carbs……Get Them From The Correct Sources.
Carbohydrates are one of the main types of nutrients. They are the most important source of energy for your body. Your digestive system changes carbohydrates into glucose (blood sugar). Your body uses this sugar for energy for your cells, tissues and organs so it is important that we get these in our body, however there […]
Why Is A Healthy Breakfast So Important…….
Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Not only does it give you energy to start a new day, but breakfast is linked to many health benefits, including weight control and improved performance. Studies show that eating a healthy breakfast (as opposed to the kind containing fats and carbohydrates) can help give you: A more nutritionally complete diet, higher […]
Have You Tried Oil Pulling…….Great Wake Up Idea.
Place a little coconut oil in your mouth and let it dissolve. Don’t swallow it. Instead, swish it around in your mouth for 10 minutes or so. This takes practice but oil pulling is a method used by many to prevent tooth decay and pull toxins out of your body. Just the effort involved can […]
Salmon with Mango-Kiwi Relish
4 servings (serving size: 1 salmon fillet and 1/4 cup relish) SALMON: 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick) Cooking spray RELISH: 1/2 cup diced peeled mango 1/2 cup cubed peeled kiwifruit 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander 1/4 cup […]
