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 […]
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 […]
Weight Gain Over Christmas…….
Over the christmas period the average person will consume an extra 500 calories per day. Theoretically there are about 3,500 calories in one pound of body weight. This means that over the 2 week christmas period the average person will gain 2 pounds of body weight. Although according to the British Dietetic Association, the average person will consume 6,000 […]
Debloating Smoothie
Over indulged the night before? This green smoothie will you get your stomach flatter and digestive system back on track. Papaya is a wonderful digestive fruit and mixed with cucumber, this green smoothie will have your system soothed by lunchtime. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup pineapple 1/2 cup papaya 1 frozen banana 1/4 cucumber (with skin) […]
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 […]
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 […]
Minted Fruit Cocktail Juice
1 apple, peeled, cored, and sliced 1 orange, peeled and divided 1/2 cup pineapple 2 cups watermelon, cubed and seeded 1 teaspoon lemon juice A small sprig of fresh mint Juice the apple and orange first, followed by the pineapple. Transfer juice to a blender, and add the watermelon, lemon juice, and mint. Puree until […]
