Although there are lots of delicious low fat recipes out there, very often we prefer to stick with our family favourites.
Thankfully though, making your favourite meals healthier isn’t all that difficult.
You can modify most recipes simply by reducing the amount of fat, salt and sugar they contain, and increasing the fibre content.
Today’s challenge is to make your favourite recipe healthier
The main thing to consider is the overall balance of your meals, it is possible to eat some foods that are higher in fat and sugar, and still be eating a healthy diet, just keep a check on your portion size.
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Christmas often brings out the junk food junkie in us all.
The problem is, some people don’t stop at Christmas. They’re junk food junkies all year round, eating little real food through each day.
Real food? Isn’t all food real?
Well, that depends on your definition of food!
For me, if the so-called food comes with a list of 25 ingredients, and non-descriptives on the label, it’s not ‘real’ food!
What some people call food these days is what I’d call “stuff!”
Really, I’m not even sure what it is…perhaps it looks edible, but it’s processed beyond recognition, then coloured, enriched, and laden with sugar, salt, and preservatives…so it can’t possibly be real!
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Are you someone who ends up heading to the nearby sandwich shop, or getting take out instead instead of packing your own lunch?
If you’re on a mission to eat healthier, bringing your lunch from home is a must, and you’ll save money too, which is an added benefit!
However, sometimes coming up with healthy lunch ideas isn’t easy. But after today, you’re not going to have any excuse ;-)
Today’s challenge is to pack a healthy lunch
So, what does a healthy lunch look like?
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Many people ask this question, hoping to hear an answer which will please them… how much water should I drink?
Experts say, as most of us are aware, that we should be drinking 6-8 glasses of water each day.
Most people know this, but few are drinking enough water for the needs of their body.
And when it comes to losing weight, drinking water rather than soft drinks, fruit juices, and alcohol can really help you lose those extra pounds.
It can also help prevent feelings of hunger, which is often nothing more than your body crying out for more water.
Today’s challenge is to drink more water
Try to eliminate most of the liquid calories you’re getting from sweetened coffee and teas, fruit smoothies, milk, fruit juice, sodas, and other flavored beverages.
Consuming these on a daily basis can really push up your calorie intake.
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Are you self-critical?
Most of us criticise ourselves from time to time! But, if you’re constantly thinking negatively about yourself and thinking negative thoughts, this can be extremely damaging.
Language has a powerful influence on our behaviour. So, if your internal dialogue is constantly speaking negatively this will reflect in your beliefs, attitudes, and thoughts.
These thoughts can influence your mood, behaviour, and ultimately your health.
Self-criticism are the statements we sometimes find ourselves using, such as “I can’t do this!” “I’ll probably fail!” or “I’m no good at…”
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