Healthy Eating

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Lentils are a favourite food in our house. Loved by all — baby, me and even hubby!

Unfortunately, many people overlook them, perhaps due to an awful-tasting meal in the past, or simply because of their appearance.

But, if you’re after cheap, healthy and delicious meal options, you really should give lentils a go. Click to Read More »»

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If you workout hard, you need to refuel properly as well — in fact, it’s vitally important!

Perhaps you’ve been rushing into your workout, without planning proper pre-workout foods.

If that’s the case, it’s unlikely that you’ll see the maximum results from your efforts, and you may not recover as quickly as you should. Click to Read More »»

Flaxseeds

Essential fats are, well, essential in our diets. Obvious, but true!

If you skimp on your fat intake, you risk not getting all the nutrients you need, and there’s a strong possibility that you’ll suffer some side effects.

Many people try to avoid fat all together, believing it will cause them to gain weight.

And, while it’s true that fat is higher in calories (1 gram = 9 calories) than protein (1 gram = 4 calories), or carbohydrates (1 gram = 4 calories), it is your total calorie intake which will determine whether you gain fat, or lose weight. Click to Read More »»

Healthy Summer Snacks

Don’t you just love summer? I do… especially as I’ve just been enjoying the beautiful sunshine in California on our family vacation.

But, with all the summer barbecue’s, picnics, and parties, it offers multiple opportunities to blow your diet and overindulge a little too often.

If you’re trying to keep your calorie intake down, or lose a few pounds this summer, healthy snacks between meals can really help curb hunger cravings, and therefore keep your weight under control. Click to Read More »»