One of the motivations for this site was to give clear and reliable healthy eating tips. It’s for that reason that the topic of healthy eating is covered more extensively than any other.
Knowing how to eat healthy is more difficult than many realise, until they try it!
The truth is, in my experience, many people greatly over-estimate the extent of their healthy eating.
I always try to put a personal as well as a practical spin on my healthy eating tips. They are all below.
However, I’ve shortlisted three of the more popular articles…
I think squash is pretty underrated.
It may have something to do with the weird and wonderful shapes they come in, I suppose they do look a little odd. But, I think they deserve more attention.
If you haven’t tried squash, it has a really great taste, and it’s actually very versatile and easy to use. Click to read more…
sxc.hu: pnijhuis
I’m very much in favour of eating a good breakfast in the morning. In fact, I don’t function very well without it.
And, I think breakfast is particularly important for kids, to help them get all the nutrients and energy they need.
If you think about it, by the time your child wakes up, they may have gone up to 12 hours without eating anything. Click to read more…
Coffee for One
There’s no doubt about it, for people who live alone, healthy cooking for one can be challenging.
I know when my husband is away, I find I could very easily opt for a tea and toast diet to save any hassle. I wouldn’t think of doing that when hubby is home for dinner.
I’ve heard it dubbed “secret single behaviour“, or in other words, the funny little habits you fall into when they’re on your own. Click to read more…
I must admit I hadn’t given much thought to the chemicals in food packaging, or the plastics used in baby bottles and toys.
Sure, I knew that some plastics were considered risky, but I didn’t bother to do the research.
So, I decided it was about time I took a closer look. And, I’m honestly a bit shocked by my findings.
Firstly, we’ll focus on the dreaded BPA… Click to read more…
sxc.hu: silviogs
Most people are trying to cut back their sugar intake, but it’s not easy. I know, I’ve got an extremely sweet tooth!
Granted, sugar can have a place in a healthy diet, but you may want to reduce your intake a bit, so what’s the secret?
I’ve found that focusing on eating healthy, whole foods most of the time, helps me avoid eating too much. I think the 80/20 rule works prety well. If you follow that, you’ll probably find you’re also avoiding unhealthy amounts of sugar.
So, let’s take a closer look at this beloved substance… Click to read more…