Category: Nutrition

Shake The LoSalt

The average person in the UK consumes more than 8.6g of Salt, a staggering 2.6g over the RDA,  18.2g per week over the weekly RDA (over 10days worth of salt in just one week). There is overwealming evidence linking a high salt diet to raised blood pressure, increased rick of stroke, stomach cancer and aggravating […]

29/05/2012 | 0 Comments More

3 CHEERS TO THE HUMBLE SPUD

In bad economical climate we now find ourselves in, many are going back to basics with food and their shopping.  So check out the revival of the good old spud. DID YOU KNOW? 13% of Britains Vitamin C intake comes from potato. There is more Vitamin C in a portion of potatoes than in an […]

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Protein Pancakes | This mix makes 2-4 pancakes

  25g plain flour   1x Large egg   1x Scoop of protein powder (Recommended ISO2   Nutrition)   60ml Milk (skimmed)   20ml Water   15g Flora Pro-Active   2tbsp Greek Yoghurt (low fat)   2tbsp Manuka Honey   Handful of Blueberries

27/05/2012 | 0 Comments More

Off to the Supermarket

People who paln their shop in advance by making a list of what they need at the supermarket not only save money and time but also have a healthier shop too! Swap Sugar: Go for no added sugar options where ever you can (look on the labels) Calories: Compare the labels on similar foods and […]

26/05/2012 | 0 Comments More

HEALTHY BREAKFAST TIPS

Cereal with no added sugar – Sweeten your breakfast with some chopped fruit instead. Low fat yoghurt Banana on toast fruit Smoothies Toasted wholegrain English muffins or crumpets (with low fat spread)

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Milk & Dairy Foods

Low fat dairy foods contain just as much calcium and protein as their high fat relatives and there is a growing range of low fat products on the supermarket shelves for you to choose from. You may already use semi-skimmed or even better fully skimmed milk.  Also choosing low fat cheeses, yoghurts and fromage frais […]

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Bread | Cereals | Potatoes

Despite what some people say and think, these starchy foods are not necessarily stodgy and unhealthy!  Quite the opposite, if cooked and served without added fat, they are perhaps the most filling and nourishing foods we can eat. Watch out for some breads which have butter added and best to go for wholegrain.  This also […]

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FRUIT & VEG | Aim for At Least 5 A-Day

Your mum was right when she told you to eat your greens when you were growing up…  She does forgot to mention about the reds, yellows and oranges. Variety is the spice of life they say, this applies to eating too…  Variety is important to get a good mixture of vitamins and minerals, eat as […]

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Motivate Yourself to Eat Healthy

Helping to protect yourself from health issues is one very good reason to think about eating healthy.  There are other reasons for eating healthy that are just as important to you personally.  People often say they want to feel better, sleep better, have more energy and generally more of a sense of wellbeing.  Try filling […]

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Why Eat Healthy?

A better diet can have a big impact on your health, now and in years to come!  A healthy diet can help reduce risk of coronary heart disease as well as some cancers.  It can also stop you gaining weight, which is great news because being overweight and obese means a higher risk of diabetes, […]

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