Posts Tagged ‘Health and Nutrition’
Perfect pudding for the perfect figure – Lemon & blueberry sponge
What could be better than a delicious Lemon and blueberry sponge served with lemon custard? This yummy recipe serves 6 and is only 183 calories per serving! The perfect pud whilst your trying to lose weight! What will you need? 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 100g self raising flour 100ml skimmed milk 50g caster sugar….
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7 reasons you can’t lose weight – and what to do about it!
Eating too many diet foods - Supermarkets are filled with low-fat foods and some so-called healthy snacks, such as cereal bars, are often high in sugar says Rhoda Sutherland, a dietician at Spire Southampton Hospital. “This can cause your blood sugar levels to peak and trough, ending up with a craving for more sugary foods and….
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Ideas on how to lose weight when you love food! – Chicken Jalfrezi
Here’s our own low fat version of this curry classic helping to encourage your ever-shrinking waistline. It’s a triumph for curry-loving slimmers! Serves – 4 Preparation time – 15 minutes Cooking time – 20 minutes Calories per portion – 279 Ingredients 6 long green chillies 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tbsp of sunflower oil….
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Are you addicted to sugar?
A new weight loss movement claims sugar is an addiction as dangerous as some drugs. So should we all be kicking the habit or is there an easier way to cut down? According to Connie Bennett, US author, becoming ‘sugar free’ helped her rid herself of 44 health issues, from migraines to heart palpitations. Which….
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The Sunshine Diet
Drop 7lb in 7 days eating good-mood food How it works Eat yourself into a happier place, whatever the weather. Foods packed with vitamin D mimic the effects of the sun on your skin and, with a choice of Mediterranean style meals, our Sunshine Diet will help you to lose weight and get you in a….
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Are calories really all they’re cracked up to be?
Diets, they come and go, but reducing your calorie intake has always been a surefire way to lose weight. However, new research shows that the energy values given to certain foods simply don’t add up! There’s some good news if you’re a fan of almonds. According to the findings of a new study by the….
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Curb your cravings and lose 4st!
Bingeing on biscuits? Can’t resist crisps? Learn how to conquer those food urges and, over a year, you could lose weight fast and totally transform your body. Caving into cravings might be something we all do at times, but it’s depressing how quickly those frequent bags of crisps or sweets can show up on the….
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Quick Lunch Recipes – Tuna and Cucumber Pitta Pockets
Quick and easy to make, a perfect option for lunch at work.
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Tomato and Basil Soup
Warm your heart on a cold winter’s night with a bowl of home-made fresh tomato and basil soup. It is quick and easy to prepare, tastes delicious and is suitable for vegetarians too!
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French Toast Recipe – Cheesy French Toast
Enjoy your family favourites the healthy way with this alternative to cheese on toast. Why not add some fresh onion and substitute the Worcester sauce for chilli jam?
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