5 a day – why is it so important?

5 a day – why is it so important?  There can’t be many people who haven’t heard the 5– a-day health message. Yes, we know you should be eating 5 portions of fruit and veg a day—but research shows that most of us actually eat fewer than 3. Just why is it so...

Not to sweet sugar

Not so sweet Sugar Weight loss will be easier if you cut down on the amount of sugar in your diet. There are many variations of white & brown sugar & with so many different names it’s no wonder we have little idea about how much of it we are taking in through...

Vegetable Omelette

VEGETARIAN MEAL THAT YOU CAN ADD A PORTION OF LEAN MEAT OR FISH TO Serves 2 (or can be eaten over 2 days as 2 snacks) 1 medium onion chopped 250g spinach after removing thick stems, rinsed & roughly chopped 2 medium tomatoes peeled & chopped Good grating of...

10 ways to combat your cravings

10 ways to combat your food cravings Crave-proof your work space or home – the simplest way to curb a craving is to ban crave-worthy foods from your environment in the first place! If you have to have tempting treats in your house for other family members & for...

Tuna, Coleslaw Wraps

Tuna Coleslaw Wraps Prep time 10 mins / serves 4 6 tbsp of low fat Greek yogurt 1tsp lemon juice Pinch or dried tarragon or chives 1tsp tahini paste (optional) 1 carrot, grated 100g white cabbage, grated ½ red onion, finely chopped 2 spring onions, finely chopped ½...

Chocolate Orange Mousse

Chocolate Orange Mousse Makes 4 1 x 70g packet of low fat instant custard 1 x 23g packet reduced sugar orange jelly 1 heaped tbsp. cocoa powder 100g low fat fromage frais 2 egg whites Grated chocolate to decorate Method: Make up the custard with 300ml boiling water....

New Year, New You – Kick those bad food habits!

New Year – New You: kick those bad food habits! Now’s the time to adopt some new routines so you can start the year eating better and feeling fitter. Bad habit… speed eating Eating too quickly means you’re more likely to miss the ‘I’m...

Why Buy Seasonal Foods?

Our seasons are the essence of what makes living in this country great. Seasonal food is fresher, tastier and more nutritious than out-of-season food that has been force grown or flown from abroad. Why? Seasonal food means seeds germinate in the soil at the right...