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The form of fat that’s found in coconut oil is referred to as medium chain triglycerides and is considered a top fat burning food. This form of fat is used immediately as energy for the body, just like carbohydrates would be. So for those who are utilising low starchy carb diets, it’s a fat that [...]

With September starting I don’t know about you but I always feel there is a sense of back to normality, do you know what I mean?! The kids are back to school or playschool, the daily routine starts off again and with that is a great opportunity to look at your week and decide how [...]

Enjoying them the healthy way........   INGREDIENTS •  240g drained chick peas (1 tin) •  150ml freshly squeezed orange juice •  Grated orange peel •  3 eggs •  2 ripe bananas •  80g cocoa powder •  30g ground almonds •  1 teaspoon of baking powder •  1/2 teaspoon of bicarbonate soda •  Handful of crushed walnut halves or any preferred nuts   METHOD 1, Mash [...]

This one is a good one for lunch at work, prepare it all the night before. Makes a change from salads…… Ingredients •  2 chicken breasts •  1 tube of tomato puree •  1 red pepper, sliced •  1 onion, sliced •  8 walnuts, crushed •  50g goats cheese Method […]

If you are serious about taking part the next 7 days then do try also taking on board the follow:- 1: Clear out the cupboards of all processed foods, cereals, biscuits, cakes all things sugary, all those treats you keep in for the kids. 2: Do a 7 day food shop so you have enough [...]

Only 20% Will Get Results? Really? Do you watch ‘This Morning’ ever? Apparently, as I did not see it for myself, Dr Michael Mosley (the brain behind the 5:2 diet) told the TV show that exercise can cause you to gain weight. He also suggested that the ‘Endorphins’ can not effect our mood. Do you [...]

  The Oil When it comes to choosing oils when barbecuing we do need to be careful. Olive oil may taste great combined with your salad on the side, but when heated to a high degree (~190°C) the oil begins to degrade and change their chemical structure. This causes them to become highly inflammatory to [...]

...It goes to show by doing a little bit of exercise daily (10 minutes can make a difference!) and eating tasty but REAL food has great results. I appreciate though that if you read the papers or watch the TV it is confusing over what is good for us and what isn't...it changes most weeks doesn't [...]

Day Breakfast Lunch Dinner Monday Smoothie of your choice     Mexican tomato soup Green salad Chicken stuffed with ginger and orange and Vegetable’s Tuesday Poached eggs & bacon Ham Tabouleh and avocado salad Beef Koftas Spinach/Green Beans Wednesday Smoothie of your choice Goats cheese Frittata Salad Tuna and salsa verde Thursday Boiled eggs with [...]