When most people think of healthy eating, they picture boring salads and being hungry all the time. It can be hard to get motivated to go on a diet when all you want to eat is pizza and chips. However, you don't have to cut your favourite foods out completely; all you need to do is replace them with something slightly healthier. You can still eat most of your naughtiest junk food meals, you just have to make a few tweaks to transform them from high-fat, high-calorie disasters to delicious ...
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October 30, 2017
Healthy substitutes for your favourite foods
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July 11, 2017
Healthy fish recipes for a Mediterranean diet
Not only does the Mediterranean diet include a great range of flavours, it is also a really healthy option. Low in fat and high in vegetables and fruit, this diet is the perfect option for helping you lose weight and improve your overall health, especially if you opt for a lot of fish dishes. Fish is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and minerals, as well as being high in protein and low in fat. Couple this with other ingredients that are broadly used in Mediterranean cooking and you're...
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June 6, 2017
Healthy salads that won’t bore you
One of the easiest healthy meals to eat, especially when the weather is hot, is a salad. Salads are a great way to get loads of vegetables onto your plate, whether you enjoy them as a side dish or as a full meal, filling you up with fewer calories. However, standard garden salads can get a bit dull and the temptation to put more unhealthy dressings and toppings on your salad can get strong. This can mean that they aren't as healthy as you might think, even if they are more interesting than...
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February 7, 2017
Could souping be the new juicing?
Juicing has been around for a while and is often used as a form of detoxing. The idea is to get as many nutrients as possible from fruit and vegetables in an easy way, cutting down on solid food as you do. However, juicing isn't all it's made out to be, as you actually lose nutrients due to the fact the fruit oxidises quickly. You also miss out on most of the fibre contained in fruit. On top of this, you get a big dose of sugar, which can give you a temporary high before you crash, ...