Changing Seasons…

As the Season’s change its important to consider how the food we eat also need to change….. When you think of beautiful long, hot summer days a chilled glass and a salad sounds very appealing. If that’s also what you eat in the winter somehow it doesn’t have the same appeal. The same for aContinueContinue reading “Changing Seasons…”

PICNIC’S

Photo by Kampus Production on Pexels.com Because our summers are so unpredictable sometimes just eating and doing things we associate with the summer can bring the season to life. The beauty of healthy eating is that there is nothing that we can’t but there are always going to be some healthier choices we could make.ContinueContinue reading “PICNIC’S”

Sick of being a Yo-Yo Dieter??

For many of us our whole life has been a constant battle with food and our association with it. We have eaten unwisely, hated how we’ve looked and felt, our self esteem and confidence is on the floor, our clothes don’t fit, struggling to walk, feeling miserable and ashamed. I need to get a grip!!!ContinueContinue reading “Sick of being a Yo-Yo Dieter??”

BBQ’S

Today we’re going to have a virtual BBQ and you’re coming to my house Welcome to my BBQ.  Its 3 pm – You have just arrived, unfortunately I’m a little late getting organised and just setting up the BBQ when you arrive. No problem, what do you want to drink?   Its 4 pm – EveryoneContinueContinue reading “BBQ’S”

Whats on your plate?

So how big is yours? How do you typically decide how much of a certain food is right for you? Photo by Lachlan Ross on Pexels.com Many factors impact the portion sizes we choose, including how much we normally eat, how hungry we feel, how much we enjoy that particular food,and how much food isContinueContinue reading “Whats on your plate?”

Recipe for Success….

Photo by Nicole Michalou on Pexels.com Let’s think about getting back to basics. We are going to look at what actually is the recipe is to success! You will need a vivid imagination… I want you to imagine that I am stood in front of you with my apron on, an empty bowl and aContinueContinue reading “Recipe for Success….”

How do you eat yours????

So how DO you eat yours? Standing up, Over the sink, Watching TV,On your own, On the kitchen table,In the car, On the bus, On the train, On the plane, Quickly, Or do you prefer to take your time and really enjoy it! What am I talking about? – Snacking!! I lost some weight once,ContinueContinue reading “How do you eat yours????”

Does your Lunch pack a punch?

Life is a matter of choices, and every choice you make makes youJOHN C. MAXWELL How you eat your lunch can say an awful lot about the choices you are making, If it’s with your fingers….. Standing up….. Quickly….. It takes 20 minuets for your stomach to tell your brain it’s received food when youContinueContinue reading “Does your Lunch pack a punch?”

Are you too Starchy?

Carbohydrates are a good source of energy and because they release it slowly and are perfect for the active person for example a long distance runner, that does mean TRULY active, not just think they are or wishes to be! But carbohydrates have, in the past bad press when it comes to weight loss. ManyContinueContinue reading “Are you too Starchy?”