Time to say NO!!

So here we are…… NOvember!!!! Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com What could you be saying NO to during this month that will improve your well-being, self-esteem, weight, confidence and health?? Let’s explore the possibilities: EXCUSES… Look at the excuses made during summer for not taking regular activity!! It may be colder now, but youContinueContinue reading “Time to say NO!!”

Your Calorie and Nutritional guide to Non Oily Fish.

White fish is one of the lowest caloried proteins available to us. It provides fabulous nutrients and it’s recommended that at least 2 meals per week should be fish! Maybe that is something worth considering, especially if you’re looking to become healthier! The surprising fish on this list is Tuna! This is due to followingContinueContinue reading “Your Calorie and Nutritional guide to Non Oily Fish.”

Your Calorie and Nutritional guide to Crispbreads etc.

Crispbreads and crackers have become more widely popular in the aim to reduce the quantity of bread consumed. Originally used mostly for cheese and biscuits there are so many choices, but as it’s often been said, how do you make the best choice for you if you have no idea what the choices are!! BelowContinueContinue reading “Your Calorie and Nutritional guide to Crispbreads etc.”

Your Calorie and Nutritional guide to Bread and Bread Products

It seems that this is going to be one of the most popular and most used category within our nutritional information guides! It tends to be the foods that the majority of us struggle to limit. Featuring the easiest food group of all to over indulge in, and it’s the group usually headed to whenContinueContinue reading “Your Calorie and Nutritional guide to Bread and Bread Products”

Your Calorie and Nutritional Guide To Fats, Oils, Spreads, Condiments and Dressings

Here’s the latest of our nutritional guides to help you make the best choices possible for you. Some you’ll already know, but some are definitely eye-opening. It’s certainly well worth a read and may actually surprise you. Just remember that fat contains the most calories per gram and is comparable only with alcohol sugars, asContinueContinue reading “Your Calorie and Nutritional Guide To Fats, Oils, Spreads, Condiments and Dressings”

Your Calorie and Nutritional guide to Christmas Goodies

Christmas can be one of the most challenging times of the year, and not always because of the tempting, decadent indulgent food and drink. The different routines, those that say “why not it’s Christmas” can lead even the most determined astray! With that in mind, knowing exactly what those foods can cost will help toContinueContinue reading “Your Calorie and Nutritional guide to Christmas Goodies”

Your Calorie and Nutritional guide to Party Food

Party/Buffet food and its temptations can be one of our biggest tests when trying to eat healthily, due to it being consisted of lots of “beige” foods (carbohydrates), high calorific values and finger foods which we might find difficult to stay in control of. Then you also need to factor in that when more deliciousContinueContinue reading “Your Calorie and Nutritional guide to Party Food”

Your Calorie and Nutritional guide to Non Alcoholic Drinks

As many people are choosing to be either alcohol free, or the driver. It seems only fair to include the alternatives. Knowing the nutritional information can make a massive difference to the choices we make. Ultimately you can only make choices if you know what your choices are!! Alcohol Free Alternatives Size/WeightCaloriesgFatgSat FatgCarbsgSugargFibregProteingSaltgGuinness 0% Alcohol1ContinueContinue reading “Your Calorie and Nutritional guide to Non Alcoholic Drinks”

Your Calorie and Nutritional guide to Alcoholic Drinks

For your information, the calories in alcohol come from Ethanol (alcohol) Pure alcohol contains around 7 calories per gram, which is similar the amount of calories in fat around 9 per gram – which compared to protein and carbohydrate around 4 calories per gram. Definitely food for thought!! Eat your calories or Drink them!!!! AsContinueContinue reading “Your Calorie and Nutritional guide to Alcoholic Drinks”

Your Calorie and Nutritional guide to Milk, Cream and Yoghurts and Dairy Free Alternatives

With so many alternatives readily available now, here’s a really useful guide to exactly what differences and variations can cost! Almond Milk Size/WeightCaloriesgFatgSat FatgCarbsgSugargFibregProteingSaltgSweetened125 ml311.20.13.83.50.50.90.25Unsweetened125 ml191.20.10.90.40.60.80.38 Cashew Milk Size/WeightCaloriesgFatgSat FatgCarbsgSugargFibregProteingSaltg125 ml291.40.23.42.50.20.60.17 Coconut Milk Size/WeightCaloriesgFatgSat FatgCarbsgSugargFibregProteingSaltgFull Fat125 ml21121.118.34.12.50.11.40Reduced Fat125 ml999.67.92.51.40.10.90 Condensed Milk Size/WeightCaloriesgFatgSat FatgCarbsgSugargFibregProteingSaltgSweetened125 ml406106.268.868.809.40.32Fat Free125 ml3540.20.175.575.5011.10.38 Evaporated Milk Size/WeightCaloriesgFatgSat FatgCarbsgSugargFibregProteingSaltgWhole125 ml19911.27.615.115.109.50.41Light125 ml13553.413.913.908.50.38 Fresh Milk Size/WeightCaloriesgFatgSatContinueContinue reading “Your Calorie and Nutritional guide to Milk, Cream and Yoghurts and Dairy Free Alternatives”