The whole world seems to be experiencing extremes of temperature at the moment. Parts of the US are more than a tad chilly with reports of record minus temperatures (-50 degrees – how unbelievably chilly is that!). The UK, while not enduring anything like that, has icy conditions and snow; the Canadians have snow,[Read More]
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Smart Snacking Idea
This last week has been manic and I am sure I am not alone when I say it’s hard to fit everything into 24 hours and then find the energy to start again the next day with another long list of things to do. Work is tricky enough, but add gift buying, festive menu[Read More]
Satay Chicken in Lettuce Cups
I adore satay chicken and have in the past devoured more than my fair share of skewers both at home and also from carts from far-flung places like Thailand. Sometimes I find the chicken a little dry and chewy and hard to digest so this recipe solves that dilemma. It’s cooked chicken (I prefer
Power Up Your Plate with Protein!
Every week I answer queries relating to the ideal post-op bariatric diet; portion control; weight regain and food choice. One topic that crops up time and time again is the need for protein and how to achieve it. It never struck me as being too problematic until I saw the requests that also[Read More]
Some Healthy Food Options While Travelling
I didn’t get away much this summer (save the odd day out) but now have a 5 day work (and play!) vacation in New York coming up. So today I have been checking through a few items that I can take while travelling to ensure I stay on track, get my protein and[Read More]