Around about now all the what I and others call ‘beige buffet’ or appetiser food starts to appear at drinks parties and other Christmas and holiday gatherings. Now I’m not going to pretend I haven’t been partial to a sausage roll or vol-au-vent in the past (because I have) but I am so over[Read More]
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The Definitive Bariatric Cookery ‘Back to Basics’ List
This week I have mentioned ‘Back to Basics’ on many occasions to those who want to get back on track. But what are they? Here we give you the definitive list … Eat a 3 meals a day with a couple of optional small snacks that are high in protein, low in fat[Read More]
So What Really Works for Weight-Loss – and What Really Doesn’t?
GUEST POST: We have grown up in an increasingly body and weight conscious era. From the waspish waists of the 50’s, through the mini-skirted 60’s, the let-it-all-hang-out 70’s and the Jane Fonda workouts of the 80’s, generations of women have been looking for the best tips to keep in shape. Despite this, from the 90’s[Read More]
Which Is You? Pile Your Plate High or Not?
Which one of these is you? Do you pile your plate high – or go for modest helpings? Chances are your portion sizes are less to do with your actual hunger – and more about your habits. GUEST POST: Many of us routinely eat far too much. We look at the big issue of portion[Read More]
Convenient Food Can Be WLS-Friendly Too
Take-out menus and ready-meals do save you time but not always calories. Opt for healthier fare that can still be convenient with these tips: GUEST POST: You know that the over-sized portions, endless bread baskets and heavy sauces at restaurants can thwart your efforts to lose weight. But do you know how many calories you’re[Read More]