GUEST POST: With the recent sunshine meaning those winter layers are starting to come off, a few of us may be looking in the mirror and starting to panic at the prospect of baring it all on the beach come the holiday season. Give it a few more weeks and the magazines will be[Read More]
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Are You Ready For Summer?
Here’s the 3rd of our GUEST POSTS from bariatric dieticians Monica & Lisa. At the beginning of July I think we can officially say that summer is now in full swing and with it comes a multitude of temptations, hazards and challenges. They understand all of these my bariatric friends, and have some sage advice[Read More]
Six Low Carb Veg-Swaps For Summer
GUEST POST: To avoid heavily processed, nutrient depleted carb over the summer, try getting your carbs and fibre from the abundant veg that summer brings. Here are a few quick and easy ideas:
5 Top Tips for Healthier Alfresco and Barbecue Eating
For most of us, cooking and eating outdoors is what summer is all about. It’s the perfect excuse to showcase foods packed with colour and flavour and re-ignite our love affair with the barbecue. So this summer, make it fun and try new things while making it healthier too …
Home-Made Ranch Dressing
I adore salads in all their guises but I loathe tasteless ready-made salad dressings. It’s the one preserve of my cooking repertoire that I jealously guard and insist on making from scratch. I often make my own mayonnaise but am not so precious as to insist you do but do urge you[Read More]