Muesli tends to get a bit of a bad reputation these days. Commercially processed versions are often seen as being high in fats and sugars, however, they do tend to contain nuts (high in fats) and dried fruit (high in sugars) which aren’t necessarily ‘bad’ for you when eaten in a standard portion size as …
I’m generally an advocate of making the majority of your food from scratch, alongside an everything-in-moderation approach with other foods to avoid deprivation and to retain your sanity. Last pregnancy I had barely any cravings at all, but this one Nutella has featured big time. And I’m not talking about just spreading a little on …
I aim to eat intuitively most of the time, but just out of interest (because I’m doing a nutrition coaching course right now!) I tracked my macros over the past few weeks and it seems that being pregnant has given me an aversion to protein as my intake has been on the low side recently. …
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Stats show around 1 in 4 New Zealand adults need to manage their cholesterol levels for heart health; and I’m in their company. I’ve had high cholesterol throughout most of my adult life – possibly to do with my Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or a genetic predisposition. No matter how healthy my eating habits are and …
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Coming up with new and exciting foods for kids to try can be a challenge, especially when you’re on limited time! Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, and yet many grownups skip it completely. It’s a good idea to teach children right from the start that breakfast doesn’t have to …
When sweetened slightly with honey and spiced cinnamon, quinoa turns from a savory side into a hearty, healthy breakfast dish. Quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids, so it’s a complete source of protein. If you want extra fibre, top the dish with some fresh berries. Diet variation: To make nut-free variations, substitute pomegranate seeds …
As we head into the warmer months, I’ve been inundated with people either talking about getting in shape for summer, reading it in magazines, seeing it plastered all over social media, or downright asking me if I plan to go on health kick before it arrives (thanks a lot!). I’ve come to understand that I’m …