I think for me, when I’m dieting, the hardest thing is eating healthy snacks. Obviously I am trying to reduce the amount I eat in general but sometimes you just need a little afternoon energy burst or pick me up. That is when it is super easy to just reach for a chocolate bar so
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Guide to Grains
After reading the book ‘Wheat Belly’ I have been reducing the amount of wheat that I eat. I haven’t gone fully gluten-free yet but avoid wheat where I can. There are a whole host of other grains out there that you can use as a substitute for what and I have been discovering all about them. Not
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Mindful Eating
It sounds like quite a ‘wishy-washy’ term don’t you think? Mindful eating. I know I have heard over and over about chewing your food 20-odd times before you swallow it, so you feel fuller and therefore eat less. I have also heard that if you take your time eating, you’re less likely to choose unhealthy choices. You
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Almond Fudge
I’m always on the look out for sugar-free treats so I thought I’d test out and alter a recipe I saw recently. There are only 4 ingredients (you can add one extra ingredient for more sweetness) and it is really quick and easy to make. It stores in the freezer too so lasts for ages – just
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No-Bake Protein Bites
If I have some healthy snacks made and ready to go in the house, I find it so much easier to stick to a clean-eating diet. I have tried different snack and breakfast bars so thought I would try an alternative no-bake snack; protein bites. They are made from general store cupboard ingredients, nothing super
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My Clean Eating Essentials
I am on a weight loss mission and am trying to ‘eat clean’. It is a journey of discovery for me but I have come across a few things over the past few weeks that I think are essential to have in at home. If I have got things in the house that I can cook with or
