As the temperature drops and the evenings draw in, many people notice their appetite increasing. You might find yourself reaching for more hearty meals, sweet snacks, or second helpings. The truth is, this is not simply a lack of discipline. It’s biology. When it’s cold, your body will burn more energy to stay warm. That […]
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Halloween seems to get bigger every year. More sweets for the kids, more themed nights out, and more reasons to say, “go on then, just one more.” The real issue is not what you eat or drink on Halloween night itself. It is what happens in the days that follow. A single evening of sweets
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We are still celebrating pork fillet (pork tenderloin) this month since it’s such a lean cut of meat and so versatile. Cooked well, it can be very succulent, so we fry it on the stove top first to get a great crust on the outside and finish it in the oven. Here, we whipped up
Pork Fillet with Quick Tomato Chili Jam and Broccolini Read More »
Looking for a ‘leaner’ way to enjoy steak? Pork tenderloin (pork fillet) is not only kinder to your waist, but its kinder on the budget too. Here is a fool proof way to prepare this succulent cut and finish it with a delicious sauce that takes seconds to make. Enjoy with your choice of side
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This quick, easy stir-fry uses lean pork tenderloin fried in garlic, spring onions and the classic combination of honey and soy. Serve over rice or rice noodles (or if you prefer to limit your carbs, enjoy this stir fry over cauliflower rice or courgetti). Here, I simply served it over baby spinach*.*not included in the
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A super simple grilled fish dinner served on top of a mustard mash (made from cannellini beans and potatoes). Serve with your choice of side salad. Ingredients 180g chopped potato (peeled weight) 180g cannellini beans (drained weight) 2 tsp Dijon mustard ¼ cup skimmed milk salt and white pepper 2 cod fillets 1 tsp olive
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Something delicious and light for our vegan readers! These caramelised mushrooms and spring onions nestle in a bed of red rice and the whole bowl boasts lovely fresh flavours of lime, soy and sesame. Best enjoyed with a garnish of freshly sliced red chili and coriander. Ingredients 90g red Carmague rice 1 TB sesame oil,
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A spicy salad to kick summer off! We flash-fried squid in ras el hanout and added chickpeas to make this a filling and satisfying light meal. Ingredients 300g squid tubes 2 tsp ras el hanout spice mix 1 TB olive oil 200g chickpeas (drained weight) 1 lime, halved salt and freshly ground black pepper 2
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Delicious kebabs using lean chicken breasts and a marinade made with store-bought tikka masala paste and low-fat coconut milk. Serve with your choice of sides: cauliflower rice works well if you are living low-carb, or some lovely fragrant Basmati rice if you need a post-workout carb dinner. (Macros calculated per kebab.) Ingredients 60g tikka masala
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Here is a great way to breathe some tasty life into under-inspiring chicken breasts! We made a delicious stuffing and created little pockets in the breasts before baking to perfection… Ingredients 1 TB olive oil 2 chicken breasts, skinless and deboned 75g baby spinach ½ tsp garlic powder 50g low-fat feta cheese, crumbled 30g sun-dried
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