Much has been written of late about the dangers of so called ‘trans fats’, and how they are present in our every day diets. Unlike other dietary fats, trans fats are not essential, and they do not promote good health. More worryingly, the consumption of trans fats increases one’s risk of coronary heart disease by [...]
Posts under ‘Healthy Cooking’
Frequent Snacking Can Help Lose Weight
It is a little known fact that eating the right amount of food combinations that are broken down into glucose slowly, you will create a constant supply of energy and still be able to lose weight. And as well as the right combinations, the timing of those snacks is also crucial. You may have [...]
Healthy Cooking Techniques
The plethora of cookery shows on television these days is a good indicator of just how much we love cooking. Cooking doesn’t need to be complicated, and you need fewer ingredients than you would think. The key is using healthy cooking techniques, whilst still retaining the flavour and goodness of the food.
Steaming Fish and Vegetables
Ideally, [...]
Healthy Eating on a Business Trip
One of the worst things about business travel is that your routine is often interrupted. Whether you travel on a long plane flight or a train journey, you may find it harder to find healthy food to eat, and may even skip meals altogether. But with a little bit of planning, you can eat well, [...]
How to Get Your ‘Five a Day’
We must all know by now the big campaign to eat 5 portions of fruit or vegetables a day. Fruit and veg are healthy, packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre, and antioxidants. But studies show we are only consuming around 2 portions a day - so how do we make sure that we are getting enough [...]
Yummy Recipe - Grilled Lamb Chops with Curried Couscous
I just wanted to share with you a recipe for grilled lamb chops that I made for some friends last weekend. I have to admit, I did not create this masterpiece myself - I took the recipe from here - http://www.gourmet.com/recipes/2000s/2006/05/grilled-lamb-chops. This is by far one of the best recipes I have come across for [...]