Soups are the perfect meal — they're packed full of nutritious ingredients, quick, easy, and great when you're on a budget. Packed full of nutrient-dense foods and spices, each spoonful is better than the last. Get creative, using low calorie, full flavor ingredients today! Vegetable Bean Soup 1 onion (diced)3 cloves of garlic (minced)3 carrots1 stalk of celeryCan of rinsed cannellini beans500 grams of chopped kale1.5 L low-sodium vegetable stock1 tsp paprika1 tsp cumin Add ... continue reading...
10 Low-Calorie Chicken Recipes To Try!
Like fish, chicken is an excellent source of lean protein. Low in calories, chicken boosts satiety — otherwise known as the 'I'm full' feeling. While focusing on maintaining a healthy weight, chicken is also an important source of key vitamins and minerals, helping you achieve optimal health. Incredibly versatile, chicken can be used in a wide range of dishes, including these irresistible 5:2 diet recipes. Thai Chicken Salad Wraps 100 grams of chicken (cooked and cubed)1 garlic ... continue reading...
An Introduction to Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is taking over the health and fitness industry but you’re over there wondering, ‘What the heck is intermittent fasting?” Have no fears! Despite it being one of the world’s most popular trends, there are still many people who have yet to jump on the healthy band wagon. So, we’ve created this crash course on intermittent fasting to ensure you have all the information you need to start involving cycles of fasting and eating into your lifestyle. Oh, and did we forget to mention ... continue reading...
10 Great Salad Recipes To Try!
Nothing beats a well-crafted salad. Offering the perfect combination of ingredients, each dish is not only nutritious, but beautiful. An easy way to get your five-a-day, salads also offer the perfect combination of textures. Not to mention, they're fast, delicious, and guilt-free! Crunchy Spinach Salad 2 cups spinach1 plum tomato (chopped)1 small apple (cored and chopped)½ cup cucumber (chopped)½ cup shredded carrot½ tbsp pumpkin seeds½ tbsp olive oil½ tbsp balsamic ... continue reading...
What is Alternate Day Fasting?
Alternate Day Fasting is exactly what it sounds like. It involves fasting every other day and is one of the most common eating patterns used for intermittent fasting. But what is intermittent fasting, you ask? It’s the process of eating and fasting in cycles. Alternate Day Fasting is one way to do it and we have all the scoop you need to reap the benefits of calorie restriction. What is Alternate Day Fasting? This question can easily be answered by simply reading the name over again - ... continue reading...