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...
Low-Calorie Duck Recipes
There's a reason why people have raised ducks for food for over 4000 years — they're packed full of nutrients, they're versatile, and delicious! Duck, like other types of poultry, is an excellent source of protein, B-vitamins, zinc, and iron. Boosting satiety, it helps you feel fuller, for longer. Meaning, when you cook with duck, you'll feel satisfied each and every time. Try these recipes to benefit from the wonderful and complex flavors of duck today! Duck Stir-fry with ... continue reading...
10 Low-Calorie Beef Recipes To Try!
When watching their waistlines, many stay away from beef, even though there are many reasons to include this healthy source of protein in your diet. There are over two dozen cuts of lean beef available, providing iron, zinc, B-vitamins, and heart-healthy fats. If you are exercising in conjunction with a diet, this rich-protein source will also benefit the recovery process, reducing fat while increasing lean muscle mass. Did I mention it's versatile? With so many possibilities, you'll never be ... continue reading...
10 Low-Calorie Fruit Dessert Recipes To Try!
If you're thinking — how many possible combinations of fruit are there? The answer is, a lot — so don't be shy to get creative. Add little dollops of yogurt, sprinkles of flaxseed, or a dusting of cinnamon. Offering a wide range of macro and micro nutrients, these fruit recipes are sure to please. Fruit Salad ½ an apple (cut into chunks)½ an orange (peeled and sliced)1 kiwi (peeled and sliced)1 banana (peeled and sliced)10-12 grapes1 sprig of mint (leaves plucked from ... continue reading...
What is the 5:2 Diet About?
Intermittent Fasting is a huge trend – and for all the right reasons but don’t let the word “fasting” intimidate you. This new way of eating is much easier (and healthier) than you think, especially when you follow the 5:2 method. However, before you start your food abstinence, it’s important to know exactly what you’re doing and why you’re doing it. Plus, you’ll be happy to find out that on the 5:2 Diet doesn’t require you to fast at all while still reaping all the benefits! Confused? Keep ... continue reading...