My name is Lina and I am a courgette addict. There you go, I said it.... So, Courgette Eaters Anonymous have helped me through this rather dark period in my life. It's been three weeks since I have been able to find any courgettes in my local farmers markets or supermarkets. I know, I know, … Continue reading Veg shortage, let’s get creative…
I recently posted an article on the benefits of protein in your diet. As I mentioned in that post, proteins are the building blocks of our bodies. They are particularly important for building muscle which is why we should incorporate protein in every meal. No, no, no! That's doesn't mean steak for breakfast lunch and … Continue reading HI PROTEIN
In my most humble opinion, I believe the biggest mistake made by us mere mortals is the inability to determine the correct portion size required for your meals and snacks. This is more often the reason why we end up piling on the pounds. This particularly seems to be true of women who, generally, end … Continue reading PORTION CONTROL
For those of you that don't know, I am of Italian descent and being Italian meant that food was and still is an integral part of my everyday life. If I am not eating it, I am thinking about it, talking about it or creating it. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than feeding others, a … Continue reading I ❤️ FOOD
The great supermarket con! Price crunch, buy one get one free. Simply a ploy to encourage us to impulse buy more than we need. Have you ever stopped and noticed that these deals are never on quinoa, brown rice, salad bags or anything remotely healthy! You won't see these deals in daily essentials like toilet … Continue reading PRICE CRUNCH BULLS**T
If there is such a thing, I am definitely a Coco-Nut. A slight obsession of mine and I simply can't get enough of it. Coconut, for those of you that don't know (where have you been???) is so versatile and has so many uses. You may have seen from my posts, I buy a super … Continue reading COCO – NUT
Whilst the government are doing their best to encourage us to eat healthily and be more active, some of the information guidelines are rather antiquated and seem to apply a "one size fits all" kinda of thinking. The truth is we are all unique and different, our lifestyles are all so varied. Government guidelines state … Continue reading ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL…
Sundays are made for lounging and baking and given this bbbrrrrr weather, comfort food is going down in my kitchen today. What better way to keep warm than with lots of warm tea which wouldn't be complete without cookies so here is my quick and easy banana choc chip recipe. Soft oaty banana gooeyness... Happy … Continue reading Happy Sunday!
The word "probiotic" comes from the Greek term meaning "for life." They are live bacteria that are actually good for you health. They restore the natural balance of the gut bacteria after taking antibiotics or a bout of diarrhoea or illness. So what are the benefits of taking probiotics? They aid digestion, weight loss, boost … Continue reading PROBIOTICS HEALTHY GUTS FRIENDLY BACTERIA
Love them or hate them, they are the superheroes of the vegetable aisles. Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, bok choi, cabbage, radish, turnips, broccoli and arugula some of the verb you should try and incorporate into your diet. They are high in antioxidants, low in calorie meaning you get more bang for your buck. They are … Continue reading CRUCIFEROUS VEG
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