January weight loss smoothie recipe

By ashling on January 14th, 2013 and posted in recipes

try our healthy and nutritious weigh loss smoothie handful spinach ,2 celery sticks, a chopped carrot, tablespoon alfala sprouts , grated ginger and an apple.

How to increase your protein intake in your diet .

By ashling on November 5th, 2012 and posted in recipes

Humous ( protein helps heal,  repair and regeneration in the body ) 2 Cloves of Garlic 1 400g Tin of Chick Peas (drained weight 273g approx) ½ Red Chilli 1 Lemon, Zested ¼ teasp. Chilli Powder Salt and Black Pepper Handful Chives or Coriander 3 Dessertsp.  Natural Yogurt Method: Place the garlic and chillis in […]

Spanish Tortilla (serves 4) – getting protein into your diet

By ashling on October 17th, 2012 and posted in recipes

Spanish Tortilla (serves 4) 1 Medium Potato 1 Red Onion 1 garlic Clove 1 Yellow Pepper 3 Spring Onions 3 Large Eggs Parsley 2 Tbsps olive Oil Method: wash, peel and slice the potato very thinly. Peel and slice the red onion very finely, de-seed and slice the pepper and chop the spring onions finely, […]

Tomato and butterbean soup: serves 4 – low GL

By ashling on October 8th, 2012 and posted in recipes

Tomato and butterbean soup: serves 4 – low GL Ingredients: –       1 onion –       2 garlic cloves –       1 celery stick –       1 tbsp olive oil –       2 tins tomatoes –       1 tin butter beans, drained –       300ml vegetable stock –       Handful of fresh basil leaves, roughly torn –       1 tbsp grated parmesan (optional) Method: […]

Autumn breakfast ideas – to help improve your energy levels

By ashling on September 11th, 2012 and posted in recipes

Oatmeal-Rhubarb Porridge (Serves 2) Oatmeal-Rhubarb Porridge (Serves 2) 360g low fat milk.120g orange juice ,85g oats 110g -chopped rhubarb, fresh or frozen , 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 3 tsp brown sugar, pure maple syrup or honey 2-3tablespoons chopped pecans or other nuts, toasted Method: Combine milk, juice, oats, rhubarb, cinnamon and salt in a medium […]

Brown rice- full of magnesium for energy and fibre for gut health

By ashling on September 10th, 2012 and posted in information, recipes

Brown rice has been shown to contain good levels of magnesium , fibre and b vitamins .  to include it in your weekly diet try the thai curry recipe below Thai Green Chicken Curry and Brown Rice (Serves 4) 400g Chicken breast diced, 1 Red Onion, Cut into wedges 1 clove garlic chopped 1 Tbsps […]

Low fat breakfast recipe

By ashling on July 4th, 2012 and posted in recipes

Breakfast Oatmeal-Rhubarb Porridge (Serves 2) 360g low fat milk Per Serving=336Kcal 120g orange juice 85g oats 110g -chopped rhubarb, fresh or frozen 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 tsp brown sugar, pure maple syrup or honey 2-3tablespoons chopped pecans or other nuts, toasted Method: Combine milk, juice, oats, rhubarb, cinnamon and salt in a medium saucepan. […]

Low fat chicken salad recipe

By ashling on June 25th, 2012 and posted in recipes

Chicken Waldorf Salad (Serves 4) 80g low-fat mayonnaise Per Serving=356Kcal 80 g-fat plain yogurt 2 teaspoons lemon juice 300g chopped cooked chicken breast 1 medium red apple, diced 1 cup halved red or green grapes 1 cup sliced celery 50g chopped walnuts, toasted if desired Method: Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice and salt in a […]

Bone Building Tonic Recipe

By ashling on June 25th, 2012 and posted in recipes

Bone Building Tonic ( high in calcium ) Carrot-Kale-Parsley-Apple- beetroot  Juice: 5-6 carrots 4 kale leaves 4 sprigs of parsley ½ apple fresh beetroot

recipe – healthy lunch time snack

By ashling on June 25th, 2012 and posted in recipes

Butternut Squash and Basil Risotto (Serves 1) Basil, fresh 2 tbsp chopped 15g Cream Cheese low fat 28g Cheese, Parmesan, grated) 1 clove garlic chopped 1 tbsp onions chopped 1 spring Onions, spring or scallions, chopped 50g Risotto Rice 100g Butternut squash diced 29g white wine, 100ml Vegetable Stock Method: Roast the squash in the […]