Serves 2 Preparation and cooking time: 10 mins Low -fat, Super healthy Method Flake the fish into a bowl, then stir in the quark and horseradish sauce to taste. Season with black pepper and squeeze of lemon juice. Toast the bread, then top each piece with cucumber and watercress. Spoon half the trout pâté on top [...]

What can you bring for lunch on the go? When all we have time for is to pack a brown paper bag or an insulated lunch box, it can be tough to find some tasty, portable options. While it sounds like a simple problem, it does take some thought , a trip to the grocery [...]

Rolls: 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup dried currants 1/4 cup warm orange juice 4 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 cup whole-grain pastry flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg 1 package quick-rise yeast 1 cup warm fat-free milk [...]

Easter might conjure up images of fluffy chicks, daffodils and hot cross buns. But for slimmers, chocolate is likely to be the first thing that springs to mind. With numerous opportunities for indulging in the odd egg, Easter is a time of temptation, especially for dieter’s who’ve avoided chocolate in an effort to loose weight. [...]

Full Portion of Hot Chips Calories 900kcal Carbohydrate 100g Protein 12g Fat 48g Saturated Fat 15g Sodium 1489mg =2.5 unbalanced meals FOOD FACTS A full portion of hot chips, about three fistfuls, provides more than double the energy recommended for a light meal. Potatoes are not a vegetable. Apart from having no colour from salad [...]

One average wrap Calories 560kcal Carbohydrate 52g Protein 37g Fat 25g Saturated Fats 8g Fibre 4g Sodium 978mg =1.5 unbalanced meal Food Facts The energy content of an average wrap is equivalent to one-and-a-half meals, which means that most wraps are 50% more than we need at any one meal. Wraps are usually  filled with [...]

In today’s fast-paced world where there is often no time to prepare snacks and meals, it is important to learn how to snack smartly using readily available food items and to combine them correctly. Smart snacking stabilises blood sugar levels, which promotes effective cognitive function and good health. Stable blood sugar levels help to manage [...]

How many times have you been driving in a hurry to get to a particular destination only to find out that the road was blocked, detours were set up and your familiar and quick route was impassable? Frustrating, isn’t it? If you think about it, weight loss can be much the same. We start on [...]

Lunches and dinners, whether eaten at home or packed to take to work, should meet the requirements of a balanced meal on a plate. Always consider the balanced meal on a plate and keep to these portions, no matter where you are eating. BALANCED LUNCHES AND DINNERS Step 1 Half-fill your plate with colour from [...]

Grilling a whole fish sounds intimidating, but it’s actually easier than grilling fillets, which can fall apart on the grill and be tricky to flip. This sturdy whole fish is simply stuffed with aromatic oregano, thyme, and lemon and topped with a healthy, flavourful chopped “sauce” of grilled olives, onion and artichokes. Serve some Lemon-Oregano [...]