by Gillian McConnell | Aug 28, 2017 | Blog
We’ve had a summer free of routine, getting up early & putting lunchboxes together. Here’s a few pointers to get you started with making healthy lunches for the new school year. Some challenges parents face when it comes lunches: Pressed for time as...
by Gillian McConnell | Aug 23, 2017 | Blog, Breakfast, Recipes
Changing the type of snack from the sugary and refined carbohydrate variety to one containing more protein can help keep you fuller for longer and will help you eat smaller portions at mealtimes. Here’s a simple and practical list of snack combinations...
by Gillian McConnell | Jul 11, 2017 | Bread, Breakfast, Recipes
Oat Bread (makes 1 round loaf) Ingredients: 375g all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 15g of sunflower or almond spread 85g oats, plus extra for sprinkling 1 ½ tsp fast-acting dried yeast 100ml warm semi-skimmed milk, plus a little extra for glazing 4 tsp honey Approx 150ml...
by Gillian McConnell | Jul 7, 2017 | Blog
Breakfast plays an all important role by; adding vital nutrients to your diet, such as fibre, iron and calcium helping to improve your mood helping to improve concentration work out tasks more quickly preventing snacking on junk and overeating the rest of the day Some...
by Gillian McConnell | Jun 30, 2017 | Blog
I’ve lost count the amount of times people have asked me for this recipe! It’s so tasty and more importantly, so easy to make! Here’s how; Ingredients (serves 4 – 6): 1 x 400g tin of cooked chickpeas (drained) 1 small red onion, finely...
by Gillian McConnell | Jun 21, 2017 | Blog
BBQ mainstays have a tendency to be loaded with fat, salt, sugar, and calories. I’m going to give you some guidelines with delicious options that you can enjoy if you’re wanting to lose weight, or eat healthier. First rule is not to deprive yourself of the food...
by Gillian McConnell | Jun 8, 2017 | Blog, Soups
Sometimes people need to build themselves up after surgery, illness or weight loss. Making up a fortified milk or soup is an easy way to help increase calories and protein. Here’s how… Easy to Make Nourishing Recipes: Fortified Milk...
by Gillian McConnell | May 23, 2017 | Blog
Ever heard the phrase ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’ – well there might be some truth in this. Let’s dispel some fruit myths and facts… Fruits used to be the staple in people’s diets and now with all the scare mongering with the ‘anti-sugar’...
by Gillian McConnell | May 4, 2017 | Blog
I will always be an advocate of ‘eating’ fruit & veg as appose to ‘drinking’ it. But if you’re struggling to get in your ‘7-a-day’ smoothies as part of a healthy diet can help you on your way. Strawberry Surprise...
