Em Fawyer
When it comes to cooking, I’m a “no more than four ingredients and three steps puh-lease!” kinda girl, so I totally get the obsession with 5-10 minute workouts. I mean, what’s not to love? Get fit. In ten minutes a day. Body becomes awesome. Health is sorted. Can now eat chocolate guilt-free. It’s perfect, right? … Read more
Collagen, in its many varied forms, is suddenly everywhere. You can’t open a women’s magazine without seeing an ad for the newest collagen cream or collagen supplement. And men’s publications aren’t much better with collagen powders vying with tubs of casein and whey protein powder for attention. So unless you’ve been living on a WiFi-less … Read more
Gut health and the role that it plays in all aspects of our lives is becoming a major area of scientific research. It appears that what’s going on in our tummies affects far more than just our digestive system and bowel movements. We are starting to learn that an imbalance in the good and bad … Read more
As people become both better informed about the health implications of what they choose to eat and the environmental impact of those choices, many are turning to a flexitarian diet. Most of us understand what it means to be vegetarian, vegan or even pescatarian, but what is a flexitarian diet? Is it easy to become … Read more
Do you know the health benefits of LSA and why you should be adding it to your porridge and smoothies? We take a look at this popular superfood. What is LSA? LSA is short for linseed (also known as flaxseed), sunflower seeds and almond meal. This seeds and nut combination is ground together to create … Read more
There are numerous reasons to eat less meat. Here are just 5: I could go on, but will save a more detailed discussion of this for another post. The bottomline is that cutting the meat in your diet and upping the veggies is a win-win. Both for yourself and the planet. So how can you … Read more
Love the taste and crunch of fried food but horrified by the fat content? We explain why buying an air fryer could be a healthy compromise. Air fryers have been around for more than a decade, but in the last couple of years they have really taken off. Suddenly, it seems like every kitchen appliance … Read more
If you are a fan of cooking shows or follow any famous chefs on Instagram, there’s a good chance you’ve come across the sous vide cooking method. Until comparatively recently, a professional kitchen was the only place where you could find all the equipment necessary to knock out meals using this technique, but that has … Read more
Is it just me, or do collagen supplements seem to be everywhere suddenly? Whether it’s a mature, but youthful-looking, actor promoting a collagen powder, an Instagram influencer flogging a collagen cream or a news story about a suburban mum turning a collagen creamer sideline into a successful business, collagen is front and centre. So what’s … Read more
When you start looking at chia seeds, you soon realise that they are really quite astounding. Measuring all of 2 mm in diameter, these tiny oval seeds are an absolute powerhouse of nutrients. Lots of foods are described as superfoods these days, but chia seeds definitely deserve the name. What Are Chia Seeds? Chia seeds … Read more
It’s time for a confession. I adore the mint and chocolate flavour combination. Mint slice cookies, after dinner mint chocolates, mint choc chip ice cream – I’m a sucker for them all. So it’s probably no surprise to learn that I simply can’t resist these Crunchy Mint Protein Cups. A perfectly balanced chocolatey, nutty bottom … Read more
In Part 1 of our investigation of energy boosting foods, I made the point that we expect an awful lot from our diets without always considering what we are eating. We are the ‘quick fix’ generation who want quality nutrition and to feel like a million dollars, but will open a bottle of energy drink … Read more
Let’s be honest. Most of us really are our own worst enemies. When we think of energy boosting foods, many of us picture a chocolate bar and can of fizzing drink. We’re rushed off our feet. Busy, busy busy. We neglect our health and pretend we can sail through life on a handful of hours … Read more
Have you ever considered how we expect the almost impossible from what we eat? We want to be getting all the necessary nutrients, feel healthy and be mentally sharp without really having to consider any other factors that may be stopping us from achieving our goals. We want all the benefits we hope to get … Read more
Gluten free but high in protein and big on flavour, these buckwheat protein pancakes are delicious plain, or can be jazzed up with the addition of a few extra flavourings to make a pretty dessert if you’re entertaining. And best of all – you can have them on the table in minutes! Feel like to … Read more
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