The low carb approach to dieting is very popular. It is viewed as a good approach if you want to lose weight. But is it the right approach? Is it even an effective approach? In my view no. For a small number of people it might be the best approach, but for the vast majority
Love your vegetables
Vegetables are one of the most powerful tools in your weight loss arsenal. Why is that? Because they are filling and, generally, low in calories. So, you can fill your face with them and not worry about getting too many calories. That’s going to stop you getting hungry for a long time despite the relatively
Raspberry ice-yog
Here’s a simple idea to provide a little indulgence after dinner. The video is one from the archives. It was taken before the discovery of landscape video and involves a headless man! We all like a little of something sweet after our meal. A lot of people will reach for the chocolates or
Delicious red cabbage
Think you don’t like red cabbage? Think again! This is one of my favourite dishes of all time. It’s so tasty! You will need onion, garlic, apple, bacon, fennel seeds, balsamic vinegar… oh and a red cabbage. It’s a warming, hearty dish that is perfect for winter. It’s also a good one to serve up
Food game – answers
Yesterday you were asked to score these foods from 1: super-unhealthy to 5: super-healthy. Here are the answers. Ok it’s a little subjective. This is the Life Force Fitness view of these foods. Remember we’re all about weight loss and metabolic health. Donut – ok so I put this one in to get you off
Jerk Chicken Salad
It’s definitely starting to feel autumnal, but that doesn’t mean we have to stop eating salad. Maybe you don’t even eat salad, you find it boring? Well for sure, the common combo of iceberg, cucumber, tomato is definitely boring. Try this jerk chicken salad. Not only is it very tasty but it’s hearty enough to
Educating your palate will help you lose weight
Our pesky genes make it easy for us to put on weight and hard for us to take it off! Our genes haven’t change at all since the days when we were hunting, gathering and generally spending most of our time finding our next meal. Food wasn’t plentiful like it is today. Our genes
Three great ideas for calorie control
Do you have a sweet tooth? Are you a chocoholic? You might like this food tip. Here are three handy ingredients to help keep your calorie intake down whilst enjoying some indulgence. Use a calorie free sweetener to sweeten your food. Use it in tea and coffee, with your oats, on berries etc. We use
Blackberry bliss
We went blackberry picking whilst walking the dogs this evening. We got quite a haul ! 600g to be precise. All berries are packed with goodness: vitamins – C in particular; minerals, phytonutrients and fibre. They’re often labelled as superfoods. They are also a great food for including in your diet if you’re trying to lose
Good food choices
When you are losing weight, it is critical do eat fewer calories than the number of calories you use to fuel yourself. Of course that means you are more likely to become hungry, particularly if you make poor food choices. Good food choices will keep you filled up for longer and will make it less