I’m dreaming of a light Christmas

I’m dreaming of a light Christmas The ‘Merry’ in Christmas wasn’t placed there for any reason, and as the big day draws closer, we are reacquainted with the traditions that come with it.The tinsel, the tree, the (painfully) slow cooked turkey& the annoying little...
Simple foods- amazing qualities!!

Simple foods- amazing qualities!!

Simple foods- amazing qualities!! Recent research has found that cherry tomatoes have amazing fat burning qualities. Recent research has shown that adding 200g of cherry tomatoes to your daily diet could trim off 3 pounds per month without making drastic changes to...
Keeping it fresh at Christmas

Keeping it fresh at Christmas

Keeping it fresh at Christmas We are now about to enter a period of generally excessive eating and drinking with temptation round every corner, whether it be mince pies in the office , or staff christmas parties or just all the tempting things on offer in our...

Quinoa – the Greatest Grain of ALL

Quinoa - the Greatest Grain of ALL Originating from the mountans in South America this 7000 year old grain called quinoa – pronounced Keen- Wah has become more and more popular and here are a few reasons why: 1) High in protein, this grain contains all 9...
Slimmer Winter Diet Meal Plan

Slimmer Winter Diet Meal Plan

Keeping it fresh at Christmas Slimmer Winter We have just launched a well balanced diet plan offering comforting soups and warming dishes to get that extra weight off ready for party season!  All you need to add is your milk allowance and any calorie free drinks. ie...
Helping You the Mediterranean Way

Helping You the Mediterranean Way

Helping You the Mediterranean Way Recent reports show that the Mediterranean way of eating may be a better way of tackling obesity than calorie counting Reports in a post medical graduate journal states that the Mediterranean diet will quickly reduce the risk of heart...
Spicy Superfood…

Spicy Superfood…

Spicy Superfood... Studies have shown that many spices have a great impact on health.Findings have been published which prove that spices are among the most anti-oxidising of all available foods. Did you know that cinnamon contains 130 times more antioxidants than the...
I promised a winter warming soup…….

I promised a winter warming soup…….

I promised a winter warming soup....... This soup is so full of good nutritious ingredients I just wanted to share it with you.  Make up a batch and enjoy over a few days.  Just the job!!  Add a dollop of low fat creme fraiche for 25 cals extra if you wish.Serves 6...
Let Food be thy Medicine

Let Food be thy Medicine

Let Food be thy Medicine Good morningThis past weekend, number 2 son was diagnosed with shingles which can be a very painful & uncomfortable few days or even weeks, we were told. This was a little inconvenient, as he was flying off to a new job! That aside, I was...
Penny for the Guy?

Penny for the Guy?

Penny for the Guy? Are you looking forward to Bonfire Night on Wednesday? Why not treat yourself – you can have a steaming glass of mulled wine or some warming tomato soup and still be healthy with Bodychef.For more information on these extras, check...