These days fermented foods are getting quite a lot of attention in the world of health and nutrition. This is partly because they contain high levels of probiotics which promote good gut bacteria as well as other health benefits. Fermented foods really compliment an LCHF lifestyle as they are typically very low in net carbohydrates. Kimchee … Continue reading Fermented Foods
When its blustery and cold, it's nice to have a heart warming soup. This recipe uses left over roasted chicken, so it can be made pretty quickly. It can just as easily be made with uncooked chicken but it will need a little longer to cook. Play around with low starchy veg according to your … Continue reading Chicken and Vegetable Soup
A teaspoon of sugar makes the medicine go down! Sugar occurs in food in 3 ways Naturally occurring sugar Added sugar Digested into sugar Many people would be surprise by the amount of sugar teaspoon equivalents they eat at a meal. When I first saw this graphic I was really surprised by the brown bread … Continue reading A Teaspoon of Sugar
I came across this interesting article on diet drinks. With the traditional model of weight control being calories in versus calories out, diet drinks are often thought of being a good substitute for sugary drinks. Sugar has widely been replaced by HFCS and artificial sweeteners in manufactured foods and drinks. Not so! As well as … Continue reading Cut the Sugar – including the artificial ones
Low Carb High healthy Fats as a way of eating is excellent for weight loss. It is also a lifestyle that promotes great health and energy. On switching to LCHF, most people lose lots of weight initially but may then plateau. Despite sticking to less than 30g of net carbs per day, they cannot shift … Continue reading Shifting That Stubborn Spare Tyre
We need to eat Omega 3 oils in their natural form if possible. Fish and tomatoes compliment each other very well. especially when tomatoes are in season. This fish soup feels really summery with the fresh tomatoes. You could always give it some extra depth of flavour by adding some bacon too. Ingredients: 1 finely chopped … Continue reading Summery Fish Soup
Liver can take a bit of getting used to due to its strong flavour and texture, but it is a fantastic source of nutrients. Have a look at this nutrient table from Chris Kessners blog. It beats vegetables and red meat by a long shot. This recipe serves 2 adults and has a real Asian feel … Continue reading Liver: Japanese Style
