When you've hollowed out your pumpkin to make a scary face for Hallow'een, what do you do with the flesh and seeds?
PUMPKIN FLESH IS VERY LOW IN CALORIES AND FAT, and has no cholesterol. It's rich in vitamin C and potassium and also full of antioxidants and beta carotene, which is converted into vitamin A that helps boost the immune system and promotes healthy skin, eyes and bones.
You can make great tasty soups, stews, pies and risottos from pumpkin flesh - or try roasting it in the oven with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh thyme.
DON'T THROW THE SEEDS away as they are packed with iron, zinc, calcium and magnesium, and are a good source of omega 3 fatty acids. Rinse with water, pat dry, and put in a bowl with a little olive oil and soya sauce for flavour. Coat well and spread out on a baking tray. Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes gas1/140 electric. Delicious sprinkled on salads or moreish as a healthy snack!
Have a spooky Hallow'een!
Bev
Thursday, 21 October 2010
Monday, 11 October 2010
EAT FAT TO LOSE FAT!
Do you fear that an ounce of fat on your lips will turn into a pound of fat on your hips?
Do you feel guilty if you eat something with fat in it?
Do you consciously buy fat free foods?
Despite all this, do you find it hard to lose weight?
A HEALTHY ADULT should be getting about 1/4 of their days calories from fat. Your body NEEDS FAT TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. It is a vital nutrient that supplies the body with essential fatty acids. These help transport and absorb the fat-soluble vitamins - A, D, E & K around the body.
Great sources of good fats are; oily fish, nuts & seeds, avocados, olives, sunflower and olive oil and vegetable oils.
Fat is digested more slowly than protein or carbohydrate, thus satisfying the body.
250 calories worth of 2 rice cakes topped with a 2tbsps of peanut butter will keep you satisfied for longer than 250 calories worth of plain rice cakes - THINK ABOUT IT!
If you are struggling to lose weight and relying on willpower to not eat fat, then give me a call. Together we can change your eating habits.
Happy eating!
Bev
Do you feel guilty if you eat something with fat in it?
Do you consciously buy fat free foods?
Despite all this, do you find it hard to lose weight?
A HEALTHY ADULT should be getting about 1/4 of their days calories from fat. Your body NEEDS FAT TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. It is a vital nutrient that supplies the body with essential fatty acids. These help transport and absorb the fat-soluble vitamins - A, D, E & K around the body.
Great sources of good fats are; oily fish, nuts & seeds, avocados, olives, sunflower and olive oil and vegetable oils.
Fat is digested more slowly than protein or carbohydrate, thus satisfying the body.
250 calories worth of 2 rice cakes topped with a 2tbsps of peanut butter will keep you satisfied for longer than 250 calories worth of plain rice cakes - THINK ABOUT IT!
If you are struggling to lose weight and relying on willpower to not eat fat, then give me a call. Together we can change your eating habits.
Happy eating!
Bev
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