Choosing alternatives that are lower in saturated fat, less sugar and reduced sodium will result in less calories consumed and greater nutritional benefit. You can make many of your favourite recipes healthier by substituting a few key ingredients. Lentils Lentils belong to the same legume family as beans and chickpeas. They come in different shapes and colours, and once cooked offer a variety of textures. Dried lentils can take about […]
There are plenty of options when you are looking for a cool drink on a hot day or after exercise. But not all drinks are created equal. Gatorade Nutrition facts (per 355mL) Energy 90 kcal (377 kJ) Carbohydrates 23g -sugars 21g Sodium 160g Potassium 40g Ingredients Water, liquid-sugar, glucose-fructose, citric acid, natural and artificial flavour, salt, sodium citrate, monopotassium phosphate, colour. A well-marketed sports drink, Gatorade contains about 6 teaspoons […]
Keeping the body hydrated helps the heart more easily pump blood through the blood vessels to the muscles. And, it helps the muscles work efficiently. For most people, water is the best thing to drink to stay hydrated. Sports drinks with electrolytes may be useful for people doing high intensity, vigorous exercise in very hot weather. These drinks, much like soft drinks tend to be high in added sugars and […]
Finding a healthy option to get you through to lunch or satisfy that 3pm sugar- craving can be a challenge. While homemade is often preferable, we understand that it’s sometimes hard to avoid convenience. We take a look at some of the healthier supermarket snack options suitable for school lunch boxes, desk draws and when you’re on-the-go. What to look for in store-bought snacks: Less that 100 calories (418 kj) per serve The fewer […]