So what should your last meal of the day include? Mapson recommends protein such as meat, fish, eggs, or tofu. “This helps you feel full for longer.” I would also include a small amount of carbohydrates, such as starchy vegetables, potatoes, quinoa, or rice, as studies have shown that they help you sleep better when … Read more
These may be the years of plate rotation. Our careers and relationships are falling into place and with that comes the stress of mortgages and family commitments. We are not as young as we were and it is more difficult to recover as quickly as we did. If your food mountain up to this point … Read more
Dr. Hazel Wallace, founder of the educational platform The Food Medic, tells me that basically any plant-based food counts. “What that means is any food that comes from a plant. Yes, fruits and vegetables, but also beans and legumes, nuts and seeds, grains like oatmeal, quinoa and brown rice, and whole grains.” They all deserve … Read more
If there’s one nutritional piece of advice that seems set in stone, it’s that we need to eat more protein. According to one report, more than 60 percent of us actively try to eat more. Since it can be unappetizing (and for some, abhorrent) to have three chicken breasts for breakfast, some food companies have … Read more
Go on a diet? How to lose the last ‘stubborn seven pounds’ Telegraph.co.uk .
Mediterranean diet The health benefits have been extensively researched and a Mediterranean diet has been shown to help in all areas of health. Essentially, it involves a high intake of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and grains, a moderate intake of fish, a low or moderate intake of dairy products, and a low intake of meat and … Read more