Family meals bring families together
Benefits of family meals There are many benefits to meal planning for your family, including healthy eating. By learning how to plan weekly meals and eating meals at home, you can control your portions and avoid eating hidden calories. In addition, family meals eaten at home tend to be less expensive and higher in nutrients. […]
Dads get baby blues too
The baby blues Most people are surprised to know that up to 1 in 10 new dads struggle with postnatal anxiety or depression following the birth of their baby. It’s important to know that help is available and the earlier help is sought the better the outcome for dad and the family. Sharing the load […]
Why is losing weight so hard
Why cant i lose weight At times it can feel like you are destined to never lose weight because dieting is too hard. And it is, I have been on that roller coaster. I had tried and failed at several types of diets and it was not until I looked for professional help that I […]
Get creative
You only have 30 minutes to fit a workout into your day? Your job is to see if you can make those 30 minutes produce the most results possible Think outside the box So often we spend time complaining about the things that are withheld from us. “I don’t have enough time to work out.” […]
Nicoise salad
Seared salmon & nicoise salad
This pan seared salmon recipe makes a quick weeknight dinner, and in under 30 minutes! Salmon being such a versatile fish goes fantastically well with so many accompaniments. I love this with the nicoise salad for a lighter summer version but I also love it with colcannon mash, asparagus and mustard dressing. The key to […]
Lily’s Sunday Pancakes
A sunday tradition is pancakes for breakfast, these fluffy pancakes can be made gluten free and are high protein for an extra boost to start the morning. Brew a fresh coffee and get this mix happening.
Inflammation and our bodies
Inflammation might be responsible for more health problems than we care to think about! Research suggests cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, asthma, eczema, and possibly more all have one, underlying cause: Inflammation! What effect does Inflammation have on our Bodies Wikipedia explains inflammation as follows: Inflammation is part of the complex biological response […]
How to treat muscle cramps
Why do I get cramps in the night? Foot cramps are forced spasms of the muscles that are painful and sometimes very intense. These can occur for few seconds to few minutes but are very unpleasant. Calf muscle cramps, toe cramps or primarily it occurs in arch of foot. Some of the primary causes includes […]
Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks
Lamb shank, a cut from the shin of the lamb, is one of the most flavorful cuts of lamb. The connective tissue, which gives lamb its flavor, also leads to toughness if not prepared correctly. Lamb shank needs to be cooked over low heat for a long time to become velvety, flavorful, and fall-off-the-bone juicy. […]
