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Low Carb Chicken Zucchini Boats

October 11, 2018 2 Comments

Hi Friends,

I haven’t done a recipe for ages so here is one for low carb chicken zucchini boats I discovered recently and I’m loving them! I have always wanted to try these zucchini boats after spotting them on Pinterest a while back and finally got around to making them. I had to change up the recipe a little, due to a lack of certain ingredients but these ones turned out amazing!

I am trying to cut back on my carb intake whilst following the Mediterranean diet as best I can. These were so tasty and healthy, I figured I would share the recipe with you so you can try them out yourselves. I had to make them again last night cos I was craving them since trying them the other night. The second time around I made them a little differently, just to try out another flavour and they were equally yummy. read more

Diet, Lifestyle

Supercharge your Immunity with Turmeric/Curcumin

September 20, 2018 7 Comments

Supercharge your immunity with turmeric/curcumin and boost your body’s immunity. Apart from the many health benefits derived from taking turmeric/curcumin, you could stave off the dreaded colds and viruses that come with the colder weather. Turmeric really is a super spice and has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, due to containing curcumin. Curcuminoids contain phenolic compounds such as polyphenols which are micronutrients that we can get through certain plant-based foods. These host a wide range of nutrients and health benefits. read more

Diet, Lifestyle, Weightloss

16:8 Intermittent Fasting – Lose weight while you sleep!

September 12, 2018 6 Comments

a woman weighing herself after waking, getting out of bed, stretching

Hi Everyone,

If you happen to follow my blog you will know I am a huge fan of intermittent fasting. I recently discovered 16:8 intermittent fasting which incredibly, helps to lose weight while you sleep! I decided to give it a go and so far I have lost 2kg/4.4lbs by following the simple fasting basics for just over a week!

I have been doing the new 5:2 diet by Michael Mosley on and off for a while and am seeing some steady results, losing around 2lbs/.9kg a week which is a healthy progress. There are so many health benefits involved with intermittent fasting, apart from the obvious weight loss. I have wrote an extensive article on it here. read more

Diet, Lifestyle

Best Liver Detox (Supplements Included)

July 12, 2018 2 Comments

Hi Everyone,

I have decided to do a liver detox to help cleanse my liver from toxins and alcohol. The best liver detox has supplements included. I will be listing the best methods and also the best healing foods to eat, for maximum results. If you consume alcohol regularly and or smoke, then this detox should be beneficial to you. Also, if you have any of the following symptoms, you may be in need of a liver detox – excessive abdominal fat, bloating, digestion issues, acne/rosacea or blotchiness, excess perspiration or overheating, pain or discomfort in the area of the liver or have had your gall bladder removed. If you are trying to lose weight but it isn’t working or you have had unexplained weight gain then it is also possible you need a liver detox. read more

Diet, Recipes

Mediterranean Diet Plan (What I’m Eating Daily)

July 3, 2018 4 Comments

Mediterranean tomatoes and mozzarella with olives

Hi Lovelies,

I have been following the Mediterranean diet for a while now and I’m enjoying the benefits so far. I have just introduced 5:2 intermittent fasting into the mix so I am happy to be losing weight and feeling great. If you want to read more about this diet, check out my previous post on it here “The new 5:2“. The first couple of weeks take a bit of adjusting to since the calorie reduction to 800 is a bit restrictive, but actually it isn’t too bad at all. The newer version of the 5:2 allows 800 calories instead of 500, as it was previously. The extra 300 calories is a lot less difficult to stick to. read more