Monthly Archives: June 2020

June 15, 2020

FOODS THAT FIGHT CRAVINGS.

Making sure you eat three satisfying meals a day, with an optional two snacks, is crucial to warding off any food cravings in between meals. Have plenty of the following in your everyday diet, rather than taking supplements that may disrupt your nutritional balance.

Chromium – this regulate blood-sugar levels and is found in wholegrain cereals, black pepper, thyme, organic meat and cheese.

Magnesium – found in meats, green leafy vegetables, dairy products, beans, apricots, curry powder, wholegrain cereals, wheatgerm and nuts.

Iron – iron from red meat (especially liver) Is most easily used by the body; other good sources of fish and Sawyer, and you can get some from eggs and green leafy vegetables.

Zinc – rich sources are wholegrains, brewer’s yeast, wheatgerm, seafood and meat.

Tryptophan – milk and eggs contain plenty of this amino acid.

June 1, 2020

MAKING GOOD FOOD CHOICES #4.

The economy of food

By choosing Fairtrade where possible, we can help to make a positive contribution to the world when we buy food. 

It’s a widely supported idea that poverty in developing countries can be overcome by supporting small-scale farming and businesses. 

The more Fairtrade we buy, the more we can help people to move from poverty to sustainability and independence. Of course not everyone is able to make the most ethical, environmental, and health conscious choices when buying food. Health food, especially organic products, can have a hefty price tag.

In most cases, though, there are good budget options that are just a little less hip. And the most essential healthy foods are cheap – kale, spinach, whole grains, beans, and lentils, for example.

Careful food planning and prepping can save you money and reduce waste. Cooking from scratch is also great for keeping within a tight budget.