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Low-calorie dinner ideas
By on 27/01/2012 08:16:07
Simple and delicious dinner recipes to help you lose weight fast, that clock in at max 500 calories and only 15g fat
Pesto pastaCook half a mugful of pasta, then add rocket, pesto and grated parmesan.Mexican taco100g lean mince/tofu, 3tbsp tinned red kidney beans simmered in a third of a jar of chilli tomato sauce, for 15 mins; salad of peppers, onion, low
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Energy tips from Nell McAndrew
By on 07/06/2011 12:12:05
Find out how sporty mum Nell McAndrew keeps her energy levels high
Andrew's energy tips for main meals:'Pasta is brilliant. When I'm preparing for a run, I load up on carbs like pasta. It's extremely high in complex carbohydrates but also low in calories, fat, and sodium.'Salmon is really high in protein, and its concentration
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Simple supper: Clever mushroom carbonara
By on 16/08/2010 16:02:42
Swap fat-laden bacon, cream, butter and bucket-loads of cheese for a tasty, satisfying supper with half the calories and two thirds less fat
from the grill, cool for a few minutes, and then chop into pieces.2. Cook the pasta according to the pack instructions. While it's cooking, pour the wine into a small pan and add the bacon and mushrooms. Bring to a simmer for a few minutes, reducing
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8 easy weight loss tricks
By Nicola Davenport on 30/03/2011 10:25:26
Re-thinking the way you cook can help shave pounds off your weight
, so use a jug instead to measure out rice, pasta, couscous, olive oil - anything where you're likely to overestimate how much you need. If you're trying to lose weight, measure rice or pasta up to about 110ml on your jug.2. Pop it in the microwave
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Top 10: healthy cooking oil guide
By Rebecca Frank on 28/09/2010 10:51:32
Follow our comparison chart to find the most healthy cooking oil for you
with quite a powerful smell - and might take some getting used to.COOKING OIL TIPS This is not suitable for cooking or frying. For health, you're advised to use one to three tablespoons daily, added to salad dressings, pasta dishes (once cooked) and roasted
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Zest Marathon Challenge - Thursday 17th February
By Ruth Emmett on 17/02/2011 15:54:29
To calorie count or not to calorie count
daily calories, I need to stop mainlining pasta, pizza and panini as though they are the only foodstuffs around. The only shame is I came to this revelation just before going a week's holiday to Italy...
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Zest Marathon Challenge - Tues 22nd Feb
By Ruth Emmett on 22/02/2011 18:17:22
, treadmill running is almost too dull to handle even in the normal run of things. So when I was getting up extra early during my holiday, hungover and with a big bolus of last night’s pasta loading down my stomach like a cannonball…there were some unpleasant
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Do cereal boxes cause cancer?
By Taylor Anderson on 09/03/2011 13:14:30
Chemicals from recycled boxes may seep into packaged foods potentially causing serious health risks, according to a new study
packaging for cereals, pasta and rice can pass through internal plastic bags to contaminate the food they house. These same oils have been linked to inflammation of internal organs and even cancer. Scientists say the inclusion of used newspaper in recycled
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Zest Marathon Challenge - 7th April
By Ruth Emmett on 07/04/2011 17:06:40
Tapering tips
Ever since I learned that the last couple of weeks before a marathon were all about resting up and eating lots of pasta, I’ve been looking forward to my taper. And now it’s here! And I feel…sluggish. Don’t worry if you’re feeling a bit funny, too
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Zest Marathon Challenge - Fri 15th April
By Ruth Emmett on 15/04/2011 16:36:44
. And I also know that anyway, it’s too late to do anything about anything at this stage. All we can do now is eat pasta, put together a race day playlist and try to think of new places to hide energy gels inside our kit. Good luck everyone
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