Getting Started

Understanding what we should eat to support our health is vital. Poor diet is the leading cause of death and disease in the world. Following a healthy diet, can significantly reduce the risk of developing chronic conditions later in life. Eating 30 different plants a week can boost the diversity and health of your gut microbiome. And in turn, it may affect many other aspects of your health including a healthy and sustainable way to loose body fat. It’s not just fruits and veggies that count. You can include grains, nuts, seeds, herbs, and spices. As part of a balanced diet including Protein to your 30 different plants is crucial when it comes to increased fullness and satisfaction after a meal.

Protein is a nutrient that plays an essential role in building and maintaining the health of your body, including your muscles, skin and bones. It’s also an important part of your diet when it comes to achieving fat loss. Increasing the amount of protein you eat can help reduce the buildup of harmful fats in your body, especially around your abdomen. Protein is used to build muscle, so it can also help prevent muscle loss as you shed kilos. When you eat, your body burns calories as it breaks down food, absorbs nutrients and turns food into energy for your body. This is called the thermic effect of food.
Your body burns more calories digesting protein than carbohydrates. Just by eating protein, you’re already burning more calories. That’s good news if you’re trying to burn an extra 500 calories each day in order to lose weight.

When it comes to keeping a healthy diet and maintaining it long enough to achieve long term goals , getting organized is key.

Create a menu: plan a shopping list and avoid doing your shopping when hungry. Only buy what you need.
Shop online: shopping online reduces the temptation you might see in stores.
Cook from scratch: the occasional takeaway is fine but home-cooked meals are the healthiest and most cost-effective way of eating
Batch cook: freeze in portion size and keep your freezer organised so you always know what you’ve got in
Stock up: keep large amounts of nutrient dense ingredients like fruit, vegetables , wholegrains, beans, nuts and lentils for instant healthy meal preparation

Recipes

I hope you enjoy our delicious recipes , including quick dinners , easy lunch ideas, snacks , soups and satisfying breakfasts. Healthy , high protein , high fibre meals to versify your menu and help you feel full for longer