10 Foods That Will Stop You Snacking | Sian's Magazine. Are you always hungry? Always craving the next snack, even though you just ate a tasty lunch? Often a small change in the food you eat is all that’s needed to stop the spiral of hunger pangs causing you to eat too often. Did you know that some foods do a much better job of filling you up for longer than others. These include foods such as complex carbohydrates, slow release protein, healthy fats and vegetables with a high water content, which helps us to feel satisfied. I’ve outlined some filling choices below. You’ll note that most of them are as close to their natural state as possible. 1. Complex carbohydrates such as wholegrain bread, granary bread and seeded bread all help us to stay full for longer. Recipe: Avocado and Ham Sandwich 2. White rice and instant porridge oats have the outer husks of the grains removed and are either processed to make a coarse oatmeal powder or polished to make an easy cook rice grain which passes through the digestive system very quickly. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Shake Up Your Snack Time Routine With These 10 Smoothies | Sian's Magazine. I have written about the high levels of sugar in some smoothies before, but if you get the ingredients right, there really is no better way to punch in a load of goodness and energy than with a long cool glass of nutritionally loaded fruit/vegetable smoothie. I’ve set out my Top 10 Healthy Smoothies below. Have them for breakfast or a snack throughout the day. All recipes are approximate as fruit and vegetables vary in size. Blend all ingredients together and adjust the liquid accordingly. Once you get hooked, consider buying a really good smoothie maker which blends everything to a smooth creamy texture in half the time. 1.
Beetroot Smoothie Beetroot is one of these vegetables that have had a serious comeback. 1 raw beetroot (small), peeled and chopped 1 apple, peeled and cored and chopped 10 black grapes (washed) 1 handful spinach (washed) OPTIONAL 250mls milk or natural yoghurt 2. I roast vegetables throughout the year especially on a Sunday. 3 roast carrots 1 small roasted sweet potato 3. 4. 10 Deliciously Healthy Picnic Ideas | Sian's Magazine. ‘Today’s the day the teddy bears have their picnic.’ The sun is shining, spirits high, summer holidays are near! It must be picnic time. I have great memories of bringing the three lads off to Whitesands beach in St. Davids, Wales on our holidays, however I am not sure if the warm tomato and ham sandwiches would cut it now! Make sure to pack all food like chicken, meat, dairy and salads in cold containers with ample ice packs.
Mains 1. Quiche is a versatile dish as you can use up ingredients you have in your pantry and fridge at short notice. 2. The chicken salad works well in whole grain pittas, wraps, rolls or bread and it is a great way to use up leftover chicken from the Sunday roast . 3. These pasties are ideal for lunch, supper, picnic and packed lunches. Salads and Dressings 4. I love this salad with its refreshing combination of celery, grapes, peppers, carrots, walnuts and dried cranberries all dressed with your choice of salad dressing or a squeeze of lime juice. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 Yummy Breakfasts To Try This Summer | Sian's Magazine. Do you remember the jingle ‘go to work on an egg?’ You probably don’t, however it is embedded in my family life through clever marketing in the late 50s and into the early 70s.
It serves as a good reminder as to how important the first meal of the day is. So instead of tucking into a convenient bowl of sweetened cereal or missing breakfast altogether, opt to start the day with breakfast attitude. Breakfast provides energy and nutrients for concentration in work and in the classroom. Studies show that children who eat a healthy breakfast do better in school and are a healthy weight. 1. Served as an occasional breakfast treat, bacon helps maintain brain cells, making us alert and ready for the day ahead. 2. Haddock is light and easily digested, making it good breakfast choice for people who need to be active, physically and mentally. 3. Smoothies are a very popular breakfast option, particularly for those on the go. 4. How easy is it to put on a couple of boiled eggs before going to work? Guilt-free Frozen Goodies For Summer | Sian's Magazine. What’s your frozen indulgence over the summer – ice cream, frozen yoghurt or ice pops?
Homemade ice pops are easy to make and relatively healthy compared to the processed, chemical laden choices available over the counter, but is there a healthy option to cream, sugar and calorie laden ice cream treats? Here are some of my favourite summer recipes. Recipes all serve 4. 1. Frozen Blueberry Yoghurt Frozen yoghurt is as healthy as the yoghurt used. Leave the sweet fruit yoghurts on the supermarket shelf and opt for the low fat, no sugar, natural yoghurt. Time Preparation: 20 minutes (additional time required to defrost blueberries) Freezing Time: 1.5 hours Ingredients 250g Blueberries Frozen50g Sugar500mls Natural Yoghurt (low fat) Method Add the sugar to the blueberries and allow to defrost for a few hours or overnight. Special Note: This recipe was in response to the 2013 warning of the small outbreak of Hepatitis A caused by imported frozen berries. 2.
Time 3. This recipe is laden with cream. Are Eggs Healthy or Not? | Sian's Magazine. I was very surprised to read recently that in 2007 the British Egg Marketing Board had plans to air once again the iconic adverts of the 50s, 60s and 70s: ‘Go to Work on an Egg’. However they failed to get the advertisement past the Broadcast Advertising Clearance Centre because they said the advertisement failed to promote a varied diet. This is crazy!!! The Marketing Board were promoting a ‘fast food’ rich in almost every nutrient anyone could need. What was there to ban? Eggs are good for us aren’t they? The Nay Sayers According to the scriptures of many a celebrity (with Gwyneth Paltrow being just one) eggs are a no go. The Yay Sayers However, according to British Egg Industry Council which represents eleven trade associations within the British Egg Industry, eggs are a ‘nutrient-dense food, containing high quality protein and a wide range of essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements’.
Check out the nutritional value of one egg in its whole state: Fastfood Boiling: 4 – 8 Min Variety. Quick Weeknight Dinners and Grocery List | Sian's Magazine. July 19, 2014 Featured Article Click here to print No one wants to be in the kitchen all Summer! It’s hard enough to stay in so get out there and enjoy yourself knowing that my meal plan and grocery list have you covered for dinner this week Monday This is the perfect dish if you have leftover chicken from your Sunday dinner. Tweet your pics to #dinnerwithsian Tuesday This dish is served with Quinoa which is known as a ‘Superfood’ (if there is such a thing) for its nutritional value. Wednesday with Tabouleh salad If there are children around when you’re preparing the salad and tabouleh, get them to help. Thursday If a little peckish serve with some homemade Irish soda bread or crusty rolls Friday Perfect for using up your leftover vegetables and any meats you might have in your fridge.
14 Of Most Spectacular Picnic Places in Ireland | Sian's Magazine. For me on a sunny Summer’s day Ireland has to be one of the best places to be, if only it was sunny all year round! I’m sure I have left out a few places out in this list but I can’t include everywhere and if you have any other ideas make sure to write them in the comments 1. Slieve League, Co. Donegal Via Flickr/Greg Clarke Less famous than the Cliffs of Moher but nearly three times higher these spectacular sea cliffs are a must visit. On a clear day you can see across Donegal Bay to Leitrim, Sligo and even Mayo. 2. By Wesley Harrington Found on the coast of County Mayo and about an hour and a half south of Connemara lies the Cliffs of Moher. 3.
Via Flickr/ Chris In Irish mythology it’s said that the Giant’s Causeway was built by a giant named Finn MacCool! 4. Via Flickr/William Murphy Spanning 707 hectares, Phoenix Park is one of the largest walled parks in Europe. 5. Via Flickr/Eric Atkins 6. Via Flickr/Pao Link 7. Via Flickr/Ivar Husevåg Døskeland 8. Via Flickr/Roberto Taddeo 9. 10. 11. St. 11 Wonderful Ways to Enjoy those Succulent Strawberries | Sian's Magazine. Strawberries are everywhere at the moment so we can all be forgiven for buying the extra punnet or two. But what to do with these little beauties before they perish as you may have already noticed their shelf life, despite the best intentions and research by farmers and scientists, is extremely short. Extend your recipe collection and in some cases even extend the life of the strawberries with the following recipes. 1. Strawberry Cheesecake This is one of the easiest cheesecakes to make, no gelatine and no cooking.
I often serve in pretty shot glasses if we are having a party, otherwise serve in the as you normally would. 2. This is delicious spread on toast, scones or layered between a Victoria Sandwich. 3. This is the perfect, easy peasy summer strawberry recipes. 4. This recipe uses frozen strawberries. 5. A classic cake which can be quite tricky to make. 6. This is a twist on a Mexican classic. 7. This is not a sauce for ice cream! 8. 9. 10. 11. Google+