Diet and Nutrition

Asparagus has dietary fibre, vitamin A, and C. It is an excellent source of the B vitamin folate. It is a diuretic, and also provides inulin, an excellent prebiotic which will nourish the bacteria of the intestinal flora, improving…
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Globe artichokes are prickly plants with partly edible leaves enclosing a tasty ‘heart’. Their most important nutrients are vitamin C and iron. Says research published in the ‘Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan’, cynarin might…
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Zucchini is low in calories but contains satiating fibre and water that can help keep you full. It will reduce the number of calories you consume overall, helping you lose weight. Research, which appears in the journal ‘Advances in…
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Quinoa has a high fibre content, which helps weight management. Foods high in fibre help you feel full longer, potentially reducing your overall intake. Cooking quinoa takes about 15 minutes. Don’t lift the lid constantly to check. It will…
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This smoothie is a real treat and is packed with nutrients. Studies have found that cocoa helps to regulate energy use and metabolism while increasing feelings of fullness. Bananas are a good source of fibre. High-fibre foods help you stay…
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Kvass, an East European fizzy beer-like drink made from black or rye bread, is low in calories and high in fibre, helping promote feelings of fullness and reducing overall calorie intake. Additionally, the probiotics in kvass can help to…
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A cross between a raspberry, a blackberry and a loganberry, the boysenberry was first developed and grown in the 1920s. Boysenberries have anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties. Research shows that the anthocyanins in boysenberries…
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Healthy weight loss is not about depriving yourself. Make your own low-cal and nutritious dessert where you have complete control over the ingredients. What better than Greek yoghurt, sweet strawberries and a drizzle of dark chocolate? This…
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Mushrooms, both cultivated and wild, are low in calories and high in fibre content that will not only help in reducing weight but will keep you full longer. Before cooking, most fresh fungi need only to be cleaned — only a few varieties of…
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A great source of antioxidants, tomatoes are also rich in fibre and are low in calories. Cucumbers, too, are low in calories and contain a good amount of water and soluble fibre, making them ideal for promoting hydration and helping weight…
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