Salus Nutrition and Health
A simple, sustainable approach to nutrition…
‘One bad meal won’t make you fat, just like one good meal won’t make you healthy’ ⭐️ We are all only human, with busy and often complex lives so don’t beat yourself up if, despite great intentions, you slip a little sometimes when it comes to food choices. The most important thing is to be …
Cacao Pops Looking for a weekend treat? How about a healthy, ‘grown up’ version of Coco Pops…. The best part? The milk turns chocolatey!! Ingredients: 65g Puffed rice/quinoa 2 tbs cacao powder 2 tbs coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbs maple syrup/honey Method: 🔹 Mix the cacao powder and vanilla in a small …
When cooking with oil, use a lower heat and for the shortest time possible to ensure minimal nutrient damage. 🔹Supermarket oils are highly refined and usually of poor quality, except olive oil (which should always be stored in a dark bottle to preserve the quality) 🔹Consider using coconut oil, butter or palm oil when cooking …
⭐️ Midweek Super Snack! 🔹 Roasted Chickpeas are a healthy alternative to the roasted peanuts you buy on the shelf. They are crunchy, full of flavour and very simple to make. 🔹 Digestive System Woes? Chickpeas are an excellent source of dietary fibre which is essential for healthy digestion. 🔹 Weight loss? Chickpeas are low …
⭐️ The Successful Weight-Loss Journey: Fast or Slow Lane? 🔹We all want to find the 1-step miracle cure for that ‘perfect’ body. Guess what? Our individual biochemistry is far too unique and special to allow us that luxury! 🔹Therefore, the journey to successful weight-loss really needs to be part of a sustainable and healthy lifestyle …
🔹Keeping a food diary helps you to track what you eat and how often you eat. 🔹Record the type of food you ate, when you ate it and don’t forget to include any sauces or oils you used. The more information you record, the more beneficial this diary will be in helping you to control …
🔷 Midweek Chicken Fried Rice 😍 You will not be hungry after this one! *Precook some brown rice before you begin the following. 🔹Heat up some coconut oil in a pan then add a slice of ginger and clove of garlic 🔹Add a sliced chicken fillet for 2 minutes and stir fry 🔹 Next up …
In the midst of BACK TO SCHOOL meltdowns, book lists and uniforms, don’t forget the importance of a healthy lunchbox to make sure your child is getting the right nutrition. 🔹Keep lunches varied and appealing because plain cheese sandwiches for 5 days in a row will not be well-received! 🔹Remember to include water at break …
♥Homemade Brown Bread ✔️ Fibre – important for a healthy digestive system ✔️Seed Toppings – rich in nutrients including Omega 3 for healthy brain and nerve function ✔️Slow-release energy – low GI which reduces the likelihood of sugar spikes and helps to keep blood sugars normal. ✔️Homemade is always best… Is it lunchtime yet?!
🔹Smoothies are a great way to use up fruit/vegetables that are left over during the week and you get a nutrient hit! 🔹Pieces of frozen fruit give that icy-cold effect 🔹1tsp of chia seeds as a topping will provide essential fats such as Omega-3.