If you know me you will know I love oats… I mean I seriously can’t go a day without eating them. Some days they’re hot, usually with banana and peanut butter (a classic). Other days, I prepare breakfast ahead to take to work. Introducing warm oats ‘cooler' (ha) cousin, overnight oats. Making these the night before has been such a life saver for my early mornings so I’d like…
So you’ve been invited to a meal out, you’ve said yes and now you’re starting to worry. How can you stay on track? What about your progress? You actually consider cancelling plans because you’re so anxious about ruining any progress. Fear not. I want to share a few suggestions (used individually or together) I find helpful when I know there is going to be a meal out, with…
What are carbs? Simply put, carbs are large molecules containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Along with the other macronutrients, protein and fat, they are one of three hugely important nutrients for the body. The primary role of carbohydrates is to provide energy for the body. In fact, the brain and nervous system rely almost exclusively on carbohydrates (in the form of blood glucose) for their energy needs. Since the…