This is a quick comparison of calories in food cooked in an air fryer and the same food, deep-fried. Remember, oil is fat and fat has the most calories of all the macros. Everyone’s heard that air-fried food is much healthier than food fried in oil but you might be shocked to find out exactly … Read more
Meal kits are a popular and convenient way for busy individuals to enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals. Like other prepared meal delivery companies, meal kit providers deliver food boxes (meal kits) to your door, but you have to cook the food yourself. The food box contains ingredients which are prepared for you, so all you have … Read more
What’s the best meal delivery service in Australia for weight loss? The answer depends on which meal delivery factors are most important to you. Cost? Macros proportion? Portion size? Protein content? Tastiness? Each meal prep (or meal kit) company brings something different to the table (literally) so it can be a challenge to choose the … Read more
These are the best weight loss shakes in Australia! Weight Loss, or Meal Replacement Shakes, can kick-start your weight-loss mission. If you swap one or two regular meals a day with a nutritionist-formulated weight loss shake you will achieve a calorie deficit. But with so many different weight loss shakes available in Australia, it can … Read more
One of our regular readers recently asked: “Why does there seem to be a huge difference in calories between Coles fresh and frozen seafood marinara mix?”. Aren’t they the same product? Why is there a 30-calorie difference between the two? We explained that frozen food typically has a much higher water content, which reduces its … Read more
Is there such a thing as low-calorie fast food? Can you get a takeaway meal that won’t break the 500-calorie barrier? Yes, you can but it is not easy, especially when there are so many up-sizes, add-ons, and condiment extras when you order. There is not a fast-food chain which deals in only low calorie … Read more
How do white meats compare to red meats in terms of calories, protein, iron and other nutrients? Time for a quick post with quick answers to a quick question! First up, let’s define which is which, that is, what’s a red meat and what is a white meat? White Meats White meats are those with … Read more
MACROS vs My Muscle Chef, how do they compare, on a per meal basis? Which of these pre-pack meal companies delivers the least calories and most protein per meal, on a like-for-like basis? Let’s find out with this quick visual guide: MACROS Beef Chilli compared to MYMC Beef Chilli Both companies deliver a Chilli Con … Read more
The Man Shake and The Lady Shake are probably the most popular gender-specific weight loss shakes available in Australia. These meal replacement products are made and marketed by Cranky Health, a NSW company founded by Adam MacDougall. Adam “Mad Dog” MacDougall is a former League player (Knights, Roosters, and Rabbitohs) and the face of The … Read more
It’s another of our comparison posts, this time chickpeas vs chicken! Why chickpeas compared to chicken? Because chickpeas are known as the high protein vegetable, and chicken is meat, and both chickpeas and chicken have “chick” in their names. It is a bit of fun and we think it might be insightful to see the … Read more