Snacking can often be seen as the enemy of weight management, but it doesn’t have to be that way! In fact, snacking can actually help with weight management when done correctly. The key is to choose snacks that are nutritious and provide a balance of nutrients, including fibre, protein, and healthy fats. Here are some … Read more
Chips are a popular snack because they’re crunchy and tasty but they are also very high in calories. If you’re going to indulge in a few handfuls of chips you might as well choose wisely and go for the ones with relatively low calories. If you’re smart about it you can enjoy chips and stick … Read more
Dips are sneaky calories and best avoided, but if you’re going to indulge you’ll do well to choose the ones with the lowest calories and avoid the creamy sort with the highest calories. Did you like our post on sauces and condiments ranked by calories? Then you’re going to enjoy this list of Australia’s most … Read more
It’s a list of low calorie snacks from Woolworths, covering Woolies-branded snacks which fit into the sub-100 calories per serve bracket. We covered the same thing for Coles, so in fairness we’re doing it for Woolworths too! Woolworths Low Calorie Snacks (by Serve) Perhaps the most important thing to remember when reviewing this list is … Read more
Are cashew nuts good for you, or are they bad for you? They are growing in popularity, so let’s take a closer look at cashew nuts nutrition, calories, health benefits and disadvantages. Are there any general reasons to choose cashews over, say, almonds? Why don’t nutritionists go “nuts” over cashews? Cashew apples look different Cashew … Read more
This is a recipe for Brownies with an unusual ingredient: Figs. Moist, chewy and so easy, these Fig Brownies are made with rich dark chocolate, crunchy toasted walnuts and sweet, delicious, nutritious dried figs. Taste and health have joined together with simple directions to deliver brownies fit for every day or special occasions. Figs are Ancient … Read more
Flavour to the rescue! Skip the blueberries and choc chips this weekend and take a walk on the wild side with these unusual muffin recipes. We scoured old family and friend recipes to come up with these artisan muffins which are certain to get your mob talking and munching. The trick with getting them to … Read more
Snacks. For some, just hearing the word brings an emptiness to the stomach and water to the mouth. For others, the word means joy and guilt and yum and regret. Snacks are special because they are just for you, unless you want to share, and when you do it is meaningful and kind of intimate. … Read more
