IF you drink a lot of Coke or Pepsi and you’re overweight then the reason is obvious: A glass of the dark fizzy stuff contains 35 grams of sugar – that’s about seven teaspoons. And as everyone knows (but a lot of people choose to ignore) added sugar is a major cause of weight problems

This broccoli soup recipe is great for warming yourself up on a cold, damp November day. Broccoli is a fantastic pick -me -up.  It is a very good source of dietary fibre,  vitamin B6, vitamin E, manganese, phosphorus, choline, potassium and copper. Broccoli is also a good source of  omega-3 fatty acids, and some studies

Here’s a delicious carrot, orange and pineapple smoothie to get your day off to a brilliant start! It’s packed full of essential vitamins and nutrients so makes a great healthy drink to accompany your breakfast in the morning.

FRANKLY I’m worried. A new survey reveals that our children don’t really have a clue about healthy eating or the dangers of sugar. And that’s one of the reasons for the shocking rise in child obesity. I was amazed to read many children can’t identify carbs or protein – and a quarter think eating protein-rich

Get ready for a show-stopping sugar free healthy breakfast option that’s going to kick start your day and keep you fuelled until lunch! It’s a great way to get all the goodness you need for the morning in one hit. Great for gluten free or paleo eaters, it’s full of good fats and proteins and

If you’re a fan of green smoothies packed full of goodness, I know you’re going to love this kale smoothie! It’s just what you want for a Monday morning when you’re flying out the door and in need of a boost of goodness after the weekend. Kale is rich in calcium, magnesium and phosphorous.  These minerals

If you’re in need of a little boost now that winter is setting in, this green tea smoothie is a must try! It’s the queen of antioxidant drinks and blueberries and green tea go hand in hand to give your body brain boosting, vitamin filled goodness. Blueberries are high in antioxidant anthocyanidins.  These are very useful

These lovely colourful smoothie recipes have been provided by super Slimpodder and mum of 2 Debbie O’Connor. There’s a lot for mums to dislike about Halloween, when most children get more sweets and junk food in a day than we would normally give them in a month. But one thing I really like, is that

HI THERE, Boot Camper! I’m so happy you’re taking part in this exciting healthy eating extension to the six week Slimpod Boot Camp. Recently, I’ve been focusing on my own nutrition – not just to control my weight but for health, wellbeing and performance. I’ve been feeling really empowered because of slight changes I’ve made to my daily food choices