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Unlimited Soup to fight Winter Munchies

25/4/2015

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In winter we stay inside more and, if you're anything like me, the cold weather makes me feel hungrier! 

Last year I discovered a quick, nutritious,delicious soup I could make that made me feel all warm inside without needless calories and it can be ready in 15 minutes. I make it in bulk and keep it handy so whenever I feel peckish I grab a cup of soup - or two. It helps me get my daily vegetable intake, makes me feel warm and importantly full. 
Great before your main meal too!

The recipe came from discovering the great new range of frozen vegetable mixes in the freezer.  My favourite is Watties Super Mix because it doesn't contain vegetables like corn or peas which have a higher carbohydrate content.  The little blocks of spinach are fabulous for the soup too giving it lots of flavour. And there are countless variations you can make to keep it interesting all winter long.
Unlimited Soup recipe
2 stock cubes (or equivalent)
2 litres of water
500g of frozen vegetables
Spices of your choice

Simply boil it up and take to it with your stick blender to make it as smooth or chunky as you prefer.
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Variations to try
  • Add 3 grated carrots to improve the colour mix.  It can be quite a green soup otherwise.
  • Try adding a can or two of chopped tomatoes. Add lentils or pasta and call it minestrone!
  • Experiment with different flavoured stocks.  Fish stock or Maggi Seafood soup mix is a great alternative.
  • For a full meal add your favourite carb - 2/3 of a cup of rice or your favourite pasta.  Blend the soup first.
  • Try adding curry as the spice to pair with a chicken stock.
  • Refreeze portion size containers as a handy lunch.
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Beautiful Berries - for your Sweet Tooth

9/1/2015

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If you're getting a craving for something sweet in the evening - try some berries.  A little dish of fresh raspberries gives a delicious burst of sweetness and is sure to bring a smile to your face.

Fresh is always best of course but even out of season you can bring out berries from the freezer to quickly defrost - add some yoghurt and again you've got a healthy answer to your sweet tooth.

As a bonus berries have anti-oxidants and are relatively low in kilojoules.  Frozen berries are still relatively affordable compared to bars of chocolate or bags of sweets and are guilt-free!

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Change the way you eat Sweets

7/6/2014

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Who doesn't like candy, lollies, sweets and chocolate? Many of us have a sweet tooth but you don't have to do without candy completely if you're trying to lose weight - you may however need to change your attitude to sweets. Try these tips:

Stop thinking of sweets as food. They are edible obviously but they're certainly not meant to be a meal. Perhaps view a small quantity as a weekly treat or reward.
Avoid eating candy if you're hungry - eat real nutritious food instead.
Don't eat sweets from the packet - you'll end up eating too much. Use a tiny dish or saucer and allow yourself just a small quantity.
Eat your lollies slowly - see how long each can last in your mouth. Savour the taste and only reach for the next when the taste of the previous one is disappearing.
Choose sweets that last. Two pieces of hard boiled candy can last for ages and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Consider buying sugar free candy. You should still only have a small portion though a) to lessen your sweet habit and b) because excessive amounts of some artificial sweeteners have a laxative effect.
Find natural alternatives like berries, mandarins, honey sweetened tea.

Are there any tips you have for keeping your sweet cravings in check? Share your suggestions in the comments section below.

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