Christmas Treats To Avoid This Christmas
Christmas is known primarily for three things: family, gifts and overindulgence. Ok, four if you include arguments. Those things aside, what Christmas goodies should you be avoiding at Christmas if you want to hit your weight loss goals? Christmas foods, snacks and drinks can pile on the calories if you aren’t careful. With that in […]
How to enjoy Christmas without gaining weight
Is it possible to enjoy Christmas without gaining weight? Well, we can certainly try. Christmas is an exciting time for many of us as we look forward to celebrating with family and friends, but as with any celebration, food plays a huge part in the way we mark the festive season, presenting a huge opportunity […]
RECIPE: Mango salsa and turkey salad
This is another recipe that is perfect for making after the chaos of Christmas, in that lull between Christmas and New Year when there are turkey leftovers everywhere and you still feel stuffed after that epic Christmas dinner. Make this mango salsa and leftover turkey salad for lunch and feel positively angelic after all that […]
Recipe: Christmas dinner hash browns
There are bound to be some leftovers from your Christmas dinner – ideal for making these lovely, tummy friendly hash browns. You can use meat, roast potatoes and vegetable leftovers when making this quick and easy meal, and combine it with a fried egg and you have a great brunch, plus you can keep that […]
RECIPE: Leftover turkey pad thai
I’m a big fan of turkey (aren’t we all at this time of year?) and love a leftover turkey sandwich as much as the next person, but when you finally come out of your Quality Street-induced haze, you’re going to long for something light and healthy and here it is – the perfect thing to […]
Healthy Christmas swaps: the MVF Festive Swap Shop!
It’s a tough time of year; social events, family gatherings, work dos. It’s hard to navigate December without feeling like the mirror is showing you Father Christmas’ reflection rather than your own. So we’re going to try and help you lighten the load with a festive edition of the MAN v FAT Swap Shop! Healthy […]
How to have a healthy Christmas
Christmas can be tough if you’re trying to lose weight. Everyone’s in a good mood and everything seems to focus on food and drink as we get closer and closer to Christmas Day itself. Now, we’re not ones to demonise food and if you really want a mince pie then we’re definitely not suggesting you […]
Recipe: Pigs in blankets mac n cheese
When the coffee shop Christmas menus were first announced back at the start of November, there was one offering that stood out. Costa is doing a mac n cheese with pigs n blankets, and my first thought was YES. The calories aren’t so bad, clocking in at 632 cals for a box of cheesy, bacon-y […]
Recipe: Chocolate dipped Christmas fruit
Fruit tastes great on its own but why not add some Christmas excitement by adding chocolate and nuts? After all, if there’s one time of year you should be able to liven up your fruit, it’s Christmas. Good quality dark chocolate is good for sensitive tummies and full of antioxidants, which are important for our […]
How many calories in Caffe Nero and Pret Christmas food?
There’s no getting away from it now: Christmas food is in full swing and it’s time to get merry with the many different versions of turkey sandwiches currently on the high street. If you’re planning on a trip to Caffe Nero, Pret or Greggs but still want to keep an eye on your calorie intake […]
