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This mug cake is so simple to make and has a really light and delicate flavour.

What you’ll need:

  • 3 tbsp. plain flour
  • 3 tbsp. ground almonds
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp. milk or almond milk
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tbsp. sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence

What you’ll need to do: 

  1. In the mug you are using, combine the dry ingredients well.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg with the milk.
  3. Add the wet ingredients into the mug and mix well.
  4. Place the mug into the microwave for 2 minutes.
  5. Enjoy with some fresh berries and Greek yoghurt.
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This cake is so simple and easy for those nights when you need an impromptu treat.

What you’ll need: 

  • 1 egg
  • 3tbsp plain flour
  • 1-2 tsp of hot espresso
  • 3 tbsp cocoa
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp almond essence
  • Handful of almonds, to sprinkle

What you’ll need to do: 

  1. In a mug, combine all of the dry ingredients.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix all of the wet ingredients.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the mug and combine everything very well.
  4. Place into the microwave for 2 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle the almonds on top.
  6. Enjoy with some fresh whipped cream, or, even better, ice-cream!
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This salad is simple and delicious.

The cheese has a deep, salty flavour and goes so well with the fresh greens.

What you’ll need:

  • Handful of basil
  • 4-5 cherry tomatoes
  • 2-3 slices of Halloumi
  • Drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar

What you’ll need to do:

  1. In a bowl, combine the basil, cherry tomatoes, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  2. Season as needed and set aside.
  3. Heat a tbsp. of oil in a griddle pan and when it is hot place the slices of cheese on it.
  4. When the slices are golden on each side, remove from heat.
  5. Arrange salad on a plate, placing the cheese on top and enjoy with some crusty bread.
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Most people have a negative knee-jerk reaction to the word ‘fat’. But good-for-you fats promote heart health, keep us feeling full and satisfied and may even help ward off cognitive decline.

Here are a few healthy high-fat foods to get onto your plate pronto:

Avocados
With the nickname ‘butter pear’, it’s no secret avocados are high in far. But most of the fat in an avocado is monounsaturated, the heart-healthy kind that actually lowers bad cholesterol. Try replacing butter or cream cheese with avocado spread, or replace the mayo on your sandwich with avocado slices.

Eggs
People often think egg whites are a healthier option than whole eggs because they contain less fat, and while it’s true that the egg yolk contains some fat, it’s also packed with important nutrients. One whole egg contains 5 grams of fat, but only 1.5 grams are saturated.

Olive Oil
Olive oil is commonly used in the Mediterranean diet and we’ve all heard that olive oil reduces the risk of heart disease, blood pressure and certain types of cancer. However, it still packs 100 calories per tablespoon, so moderation is important if you’re watching your weight!

Nuts
Your best bet for nutrition are almonds, walnuts and pistachios. Almonds are the richest in vitamin E; walnuts contain a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid; and pistachios have all the things that are super important for eye health. Research shows nut eaters are generally thinner, less likely to develop type 2 diabetes and have a reduced risk of heart disease to boot.

Fatty Fish
Oily fish such as salmon, tuna, sardines, mackerel and trout are full of good fats, unlike the bad saturated fat you find in most meats.

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Freshly baked banana bread is delicious on its own, but add chocolate and we’re sold!

What you’ll need:

  • 250g plain flour
  • 25g cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • Pinch salt
  • 200g golden caster sugar
  • 2 very ripe bananas, peeled, mashed
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 125g butter, melted

What you’ll need to do:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Grease and line a loaf tin.
  2. Sift the plain flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt and sugar into a large bowl and mix well.
  3. Mash the bananas in a separate bowl, stir in the eggs and melted butter.
  4. Fold the banana mixture into the flour mixture until just combined. Fold in the chocolate and spoon the mixture into the loaf tin.
  5. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the cake is risen and a knife stuck into the centre comes out clean.
  6. Cool for 10 minutes and serve.
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We’re all for trying new things but this is just a classic with added pastry!

Marks and Spencer have announced the launch of their new fish and chip pie.

The pie consists of mushy peas on the bottom, fish in the middle with a topping of chips encased in pastry.

M&S will be selling the pie from the end of the month in the UK.

Food developer for the company, Matt Dawson, explained the thought that went into the unique creation, “Creating this pie has been the culmination of lots of love and hard work for our development team.”

Would you be tempted by a fish and chip pie?

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Many people are trying to cut down on their intake of sugar for health reasons but sometimes it can be hard.

Here are some great alternatives that will ensure you still get your sweet fix!

Each alternative does still contain natural sugars and so should also be eaten in moderation.

1. Honey
Honey adds a great sweetness as well as a subtle flavour to coffee, tea or porridge.

2. Agave syrup
This syrup comes from the agave plant and is a lot sweeter than honey meaning you need less. However, it is very high in fructose so don’t overdo it.

3. Dates
Dates are a great addition to granola or baked goods that need a sweet kick.

4. Maple syrup
This yummy syrup isn’t only for your pancakes! Use it like you would honey.

5. Brown rice syrup
Derived from brown rice, this syrup has a great depth of flavour.

6. Coconut sugar
This sugar alternative is made from the sap of the coconut flower. It is great for baking and has a lower Glycemic Index than regular sugar.

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It’s good to have a healthy alternative to butter to spread on bread or crackers.

While avocado makes a great substitute, sometimes we all want something a little sweet.

This spread is made from coconut, honey and vanilla.

It’s sweet and healthy – perfect for your morning toast!

What you’ll need:

  • 250g dessicated coconut
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 vanilla pod

What you’ll need to do:

  1. Place all of the ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth.
  2. Pour into a glass jar. The mixture will harden after a few hours and become like a buttery consistency.

To make the spread chocolate, just add some cocoa powder or some white chocolate to keep that great colour!

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There are so many fad diets out there but none have proved as successful as simply eating a balanced diet with lots of fruit and veggies and getting 30 mins of exercise each day.

Here are the 5 worst fad diets we have ever heard of.

1. The Baby Food Diet
This diet was famed  by celebs for a while and consists of eating only baby food. Er, yum? While baby food may be good for babies, it’s certainly not good for grown women!

2. The Cabbage Soup Diet
Restricting yourself to one meal a day and only cabbage soup is a sure-fire way to go absolutely insane.

3. Lemon Detox
Lemon water with maple syrup and cayenne pepper. Only. For ten days. Just no, it slows down metabolism and will not be good for you.

4. The Air Diet
Putting food close to your mouth and not actually eating it. Torturous and definitely not a healthy mindset.

5. Grapefruit Diet
Similar to the cabbage soup diet but with grapefruits. Sounds repetitive, boring and pretty gross.

Remember that nothing will ever beat a long-term healthy mindset of a balanced diet and exercise.

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A new online tool developed by The Food Safety Authority of Ireland will allow Irish food businesses to calculate the calorie content in their menus.

MenuCal is the first such tool of it’s kind in Europe and it seems other countries may follow suit.

It will allow Irish restaurants and other food businesses to display the amount of calories in each of their dishes for their customer’s awareness.

However, the plan has struck some controversy with the Restaurant Association of Ireland who claim that it could cost the industry up to €5,000 a year.

The Minister for Health, James Reilly, has said there are no plans to make the display of calorie content in menus compulsory for restaurants as of yet.

Would you prefer to know the calorie content of the dish you have ordered in a restaurant?

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Counting calories can be an effective way to lose and maintain your weight – but what does 200 calories actually look like?

This informative and interesting video might shock you when you see how much broccoli or apples you can eat before hitting 200 calories in comparison to how much of a fast-food burger you can eat before hitting the same number.

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Oreos are actually vegan.

Say what?

Learn lots of crazy facts about some of the foods we eat in this Buzzfeed video.

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