Month: October 2014

Make Fish Part of your Balanced Diet

Nigel Slate Diets, Food
Make Fish Part of your Balanced Diet

Fish should always be part of a healthy balanced diet, and that’s because it’s one of the healthiest meats you can consume. The omega fats are good for your heart, while you get plenty of natural protein. Coldwater fish like tuna and salmon are really good options, whilst battered fish from a chip shop won’t do you any harm if you enjoy it on the odd occasion.

Fish can go well with potatoes, rice, pasta and steamed vegetables, and it’s a lot healthier than eating well cooked beef or chicken, and there are plenty of different types to choose between. You don’t necessarily have to be eating fish on a regular basis but if you are a meat eater then make sure you’re including fish in your diet.

Many athletes eat fish, chicken and turkey above others because of natural proteins and you’ll only be doing your body some good if you eat fish at least once a week.

All you can Eat – Getting your Money’s Worth

Nigel Slate Food
All you can Eat – Getting your Money’s Worth

If you’re going to be splashing out on an all you can eat dinner, then make rue you’re prepared for the challenge that await you. The idea is to make sure you eat more than your money’s worth, and there are many little tips and tricks that can help you achieve this.

Preparation Meals

Starting the day off with a big breakfast can stretch your stomach so that you’re ready for the challenge of the meal, and by starving yourself in the day, you may see your stomach shrink, meaning you’re unable to eat as much.

Getting into the Right Mental State

The right mental state is everything and you have to make sure you mind is ‘in the mood’ for foods you’re about to consume.

Avoid Gassy Drinks

Fizzy drinks and lagers may not be best drinks to choose if you want to eat several platefuls and it’s actually better to avoid drinking, whilst only opting for juice or water if you’re feeling a bit thirsty.

It’s National Curry Week!

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It’s National Curry Week!

It’s that time again, it’s national curry week and there’s no better way to celebrate it than by getting down to your favourite Asian restaurant and getting stuck in to a quality curry with a Cobra beer on the side.

Thai Green curry can be a real nice option if you have a tasty Thai restaurant at your disposal, while chicken Tandoori has to be a stand out favourite if you’re looking for a traditional Indian dish. Curry week is a time of celebration and whether you head out to your nearest curry house or make your own meal from scratch at home, make rue you get involved and celebrate this wonderful occasion.

If you’re in the mood for something spicy, then a Rendang is ideal and you get plenty of fragrant spices, so consider this one if you think you can handle the heat.