Low-Carb Diets

These vegan breakfast spinach pancakes with charred sweetcorn and vegan cream cheese would go down well at a weekend brunch get-together Serves 3-4 Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 20 minutes Difficulty Moderate Nutrients per serving Energy Total fat Saturates Protein Fibre Carbs Sugar Salt 408 kcal 12.5 g 3 g 17 g 8.5 g 52.5 g 5.5 g 0.5 g Ingredients 100g spinach 100ml almond drink * 2 sweetcorn cobs...

Looking for a protein-rich post-workout snack? Or something to keep you going when you are on the move during the day? Maybe you are looking for a healthy lunchbox snack, something full of protein to keep hunger pangs at bay? Or you are bored of...

Carbohydrates – or carbs - are a type of macronutrients, found in food.1 They are found in sugars, starch, and fibres. Food such as bread, potatoes, pasta and sweets are rich in carbs. The healthiest carbs are those that are unprocessed. Food such as grains,...

Recipe by Gem’s Wholesome Kitchen Suitable for Vegan diets Difficulty Easy Prep time 15 mins Makes 2 large portions Ingredients For the salad 1 large bunch kale stalks removed and washed  ½ Romaine lettuce chopped 1 large ripe avocado sliced 1 tbsp Pimp My Salad Sea Superfood 1...

Recipe by Gem's Wholesome Kitchen Suitable for Vegan, Gluten Free and Low Carb Diets Difficulty Easy Makes 1 large smoothie Prep time 5 minutes Ingredients 1 scoop superfood powder 250ml almond milk 1 small ripe avocado 1 small ripe banana 1 apple washed and chopped 50g...

Recipe by Gem’s Wholesome Kitchen Suitable for Vegans, Low Carb Diets Difficulty Easy Makes 12 crackers Prep time 5 minutes (plus soaking the nuts for at least 2 hours) Ingredients 200g cashews 2 tbsp nutritional yeast juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp garlic powder or 1 clove chopped 1...

Trying to cut down on your carbohydrate intake? While some fruit is typically thought to be high in sugar, and therefore carbs, it’s also a vital source of vitamins and minerals which are needed by the body for myriad different functions. If you’re caught up...

Calculating macros is a great way to control your diet without feeling overly restricted when it comes to food choice. The technique is rising in popularity thanks to its flexibility and health benefits. But what are macros? And how do you work out how many...

Cheap, filling, and oh-so-delicious when mixed with something flavourful, it’s little wonder why rice is a diet staple. But it’s jam-packed full of carbs, high in calories, and can make you feel bloated if you eat too much of it, so rice might not be...