The Diet Nasties

In her latest article for HIF – “Diet Nasties” – Susie examines a handful of foods which are commonly assumed to be healthy, dispels the associated myths and offers her own advice on alternative nutritional options.

SOURCE: HIF Lifestyle Blog – Read entire story here.

Are Your Friends Making You Fat? Are your friends making you fat? According to HIF health expert Susie Burrell, if the majority of your friends are prone to eating or drinking too much, you may need to be more disciplined so that you don’t slip into the same bad habits – and she has the research to prove it! In this post, Susie explains why we must be mindful of how powerful the influence of those around us actually is, and offers her own advice on what you can do to achieve your personal weight, health and fitness goals. ...
Kale and Sausage Casserole This week Susie combines two Portuguese favorites, Kale and Sausage, and creates a simple, yet delicious casserole. This dish is the perfect option for a warm, wholesome evening meal!...
Chicken Pasta Bake With Broccoli And Pumpkin This week's recipe is a hearty chicken pasta bake provided by Susie Burrell. It's a delicious meal you can prepare in advance and ever better it serves four people. So why not give it a go!...
Rhubarb and Ginger Oaty Slice Hands up who loves rhubarb? As well as being delicious, did you know that rhubarb also holds some vital phyto-nutrients such as dietary fiber, poly-phenolic anti-oxidants, minerals, and vitamins? With nutritional benefits like this in mind, we thought you may be interested in this ‘Rhubarb and Ginger Oaty Slice’ recipe by HIF guest blogger, Helen of Scrummy Lane. Perfect to eat warm or cold, this dish is an ideal option if you enjoy an oaty flapjack or granola bar, plus its gluten free. ...
Quick and Easy Meals for Winter Does winter = weight gain? Not necessarily… According to Susie: “Finding the right balance between warming winter meals and other over consuming stodgy, high fat foods can be challenging, but it is by no means impossible. We must be exceptionally mindful of poor habits that we often permit into our lives as soon as day light saving ends. Long evenings spent on the sofa with heavy food and a block of chocolate are generally not justified.” In this post, Susie explains why bulking up meals with plenty of vegetables is a good starting point, and also offers her advice...