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Myth-buster
Myth
Granola is a healthy breakfast option
Fact
Granola may appear healthy with its rolled
oats, nuts and dried fruits but one bowl can often serve up a whopping 500
calories or more, and some even have more sugar than a can of Coke! It’s
important to read the labels carefully as every brand is different. Check the
sugar content and other ingredients such as coconut (which bumps up the sat fat
levels) and look for those that are higher in fibre and have less added
ingredients. Or, try making your own!
Myth-buster
Cholesterol conundrum
Are the ‘cholesterol-lowering’ products
available in supermarkets beneficial?
There is evidence that the active
ingredient in these products works, but eating them alone will not reduce your
cholesterol. You’ll need to increase exercise, and tru swapping red meat for
oily fish two to three times a week, too.
Boost your immunity
How does the mineral selenium benefit your
health?
Selenium has great antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory effects. Low levels have been associated with poor immune
function and cognitive decline, but the good news is it’s easy to get a dose
from foods such as Brazil nuts, most vegetables, wholegrains (such as oats and
brow rice), lamb and mist kind of fish.
Blitz it in the blender
Mango
breakfast smoothie
Serves 1
·
1 ripe mango, chopped
·
2tbsp oats
·
150ml coconut milk
Add all the ingredients to the blender and
whizz. Drink up for a delicious and nutritious start to the day.
Fast food – Lean meat burgers
Serves 4
·
350g extra lean turkey minced meat
·
60g dried breadcrumbs (preferably wholemeal)
·
3tbsp water
·
1 small onion, finely chopped
·
Handful of fresh parsley or coriander, finely
chopped
Preheat the oven to 2000C/ 4000F/
Gas Mark 6. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and divide the mixture
into four even balls, then flatten the balls into patties. Place the patties on
a baking tray and cook in the oven for about 10-15 minutes, turning over with a
spatula halfway through. Prick the middle of the burger with a skewer to ensure
that the juice run clear before serving with a wholemeal bun and salad.
