The 10 best picnic recipes
The easiest tartRoll out shop-bought puff pastry to the thickness of a pound coin and make one big tart or several smaller ones. Score a border on each piece of pastry about 1cm from the edge. Paint the border with beaten egg, then cook the pastry on baking paper in a preheated oven at 180C/gas 4 for 8-10 min until puffed up. Squash down the centre as this is where you will put your filling. Toppings could include blue cheese, fresh figs and walnuts; piquillo peppers from a jar, with mozzarella and basil leaves; or mature cheddar cheese and thinly sliced tomato. Put back in the oven for another 8-10 min until the cheese has melted and the pastry is golden.
89 Simple Swaps That Could Change Your Life
Whole grains for white, quality for quantity, Wii Fit for Mario Kart—just one smart swap can pave the way to a healthier and happier life. We decided to go all out and provide 89 “this for that’s,” so there are no excuses when it comes to making healthier choices! Fitness 1.
Dr Ranj Singh's quick and healthy recipes to save money and lose weight
Summer is just around the corner but, after the gluttony of Easter, how can we ditch those extra pounds and save on the weekly shop at the same time? Dr Ranj Singh’s healthy meal-planner for Sunday Mirror readers is the answer – making food prep easier and healthier than ever. All the recipes come in below the recommended maximum daily intake of 2,000 calories a day for women and 2,500 a day for men. And many of the meals cost less than £2 per portion. ITV doctor and former Strictly star Ranj, 39, says: “These meal plans will help you understand the calorific content of your food – which is the key to losing weight. “Many people think nothing of tucking into a bag of crisps with their sandwich at lunchtime, but these add-ons can have huge calorific consequences.”
30 amazing post-workout snacks to try
Snacking after your workout may not seem important, but getting the right balance of carbs, fats and proteins to satisfy your hunger and help recovery from your workout is vital. Ensuring you down a protein shake or enjoy a protein-packed snack after your workout helps to rebuild tissue. Just ask the guys from the new Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist series, who trained hard for six months to build their physiques – protein shakes were top of the list as their post-workout snacks. Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but what you eat after a workout is equally as important. Which is why we've come up with 30 amazing post-workout snacks for you to try.
At the gym: who is looking at whom
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Host a Gorgeous Garden Luncheon with This Summery Menu
Cold Braised Leeks are dressed with a classic Sauce Victor, a refreshing combination of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Sauce Victor was the 1904 creation of chef Victor Hirtzler for the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco. Here, it is used as both a marinade and dressing. Braised vegetables, served cold, were classic side dishes on formal summer luncheon menus of the Gilded Age. Fennel, celery, leeks, and cipollini onions are all great candidates for this method and the delightfully bright and herbaceous sauce.
5 healthy ways to satisfy your sweet tooth
Whether it's a late night craving or a bit of workday stress, having a sweet tooth can be a struggle if you're trying to keep a healthy diet. While a few treats here and there won't completely derail your healthy eating efforts, they aren't something you should have every day. If your need for sweet treats seems like it's too much to overcome, consider swapping the sugar for one of these healthier alternatives.
A Week of Easy 20-Minute Meals
I don’t know about you, but after a winter break I’m still dipping my toes back into a routine. So I think the best course of action when it comes to meal planning right now is to ease into the New Year with a lineup of low-lift, comforting dinners. This week I’m leaning on dinners that keep my time in the kitchen at a minimum — specifically around of 20 minutes.
88 Unexpected Snacks Under 100 Calories
We’ve all been there: hunger striking before dinnertime, a sudden craving for something sweet, the need for a quick energy boost before working out. The solution? A small and satisfying snack that won't tip that calorie count over the edge—after all, a quick nibble can easily turn into the calorie equivalent of a full-blown meal. These flavorful, low-calorie treats can please any palate while still leaving room for dinner. Sweet Snacks 1.
14 Tricks for Healthier Pies (and Our Favorite Recipes)
Pie is a classic any time of year—but that doesn’t mean classics can’t be improved, including Grandma’s apple pie. With a few upgrades to the crust and filling, the dessert can become a low(er)-sugar vehicle for fiber, protein, and vitamins and taste even better than the original recipes. Store-bought crusts are convenient and all, but they’re typically riddled with hard-to-pronounce ingredients that you're more likely to find in a chem lab than in your pantry. Pie crust should be simple: Flour, fat, salt, sugar, and water. Spend a little time to bake up a homemade crust you can be proud of. 2.
5 healthy ways to satisfy your sweet tooth
Whether it's a late night craving or a bit of workday stress, having a sweet tooth can be a struggle if you're trying to keep a healthy diet. While a few treats here and there won't completely derail your healthy eating efforts, they aren't something you should have every day. If your need for sweet treats seems like it's too much to overcome, consider swapping the sugar for one of these healthier alternatives. Banana "ice cream" and frozen yogurt buttons
