Entries by Lisa Cutforth

Tips and Ideas for Fussy Eaters

Let’s face it; our children can be fussy when it comes to their food. If you’re feeling frustrated with your children’s eating habits try a few of these tips: 1.     Lead by example Are you a fussy eater too? If so, try incorporating a wider variety of foods into your own diet. Who knows, maybe […]

Healthy Diet Research. Is Fat or Protein Better For Appetite Control and Feeling Fuller Longer?

Fat vs Protein: Which One is Better for Appetite Control and Satiety? The foods that we choose to eat all have an effect on our health in some way. Our appetites vary from person to person and are influenced by sensations of hunger, our ‘learned’ patterns of eating and eating behaviour, our attitudes toward food […]

The Top Ten Most Filling Foods for Better Weight Control

Time Magazine recently listed the top 10 filling foods that can promote weight loss, making reference to foods that are low in calories but still satisfying. Items on the list included potatoes, eggs, Greek yogurt, figs, oatmeal, smoothies, bean soup, apples, popcorn and wheat berries. These foods will contribute toward satiety, due to their high-fibre […]

Are larger supermarkets partly to blame for obesity?

Could large supermarkets be having a detrimental effect on our health? There appears to be a direct correlation between how big a country’s supermarkets are and the number of obese people in that country.  A recent study of eight countries (comparatively affluent) found that the United States, New Zealand and Australia had the biggest supermarkets, […]

You need both food and love

Food is not something that simply stops us feeling hungry.  It is  an elemental human need. So is love. Together, they sustain and nourish us, providing fuel for our bodies and hearts and our lives, to grow and to fulfill their potential. For this to happen, food must be authentic and real… and delicious, we […]