Really, this ought to go in The Extra Bit but I think it's quite important so putting it first. Feel free to scroll down and skip.
I thought I'd post some links I found regarding Dr Chris van Tulleken and Ultra Processed Food. If you have any concerns about the quality and healthiness of the food we put inside us every day, then these are pretty essential viewing, I think.
In fact, even if you don't have concerns about the UPF you consume, maybe you should watch anyway. Because, personally, I think we all should have concerns.
In fact, even if you don't have concerns about the UPF you consume, maybe you should watch anyway. Because, personally, I think we all should have concerns.
The other day, I posted about a programme I intend to watch tomorrow (and it is set to record in case I do miss it) entitled Irresistible: why we can't stop eating. It's on tomorrow but will be available on iPlayer too.
Here's a link to info.
It's seems to be Dr Chris' Christmas as he is also the speaker at this year's Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, speaking on what happens inside us when we eat.
These lectures are aimed at the teens but they really are very, very good, interactive, informative and entertaining and there's always some good science wrapped up in the presenting style and I am definitely watching them, probably on iPlayer.
Here's a few links:
These lectures are aimed at the teens but they really are very, very good, interactive, informative and entertaining and there's always some good science wrapped up in the presenting style and I am definitely watching them, probably on iPlayer.
Here's a few links:
and, following a link
It's worth following links through here as there's plenty of info.
And, finally, here's a link to a BBC Good Food page on swaps you can make to reduce the amount of UPF you consume. Simple stuff, not rocket science, but helpful.
(please let me know if any of the links are dud)
Thanks for reading.
Today's meals:
OK, so oat based pancakes are not the same as flour based ones but, even so, they are delicious and one has the moral high ground of healthy B, soluble fibre, etc!
I topped these pancakes with what ended up as an apple and plum sauce - because I over cooked it. There's two portions lift and I have added some chia seeds to them for extra heart-healthiness.
Half a healthy extra B and one syn for seeds - on and let's count two syns for some spray evoo used in the cooking.
First of all, the parsnips were bloomin' gorgeous. Here's the link:
I had planned some Yorkshires but, when it came to it, I couldn't be bothered.
Just half a syn for the horseradish sauce and one syn for half a tsp evoo to mix up the spices.
Later on, I had two easy peelers.
I'd planned something quite different for dinner but I remembered I had thawed out half a chicken breast fillet and it needed using.
I just fried (in spray oil) some onion, yellow pepper, mushroom, tomato and sliced chicken and added some fajita spice mix and it was lovely with a very simple salad.
I just fried (in spray oil) some onion, yellow pepper, mushroom, tomato and sliced chicken and added some fajita spice mix and it was lovely with a very simple salad.
Two syns for evoo in the salad dressing.
Summary:
no healthy extra As - which is probably just as well after yesterday's blowout!!
half a healthy extra B
six and a half syns
Tomorrow's meal plans:
B: overnight oats
L: roast dinner leftovers soup
D: salmon and veg
Exercise: Circuits class and housework
Chicken with onion, pepper, mushroom and some kind of seasoning (including fajita) is a staple in my house. So easy and super tasty, and with baked potato or crusty bread, it makes a really tasty meal. I find that strong flavours make for a much more satisfying fill-me-up meal.
ReplyDeleteI went to The Good Food Show on Sunday and indulged in a selection of gorgeous balsamic sand flavoured oils. I do enjoy a dip!
I’ve been interested in reading various articles on UPFs and do try to eat healthily and avoid the bad stuff for the most part. I adore nuts and seeds and could happily live on them with cheeses and breads but unfortunately healthy can mean rather calorific. Hey ho, you just do what you can!
How wonderful. I will go one of these years - it's supposed to be so very good.
DeleteLike you, chicken with onion, pepper, mushroom and tomatoes is a favourite and fail-safe. I love it.
I go measured amounts and syns (unless I am being bad!) and it does work with SW - and I have the comfort of knowing I am doing my best for my heart health. Hopefully!
xx