A Lebanese Pantry used for a 5:2 Diet recipe: OK, I’ll admit there’s a bit of calculated cooking going on here. I’ve been intending to enter Bethady Kedy’s competition to win a trip to The Lebanon for a while, and I needed to blog about something Lebanese as part of my entry. But, I’m also […]
Cod with Fennel and Tomatoes – 5:2 Diet Recipe
Low-Calorie 5:2 Diet Supper – Cod with Fennel and Tomatoes: I always seem to end up on a diet in January. This year I’m trying a slightly new approach, though still based on the 5:2 diet, which worked VERY well for me last year until I went on a few gastronomy trips. I’m trying to […]
Salmon Goujons – Low Calorie Tasty Mouthful.
Salmon Goujons for the 5:2 Diet – Low Calorie and Full-Fat options! Do you remember that poem about Jack Sprat and his wife? This recipe reminds me a little of that – a dish that will work if you happen to be on a low-calorie diet or even doing a 5:2 diet fast day like […]
The 5:2 Diet Made Easy – Recipes and 5:2 Diet Tips
Starting the 5:2 Diet – recipes, menu plans and more for the 5:2 Fasting Diet: I’ve been following the 5:2 diet for over a year now and I’ve lost 14kg in total. I’ve hit my target weight, although I am now trying to lose just a little more (and also recover from some seasonal indulgences). […]
Watermelon and Feta Salad for a 5:2 Diet Lunch
The Last Salad of Summer – Watermelon and Feta 5:2 Diet Lunch Recipe: Although it is very early in September, it is beginning to feel very chilly. And, in a way that has been a galvanising moment for me – I’ve seen variations on this salad in restaurants and on blogs throughout the summer and […]
5:2 Diet Fast Day Favourites – Cauliflower Rice
Coriander and Ginger Cauliflower Rice with Garlic Chilli Prawns recipe for 5:2 Diet Fast Day: There are certain 5:2 diet recipes that are doing the rounds at the moment. We all try to find ways to enjoy our 5:2 diet fast day meals. Some of the ideas I’ve seen around include all sorts of things […]
5:2 Diet – 5:2 Fast Diet ideas to Beat the Heat
5:2 Diet Fast Day ideas for Sunny Days: I hoped that when the weather warmed up, I’d lose my appetite a bit and fast days on the 5:2 fast diet would be easier. It doesn’t seem to work like that – although drinking lots of green tea and fizzy water helps. And, my standby 5:2 […]
No Calorie Noodles and the 5:2 Diet
Stirfry Chicken with Shirataki Noodles – a 5:2 Diet Recipe: There’s something rather fishy about the idea of noodles with no calories. Actually these DO have calories but, just 5 calories per 100 grams, so almost not worth bothering about. And, they do smell a little fishy when you open the packet. They are sold […]
5-2 Diet Fast Day Meal Plans
The 5-2 Diet, Meal Planning and Leftovers Back to the 5-2 Diet for me this week with a 5-2 fast day today and on Saturday. One of the biggest challenges for me at this time of year if I’m trying to lose weight is that my fridge and store cupboard tend to be overful with […]
5:2 Fast Diet Tips Part Two and Fish Pie
Tips for 5-2 Diet Fast Days and a Low Calorie 5-2 Diet Fish Pie. The 5:2 Diet or Fast Diet has become very popular in the UK since Michael Moseley’s programme on Horizon. For me, while there may be some secrets to intermittent fasting, the reason the 5:2 diet works and helps you lose weight, […]