Next time you reach for your can opener, make sure it's not to open a tin of sugar- and salt-packed baked beans. From fighting off fat to keeping your heart in good health, reap the body benefits of these four convenient and nutritious meals
cent. But they didn’t find an increased risk from the consumption of unprocessed beef, pork and lamb. “This indicates that lean beef can, in fact, be part of a heart-healthy diet,” says Anding.Your Concern: “It’s full of saturated fat”Our Answer
decrease calories by eating the same foods that you normally would, just in smaller portions. Increase your carbohydrate intake The body’s most efficient energy source is carbohydrate. It’s the equivalent of high-octane fuel. Burning fat for energy is less
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Baking keeps the fat content of this comfort dish in check. You can also chef Art Smith's risotto on the side.Serves: 4240ml buttermilk2-3 tsp hot pepper sauce 4 skinless chicken breasts, halved 135g wholewheat panko breadcrumbs (Hanayuki Panko
Pastry chef Gesine Bullock-Prado's gluten-free mini loaves with no added fat make the ideal fuel before a long run.240g organic apple sauce440g black beans, drained200g wholegrain oat flour90g cocoa powder 2 tbsp baking powder1 tsp salt230ml agave
baby carrots450g left over cold turkey, broken into bite-sized pieces2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon or 2tsp freeze dried100ml dry white wine300ml leftover turkey gravy60ml half fat crème fraichesalt and freshly ground black pepperchopped fresh tarragon
. Preparation time: 25 minsServes: 41 tbsp olive oil1 shallot, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed1 potato, peeled and chopped100ml dry white winepinch of chilli flakes170g watercresssqueeze of lemon juice60ml half fat créme fraichetiger prawnswedges of lemon
essential fats into race-winning energy.Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes250g thin rice noodles1 tbsp sesame oil200g green beans200g cooked peeled prawns1 bunch of spring onions, slicedChopped coriander leavesFor the dressingJuice of 2 limes1 tbsp fish
Best served in a toasted ciabatta roll stuffed with salad, these vegetarian patties pack in nearly 20 times more carbs than a standard burger, and less than half the fat. They also keep their shape after freezing, so you can cook up a big batch
