How often do you get a craving for something fresh and sweet during these hot and sweaty summer days? We all do... and when it kicks in there's a high risk we end up reaching out to something loaded with sugar, over and over again. Washboard abs? … [Read more...]
Why Does Pineapple Make Your Tongue Sore?
Do you recall the last time you ate pineapple? How did your tongue feel before swallowing it? Pineapple contains 'bromelain', an enzyme that breaks down protein. Since our body is made out of proteins, the pineapple you consume is trying to eat you, … [Read more...]
The Most Common Food Label Marketing Tricks You’re Falling For
A couple of weeks ago while doing my groceries at the local supermarket, I bumped into a friend of mine. After a brief chat he glanced at a bottle on the shelf in front of him. The bottle read 'organic sunflower oil'. "What do you think about … [Read more...]
What is Binge Eating Disorder?
Binge Eating Disorder is also commonly known as compulsive overeating. It refers to the consumption of abnormal amounts of food in a short period of time with the person experiencing this being unable to stop and feeling at loss of control. Unlike … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Pasta Salad
Even though summer is still a few weeks away, the unmistakable barbecue smell has already been lingering in the air. As pleasant as a summer barbecue can be, it can also easily turn into a dangerous food feast which can cost a few kilos right where … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Oatmeal Carrot Cookies
One thing is to separately eat an egg, oats, a carrot or a coconut and another thing is to have all these combined together in a scrumptious recipe that makes for a great healthy snack on the go. Enter the Mirror Friendly Oatmeal Carrot … [Read more...]
The Lowest Carb Vegetables
With summer soon with us you will probably be looking at dropping a few layers of fat from your sexy body. With this in mind you will inevitably need to gradually start lowering your calorie intake, with particular attention to your total … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Chia Cheese Crackers
If you have a craving for some crackers but want to avoid the less than desirable ingredients found in many packaged goods today, then you have to try our chia cheese crackers. Not only are they delicious, but they contain good ingredients like … [Read more...]
The Health Benefits of Linseed Oil
Flaxseeds (also knows as linseeds) are tiny seeds which provide generous amounts of healthy fats, protein and fibre. In fact it comes as no surprise that these seeds fall under the umbrella of 'superfoods'. Flaxseed oil (or linseed oil) is … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Hot or Cold Chocolate
With the onset of spring upon us, you will mostly likely start thinking about gradually shedding those couple extra comfortable layers of winter fat off your sexy body. And this time round we have thought about making your dreaded fat loss effort a … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Vegan Protein Pudding
Have you been looking for new snack ideas but running out of steam or options? Well then look no further for you have just stumbled upon a good fix! Enter the Mirror Friendly Vegan Protein Pudding… This seriously delicious pudding is suitable … [Read more...]
The Health Benefits of Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut, which is considered a super food, has been around for over 2000 years. It is basically a fermented cabbage which is easier to digest than a fresh cabbage with some outstanding health benefits due to the fermentation process it goes … [Read more...]
Multivitamins: To Supplement or Not?
Should you supplement with a multivitamin or not? Dietary supplements are a multibillion-dollar industry. Many people are reaching out for multivitamins hoping for better health, preventing diseases or prolonging life. However, pretty little is … [Read more...]
Healthy Lifestyle vs Crash Diet
A typical question we receive from our followers: I would like to loose 7 kilos in 5 weeks. The problem is that every Monday I start on a diet and typically only manage to last a few days, at most till Friday. Then the weekend comes, I go off … [Read more...]
The Health Benefits of Chicory Coffee
Ever heard of chicory coffee? I personally had not until just recently when I was talking to the owner of my local health store. Chicory is a root/plant stemming from the dandelion family. In recent years chicory coffee has been gaining … [Read more...]
General Macronutrient Split for Your Body Type
Body types are typically broadly classified under 3 categories; ectomorphs, mesomorphs and endomorphs. You have probably already come across this 'body type' classification and what it represents goes way beyond aesthetics and body … [Read more...]
The Health Benefits of Oatmeal
Yes, we will always support oatmeal! Note: For the sake of clarity, oatmeal is also referred to as oats or porridge. These are just different names referring to the same thing. A bowl of oatmeal provides you with a generous dose of copper, … [Read more...]
How Important is the Timing of Food?
Time for a Mirror Friendly Q&A QUESTION: How important is the timing of food? How often should I eat? How much time should I allow between my meal and my workout? Isn't it bad to eat carbs at dinner time? ANSWER: From our experience to … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Christmas Brioche
December. The morning of the 24th and the marker on the baking activity scale has just reached its highest peak. Granted, there's no escaping the traditional slice of Christmas log, a piece of Christmas pudding and whatever Christmas lunch will bring … [Read more...]
Acai Berries or Blueberries?
We all know that blueberries are low in calories, low in sugars and are also beneficial to our health. However, in recent years blueberries have been somewhat set aside with the onset of a new hype: Acaí berries, most often found in powder form … [Read more...]