A common question we get asked by our clients goes like this: "How many scoops of protein powder should I take per day?" The answer is that there is no magic number of scoops that will make or break you. In order to regenerate muscle … [Read more...]
The Hidden Dangers of Canola Oil
We recently came across a shocking report which revealed an ugly truth about a number of popular olive oil products. Brands such as Primadonna, Mezzetta, Carapelli, Pompeian, Primadonna, Mazola, Sasso, Colavita and others claim that their oil is 100% … [Read more...]
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Mirror Friendly Coconut Bulgur
You will probably be aware of the clear distinction between fast carbs and complex carbs, with the former being the villain and the latter the hero in terms of the body's favourite source of energy. Over the past few months I have been trying out … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Food: Healthy or Fad?
You have surely heard about gluten-free food and came across it as you walked past the 'healthy food' aisle at your local supermarket. Before we go into the merit of whether this food is a healthy option or otherwise a fad, allow me to briefly unwrap … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Pasta
Those of us who are conscious about their waistline know for a fact that generous plates of pasta are a no-go. This is particularly relevant to white pasta. Since this is made from processed carbohydrates it is stripped off its fibre and other … [Read more...]
Unsweetened Coconut Water For A Sweet Change
It is the beginning of September and the temperatures down here in Europe are still smoking hot. We all know that in this weather it is vital to keep ourselves hydrated at all times. And by staying hydrated I mean even preventing the thirst feeling … [Read more...]
Our Favourite Superfood – Eggs
Matcha green tea, acai berry, cacao, coconut oil – all of these are well known superfoods, but also expensive ones. So does this mean that if you are running on a tight budget you cannot avail yourself from superfoods? As if! Our favourite … [Read more...]
Decaf Coffee: Healthy Beverage or Processed Crap?
Coffee is the major source of antioxidants in the modern diet (1). Antioxidants have been proven to fight free radicals, the latter being the cause of several diseases. If you are trying to reduce caffeine dependancy without sacrificing both … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Vegetable Oils and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A common question we have been asked by our friends and followers relates to the difference between vegetable oils and extra virgin olive oil. So we thought about drawing up the below infographic to illustrate the main differences between the two for … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Chocolate Brownie
How often do we happen to find ourselves walking past a refrigerated display cabinet while gazing at the mandatory chocolate brownie assortment as we step into a cafe or restaurant. Typical. As we all know, most of the times them good looking … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate – The Healthy Way To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
If there is one thing that people struggle to give up in following a healthy diet it definitely has to be chocolate. However not all chocolate is made equal. As a matter of fact not all chocolate is bad for you and we are pretty sure that what we are … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Porridge Cake
A wholesome delicious breakfast is the perfect reason for getting out of bed and starting the day on the right foot; hence first thing in the morning we religiously prepare a bowl of porridge and decorate it with a few other healthy ingredients. … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Sheperd’s Pie
Since we at Mirror Friendly find ourselves with a lot of spare time on our hands (NOT!) we enjoy filling this void by picking on traditional popular meals and transforming them into a healthier version, worthy of a Mirror Friendly tag. Today it’s … [Read more...]
4 Biggest Breakfast Mistakes
We've all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In fact if you're skipping breakfast you might be unknowingly sacrificing your daily performance, be it at work or even at training. A proper breakfast will kick off your day with … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Baba Ghanoush
If you, like us, are fans of hummus or guacamole as a side dip to your healthy lunch or dinner you will most probably find today's recipe as a welcome alternative. Just like hummus and guacamole are made from two top ingredients i.e. chickpeas and … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Sweet Potato Squares
People ask us how we manage to stay fit and lean all year round, how we manage to eat healthy without fail, how we do not get bored. Well people, one of the keys to how we do this is VARIETY. For a healthy diet to be sustainable i.e. doable and … [Read more...]
Bake Healthy with Coconut Flour
In the mood of baking but short of ideas on how you can keep it healthy? Then you probably don’t know about the beauty of coconut flour. Coconut flour is a soft powder made from coconut meat. This is a natural flour substitute which is not … [Read more...]
Mirror Friendly Burger Bun
Everybody loves burgers. You craved them as a kid and you still do. We are no exception. In fact we do like our burgers but here at Mirror Friendly there’s always a "however". In fact we only go for healthy burgers, the ones we cook ourselves and … [Read more...]
Intermittent Fasting: Yes or No?
Over the past few recent years we have been hearing and reading about a newly acclaimed type of diet which is all about skipping breakfast and prolonging the period during which one does not eat. This diet or better said, eating pattern, is referred … [Read more...]