Sunday Night is Pasta Night!

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Pasta gets a lot of flack when it comes to weight loss but if you get it right and ensure that the 'sauce' is a great mix of protein and fats and the starchy pasta plays second fiddle rather than being the main player, 'pasta night' doesn't have to go when you are trying to lose weight!

Here is a recipe that can be quickly thrown together with ingredients that are likely in the fridge/cupboard and is super tasty! Just click on the recipe image to save or print off.

 
 

Bare All with Confidence - healthy nails

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Eat Avocado for Great Nails

In addition to being crazy-rich in heart, nerve and brain-friendly fats, avocados are an excellent source of biotin, one of the B vitamins which is really important for both attaining and maintaining healthy nails.

Studies indicate that this was first discovered when biotin was given to horses to repair brittle and cracked hooves and showed excellent results (supplemental biotin was used in this case as I don’t think horses are too keen on avocados!)

Aim to have half an avocado per day and fill it with crab meat, tuna or cottage cheese, add it to salads, mash it on rye crisp breads, add it to smoothies, make guacamole - the options are endless!

OR… and I have tried this… get yourself a bottle of extra virgin avocado oil and as well as cooking with it and using it for salad dressings, soak your nails (toenails as well if you have time) in a bowl of the oil, lightly warmed through, for 5-10 minutes once a week. Result? Super soft and healthy cuticles and great-looking, strong nails!