YOUR SLIMMING SUCCESS
BREAK YOUR FAST WITH CHOCOLATE
It might sound too good to be true but eating milk chocolate first thing in the morning really can have unexpected benefits on weight, according to researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. The study, which focused on postmenopausal women, found eating 100g of chocolate within one hour of waking could help the body burn fat and decrease blood sugar levels. In fact, the extra calories meant a reduction in hunger and less of a desire for sweets later in the day. Now that definitely sounds like a new year resolution we could stick to!
NEW KETO SAUCES + SOUPS
If you’re looking to try the keto diet, try (£3.49, ) to jazz up meals. Flavours include Peppercorn, Spiced Curry, Creamy Cheese, Classic Tomato and Thai. Regular sauces can contain on average 15-20g carbs per portion, but these average only 4.5g.
