Fit Foodie Friday

Eating Out Without Losing the Plot: How to Navigate Social Meals Without Regret

Eating Out Without Losing the Plot: How to Navigate Social Meals Without Regret

Eating out or sharing meals with family and friends doesn’t have to derail your progress. This Fit Foodie Friday dives into why connection is part of health, why one meal won’t make or break your goals, and how to navigate social meals with balance and confidence. Includes practical strategies and links to recipes you can share without regret.

How to Make a Killer Stir Fry Without a Recipe

How to Make a Killer Stir Fry Without a Recipe

Learn how to make a killer stir fry without a recipe. From velveting protein to balancing flavour and texture, this guide gives you a flexible framework for building protein- and veggie-forward stir fries that are quick, healthy, and delicious — no rigid recipe required.

Why Eating Slower Might Be the Most Underrated Health Habit You Can Build

Why Eating Slower Might Be the Most Underrated Health Habit You Can Build

Eating more slowly might be the simplest, most underrated nutrition habit you can build. It helps regulate hunger hormones, improves digestion, reduces overeating, and deepens enjoyment of food. Discover why slowing down can transform your meals and support long-term health without restriction.

Lean but Luscious: Cooking Lean Meats Without Losing Flavour or Tenderness

Lean but Luscious: Cooking Lean Meats Without Losing Flavour or Tenderness

Discover how to keep lean meats tender, juicy, and full of flavour. From gentle moist heat to high-impact searing, learn the best cooking methods for chicken, pork, beef, turkey, and fish — plus tips on seasoning, timing, and pairing the right cut with the right approach.

Essential Cookware That’s Worth the Money (and What’s Not)

Essential Cookware That’s Worth the Money (and What’s Not)

Looking to upgrade your cookware without wasting money? This guide breaks down the essential pots and pans worth investing in — and what you can skip. From stainless steel sets to non-stick pans, we cover construction, care, and how to choose gear that earns its spot in your kitchen.

Salt Is a Skill: Why Most Home Cooks Get It Wrong (and How to Fix It)

Salt Is a Skill: Why Most Home Cooks Get It Wrong (and How to Fix It)

Think salt is just about avoiding high blood pressure? Think again. Learn how proper salting can transform your cooking, why most people get it wrong, and how to season with skill and confidence — without compromising your health.

The Only Knives You Really Need in Your Kitchen

The Only Knives You Really Need in Your Kitchen

I started with the full culinary school knife roll — seven blades, and over the years that grew to twelve, most of which I barely touch now. After 26 years of home cooking, here’s the no-nonsense guide to the only knives most people actually need, what features matter (and don’t), plus tips for maintenance and sharpening that’ll keep them working for decades.