Low Calories, Low Nutrition?

I read an interesting article recently that i actually personally cannot relate to. It was all about teenage girls who try to lose weight by cutting the calorie intake, but sacrificing their health. eg - they will eat a bar of chocolate but skip lunch because it will add to their calorie intake...(can i just say if you do that, your body will hold on to the fat instantly and it will be much harder to lose weight) my own form of anorexia meant i didn't allow myself ANY chocolate, cake, sweets or anything tha wasn't fruit or in my view 'healthy' for about 7 months...so are you one of these girls who are depriving your body of fruit and veg to cut the calories? well let me tells ya, your waistline will NOT be happy with you in a few years, yes its less fun filling up on bananas, but if you want to lose weight in a healthy, happy way and KEEP it off, theres no other way i'm afraid xxxx
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2012803/Teenage-girls-junk-food-diet-leaves-starved-vitamins.html

Chickpeas - My new superfood!

I love these things :) plus they are a delicious source of protein! My favourite type of food is greek, i love stuffed vine leaves, mousakka, grilled halloumi and anything with feta cheese!
Chickpea's are commonly used in greek and moroccan foods, and are brilliant for vegetarians! Beacuse they help make a healthy, substantial meal! They are very filling, trust me! My favourite dishes with chickpeas are...
falafel - basically ALL chickpea! Plus spices, onion and parsley. But basically chickpeas smooshed together and lightley fried, now i know what your thinking FRIED?! I hate fried food to be honest, but i drain my falafel with kitchen towels when i have made them, in fact i'm making them tonight for dinner!

Falafel burgers < - i always prefer them to burgers?!

My second favourite use for these little gems is when my mum uses them in her gorgeous morroccan lamb stews :) yumm! She uses spices like cinnamon and paprika and adds chickpeas last minute for a little more depth and texture

< Morroccan Stew - Can anyone spot the chikpeas? ;) I counted 3 lol

Chickpeas are also a great addition to salads, and i like them with cous cous or grilled veggies such as aubergine (eggplant)

< red onion, tomato's and corriander are amazing with chickpeas as a side salad

Chickpeas nutritional value per 100g - 164 calories and 2.59g of fat

Eat up!