How to be slim

There is evidence that a diet rich in calcium, and particularly in low-fat diary products, can help with weight loss.

Your metabolic rate - how many calories you burn each day - depends upon your age and your sex, your level of physical activity, and your body weight. Contrary to popular belief, heavier people have higher metabolic rates than lighter people.

It is easy to ignore the body's appetite signals, especially when eating out: being distracted, being served large portions, and being presented with a large variety of foods can all make us eat more than wee need.

Understanding and controlling your appetite is crucial in an attempt to take in fewer calories. Certain foods will fill you up more than others for the same calorie intake.

What does Quorn mince taste like?

Actually it doesn't taste to bad, the texture is a bit different to ordinary mince but tastes quite similar. Why not try quorn's recipe for bolognese, click on this link to get the recipe-

http://www.quorn.co.uk/CMSPage.aspx?ssbid=456&rid=83

They also have plenty of other recipes that are low in fat and high in protein like chilli con carne. Mycoprotein which is what most Quorn products are made from is high in dietary fibre which is great for regular bowel movements, this means that the harmful toxins have less time to be absorbed by the body. Quorn is good if you are on a diet as it has no cholesterol. It is also perfect for the younger members of your family even babies, so you wont have to make several different dinners, which means you spend less time in the kitchen and more time on the more important things in life.