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06/11/2026

HIGH PROTEIN CEREAL!

There’s another food item that’s been hit by the protein-maxxing craze: cereal!

I love that cereal is starting to have more protein and fibre. Having a breakfast that contains at least 20g protein and 10g fibre can set you up for a wonderful day - you’d feel full and have stable blood sugar levels. Traditional cereals, such as cornflakes and weetbix, tend to be low in protein & fibre so it is great to see some more options coming out!

Any of these options are a great alternative to traditional cereals, and you can make them even more nutritious by adding fruit (banana, kiwifruit, berries etc) and Greek yogurt. Also, serving with high-protein milk (e.g. cilci-trim or soy milk) can add even more protein to your bowl.

Cereal is a common breakfast choice because it is quick and convenient. Not everyone has time to cook or prepare a multi-component breakfast that ticks the boxes, so having an option like these cereals is great.

Have you tried any of these? If so, let me know your thoughts below.
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27/10/2026

My dietitian tips for building a better dinner:

- Have a protein source: Protein has a slower digestion rate, meaning it takes a while for your stomach to process which helps to keep you feeling full. Protein contains lots of sources of other nutrients too (beef = iron, zinc & b12, tofu = polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, chicken = Vitamin B3).
- Include fats: Fats are often given a bad rap but they are actually nutritional powerhouses. Mono- and poly-unsaturated fats are great for your heart, and are found in avocado, fatty fish, nuts, seeds and olive oil. These are great to help improve the taste and texture of your meal, and also help your body produce the right hormones to tell your brain you are full.
- Different textures: Adding a crunch factor or changing the structure of a food (think nachos, burgers, pizza, tacos) can help you eat slower and more mindfully. Not only this, but eating with your hands can actually help improve cognitive awareness so your brain is more switched on to what you are eating and how it makes your body feel.

I’ll be honest - not every dinner is like this, however, I enjoy finding recipes and making them slightly more nutritious by incorporating these tips. Sometimes I have a recipe that has lots of veggies but is all the same texture, and other times I just simply want to eat a homemade burger with my veggies as a starter (or not at all, if it’s been a bad day!).

If you are wanting to become more aware of what you are eating and try to make more nutritious choices, try these tips when you are planning your weekly dinners.

What’s your favourite way to make dinner better? Let me know in the comments!

17/10/2026

4 weeknight dinners to save this week!

Here’s a few of my tried & trusted dinners that are perfect for the warm & sunning evenings.

The line up:
🍚 Crispy pork belly Bahn Mi bowl
🍝 Basil pesto pasta & steak
🥗 Loaded halloumi bowl
🥓 Corn & bacon risotto

As always, my recipes are packed with protein and have at least 2 servings of veggies per person.

Recipes are in the post, be sure to save this for your next supermarket trip!

14/09/2026

These recipes have just gone live on the Dinner Date member’s hub.

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07/09/2026

Dinner becomes so much more fun when you know what to you’re making. Cooking dinner is now one of my fave parts of the day!

This week I ate:

Honey garlic chicken with egg fried rice: Delicious Chinese-takeaway style rice with sweet & sticky chicken, the perfect weeknight meal. This one is full of protein to help keep you full and works so well for lunch the next day.

Spicy lamb buns: I love bao, and I even made these ones from scratch (recipe coming this week). These were so incredible to eat, and lamb is a great source of iron and protein.

Chicken enchiladas: Making enchiladas is totally worth it. You can bulk them up with beans and veggies to lower the cost, and they are surprisingly simple to make.

Beef & bacon burgers: I always love making burgers on a Thursday for some reason. Burgers are great because you can make them balanced by serving with veg such as tomato, lettuce, avocado and beetroot, without feeling like you’re eating a full-veg meal.

Pork schnitzel with potato & pea salad: One of Dinner Date’s classic meals - potato salad with a crispy protein. Topping crispy pork with a creamy & delicious potato salad makes it look extra fancy with no effort.

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06/09/2026

It’s getting warmer every day but I am still enjoying a yummy warming dinner! Try this sausage & bean braise next time you want a simple meal that’s full of fibre & protein.

Ingredients:
4 pork sausages
1 onion
3 tsp crushed garlic
400g tin white beans
400g tin crushed tomatoes
½ cup chicken stock
1 tsp mixed herbs
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 tbs olive oil
Crusty bread
Butter to serve

Directions:
Sausages: Heat a large pan to medium-high heat and add 1 tbs olive oil. Cook 4 sausages for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally until browned all over. Remove and slice into thirds.

Braise: In the same pan, dice 1 onion and add to the pan over medium heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add 3 tsp crushed garlic, 1 tsp mixed herbs and 1 tsp smoked paprika and cook for 1 minute. Add 1 x 400g tin crushed tomatoes, ½ cup chicken stock and 1 x 400g tin white beans. Add the sausages back in and stir everything together. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes until the sauce has thickened.

Serve: Season with ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper. Serve with crusty bread and lots of butter.

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