Nutrition

  A great way to get in shape is to do it together as a family. Follow our top tips for building fitness into your lifestyle…. Swap TV time for a fun activity – Instead of sitting in front of the TV why not take up a hobby as a family or play active games. […]

Follow our quick and easy tips to help control your portion sizes at meal times… Always have a glass of water with your meal – Take a sip every few mouthfuls to trick your brain into feeling fuller and most importantly to keep hydrated. Base your meal around the vegetables – they are tasty, packed […]

  Follow our top tips to help you avoid late night snacking… 1. Eat a good healthy dinner so your less hungry – ensuring it includes lean protein, vitamin packed vegetables, fibre and whole grains. 2. Treat yourself in other ways – run a bath and read a book, try meditation or yoga, paint your […]

Did you know the average person eats over 7,000 Calories on Christmas day alone! Follow our top tips to avoid over indulging this festive season… 1. Portion Control Christmas revolves around extravagant comfort food and high calorie buffets. Be sure to stop mid day snacking by starting the day with a protein rich breakfast to […]

    #SoupSunday – Treat yourself to a tasty soup under 250 calories! Try it our yourself and tag @TonicSurgery in your creations! Wholesome Winter Vegetable Soup 1 Tablespoon Olive/Rapeseed/Coconut Oil 300g Chopped Winter Vegetables (We used Carrot, Celery, Parsnip, Leeks, Onions) 200g Potato (or Sweet potato if you prefer) 1 Litre Vegetable Stock 1/2 […]

#SoupSunday – Treat yourself to a tasty soup under 250 calories! Try it our yourself and tag @TonicWeightLossSurgery in your creations on social media! Hearty Bean, Tomato & Kale Soup 1 Tablespoon Olive/Rapeseed/Coconut Oil 1 Carrot cut into chunks 1 Celery stick cut into chunks 1 Onion roughly chopped 1 Bay Leaf 1 Tin chopped […]

  Treat yourself to a tasty soup under 250 calories! Try it our yourself and tag @TonicWeightLossSurgery in your creations on social media! Fragrant Pho Soup 2 Star Anise 2 Cinnamon sticks ½ Teaspoon Whole Cloves 1 Litre Hot Water 1 Carrot, Chopped roughly into chunks 1 Onion, Chopped roughly into chunks 1 thumb sized […]

  #SoupSunday – Treat yourself to a tasty soup under 250 calories! Try it our yourself and tag @TonicWeightLossSurgery in your creations! Comforting Carrot, Coriander & Ginger 1 Tablespoon Olive/Rapeseed/Coconut oil 1 Onion, sliced 1 Thumb sized piece of Fresh Ginger, grated 450g Carrots, sliced 1 tsp Ground Coriander 1.2 litres/2 pints Vegetable stock Fresh […]

  Treat yourself to a tasty soup under 250 calories! Try it our yourself and tag @TonicWeightLossSurgery in your creations on social media! Spicy Red Pepper and Tomato Soup 1 Tablespoon Olive/Rapeseed/Coconut oil 1 Onion, chopped 2 Red peppers, seeds removed and roughly chopped 2 cloves crushed Garlic 1/2 Teaspoon dried Chilli flakes 1/2 Teaspoon […]

#SoupSunday – This soup is the perfect way to get in the halloween spirit and use up those leftover pumpkins. Treat yourself to a tasty soup under 250 calories! Try it our yourself and tag @TonicWeightLossSurgery in your creations! Purifying Pumpkin Soup 1 Small Pumpkin, Seeds removed, Cut into chunks 1 Tablespoon Olive/Rapeseed/Coconut Oil 1 […]

#SoupSunday – Treat yourself to a tasty soup under 250 calories! Try it our yourself and tag @TonicSurgery in your creations on social media! Skinny Sweet Potato, Kale & Chickpea soup Ingredients: 1/2 Tablespoon Olive/Rapeseed/Coconut oil 30g Onion, chopped 1/2 a thumb-sized piece of fresh Ginger, grated 1 Crushed Garlic Clove 550ml of Vegetable stock […]

Treat yourself to a tasty soup under 250 calories! Try it our yourself and tag @TonicWeightLossSurgery in your creations on social media! Super Green Kale & Broccoli Ingredients: 1/2 Tablespoon Olive/Rapeseed/Coconut oil 30g Onion, chopped 25g Carrots, chopped 1 Large Crushed Garlic clove 225g Broccoli 550ml of Vegetable stock Handful of Kale, chopped Salt & […]

    Treat yourself to a tasty smoothie under 250 calories! Try it our yourself and tag @TonicSurgery in your creations on social media! Cleansing Detox Juice 150 ml Cranberry Juice 100 ml Pomegranate juice 100 ml Apple juice Squeeze of Lime juice Strawberries Pomegranate arils (seeds) Ice Cubes Total Calories – 173 Place ice […]

  Treat yourself to a tasty smoothie under 250 calories. Try it our yourself and tag @TonicWeightLossSurgery in your creations on social media! Tropical Lassi Smoothie Bowl  Smoothie: 1/2 a Mango cut in chunks, fresh or frozen  1 Banana  Dash of Skimmed Milk (or Almond milk) 1 Tbsp Low Fat Greek Yoghurt Total Calories – […]

    Treat yourself to a tasty smoothie under 250 calories! Try it our yourself and tag @TonicWeightLossSurgery in your creations! Banoffee Pie Swirl 1 1/2 large ripe Bananas peeled and sliced 1 Heaped Tablespoon of Low Fat Greek Yoghurt 2 tsp Honey 2 tbsp of Wheatgerm Dash of Skimmed milk Total Calories – 237 […]

  #SmoothieSunday – Treat yourself to a tasty smoothie under 250 calories! Try it our yourself and tag @TonicWeightLossSurgery in your creations! Super Fruity Smoothie 1 Ripe Banana  Juice of 1 Orange  A palmful of Strawberries  A palmful of Pineapple chunks  Dash of Apple Juice Total Calories – 192 Add all ingredients into a blender […]

5 Tips: How to Eat Healthy at a Restaurant From Tonic Weight Loss Surgery Specialist Dietitian, Gary Young 1. Stick to a main course and use a smaller plate or eat half and put the rest in a takeaway bag for the next day. 2. Choose fresh fruit for dessert which will not only contribute to your […]

#smoothiesunday – Treat yourself to a smoothie under 250 calories and don’t forget to tag us in your creations on social media @TonicWeightLossSurgery ! This week we were inspired by the Rio Olympic Games and Notting Hill Carnival to create this tropical smoothie! Rio Carnival Smoothie Juice of 1 Orange 1 ripe Banana, peeled and […]

Treat yourself to a tasty smoothie under 250 cals! Don’t forget to tag us in your creations @TonicWeightLossSurgery on social media! Re-Energising Raspberry Ripple Smoothie 40 g frozen raspberries 1 tsp runny honey A Dash or 35ml apple juice A Good Scoop of Frozen Yoghurt 125 ml skimmed milk (or Almond Milk) Handful of Ice […]

5 Tips: Healthy Eating on a Budget We asked Tonic Weight Loss Surgery Specialist Dietitian, Gary Young, what should be on your shopping list! Buy frozen vegetables. Just as nutritious as fresh and can last a further 8 months – less waste and less pennies! Buy beans and pulses such as lentils and peas to […]