Total Greek Yogurt - Review

I have been sent some yogurt by Total Greek. It is the 0% fat one which fits perfectly with my diet.

It's lovely and thick and creamy unlike the supermarket brands that I normally buy. It's actually so much creamier that I had to double check the pot as I couldn't believe it was fat free!!

I use Greek yogurt for breakfasts, lunches and dinners. My favourite breakfast to use it with would be 35g rolled oats (I use Flahavans Irish oats), a sliced banana and a huge dollop of Total Greek yogurt. Because the oats are low GI they keep you fuller for longer. I find this breakfast is so filling and I can eat as much as I like on my diet! It's also great with just some fresh blueberries.

For a quick, easy and tasty dinner that even my fussy 3 year old will eat (what's not to like about that!!) I use the Greek yogurt to make chicken tikka. I put some onion, garlic, ginger, spices and Greek yogurt in a pot and blend it with my hand mixer, add some chicken and either cook in a saucepan or in a baking bag in the oven. Served with rice and some fresh vegetables this is delicious!!

Now, what do I do with the empty pot?? Well I could recycle it, or use it to hold my wooden spoons.... I left it on the counter while I decided what to do. I turned around for a second and when I turned back it was gone!! Apparently it is a drum, a hat, a mixing bowl and more - BoyG has not given it back yet!

Chia Bia Seeds

I have been sent some Chia Bia seeds to try. The seeds are very high in OMEGA 3, fibre, protein and antioxidants. They are said to have several benefits, like being good for your skin, helping with weight loss, giving you more energy, and more. I am currently trialing the seeds for Chia Bia as I have got Psoriasis and I and currently doing Slimming World, trying to loose some baby weight. I have been using the seeds for a few weeks now. I haven't really noticed any change to my skin yet, but it has only been a few weeks. The seeds could still help to make a difference. I have lost 11lbs so far in three weeks. This does seem like a lot to loose in just a few weeks, so this could have been helped by the seeds but obviously I can't say for certain if it was the seeds or not. I have had more energy as well. This may also be down to using the seeds.

I have been sent whole seeds, milled seeds, and milled seeds with blueberry. You can have the seeds simply in yogurt or mixed in with your salad, or you can actually incorporate the seeds into cooking. There are some great recipes on the Chia Bia website, along with some further info on the history of the seeds, how and what they can be used for. You can purchase the seeds on the Chia Bia website.