Food
10 Common food mistakes
We all try our best to eat well (i.e. healthy) most of the time, but did you know there are some common mistakes that most of us are making? I know I fell for the first one! Read on – these are easy to fix mistakes so don’t beat yourself up! 1 – Eating whole…
Read MoreAlcohol – why it’s dangerous for women…
We’ve traditionally thought of men as the big drinkers. They were the ones to suffer the social and health consequences associated with regular, over-indulgence. Now however, it’s becoming more acceptable for women to go out drinking with friends. This is a result of more women being economically independent and in high flyer and management roles. …
Read MoreSmoked chicken & quinoa salad
This protein rich salad is quick and easy to throw together on a hot summers evening. It’s a family favourite but is fancy enough to make for friends. You’ll need: 1 – 2 cups quinoa (depends how many you’re catering for) 2 – 4 cups chicken stock hand full of snow peas, trimmed 1 red…
Read MoreRaw Carrot Bliss Balls
I LOVE these and if you are a fan of carrot cake I’m confident you’ll enjoy this recipe. 1 cup cashews 3/4 cup oats 1/2 cup dates 1 tbs vanilla protein powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger Blitz in a food processor to form a crumbly dough. Add a finely grated carrot and…
Read MoreGoodnight, sleep tight
After having children I’ve come to understand why sleep deprivation is used as a torture technique. I’m horrible without enough sleep! Fortunately, I generally sleep very well. If you struggle to get a good night’s rest, here are a few foods you might want to avoid: Dark Chocolate Whilst dark chocolate is a better option…
Read MoreCinnamon and oat bliss balls
If you like a cinnamon hit, you’ll love these little goodies: The oats and peanut butter hike up the protein hit and provide a fibre boost too. 3/4 cup oats 1/2 cup almond meal 1/4 cup protein powder 1 tbs cinnamon 1/4 cup honey / rice malt syrup 1/4 cup peanut butter (I prefer sugar…
Read MorePower brekkie bliss balls
These delicious little balls of goodness are super easy and quick to make (I made my first batch at 5.15am to treat my fabulous 6am group). The oats provide fibre and protein as does the nut butter. 2/3 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup oats 1/2 cup nut butter (I used salt and sugar free crunchy…
Read MoreNo bake nut free muesli slice
I found this delicious recipe at Well Nourished. My kids LOVE it and it’s so easy to make Why are they so healthy? Oats are a nourishing, high fibre, nerve supporting food. The seeds and coconut provide good fats, protein, and energy (of the slow release kind). The cinnamon further stabilises blood sugars. If you…
Read MoreQuinoa Cups
Many of you will have tried these quinoa cups which I brought to class during the month of GoForFit birthday celebrations. As promised, here is the recipe: 3/4 cup quinoa 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 2 whole eggs 3 egg whites 1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen) 1 cup grated cheese 1/2 cup cooked bacon…
Read MoreSummer Health Kick
Summer time – think summer frocks, swimmers, shorts. If these words leave you filled with dread, read on. Before you go rushing off to start some radical new fad diet, stop and consider this: All diets work…. if you stick to them!! Unless you have a medical condition, allergies or other reason that you can…
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