Posts by Anja
Cinnamon 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 MoreHow to modify Plank
You are in your favourite exercise class, the instructor tells you to get into plank position. You know that you have pelvic floor dysfunction or risk of dysfunction or it makes you feel like you need to go to the bathroom. What do you do? Don’t feel obliged to do all the exercises that the…
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…
Read MoreAppetite busters
Are you a diet saboteur? Do you find yourself being really “good” with your food during the week, only to let it all come crashing down on the weekend? I have some great tips for you to keep your appetite under control. First of all, ask yourself if you’re really hungry or just thirsty. Start…
Read MoreTop 10 Healthy Snacks
When you’re looking for a mid-morning or afternoon snack, you should be aiming for about 400 kJ or 100 cal. Snack packs are tasty, convenient, and portioned for calorie counters. But do they have any nutritional value? Give these treats a try instead – here’s my pick of the top 10. Stash them in your…
Read Moreexcuses excuses
E O – If I don’t exercise, it’s like when I’ve skipped a meal, I’m tired and irritable! I find exercise brings balance to my life, it relieves stress and boosts my energy levels. It’s also a time to myself and it’s fun ? I’ve heard most excuses before… Even Michelle Bridges has admitted to…
Read MoreSpicy Moroccan Eggs
Spicy Moroccan Eggs This quick brunch dish packs a protein punch with a bit of heat. The addition of chickpeas, courgettes, spinach and tomatoes makes for a fibre rich, nutritious meal (why not try it for lunch or a light supper too). I recently cooked this for a group of 12 people so I poached…
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