Posts by Anja
Summery smoothie
Smoothie: The frozen banana gives the smoothie a delicious thick and creamy texture. It’s a healthy use of the overripe bananas lurking in your fruit bowl – just peel, break into chunks and pop in the freezer ready to use. The addition of yoghurt adds a protein hit which will keep you feeling fuller for…
Read MoreMuesli
Muesli: in a large bowl, mix together1 bag of oats with your choice of slivered almonds pepitas chia seeds coconut shreds sunflower seeds linseeds This untoasted variety still has plenty of crunch due to the variety of seeds and nuts which pack a nutrient punch as well as flavour. Store in an airtight container and…
Read MoreBreakfast muesli smoothie
Try this yummy healthy breakfast muesli smoothie for a fruity protein hit. Layer these ingredients in a glass and enjoy: muesli – untoasted / unsweetened plain Greek yoghurt smoothie Muesli: in a large bowl, mix together1 bag of oats with your choice of slivered almonds pepitas chia seeds coconut shreds sunflower seeds linseeds Store in…
Read MoreExercise, depression and anxiety
Exercise, depression and anxiety Many of my clients have struggled with differing levels of anxiety and depression and since one in five women and one in eight men will experience depression at some point in their lives, I thought it would be useful to explain just why exercise can be helpful. Depression is more than…
Read MoreEasy chicken traybake
This Jame Oliver recipe is one of my favs at the moment. It’s easy, healthy is a family favourite and can be served up to guests too. I love recipes that I can prepare in advance so I can just pop it in the oven when I get home from kids sport or when the…
Read MoreThe power of POSITIVE
The power of positive thinking is stronger than you may realise. I have experienced this myself. I changed my business mindset and set out to put more effort into my training business. Since then I’ve gone from strength to strength, with attendance numbers rising steadily, even as the temperatures are dropping. Yes, I’ve put in…
Read MoreBliss balls
Looking for a tasty, slightly sweet snack that is healthier than chocolate? Have you ever tried bliss balls to give you a sugar hit (dates!) as well as packing a protein punch to keep you satisfied for longer? I have been trying out bliss/protein ball recipes and wanted to share mine (and…
Read MoreMe-time
It’s time to make it about YOU Do you feel guilty and selfish when thinking about taking “me” time. Why not think about it this way – taking a bit of time for yourself everyday will refresh and reboost you enabling you to keep up with the rest of your busy life and the various…
Read MoreChicken and chorizo minestrone
One of my favourite winter warmers! Ingredients 1 Chorizo sausage, chopped 1 brown onion, chopped 1 carrot peeled and chopped 2 celery sticks, chopped 1 zucchini, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 400g can diced tomatoes 500ml chicken stock 2 chicken breast fillets ½ cup risoni pasta 40g spinach leaves To serve: Lemon zest Parsley Crusty…
Read MoreFood labels explained
Reading food labels is important if you’re interested in what ingredients / additives you’re buying and feeding yourself and/or your family. Besides the expiry date, the Australian Government requires all processed foods to have full ingredient lists, nutritional breakdown and allergen information on the packaging. But, do you know what you’re looking at on the…
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