Food and exercise – what to eat before you work out
I often get asked if I eat before a workout, and what the best foods are to ensure you get the most out of your efforts. It’s a good idea to give your body some fuel for a big workout or sports game so that you have the energy levels for sustained endurance. Food and…
Read MoreRaw Christmas pudding balls
These festive raw Christmas pudding balls are packed with festive flavour and are super simple to make. Store them in the fridge if they don’t all get devoured at once. ingredients: 8 dates8 dried figs1 cup raw almondszest of 1 orange1/3 cup currants1/3 cup pecans (or walnuts) coursely chopped1 tsp mixed spice (cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg,…
Read MoreMotivation isn’t all it’s cracked up to be
That’s a big call, but here’s my reasoning: Motivation is GREAT to get you started Motivation is there when you’re getting results BUT, what happens when it’s cold outside? you just don’t feel like moving? results are slowing down? Where’s motivation then?That’s when your REAL friends DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT are there for you It’s dedication…
Read More🎄🎄 Surviving the Silly Season 🎄🎄
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, you’re likely to have a few more social events at this time of year. In fact, you can apply these tips anytime you might have to navigate the bar and plates of delicious-ness. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Here are my top 10 tips on surviving the Silly Season…
Read MoreGet out of your head…
Worry, anxiety and depression can dig their claws into you leaving you unable to focus anything else. It can be a frustrating feeling of being stuck inside your head. So how do you break free from the cycle of worrying thoughts? Whilst mindfulness and meditation can help, today I’m focussing on another tool to add…
Read MoreWhy size matters
We all come in different shapes and sizes which means a different healthy weight for each of us. Much of this is down to genetics so it’s impossible to say a woman aged in her 40s should weigh “x” kgs. BUT, it is still important to maintain a healthy weight, so how do you go…
Read MoreBest tomato salsa
I found this recipe on Recipetineats.com recently – it’s a powerful flavour hit (with a great chilli-heat-punch which I love) Ingredients ▢ 1/4 cup chopped onion (white, brown or yellow) ▢ 1 tbsp jalapeño pepper , seeds removed, roughly chopped (fresh best, canned ok) ▢ 400g / 14 oz canned crushed tomato , best quality…
Read MoreVegetable curry
This tasty vegetable curry is jam packed with goodness and is great for meat-free Monday dinners (and it’s delicious for lunch the next day!) I buy my curry powder mix from Indian grocery stores. Make sure you store it in an air tight container. Cut up any veg you have in the fridge/pantry. I love:–…
Read MoreYour choices matter
Every choice we make, be it conscious or unconscious, has an effect.Think about it for a minute:– get up early to exercise – have a lie inor– have a protein packed, veggie filled lunch– grab a processed snackor– say “yes” to something you don’t really want to do– say “no” There are limitless choices we…
Read MoreGranola
Granola A high fibre breakfast doesn’t have to taste like sawdust. Try this Granola for a sweet, crunch tasty treat. It is SO good – it’s hard to stop at one serve. Keep in the freezer or fridge in an air tight container 5 mins prep * 40 mins cooking * Vegan (unless served with…
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