There is no denying that fruit contains a lot of the good stuff!! It’s packed full of a whole bunch of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fibre plus it tastes really great too! However, at the same time some fruits do also contain a lot of sugar and can therefore cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels much like any other sweet treat. And what […]
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Abs of Steel! Check out this hard core workout…
Engage your core, belly button towards your spine, zip up your core… you many have heard people mention these phrases on numerous occasions but what do they actually mean and what’s the big deal?! Here’s my quick and very topline 101 on core and why it’s so important What is your core? Your core muscles are made up of […]
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I LOVE this!
As a trainer I am constantly asked what the ideal diet formula is for maintaining a healthy weight and keeping energy levels at their peak. There is so much information out there and so many different opinions that it is really difficult to know what to believe. Through my own study, experiences and discussions with various health professionals about this over the years (from dieticians to […]
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High Protein, Low GI, Sugarless, Gluten Free Banana Bread
I came across this recipe last weekend and despite having a house full of packing boxes (we are moving house next weekend) and virtually no cooking appliances left unpacked, I just had to make it straight away… AND IT WAS SO WORTH IT!!! We had our last slice for breakfast this morning toasted and spread with some ricotta cheese for extra protein and […]
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‘Ava Choccie!
So this weeks post is a seemingly naughty treat that actually isn’t naughty at all! Here is a recipe for a healthy, low GI chocolate mousse cake. It contains no sugar, no cream and no butter and yet it has a wonderful rich, smooth and creamy consistency just like your regular chocolate mousse. Plus the added bonus […]
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Quinoa Porridge! Trust me, it’s good!
As you may have gathered by now I am a strong believer in high protein, low GI breakfasts for sustained energy and balanced blood sugar levels throughout the day. This means that on the vast majority of mornings the hubby and will indulge in a piece of lean protein be it eggs, oily fish, lean […]
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Seriously Seedy Spelt bread in 10 mins!
Happy Monday all! This weekend has been a big cooking weekend so another recipe to start the week! Before I start just wanted to let you know that have a couple of awesome workouts which I will be uploading over couple of weeks. So watch this space! Anyway, for today’s post I have the most delicious, quick and easy […]
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Egg’cellent dish!
Can you relate to this? You get back from work late and realise that yet again you have forgotten to take the evenings dinner out of the freezer! What to do? You don’t want to waste money on an expensive greasy takeaway but you don’t exactly feel inspired to pop out to the shops to create a […]
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An old favourite that tastes of goodness!
This weeks post is an extremely simple and easy old favourite that I am sure most of you know how to cook already. Each and every time I cook this particular recipe I remember in one mouthful why I love it so much! I honestly think this recipe actually tastes of goodness and I know it sounds insane but to me […]
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Home Cooked Happiness!
I know it might sound totally INSANE but my life changed quite considerably recently, thanks to a slow cooker! For those of you who already have a slow cooker you will probably know what I mean and for those of you who don’t, hear me out, you seriously have to get one! On the outside it is what it […]
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