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Podcast: Why Snacks Are Necessary Snacking is often viewed as a bad thing to do, when in fact it’s a great strategy for managing blood sugar levels. When I talk about snacks, I mean planned snacks between meals that include protein, good fats and carbohydrates. If you want to lose body fat, blood sugar management is essential. Have … Read more
Three reasons to stop counting calories We stopped counting calories and here’s why… One of the most popular options to achieve weight loss is to examine diet and start counting calories to reduce consumption. But counting calories is riddled with issues. Here are three reasons why counting calories is not a viable option, as well as an easier … Read more
VEGETARIAN FRY UP Here’s our take on a classic fry up. Its a healthier option, and vegetarians and meat-eaters love it! Serves 1 Shopping list 2 eggs 2 portobello mushrooms 6 cherry tomatoes, halved 100g halloumi cheese, sliced Salt/pepper to taste 1 tsp Mixed herbs 1 tsp coconut oil Let’s do this In a frying pan, heat … Read more
HOW I QUIT: A PERSONAL TRAINER’S GUIDE ON HOW TO QUIT SMOKING Think of a personal trainer and the image of a squeaky clean (bordering on monastic), visual of an ultra-healthy lifestyle comes into your mind. Not so folks. The reason why I decided to put this on paper (or screen, as it were) is … Read more
CHICKEN JALFREZI AND CAULIFLOWER RICE This curry is a healthy, tasty alternative to a regular takeaway curry. Serves 4 Shopping list 4 x chicken breast fillets, chopped into bite size pieces 2 x bell peppers, diced 1 onion, diced finely 5 tomatoes, diced 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges 2 garlic cloves, chopped finely/minced 4 fresh chillies, chopped … Read more
SAN CHOY BAU This warming source of protein is an easy way to get some spicy food on a cold winter night. Serves 4 Shopping list 1 tsp Coconut oil 500g Turkey Mince 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2cm piece Ginger, finely grated 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 fresh Chilli, chopped fine 1 red pepper, diced … Read more
CREATE THE NEW NORMAL TO TRANSFORM YOUR BODY Tell me if you have also done this…2nd January rolls around, and you make all kinds of grand plans to transform your body and finally get into the shape you want. Five weeks later, those plans are a distant memory, with no concrete action taken. I’ve done this, … Read more
HOMEMADE HEALTHY CHOCOLATE This homemade healthy chocolate recipe contains cacoa, an antioxidant. The coconut oil and cocoa butter are both an excellent source of good fats and the stevia provides the sweetness of sugar without the nasty side effects. And by the way, this chocolate tastes really good too! 14 pieces Shopping list 1/2 cup cocoa … Read more
Change your stride to run faster and prevent injury I recently completed my first half ironman triathlon, and with it came numerous lessons on what I am doing well and where I can improve. One of my most vivid memories of that event is starting on the run, still feeling relatively fresh, only to watch … Read more
COCONUT FLOUR DROP SCONES These coconut drop scones are gluten free, a source of fibre and protein and also low in carbohydrate. Best of all, they still have a great texture and are just as satisfying as regular drop scones made with wheat flour. Serves 1 Shopping list 2 eggs 3 tbsp coconut flour 1/2 cup coconut milk … Read more