Posts in “Low Fat”
Ieuan’s Low Carb Burger
If you are like me and always want a head start on the post-Christmas health kick and body transformation try this low carb burger dish. It is a perfect lunch or dinner, and even better it’s really tasty! I will be honest before I start, I did not make the burger myself but I am […]
Read articleIs Giving Up Refined Sugar Harder Than You Think?
When we advise people to reduce their intake of refined sugar, there are obvious food and drink choices which come to mind – bread, all processed food and meat, squash and fizzy drinks, sweets and condiments, etc. On the face of it, it seems to be easy! BUT……. I challenge you to look at the food labels of the foodstuffs in […]
Read articleDay on Plate – Kate’s Healthy Rhubarb Crumble Recipe
We always grow rhubarb. This year it has taken over the garden to the extent we finally had to do something with it! So this weekend we cooked batches of rhubarb crumble using this healthy rhubarb crumble recipe and I’m not bored of it yet! Keep in mind that this is the before cooking […]
Read article2 Common Food Myths
Without really thinking about it, I guarantee you’ve heard some of these, worst still – you’ve probably told someone a myth whilst firmly believing in its authenticity. Don’t eat after 7pm; carbohydrates make you fat; toast is better for you than cereal and so on and so on. The question with a blog like this […]
Read articleHealthy BBQ Meals – BBQ Thai Prawns
The sun is out and that can only mean one thing….it’s BBQ season! Many people associate BBQ’s with unhealthy food but if you make your own burgers with lean mince or chicken skewers and serve them with salad and roasted vegetables then you can make some really healthy BBQ meals. So here is hoping that the fantastic […]
Read articleChicken Omlette – High Protein Breakfast
Having a high protein breakfast is a great way to kickstart the day as it keeps your energy levels constant instead of experiencing the blood sugar roller coaster you get after munching on some breakfast cereals. You’ll also more likely to feel fuller for longer and less likely to choose unhealthy snacks. This chicken omelette […]
Read articleTop 5 Fat Loss Myths
There is an awful amount of terrible information floating around regarding nutrition. The nutrition industry is largely unregulated, with so many self proclaimed nutritionists, companies pushing their own “research”, and pyramid companies forcing products down your neck it can be hard to see through the ‘fog’. This has led to many fat loss myths coming […]
Read articleThis Year’s New Diets
As personal trainers, we need to keep up to date with the newest fat busting, calorie zapping, detoxifying, no food no taste diets that are out there. Not to promote them to our clients as we stand by the motive8 Nutitional Plan being the best approach for our clients but it’s good to know what […]
Read articleCheap And Healthy Meals For January
If you are feeling the pinch of the Christmas spend and want to save some money but still eat healthy, never fear the personal training team at motive8 are here to help! Here are some cheap and healthy meals for January. These recipes all serve 4 people so are great for you and the family […]
Read articleWhat Does A Vegan Eat At Christmas?
I’m a vegan and I’m constantly asked ‘What Does A Vegan Eat At Christmas?’ so I thought I’d blog about it! We’re catering for 3 Christmas meals this year – ones with friends and the others with family. I’m in charge of the veggie options – and I don’t just mean roast potatoes! So let […]
Read articleA Personal Trainers View on Wasabi
The Wasabi website boasts that the sushi is made from scratch in-branch every morning and uses only the freshest and finest ingredients – and I have to say, I’ve never been disappointed! The thing with Wasabi is that you don’t have to like fish (or rice for that matter) to eat there – I’m vegan […]
Read articleWhy fat is super at helping you loose fat
Unfortunately due to some misguided bro-science people often look at fats as a negative food source in terms of loosing weight and improving health. However certain fats are extremely good for you, and what’s more eating them in a balanced fashion aids the process of achieving a lean mean body that’s healthy. They can even […]
Read articleONE POT DISHES
Roast Summer Vegetables & Chickpeas 327 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 40g, fat 15 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 9g, sugar 13g, salt 0.51 g Serves 4 Ingredients Process 3 courgettes, thickly sliced 1 aubergine , cut into thick fingers 3 garlic cloves , chopped 2 red peppers , deseeded and chopped into chunks 2 large baking potatoes , peeled and cut into bite-size […]
Read articleOne pot dishes
Roast summer vegetables & chickpeas Serves 4 327 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 40g, fat 15 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 9g, sugar 13g, salt 0.51 g Ingredients Process 3 courgettes, thickly sliced 1 aubergine , cut into thick fingers 3 garlic cloves , chopped 2 red peppers , deseeded and chopped into chunks 2 large baking potatoes , peeled and cut into bite-size […]
Read articleDairy free dinner
Pineapple, beef & ginger stir-fry serves 2 267 kcalories, protein 22.0g, carbohydrate 18.0g, fat 12.0 g, saturated fat 5.0g, fibre 1.0g, sugar 18.0g, salt 2.4 g Ingredients Process 400g rump steaks , thinly sliced 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp soft brown sugar 1 tbsp chilli sauce 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar 2 tsp vegetable […]
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