Posts in “Nutrition”
My Vegan Christmas – Part 1
This blog may seem a little premature, but it’s the annual friend Christmas get together this weekend so I need to start planning! In the past I’ve blogged about Quinoa Stuffed Butternut Squash, Christmas Curry, Ratatouille Tarts, Shallots with Sherry and Sprout Pakoras (see the recipe links below). But this year it’s going to be […]
Read article1 pot meal- Jambalaya Recipe
Following on from Alex’s winter warming lamb stew, I thought I’d bring you another tasty 1 pot meal; my spicy Jambalaya recipe! Unfortunately, this isn’t a vegetarian friendly dish as one of the basic staples in the recipe which gives it it’s flavour is smoked sausage, typically Andouille or chorizo. The jambalaya is a Louisiana […]
Read articleTop 6 Tips To Staying Healthy When Eating Out
It’s that time of year isn’t it, the time when our diaries start filling up with invites to ‘Christmas dos’. You’ve worked hard all year, and you don’t want to undo all that hard work with lots of eating out and boozing. Here are motive8’s top 6 tips to staying healthy when eating out. Tip […]
Read articleMy Fodmap Journey So Far
If I was to write a diary on how my fodmap journey is going, it would literally read as: why am I not the size of my arm based on what I’m eating, if I see another bowl of aubergine stew I’m going to scream, I’m soooooooooo bored with my food, I JUST WANT HOUMOUS…….you […]
Read articleAubergine, Spinach & Lentil Bolognese Recipe
I’ve got to say a massive thank you Jo Stepaniak (low-Fodmap and Vegan) for this lentil bolognese recipe! Whilst I’m currently finding it hard to recognise anything tomato and aubergine based as not being a form of Ratatouille; I had to give this Aubergine, Spinach and Lentil Bolognese recipe a go because it doesn’t contain courgette or […]
Read articleHealthy Nut And Seed Bar Recipe
I made this healthy nut and seed bar recipe for our recent boot camp. They are full of good fats, slow release energy and high in protein. I love using them when I’m on my long 2-3 hour bike rides as they give me the right balance of energy to keep going and protein whilst […]
Read articleTrick Or Treat?
Does this sounds familiar….? It gets to the end of October and you realise it’s nearly Hallowe’en. Once you’ve finished panicking and faffing with costumes, you notice that there is nothing in the house that you can give those pesky kids if they turn up at your door (after all, you don’t have bad food […]
Read articleChicken, Butter Bean, Spinach & Mushroom One Pot Recipe
This is the season of slow cookers, god bless whoever invented slow cookers and how easy they make our lives. This morning I left the house with this chicken dish slowly cooking, ready for tonight’s tea. I don’t even know why I’m getting excited….it’s not even for me (I’m a veggie!) but I do like […]
Read articleTop Health And Exercise Myths
In the last 5 years or so, social media has massively impacted the fitness industry, with so many ‘experts’ telling you what you should be doing. The problem is there are so many different opinions that its hard know what is complete rubbish and what is useful. What are health and exercise myths? And what […]
Read articleHealthy Fish And Chips Recipe
Before I became a vegetarian, fish and chips on a Friday was a tradition in our house – like many a house in Yorkshire I think! Was it for you? Well here is my healthy fish and chips recipe to take you back to that time of nostalgia but without all the unhealthy saturated fat […]
Read articleWhat Should You Eat In October?
I was left in shock and feeling like an absolute idiot on Wednesday this week when I asked for blueberries on my porridge. As they’re no longer in season, the shop didn’t have any – but they did have blackberries! Who knew that other than pumpkin, other foods were in season this month! So if you were looking […]
Read articleFood Trackers – Good or Bad?
Up until about a month ago I had always tried to eat healthy but never counted my calorie intake. If I was eating mostly proteins, good carbohydrates and good fats – whilst limiting the ‘crap’ foods I would be happy. To be completely honest that worked well for me, considering how active I am I […]
Read articleAlex’s Healthy Veggie Chilli Recipe
I just stepped back into the studio from nearly getting blown away during lunch time class, and Brrrrrrr it is cold (when the sun goes in)! I’m not generally a big fan of Autumn, but one part of Autumn I most definitely am a fan of is the food associated with this time of year. […]
Read articleSoupalicious Veggie Soup Recipes
I’m a big fan of something quick, easy and warm for my evening meal – especially when it starts getting dark at 7pm! One thing that hits this list is soup. It is so easy to make soups in a quick amount of time, with very few ingredients – it’s a no brainer! Whilst the […]
Read articleVitamin D – You Probably Have Low Levels Of This!
It’s a broad statement to make I know – but I had to get your attention! And I’m not lying – just passing on some information. The information in this blog reflects what one of my clients was told by her GP with regards to Vitamin D. Apparently those of us lucky enough to live […]
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