Posts in “Nutrition”
Are Breakfast Biscuits Healthy?
Ooooh I’ve not had a good rant on my blog for a while so I thought I’d not disappoint and let of some steam this week :O) I have two bug bears at the moment. The first is the promotion of a certain popular diet whose current radio commercial is about chips being allowed on their […]
Read articleCan Processed Foods Be Healthy?
Sometimes the wonderful world of the internet is hard to take seriously when you’re reading about ways that processed foods are “killing people” whilst at the same time being bombarded by advertisements for low calorie prepared meals which cook in 3 minutes in your microwave! Our food spectrum ranges from 0=“as nature intended” or unprocessed […]
Read articleHow Healthy Are Protein Bars, Diet Bars and Energy Bars?
You only have to walk into any corner shop, gym, petrol station or supermarket and you will see protein bars, energy bars, diet bars and food bars on sale. These bars are designed to be appealing to people who are unorganised and don’t plan their weekly food or need to grab something quick when on […]
Read articleChicken Thigh Recipes
Chicken thighs are a great alternative to eating chicken breast all the time they are juicy and a great source of protein however remove the skin where possible. Our favourite is the Rosemary Chicken Thighs, really tasty and a good dish to make in bulk! Check out these chicken thigh recipes and add some variety […]
Read article6 Top Questions About Protein
There are a number of questions I get asked about protein such as….how much protein should be eaten per meal? When should I eat protein throughout the day? Why do I need protein? In this blog I will answer 6 common questions about protein to get you up to speed on how your body uses […]
Read articleHealthy Frittata Recipes
Here are some healthy frittata recipes you can enjoy warm or cold. They can be make in bulk and stored so no excuses no to have breakfast or lunch prepared Asparagus, Feta & Pea Frittata With Roast Tomatoes Kcal 309, protein 18g, carbs 8g, fat 23g Ingredients ½ bunch asparagus spears cut into 5cm pieces […]
Read articleWhich Multivitamin Should I Be Taking??
I get asked a lot which multivitamin should I be taking to help me reach my body composition goals? This is such a complicated question and in my opinion is often overlooked. One size does definitely not fit all when it comes to choosing your multivitamin. Before we get into which ones I think work […]
Read articleHow Many Carbs Should I Eat For Weight Loss?
How many carbs should I eat and what types of carbohydrates should I eat are two of the most asked questions we are asked as personal trainers. What we believe at motive8 North and what research into weight loss suggests (I’m talking scientific research with significant participants and substantial findings not something a magazine has […]
Read articleWhat Should I Eat After A Workout?
It’s fantastic if you’re going to the gym working hard and pushing to reach your goals, being dedicated and planning your session is key to success however what you eat and drink after your workout is extremely important to help restore muscle, recover from your workout, gain muscle and burn fat. As personal trainers our […]
Read articleThe Top 3 Reasons Why People Avoid Healthy Food
When most people hear the words ‘Healthy Eating’ the common thoughts are of salads, celery sticks and ‘rabbit food’ but this does not have to be the case! When I was studying at university in my final year I specialised in nutrition with my dissertation focusing on childhood obesity in Leeds and the factors that […]
Read articleAre Your Days Dragging Due To Dehydration
Our bodies are made from water that we need to replenish regularly, just like any other nutrient in our body. Our muscles are 75% water and our brains are 80% water so they require optimal resources to function and their highest potential. Adequate water consumption will prevent the onset of many symptoms such as headaches, […]
Read articlePost workout meals
Mediterranean Muscle One hundred grams of chicken will provide 18g of protein, plus it’s packed with anti-inflammatory omega-3s Makes 2 servings Ingredients Method 4 chicken breasts handful of cherry tomatoes 2 tbsp chopped olives 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 tbsp pine nuts 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar Extra virgin olive oil […]
Read articleSummery Snacks
Frozen Fruit Stick 31 kcalories, protein 1g, carbohydrate 7g, fat 0 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 1g, sugar 3g, salt 0.01 g (makes 8) Ingredients Method 100g strawberries , hulled and halved 8 seedless grapes 100g/4oz mango chunks 100g/4oz melon chunks 2 kiwi fruit , peeled and cut into chunks 100g/4oz pineapple chunks juice 2 limes 4 passion fruits , halved and seeds […]
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 articleTUNA SALADS
Tuna Rice Salad 328 kcalories, protein 14g, carbohydrate 49g, fat 10 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 2g, sugar 5g, salt 0.22 g Keeps well for up to 3 days in the fridge, Serves 8 Ingredients Process Approx 900g/2lb cold cooked rice (about 400g/14oz uncooked rice) 400g tuna in springwater 200g frozen petits pois , defrosted under the […]
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