Posts in “Nutrition”
One 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 […]
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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 […]
Read articleWinter dishes in spring
Pumpkin stew with sour cream Serves 4 Ingredients Process 40g/1½oz b utter 2 onions, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 stick celery, chopped 3 sprigs rosemary 2 bay leaves 1 clove garlic, chopped 400g lentils 1.2litres/2pints 2fl oz vegetable stock 600g/1lb 5oz assorted pumpkin or squash (total chopped weight) small bunch parsley, chopped 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 4 tbsp sour cream In a large pan melt […]
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Thai coconut crumbed chicken traybake (serves 4) 414 kcalories, protein 38g, carbohydrate 32g, fat 15 g, saturated fat 7g, fibre 8g, sugar 14g, salt 0.9 g Ingredients Process 1 butternut squash , peeled, deseeded and cubed 1 large aubergine , cubed 1 tbsp rapeseed oil 3 tbsp desiccated coconut 4 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs 4 skinless chicken breasts 1 egg , […]
Read articleThe health benefits of Zinc- why you should be eating a diet rich in this amazing micronutrient
The health benefits of Zinc- why you should be eating a diet rich in this amazing micronutrient Zinc is so important because its found in every tissue of the body and is directly involved in cell division, its a powerful antioxidant and is directly involved in proper endocrine function and therefore the maintenance of hormone […]
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Asparagus soldiers with a soft-boiled egg (serves 4) 186 kcalories, protein 12g, carbohydrate 12g, fat 10 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 2g, sugar 3g, salt 0.72 g Ingredients Process 1 tbsp olive oil 50g fine dry breadcrumbs pinch each chilli and paprika 16-20 asparagus spears 4 eggs Heat the oil in a pan, add the breadcrumbs, then fry […]
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Cod with lemon & parsley crust & summer greens (serves 2) 317 kcalories, protein 40g, carbohydrate 21g, fat 9 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 5g, sugar 5g, salt 0.66 g Ingredients Process 1 thick slice stale bread , crusts removed large bunch parsley zest and juice from 1 lemon 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cod fillets, about 175g/6oz each 260g […]
Read articleLow GI breakfasts
Veggie breakfast bakes (serves 4) 127 kcalories, protein 9g, carbohydrate 5g, fat 8 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 3g, sugar 5g, salt 0.4 g Ingredients Process 4 large field mushrooms 8 tomatoes , halved 1 garlic clove , thinly sliced 2 tsp olive oil 200g bag spinach 4 eggs 1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the mushrooms and tomatoes […]
Read articleBeetroot recipes
Warm mackerel & beetroot salad (serves 4) 645 kcalories, protein 24g, carbohydrate 29g, fat 49 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 3g, sugar 11g, salt 2.37 g Ingredients Process 450g new potatoes , cut into bite-size pieces 3 smoked mackerel fillets, skinned 250g pack cooked beetroot 100g bag mixed salad leaves 2 celery sticks, finely sliced 50g walnut pieces 1. Boil the […]
Read articleHealthy dinner party recipes
Thai squash & pineapple curry (serves 4) 172 kcalories, protein 4g, carbohydrate 20g, fat 9 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 3g, salt 0.5 g Ingredients Process 1 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil 1 onion , chopped 4 tsp Thai red curry paste medium butternut squash (about 500g/1lb 2oz) peeled, deseeded and cut into chunks ½ x 400ml […]
Read articleGluten free super tasty lunches
Salmon with new potato & corn salad & basil dressing (serves 4) Per serving- 434 kcalories, protein 30g, carbohydrate 28g, fat 24 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 3g, sugar 5g, salt 0.42 g Ingredients Process 400g baby new potatoes 2 sweet corncobs 4 skinless salmon fillets 2 very large tomatoes , like beefsteak 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 […]
Read articleCalorie Cycling, Is it any good?
The recent buzz in the fitness world has been the notion of cycling calories, whether this is effective or not as a means of loosing unnecessary fat is uncertain. Here is what the theory suggests; regular dieting teaches our bodies to need fewer calories, this means that after a long term calorie deficit the instance […]
Read articleHealthy protein packed snacks to help the mid afternoon slump
Protein Ball Recipe (makes 25) Great after a workout, around 186 calories per ball packed with protein and good fats!!! Ingredients Process 80g 1/2 cup of almonds 80g/1/2 cup of walnuts 80g/1/2 cup of hazelnuts 40g 1/4 cup of pumpkins seeds 40g 1/4 cup of flaxseed (linseeds) 40g 1/4 cup of chia seeds 40g 1/4 cup […]
Read articleNuts About Nuts
NUTS ABOUT NUTS! At motive8 North, our personal trainers Leeds, love to encourage our personal training clients to eat nuts. Most people know they are are a great source of protein but here is a list of of other benefits! Research has found that nuts can: – reduce the risk of heart disease, research found that […]
Read articleSnack Ideas- Dips for work or on the go, just add you fave veg!
Lemon & coriander houmous (serves 6) 179 kcalories, protein 7g, carbohydrate 13g, fat 11 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 6g, sugar 1g, salt 0.12 g Ingredients Process 2 x 400g cans chickpeas in water, drained 2 fat garlic cloves , roughly chopped 3 tbsp Greek yogurt 3 tbsp tahini paste 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil , plus extra zest […]
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