Posts in “Quick meals”
Tomato & Baked Aubergine Soup Recipe
The temperature has dropped a degree or two, snow is on its way (apparently!), so here is a lovely soup recipe to warm you up and put a glow in those cheeks. It’s my favourite soup recipe at the moment, whilst the recipe below is really nice it also tastes amazing with some butter beans […]
Read articleMy Vegan Christmas
For the last few years, we host an early Christmas dinner for our friends. So whilst this blog may seem a little early, my meal planning has to happen NOW. Last year I shared what I would be eating at Christmas and it gave some of you some new ideas for veggies, vegans and meat […]
Read articleIeuan’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 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 articleMiddle Eastern Kale Salad
Its officially kale season so be sure to take advantage of some lovely fresh kale in this amazing salad recipe Kale is a super green vegetable that is high in nutrients and low in calories. A portion of kale contains Vitamin A, K , C, B6, Calcium, Potassium & Magnesium Middle Eastern Kale Salad Kcal […]
Read articleHealthy Lamb Stew Recipe
Healthy Lamb Stew Recipe Per Portion – Kcal 397 Protein 38g Carbs 19g Fat 20g Sat 3g Serves 4 Now the Autumn is drawing in, this healthy lamb stew recipe is great when you want to get cosy on those dark, damp nights. As with many of our recipes we have chosen a recipe which […]
Read articleEasy Prawn Stir Fry
Enjoy this easy prawn stir fry recipe. This prawn stir fry is quick and easy for you to enjoy when you need a quick evening meal. Due to the added protein from the egg it is a great post workout meal. Kcal 296 Protein 28g Carbs 2g Fat 20g Sat 2g Ingredients 1 tbsp oil […]
Read articleDay On A Plate – Omlette And A Healthy Pie Recipe
When I woke up this morning I had some spinach and chicken left over from last night’s tea and then it was on train my clients. After my personal training sessions I had a training session which was followed by an omelette. I really love omelettes but I have to say my omelettes taste good […]
Read articleMy Day On A Plate – Preparing Your Lunch
A lot of people fall down with their nutrition due to lack of planning and preparing their meals and the number one meal often forgotten about is lunch. After a long day at work you’re thinking about cooking dinner and sitting down to relax with the intention of getting up early and sorting lunch in […]
Read articleHow to Eat Healthy On The Go
As Personal Trainers, we hear it a lot: how can you eat healthy when your car or office or classroom is like your second home? And as much as we’ve heard it, we’ve also said it before; rushing in and out of meetings, driving to and from clients, doing the school run and generally being […]
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 articleHealthy Christmas Nibbles
Healthy Christmas Nibbles It’s the time of year for work Christmas parties and family gatherings, so how can you save your diet and still have your share of the festive nibbles? Here are some recipes for healthy Christmas nibbles so you can still enjoy your Christmas fuddles! Healthy Guacamole Kcal 263 Protein3g, Carbs 4g, Fat […]
Read articlePrawn Recipes
Here are some healthy prawn recipes perfect for lunch or dinner. Prawn Jalfrezi […]
Read articleMeaty dishes
Grilled Chicken With Quinoa Salad Serves 4 Ingredients Method 225g quiona Tablespoon butter 1 red chilli , deseeded and finely chopped 1 garlic clove , crushed 400g chicken mini fillets 1½ tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 300g vine tomatoes , roughly chopped handful pitted black kalamata olives 1 red onion , finely sliced small bunch mint leaves, chopped juice and zest ½ lemon […]
Read articleChicken and Fish
Baked trout with fennel, radish & rocket salad 465 kcalories, protein 57.0g, carbohydrate 6.0g, fat 24.0 g, saturated fat 4.0g, fibre 4.0g, sugar 5.0g, salt 0.91 g Serves 2 Ingredients Process 2 whole trout , scaled and gutted ½ bunch thyme 2 lemons , 1 sliced, 1 juiced 2 tbsp olive oil , plus extra to drizzle 1 large […]
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