Posts in “Recipes”
Emily’s dad’s Bobotie Recipe
If you’ve ever been to South Africa you would likely have come across a dish called Bobotie (pronounced Ba-boor-tea). It’s a national dish of South Africa and in my opinion very yummy, but then I could be biased having been brought up in South Africa with a South African dad. Bobotie was always a good […]
Read articleHealthy Strawberries And Cream Ice Lollies
Wimbledon may have been and gone when you’re reading this, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy these super easy, super healthy strawberries and cream ice lollies. They are perfect for a nice Summers day and if you have kids, they will love them! This recipe takes little effort, and is also great if you […]
Read articleA Day of Eating – What do I eat and why?
At motive8 we do our very best to give straightforward lifestyle advice and recommendations to help supplement the training you do with us. But its also really important to practice what you preach! So with April 7th, World Health Day, having just passed, I thought it would be a good idea to break down what […]
Read articleWhat is the best diet for me?
It’s really tricky nowadays working out what kind of diet is right for you. There is so much information, accurate, bogus or contested, that circulates all over our social media, the TV and in our conversations with others. Today I’m going to break down some of the essential information for you to make an informed […]
Read articleCoconut Dahl with butternut squash
Thinking about what to eat for dinner for the week is a tedious task for most people I know, including me. During lockdown it became even more tedious when we had to think about what to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner for 7 days and do the food shop accordingly. We let Gousto boxes […]
Read articleKitchari
Kitchari, have you heard of it? Unless you’re into Ayurveda maybe not. Ayurveda is a whole-body healing approach developed over 3000 years ago in India. In Ayurveda they believe everything in the world is made up of the five elements of space, air, fire, water, earth. A combination of these elements in humans gives a […]
Read articleBone Broth!
Happy Friday! And on Fridays we do food. Yum! I admit that I haven’t been that creative in the kitchen recently but thought I could share with you some of the things I have been eating. What might be a big surprise to you is that I have started eating meat again. It started with […]
Read articleCollard Wraps
Have you ever used mushrooms instead of bread buns for a burger, or lettuce as a taco shell? If you haven’t, then you should give it a try – it’s tastier than you may think! And here is another bread alternative to add to your list….. collard greens as a sandwich wrap. If you’ve ever […]
Read articleBlack Bean Burrito
Here’s a super quick recipe for you. I tried these black bean burritos and they are mint! Vegetarian, full of protein and yummy – what’s not to like! What you will need… 1 tbsp Olive oil ½ onion 1 tin of drained black beans 1 tin of sweetcorn ½ tbsp ground cumin ½ tbsp paprika […]
Read articleVegan Banana Bread
It’s fair to say that in the first lockdown, banana bread became a thing. In fact, I’m not sure I know anyone who didn’t at least have a go at making it! Now I’m not a massive fan of bananas – unless they are in shakes or cake! So today’s recipe is a vegan banana […]
Read articleWhy You Should Eat a Rainbow
Has your food looked a little beige lately? Adding more colour to your meals not only makes your plate look more attractive, but it could help to ensure you get a range of nutrients. The British Heart Foundation suggests that the natural compounds (phytochemicals) that give fruit and vegetables their colour may also provide some […]
Read articleEnjoy The Last Of The Winter Vegetables – Sweet Potato!
We have seen a number of seasonal recipes recently. We’ve had 2 ways with cabbage, 3 ways with sprouts, and we also posted a recipe for beetroot soup on social media. Well now’s the chance to enjoy the last of the winter vegetables as the season (and the weather!) is starting to change. Right now […]
Read articleEating Seasonal – Cabbage Recipes
I’m not quite sure why I did it, but when I ordered my food shop online, I bought not one, but 3 different types of cabbage! White, red and savoy. To be fair, in my head I was probably thinking “oooh I like cabbage” and “wow they’re cheap” – and both thoughts are true. The […]
Read article3 Ways With Sprouts!
Ahhh the marmite of vegetables. I personally LOVE brussel sprouts. And let’s face it, what’s not to love – these high in nutrients (they contain vitamins A, C and K, magnesium, fiber and phosphorus), low in calorie (around 28 calories in half a cup), mini cabbage look-a-likes really do pack a healthy punch. Whether you […]
Read articleOxtail Soup
Actually, it’s a stew, but you get the drift. If you’ve been watching “I’m A Celeb”, you will have seen that their task stars awarded them Ox Tails and they didn’t know what to do with them. Well they should have asked us!! We have a recipe for Oxtail Soup to resolve that! It is […]
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