Posts in “Recipes”
Slow Cooker Recipes
This week the temperature has certainly dropped with the long johns being a must this last few mornings. As always ensuring that you eat healthy during the winter months is crucial to ensure you reach you fitness goal. It is also a given that after a long cold day you want to come home to […]
Read articleWhat Meals Should I Eat To Gain Muscle?
Our personal training client often ask us what meals should I eat to gain muscle? Here are some great recipes for anyone who wants to build muscle. The amount of food needed to put on muscle weight is dependent on the your weight, height, training frequency and intensity etc so be sure to ensure you […]
Read articleHallowe’en Recipes – Left Over Pumpkin Recipes
Everyone loves carving a pumpkin, here are some recipes to make sure that nothing is wasted. Pumpkin is a great vegetable…here are some of the benefits: * Low calorie – 26 calories per 100g and no cholesterol or saturated fat. It tends to be recommend to help maintain weight. * High levels of Vitamin A, […]
Read articleMeal Plan For Coeliacs
Some of our personal training clients at motive8 North are coeliacs so here is a sample meal plan for coeliacs espcially for you! Even if you are not a coeliac you should try using some of the yummy recipes! Breakfast Baked Egg With Spinach And Tomato Kcal 232 Protein 9g Carbs 3g Fat 7g Sat […]
Read article1800 Calorie Vegetarian Meal for Weight loss
Warm Cauliflower Salad Kcal 250 Protein 8g Carbs 19g Fat 11g Sat 1g Ingredients 1 cauliflower, broken into florets 2 tbsp olive oil 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1½ tbsp honey 3 tbsp raisins small bunch dill, snipped 3 tbsp toasted, flaked almonds 50g baby spinach Method . Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss […]
Read article2300 calorie plan for hypertrophy
If you are wanting to pack on some muscle try this 2,300 calorie plan packed full of protein for hypertrophy. Breakfast: Chicken and Mushroom Omlette Kcal 575 Carbs 0.3g Protein 60g, Fat 18.2g Sat 3g Ingredients 1 large chicken breast 2 large free-range eggs freshly ground black pepper little knob butter 1 small handful Cheddar cheese, grated, […]
Read articleScrumptious Soup Recipes
With Autmun approaching the thought of a nice hot bowl of soup on a cold evening is quite appealing. Soups are easy to make and are a great way of getting a variety of vegetables into your diet, however they can be often low in protein which we know is essential to aid muscle recovery […]
Read articleLunchtime Salad Recipes
We all know that salads can be a healthy option at meal times provided that they are not covered in unhealthy dressings. However, many of our personal training clients often complain that they get bored of salads as they tend to always have the same things in them. Here are some lunchtime salad recipes for […]
Read articleMackerel Recipes
Check out these mackerel recipes. Mackerel has high levels of Omega 3 and Omega 6. There are great post workout recovery meals or snacks. Grilled Mackerel With Orange, Chilli & Watercress Salad Kcal 412 Protein 30g, Carbs 18g, Fat 25g, Sat Fat 3g Ingredients • 1 tsp black peppercorns • 1 tsp coriander seeds • […]
Read articleQuick And Tasty Cod Recipes
Here are some healthy cod recipes for you try this week. It goes without saying that as we all know that cod is high in protein these will make perfect post workout snacks or meals. Cod packs an amazing 21g of protein per 100g. Having plenty of fish in your diet is also beneficial for […]
Read articlePrawn Recipes
Here are some healthy prawn recipes perfect for lunch or dinner. Prawn Jalfrezi […]
Read articleSalmon Recipes Perfect for The Bank Holiday.
With bank holiday this weekend why not enjoy some fantastic salmon recipes that are not only healthy and taste great but look great at a dinner party . Enjoy! Salmon with salsa verde Kcal 375, Protein 33.2g, Carbs 2.6 fat 25.9, Sat 3.9g Serves 4 Ingredients 1 x 25g pack dill, roughly chopped • 1 […]
Read articleHealthy Steak Recipes
Steak is a great meat, it cotains plenty of essential iron and B vitamins along with the vast amount of protein which is vital for keeping a healthy lifestyle as it aids muscle growth. Here are three tasty and healthy steak recipes which include steak and can be eaten as an evening meal or even a lunch […]
Read articleRecipes High In Good Fats
The word fat makes most of us run a mile but a diet high in ‘good fats’ is beneficial to your health and training goals. Here are some great recipes high in the good fats you need! Avocado Salad Kcal 260, Protein 4g, Carbs 11g, fat 22g, Sat 3g Serves 6 Ingredients • 3 […]
Read articleBroccoli and Bean Recipes
Broccoli and Bean Recipes Broccoli and green beans are fantastic green vegetables that taste great and complement each other perfectly. Here are some great broccoli and bean recipes perfect for a side dish to complement your meat or fish or as a lunch or main meal. Vegetables don’t have to be bland and boring adding […]
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