Posts in “Vegetarian”
Low 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 […]
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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 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 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 […]
Read articleLeftover Christmas day food ideas (healthy boxing day meals)
Leftover turkey casserole (SERVES 4) 411 kcalories, protein 39g, carbohydrate 34g, fat 13 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 4g, sugar 18g, salt 0.8 g Ingredients Process 2 onions , finely chopped 1 eating apple , cored and chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp dried sage , or 5 sage leaves, chopped 2 tbsp plain flour 300ml vegetable or chicken stock 2 […]
Read articleChristmas Season Recovery Meals
Roast pork with couscous & ginger yogurt (serves 6)- high in protein and carbs 284 kcalories, protein 23.0g, carbohydrate 37.0g, fat 6.0 g, saturated fat 1.0g, fibre 0.0g, sugar 15.0g, salt 0.21 g Give your system a boost of iron with this low-fat yet satisfying roast pork recipe Ingredients Process 2 pork fillets , each […]
Read articleBreakfast eggs
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 Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the mushrooms and tomatoes […]
Read articleSnacks to eat on the go
Snacks to eat on the go Smashed bean dip- makes 4 portions 172 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 22g, fat 5 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 6g, sugar 3g, salt 1.04 g Ingredients Process 400g can cannellini beans , rinsed and drained 400g can chickpeas , rinsed and drained juice 2 lemons , zest 1 2 garlic cloves , crushed 2 tsp […]
Read articleBreakfast Ideas
Breakfast Ideas NEW COLOUR CODING SCHEME Low Calorie Meal (weight loss) High Calorie Meal (weight gain) Sport Specific Meal (i.e. recovery) Macro-nutrient heavy (either carbohydrate/ protein or fats) Melon & crunchy bran pots- serves 1 272 calories, protein 13g, carbohydrate 34g, fat 9 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 3g, […]
Read articleVery Healthy Lunches
Healthy lunch ideas Superhealthy salmon burgers (serves 4) 292 kcalories, protein 29g, carbohydrate 7g, fat 17 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 0g, sugar 6g, salt 0.83 g Ingredients Process 4 boneless, skinless salmon fillets , about 550g/1lb 4oz in total, cut into chunks 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste thumb-size piece fresh root ginger , grated 1 tsp soy […]
Read articleBeing A Healthy Vegan
Being Vegan is still a bit of a mystery to some people, with many people believing that you can’t lead a healthy diet and get enough protein especially for those Vegans who train on a regular basis. Here is a blog from Motive8 North’s very own Kate Halsall about her experience of being a Vegan… I’ve […]
Read articleQuick & Easy Healthy Meals….No Excuses for Eating Rubbish!!
Quick and easy lunches Protein-Packed Tuna Pasta Serves 5 Ingredients Process 150g/5oz wholegrain pasta, cooked according to packet instructions (to al dente) and drained 150g/5oz olives, chopped 150g/5oz canned tuna, drained 75g/2½oz parmesan, grated 2 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp chopped fresh flatleaf parsley For the salad 3 carrots, grated 1 cucumber, seeds removed and grated 2 tomatoes, chopped Place the […]
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