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Protein Based Snack Alternatives
I am firm believer that without healthy alternatives to snacks, the average gym goer will have a tough time sticking to a clean eating diet. As I also fall into this category, I decided to try some protein based snack alternatives for some of my go to healthy snacks and foods. 1. Protein pancakes In the […]
Read articleAlex’s Vegetarian-Friendly Sausage Pasta
Looking for a simple, quick meal that’s vegetarian friendly and actually tastes decent? I’ve got you covered. Here’s one of my favourite vegetarian-friendly sausage pasta recipes that’s packed full of protein and packed full of flavour. It’s a great meal for food prep too! Ingredients: 9 Linda McCartney Vegetarian Sausages (1.5 boxes) 300-400g Pasta (About […]
Read articleThai Green Curry
Did you know that the difference between a Thai Green Curry and a Thai Red Curry is simply down to the chilli used? Green curry contains green chilli and red contains – well, you get it. I know right – every day is a school day! I also can’t claim the picture as my own, […]
Read articleHomemade Egg Fried Rice
If you are like me and love the taste of Chinese food, then January can be a tough month to resist that urge to grab the takeaway menu; especially when you’re trying to get rid of the winter belly. Instead of caving I decided to attempt my own Chinese dish to try and recreate those […]
Read articleBroccoli and Pea Soup with Pesto Tofu Croutons
I appreciate that this isn’t a Christmas recipe. I also agree this this is quite possibly the easiest meal you could make! However, despite being quick and easy to make, it’s tasty. All I’ve done is spiced up a broccoli and pea soup with pesto tofu croutons! A quick note here on tofu – you […]
Read articleProtein Smoothies
It is common knowledge that for the active gym bunny, protein should make up a large part of the diet. Protein repairs muscle fibres, helps us feel fuller for longer and also contributes towards healthy hair, nails and skin. Now, it wouldn’t be a food blog without a recipe of some sort for you guys […]
Read articleAlex’s Classic Beef Stew and Dumplings
As the nights get colder and darker there’s no better food to come home to than a classic like beef stew and dumplings. Plus, it’s a great low calorie meal packed full of protein, vegetables and flavour that leaves you feeling full for hours. Ingredients… 2-3 potatoes 1-2 swede 2-3 carrots 1 Parsnip […]
Read articleIeuan’s Protein Packed Egg Burgers
Over Egging Your Burgers! The following protein packed egg burger recipe is one that I very regularly indulge on. It is a very easy meal to prepare and cook, and also offers you a healthy injection of protein to fuel your training and fitness goals. If you are a fan of the traditional beef burger […]
Read articleAlex’s Top 5 Handy Food & Diet Tips
So, instead of giving you just another recipe; this week I thought I’d give you some handy food tips & diet tips. You can put into action straight away to start seeing the results you’re after both in terms of gym performance and body composition. Tip 1: Track This one probably won’t come as a […]
Read articleSpiced Black Beans and Jackfruit
The jury is still out for me and Jackfruit. This plant is often used as a meat alternative and has sprung onto the scene this year. It kinda freaks me out that people often rave about it because of it’s meat-like texture; as a meat alternative that’s not what I’d personally want. I want something […]
Read articleAlex’s Muscle Building Stir Fry
If there’s any single meal that’s gonna get you strong, help you build muscle and help you reach your fitness goals then this is it. This ‘strong as an ox’ muscle building stir fry recipe is also jammed full of vitamins and minerals and key ingredients to boost your performance in the gym. So What’s […]
Read articleCoconut Peanut Curry
I went out for Thai food the other week and had Pad Thai noodles. After that all I had on my mind was the taste of them (they were amazing!). It’s the peanuts that do it for me. I had to curb my craving. Just eating peanut butter from the jar wasn’t exactly what I […]
Read articleMiso-Grilled Aubergine
This year we’ve grown our own aubergines for the first time. It was exciting when we first saw glimpses of purple from the flowers! Then the aubergines started growing thin and long. Not the usual bulbous shape we’re all used too! They still taste like aubergines; they just look – different! Then whilst googling “aubergine […]
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