Nutrition

Recipe – Toasted Pita & Bean Salad

Beans add protein to this tasty riff on the classic Middle Eastern salad fattoush, made with lettuce, cucumbers, tomato, mint and pita bread.

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Spread pita pieces out on a large baking sheet. Bake until crisp and beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool on the pan.
Mash garlic and […]

By |April 23rd, 2018|Article, Recipes|

Easter Eggs – Is the sugar worth it?

We all know the perils of sugar and its excess. Easter Sunday is looming and I am confident that many of us will buy our children an egg so I thought I would put together a little chart for you to see which ones have the most sugar. 

I don’t want to deprive children of an […]

By |March 29th, 2018|Article, Nutrition|

High Protein Low Sugar Hot Cross Buns

Recipe by Krissy B

INGREDIENTS

130g ground almonds
30g psyllium husks
30g protein powder (can substitute for equal amount of coconut flour)
4 heaped spoon of coconut flour
Nutmeg to taste
Cinnamon to taste
Mixed spice to taste
Ground cloves to taste
Pinch of salt 
2 tbsp granulated sweetener of choice (can add more to taste)
1 […]

By |March 29th, 2018|Article, Recipes|

No Bake – Date & Hazelnut Brownies

Ingredients for the brownies
250g dates

110g roasted hazelnuts

4 tbsp raw cacao powder

3 tbsp maple syrup (I use sugar free version)

generous pinch of Himalayan salt

Cinnamon to taste 
Ingredients for the frosting (all blended)
125g dates

30g raw cacao powder

50g coconut oil

100ml almond milk 
Method
Blend hazelnuts and dates together first and then add and blend the maple syrup, the cacao powder and […]

By |March 14th, 2018|Article, Recipes|

Recipe – Gluten Free Walnut and Lentil Balls

Ingredients:

         1 tablespoon olive oil

         1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

         2 cloves garlic, minced

         1 teaspoon dried parsley

         1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

         1/4 teaspoon paprika

         1/2 cup dried lentils

(can use precooked if short on time)

         2 cups water

         1 cup walnuts, finely chopped

         2 tablespoons oat flour (optional)

         2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds

         1/2 teaspoon sea salt

 

Method:

Heat oil in a saucepan on medium high heat and cook onions until soft.
Stir in garlic, thyme, parsley, paprika and lentils.
Add water and bring to boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to simmer and cover […]

By |January 5th, 2018|Article, Recipes|

Protein Stollen Cake

Ingredients

1 cup protein powder

2 heaped tbsp ground almonds

2 tbsp coconut flour

4 eggs (double if using egg whites only)

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp bicarbonate soda

Sweetener to taste 

1/2 tbsp orange zest

Mixed fruits and nuts handful

Vanilla to taste 

Spices to taste (Cinnamon, Cardamon, Ginger)

 

Method

Mixed all ingredients together until get you get a sticky doughy texture.

Form into shape and place […]

By |December 18th, 2017|Article, Nutrition, Recipes|

Your Free Christmas Day Eating Pass

By |December 15th, 2017|Article, Nutrition|

Bah Humbug – Christmas Calorie Check List

Check list by Gillian Cummings-Bell BA (Hon’s) M.SC

Whether you are a Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor or GroupEx teacher, give your clients this check list.

Well! it’s that time of year again and doesn’t it come around quickly.  As well as planning our present list we are also planning how to celebrate the festive season.  Being born […]

By |November 30th, 2017|Article, Nutrition|

Recipe – Healthy Deviled Eggs

Healthy Deviled Eggs

INGREDIENTS

 6 eggs

¼ cup of low fat cottage cheese

3 tbsp fat free ranch dressing

2 tsp Dijon mustard

2 tbsp minced fresh chives or dill
(you can cheat and use prepared)

1 tbsp diced well drained pimiento
or roasted red pepper

PREPARATION:

Boil the six eggs in a saucepan. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 15 minutes. Drain. Add cold […]

By |November 25th, 2017|Article, Recipes|

Recipe – Mixed Berry Chocolate

Recipe from our resident health expert Krisztina Biliczky
STEP 1
Base:
3/4 cup (90g) raw pecan nuts
5 pitted Medjool dates
2 tbsp (20g) melted coconut oil
3 tbsp cacao powder
3 tbsp (30g) activated buckwheat (or 30g raw pecan nuts)
pinch of pink salt

Blend all the ingredients except activated buckwheat in the food processor until well processed but still slightly crumbly
Remove the […]

By |October 5th, 2017|Article, Recipes|