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Are BBQs Bad For You?
I have a lot of clients coming to me saying that they didn’t eat well over the weekend. They “confess” that they went to a BBQ and had a good time. A lot of my dietary advice is to “base meals around lean protein and eat plenty of vegetables”; the BBQ is a great way […]
Read articleBBQ Chicken Recipe
Summer is here…. well there is the odd good day, so that means Summer is here! Here is a nice cheeky little tasty marinade that can give your BBQ chicken a new lease of life. Creating flavour in natural food isn’t complex, and tastes far superior to machine produced food like substance. Prep this the […]
Read articleBBQ Prawn And Chicken Skewers
As you know this weekend was roasting and, hopefully, we are due to have a few more like it. When it is hot there is nothing better than firing up the BBQ! BBQ food can be not only be healthy but also very tasty – it’s just about adding variety and flavours. This weekend I […]
Read articleHealthy Burger Recipe – BBQ Season!
Here is a recipe for some healthy burgers! Burgers are often associated with being unhealthy but if you make them yourself they can be a healthy option for the BBQ season. A good homemade healthy burger can still be tasty and filling without the bun! Even if its not good BBQ weather they taste great under […]
Read articleHealthy BBQ Meals – BBQ Thai Prawns
The sun is out and that can only mean one thing….it’s BBQ season! Many people associate BBQ’s with unhealthy food but if you make your own burgers with lean mince or chicken skewers and serve them with salad and roasted vegetables then you can make some really healthy BBQ meals. So here is hoping that the fantastic […]
Read articleHealthy Salmon Recipe – BBQ Dill Lemon & Salmon Fillet
With the weather being a little warmer at the moment here is a recipe for Salmon fillets you can BBQ with lemon and dill. Salmon is packed full of healthy fats and is a great source of protein for that post workout meal. This healthy salmon recipe is super easy to make and can be […]
Read articleHealthy BBQ Recipes
Oriental vegetable kebabs with peanut dressing (serves 4) Ingredients Preparation Ingredients 1 red pepper, de-seeded and cubed 1 yellow pepper, de-seeded and cubed 12 cherry tomatoes 4 salad onions topped, tailed and cut into 5cm/2in lengths 2 baby courgettes, cut into chunks groundnut oil or sunflower oil, for grilling 4 kebab skewers basmati rice, […]
Read articleTraining For Bigger Arms!
It’s officially summer time which can only mean one thing, tight short sleeve shirts for the garden parties and BBQs. Whether you’re raising a glass or a burger, we all want to look a little “swole” to impress on-lookers and earn some ego-boosting compliments. When training for bigger arms it’s important to remember that the […]
Read articleHave a Healthy Easter
The 5th March this year was Shrove Tuesday which immediately precedes Ash Wednesday. On Shrove Tuesday, many follow the tradition of eating pancakes. The idea of Shrove Tuesday is to use up all perishables like butter, milk and eggs before fasting for Lent. Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent; a Christian practice which replicates […]
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 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 […]
Read articleVegan Keto – 3 Weeks In
Wednesday the 4th July was the weigh-in day of the 3rd week of my attempt at a Vegan Keto diet. So how’s it going I hear you ask! Are you hungry all the time? Is it working? What are your energy levels like? Are you managing to stick to it? What are you actually eating? […]
Read articleHealthy Burger Recipes
It’s May, so hopefully that means Summer, and BBQ season, is on it’s way. So, we thought we would share some healthy burger recipes with you. To be honest, the following recipe can be adapted and used in many ways….you could use the base mixture for shepherd’s pie, a chilli, spaghetti Bolognese or meatballs. Just add […]
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