Posts in “Diet”
Are Your Days Dragging Due To Dehydration
Our bodies are made from water that we need to replenish regularly, just like any other nutrient in our body. Our muscles are 75% water and our brains are 80% water so they require optimal resources to function and their highest potential. Adequate water consumption will prevent the onset of many symptoms such as headaches, […]
Read articleWhy fat is super at helping you loose fat
Unfortunately due to some misguided bro-science people often look at fats as a negative food source in terms of loosing weight and improving health. However certain fats are extremely good for you, and what’s more eating them in a balanced fashion aids the process of achieving a lean mean body that’s healthy. They can even […]
Read articleSuper-foods that will improve your health now!
There is no such thing as one meal or food type that will instantly give you your goals on a plate. However adding in these super-foods to your current healthy eating plan provided by Motive8 North will make a massive improvement and help you smash those targets. Coconut oil– although coconut oil is rich in […]
Read articleChicken and Fish
Baked trout with fennel, radish & rocket salad 465 kcalories, protein 57.0g, carbohydrate 6.0g, fat 24.0 g, saturated fat 4.0g, fibre 4.0g, sugar 5.0g, salt 0.91 g Serves 2 Ingredients Process 2 whole trout , scaled and gutted ½ bunch thyme 2 lemons , 1 sliced, 1 juiced 2 tbsp olive oil , plus extra to drizzle 1 large […]
Read articleONE POT DISHES
Roast Summer Vegetables & Chickpeas 327 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 40g, fat 15 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 9g, sugar 13g, salt 0.51 g Serves 4 Ingredients Process 3 courgettes, thickly sliced 1 aubergine , cut into thick fingers 3 garlic cloves , chopped 2 red peppers , deseeded and chopped into chunks 2 large baking potatoes , peeled and cut into bite-size […]
Read articleSpring Salads
Tuna Rice Salad 328 kcalories, protein 14g, carbohydrate 49g, fat 10 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 2g, sugar 5g, salt 0.22 g (SERVES 8) Keeps well for up to 3 days in the fridge Ingredients Process approx 900g/2lb cold cooked rice (about 400g/14oz uncooked rice) 400g tuna in springwater 200g frozen petits pois , defrosted under […]
Read articleOne pot dishes
Roast summer vegetables & chickpeas Serves 4 327 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 40g, fat 15 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 9g, sugar 13g, salt 0.51 g Ingredients Process 3 courgettes, thickly sliced 1 aubergine , cut into thick fingers 3 garlic cloves , chopped 2 red peppers , deseeded and chopped into chunks 2 large baking potatoes , peeled and cut into bite-size […]
Read articleDairy free dinner
Pineapple, beef & ginger stir-fry serves 2 267 kcalories, protein 22.0g, carbohydrate 18.0g, fat 12.0 g, saturated fat 5.0g, fibre 1.0g, sugar 18.0g, salt 2.4 g Ingredients Process 400g rump steaks , thinly sliced 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp soft brown sugar 1 tbsp chilli sauce 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar 2 tsp vegetable […]
Read articleBody Shape and Training
While it is true that not all humans were born the same, as humans we can all achieve similar ends results, however depending on your body type you will have to train at different intensity and for different duration’s, see which picture fits your body shape the best and jump to the section below: Ectomorphs: Characterized by long […]
Read articleHealthy Spring/ Summer dishes
Thai coconut crumbed chicken traybake (serves 4) 414 kcalories, protein 38g, carbohydrate 32g, fat 15 g, saturated fat 7g, fibre 8g, sugar 14g, salt 0.9 g Ingredients Process 1 butternut squash , peeled, deseeded and cubed 1 large aubergine , cubed 1 tbsp rapeseed oil 3 tbsp desiccated coconut 4 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs 4 skinless chicken breasts 1 egg , […]
Read articleThe health benefits of Zinc- why you should be eating a diet rich in this amazing micronutrient
The health benefits of Zinc- why you should be eating a diet rich in this amazing micronutrient Zinc is so important because its found in every tissue of the body and is directly involved in cell division, its a powerful antioxidant and is directly involved in proper endocrine function and therefore the maintenance of hormone […]
Read articleLow 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 […]
Read articleIron-rich vegetarian recipes
Warm roasted squash and Puy lentil salad (serves 4) Per serving-304 kcalories, protein 15g, carbohydrate 41g, fat 10 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 13g, sugar 15g, salt 0.35 g Ingredients Process 1kg butternut squash , chunkily diced 1½ tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove , crushed 2 tsp thyme leaves 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp wholegrain mustard 2 x […]
Read articleHealthy dinner party recipes
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 […]
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