Mixing grains, legumes and pulses is a great way for vegetarian athletes to acquire all the essential amino acids that the body needs. This recipe includes a great mix of all the essential amino acids, plus a rainbow of vegetables to provide an abundance of vitamins, minerals and fibre.
Is what's healthy in our minds also healthy in body's? Are you confused about the different types of fats? Should I eat low fat? Are we born with an amount of fat cells that never changes and is BMI the best indicator of a healthy weight or is there a better alternative?
Smokey Butter Beans These delicious beans are so simple and so versatile – great on toast for breakfast, served alongside barbecued meats, spooned over a jacket potato, or my favourite, served on a bed of roasted celeriac. Creamy texture from the beans, a bit of crunch from the vegetables – a great protein-rich meal.
Setting goals are linked with higher motivation, self-confidence, self-esteem and autonomy. This article will help you understand the benefits of setting realistic goals that are SMART and helps us to achieve something higher in our lives.
Eating foods that are in season helps to reduce food miles and increase nutrient intake. Tahini is made from sesame seeds, which are rich in calcium and magnesium and make a delicious creamy dressing.
Winter workouts improve fitness, mood and your immune system, particularly during the darker and colder winter months where a focus on mental wellbeing in just as important as the physical benefits.
How festive are these Christmas tree brownies? Soft and gooey, chocolatey, fragrant, decadent, moreish, pretty and healthy! Plant-based, gluten-free, sugar-free, protein rich, packed full of goodness and flavour. Courtesy of Cinnamon & Bluebells.
A simple recipe, yet very nutritious - an abundance of vegetables that your gut will love, topped with Omega-3 rich salmon for your brain. Choose any vegetable that you like - most will taste great cooked this way.
A protein packed healthy delicious meal which is simple to make and can be used with any meaty fish of your choice. A meal which will provide all of your essential amino-acids and micronutrients to help you feel full and speed up your recovery for your next workout.
Where's your mind at when you're exercising? Do you rely on music or tv? There's some interesting research suggesting that distracting techniques whilst exercising can inhibit our performance and technique and can even cause injury. Mindfulness is about being present in the moment and strengthening the mind-muscle connection. So, how does it work? Read on.