Sports Nutrition For Gymnastics
About gymnastics Gymnastics is a dynamic sport which requires not only strength, power and at times endurance but also elements of flexibility, balance and co-ordination. As well as being extremely physically involved, mental acuity, precision and confidence are paramount. One wrong move and the payoffs can be serious: fractures, concussions or breaks. To add to […]
Healthy Anzac Biscuits With A Delicious Twist
Thought I could get a bit creative with some Anzac biscuit variations this year. Turned out amazing, so it only made sense to share. Makes 10 – 12 biscuits Ingredients: 1 cup of rolled oats 2/3 cup of desiccated coconut 1 & 1/3 cup almond meal 1/2 cup coconut sugar 1 tsp bicarb soda 1 […]
Corporate Lunch Idea: Sweet Potato Cakes
Make some of these delicious sweet potato cakes and all you need to do is add some mixed salad and a simple dressing for lunch OR what about throwing them into a container with some greens ready to steam for lunch. Easy as. Ingredients · 500g or 3-4 small sweet Potato · 400g Tuna chunks […]
Easter treat – Hot Cross Bun recipe
Easter treats have been a hot topic of conversation in our clinics this week. So Lauren decided to create a Hot Cross Bun recipe with a healthier twist. Hot Cross Buns (makes 6) Ingredients: 1 cup greek yoghurt 1 cup wholemeal self raising flour ¾ cup dried fruit (any) 1 tbsp raw castor sugar 1tbsp […]
Home made roasted beetroot hummus recipe
Ingredients: 1 can of drained chickpeas (400g) Juice of one lemon 2xgarlic cloves cut finely or ground 2xtablespoons tahini 3xtbsp of olive oil 1/2 tsp cumin 1xtsp paprika Generous shake of salt Ground pepper to season 2xmedium size beetroot, washed and wedged 1/2 cup warm water Coriander or herb or choice to garnish Method: Heat […]
Simple Healthy Blueberry & Banana Pancake Recipe
Ingredients: 1 banana 2 eggs ½ cup almond meal 1 tbsp unsweetened almond milk 1 tsp olive oil – for cooking Top with 2xhandfuls of blueberries and about 1/2 cup greek yoghurt. Finally dust with a little cinnamon Method: Place all ingredients (except for olive oil and toppings) into a food processor or blender and […]
Christmas Cacao Cherry Balls!
Makes about 12-15 servings Ingredients 100g dried/fresh cherries 4 tbsp. mixed seeds/nuts x6 pitted mejdool dates 30g desiccated coconut 2 tbsp. nut butter 2 tbsp. cacao powder 1/4 cup coconut milk unsweetened cinnamon spice optional: melt some white chocolate to drizzle over the top for an added Christmas effect! What to do? Blend all ingredients […]
Creamy Plant Based Pasta
What you will need ½ pack of Barilla red lentil penne pasta 1x packet of Ipastai Pea Casarecce Pasta 300g silken tofu 3 tbsp. nutritional yeast (Macro – Woolworths healthy food aisle) 1 cup frozen peas ¼ cup alt. milk i.e. Vitasoy Protein Plus or Impressed plant milk or So Good almond milk 1x medium […]
Thai fish cakes with cinnamon sweet potato and steamed greens
Serves: 4 Ingredients · 500g firm white fish fillets (such as ling, hake), coarsely chopped · 2x eggs, lightly whisked · 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves · 1/2 cup cornflour · 2 tablespoons fish sauce · 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce · 3 green shallots, ends trimmed, finely chopped · 50g green beans, finely chopped […]
Frozen Yoghurt and Mango Ice blocks
Serves: 8 – Moulds available in a good kitchen store, Big W, KMART or supermarkets Ingredients 3 ripe mangoes, cheeks removed, coarsely chopped 260g (1 cup) greek yoghurt 1 cap of vanilla essence Method: Place mangoes in the a blender OR food processor with vanilla essence and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Add […]
