This is a very good exercise for runners as it improves leg strength making a runner less prone to injury. Position yourself in a lunge wih your right leg back. Swing your right leg forward hopping onto your left foot and return back down into a lunge position. Make sure to keep your core engagedContinue reading “Reverse Lunge with a Hop”
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Quinoa Salad with Passion Fruit Dressing
This is a very simple and easy recipe to make and perfect for summer time when you tend to eat more salads. Ingredients 1/2 a cup of cooked quinoa A handful of rocket salad 1 small avocado 2 tablespoons of pomegranate seeds A handful of steamed baby asparagus For the passion fruit dressing: 2 passionContinue reading “Quinoa Salad with Passion Fruit Dressing”
Banana and Date Power Smoothie
This smoothie is so divine. It tastes like a chocolate milkshake. It is perfect for when I am craving something sweet. Ingredients 1 banana 3 dates 1 cup of almond milk 1 tablespoon of raw cacao powder 1 tablespoon of cashew butter (you can also use almond butter) 1 scoop of Sunwarrior vegan protein powderContinue reading “Banana and Date Power Smoothie”
Buckwheat Pancakes and Cashew and Pear Cream
I love pancakes, especially during the weekend when I have more time. My sister and I made the most delicious cashew and pear cream the other day and just couldn’t stop eating it! We put it on our pancakes, fruit and added it to smoothies. It is just so yummy! I hope you will enjoyContinue reading “Buckwheat Pancakes and Cashew and Pear Cream”
Fish Cakes
Home made fish cakes are the best as you can see exactly what ingredients you put in. It is also a good way to use left over fish. You can also make a big batch and freeze them. Ingredients 400g of sweet potatoes (you can use normal potatoes if you prefer) 250g of fish: IContinue reading “Fish Cakes”
Lentil and Sweet Potato Salad
My sister and I made this delicious salad. With the warmer weather I find myself craving salads. This is a very nutritious dish packed full of goodness. For the full recipe click on the link below. http://www.ariannasdaily.com
Pistachio and Goji Berry Chocolate Brittle
I have to say that I do not eat many sweets as I do not really have a sweet tooth, but when I do feel like indulging then this is one of my favourite desserts. I like the chocolate with the pistachio and walnuts, they give it that extra crunch. It is also very easyContinue reading “Pistachio and Goji Berry Chocolate Brittle”
Single Leg Glute Bridge
This exercise strengthens glutes, hamstrings and your core as you contract both the lower back and abdominal muscles. Start by lying on the floor with your feet flat on the mat and knees bent. Raise your left leg off the mat pulling the knee to your chest. Keeping your core and glutes engaged execute theContinue reading “Single Leg Glute Bridge”
Kale Hummus
I just love hummus. I eat it all the time and decided to add some kale to it. This is a very easy recipe and delicious. Ingredients 1 can of organic chickpeas (400g) 1 handful of kale Juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon of tahini 2 garlic cloves chilli flakes 2 1/2 tablespoons of oliveContinue reading “Kale Hummus”
The Bikini Diet
This is the follow up to the anti-cellulite post I wrote a last week. I have put together a simple to follow meal plan with tips and supplements, to give you a bikini body in 30 days! When embarking on any new detox or meal plan it is always best to prepare the body soContinue reading “The Bikini Diet”