HOW TO: HEALTHY BREKKY ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Some ideas following your question @biggallowski. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Something that has a balance of low GI carbs, protein, good fats and fibre is a must. Try some of the following • Grainy toast, avo, cherry tomatoes +/- anchovies (I love them!) • Ricotta and Avo on grainy toast with a boiled…
TOP OF THE CHOCS? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To answer your question @sunkissbowls ? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In short- all chocolate or chocolate alternatives should be consumed only sometimes and in small amounts. All contain similar calories. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Yes dark chocolate has anti-oxidants but it has nothing on your fruit and veg (it’s not an excuse to eat chocolate!). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀…
EASY MEALS ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is one of my go to easy and full of flavour lunch options (@blinkpink4 @janlegzz1). Also a good meal option if you don’t have cooking facilities. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Salad of • Baby Spinach • Cherry tomatoes • Cucumber • Red Capsicum • Corn (cooked and cut off the cob or a small…
INTERMITTENT FASTING FOR FAT LOSS? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Lots of questions on this topic (@webster.jayne @diabesthetics @sfflyer123 @brandirfox @chantelleblackwell @noelle_enkema). So many that I’ve written a full article to cover the topic on the @mintfit_ website. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in the bio to read ???? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is one strategy to achieve calorie deficit required…
Need to play hide the veg? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ These are some of the best veg to bulk up your meals (I wasn’t referring to muscles!). Check out how you can do it above. These ideas might be for your toddler, teenager or for yourself! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What other ways do you sneak in veg? Share ???? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀…
These are based on average prices in Aus ?? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tell me your money saving superfood swaps below???? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. Powdered greens (to answer your question @eatgymgain @shefs). Products like Maca, Spirulina or other green powders are expensive and more research is needed to warrant the extra cost. However, if you opt…
SO SOY ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To answer your question @justget.fit @lidewijvdv ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Soy beans can be eaten as they are (as Edamame) but they are also used to make foods such as Tofu, Miso, Soy milk, soy sauce, tamari, tempeh, soy yoghurt and soy ice cream. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ • Soy contains natural plant hormones called isoflavones, that resemble…
A chicken Pad Thai spot the difference for you @judithhross ? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can apply some of the below modifications based on your fitness goals- if you want to gain weight or maybe you want to maintain but have higher energy requirements- go left. If your goal is to lose or maintain weight – go…
Healthy dressing ideas following your question @josefaallel ?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀These can be used on grainy or leafy greens salads.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀What are your favorite home made dressings? Share them below ???? Certainly! Here are five healthy salad dressing ideas: Lemon Herb Vinaigrette: Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing: Balsamic Dijon Dressing: Tahini Ginger Dressing: Avocado Lime Dressing: These dressings not only…
How healthy is Falafel? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✔️Falafel is made mostly of low GI, high fibre chick peas. Many labels don’t disclose fibre content which I find strange! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✔️It is a good source of Protein in vegetarian or vegan diets ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✖️Unfortunately Salt is often high. Check the per 100g column to pick one as low…