Join me for 2 back to back nutrition workshops, for kids and parents to learn about healthy sports nutrition for growing sport kids. First 30-40 minutes will be nutrition messages for the kids. Topics will include Everyday eating for sport, growth and learning. Pre practice/training/game snacks Post training snacks Hydration Questions 10 Minute Break The […]
Recipe and Nutrition Blog
Sautéed Veggie Salad & soft boiled eggs
This makes an easy lunch or dinner. Full of vitamin C for an immune boost and tangy feta for a bit of kick. This meal is a little low on carbohydrates as is and can be tailored to your personal carbohydrate requirement by mixing in quinoa, rice, pearl barley or a slice or two of […]
Sports Nutrition for Women
Want to Dial in your sports nutrition strategies, this presentation is for you! I will cover: – everyday and training nutrition– key nutrients you may lack– training with your menstrual cycle and beyond– hydration and training the gut– event nutrition guidelines. Come learn and apply these tips to enhance your health and performance March 31st […]
Spinach and Strawberry Salad
A great salad to celebrate spring and summer! This colourful salad has a variety of taste combinations and textures for your palate and if a good source of vit C which helps enhance the absorption of iron in the spinach. If strawberries are hard to come by use navel oranges.Dressing can be the vinaigrette below […]
Gruffalo Crumble
This is an easy meal to prepare for a family dinner or dinner party. This goes great with ice cream, Greek yogurt or on its own. Feel free to use any combination of stone fruit, frozen, canned, berries to simplify the dish for what is available and in season. The dish below could be a […]
Coleslaw Salad
An easy to prepare salad that is versatile, cost effective and good for the body. This goes well with fish, chicken or tofu. Cabbage is a great source of vitamin C and rich in glucosinolates; which are a phytochemical compound which through a series of cellular mechanisms upon ingestion converts to sulforaphane, a powerful anti-cancer […]
Plant Based Eating
Eating more pulses is not only good for your heath but good for the planet and your wallet. They come in many varieties and are a great non meat based versatile alternative to provide sources of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. They can be added to sauces, stews, salads, soups and can even be put […]
Black Bean Quesadillas
This is an easy and tasty recipe that the whole family will love! If you love your meat you can also add in some lean ground meat like beef, turkey or chicken. The mixture could also be frozen for a quick meal later in the week! Packed full of protein, fiber and anti oxidants this […]
Egg Wrap
This is a yummy and healthy meal you can put together for breakfast, brunch or lunch! this also makes a great post workout meal (recovery) to prepare in <10min 😉 Use any veggies in your fridge for lots of colour! Ingredients (for 2 people) 2 whole meal wraps 4 eggs 1-2 tomatoes, sliced ½ -1 […]
Date and Orange Chocolate Balls
A fresh twist on chocolate yet fruity dessert; excellent source of energy as well as fiber, potassium and fiber. A tasty and healthy dessert to serve guests, the family or to a social event. Ingredients 400g dates 400g walnuts/almonds 5 heaped Tbsp cocoa juice of 1 orange zest of 2 oranges coconut for dusting Methods […]