Nutrition

The following are the most 'valuable' and 'beneficial' articles that I have shared with my clients and my followers on Twitter this past week (in no particular order). Please click on the blue link to read:

The following are the most 'valuable' and 'beneficial' articles that I have shared with my clients and my followers on Twitter this past week (in no particular order). Please click on the blue link to read:

One of the keys to success is eating a 'clean' and nutritious healthy diet 80% of the time, whilst treating and rewarding yourself 20% of the time. The trouble is that many people often do this with the percentage figures the other way round. Below are some examples of 'popular' foods and treats and their calorie counts. By all means, if you exercise effectively and eat well nutritionally 80% of the time e.g. Monday to Friday, you can treat yourself on say a Saturday to a chocolate bar. However, bear in mind some of the below values next time you go shopping and/or for a meal:

The following are the most 'valuable' and 'beneficial' articles that I have shared with my clients and my followers on Twitter this past week (in no particular order). Please click on the blue link to read:

This meal from the book 'Cook Yourself Thin' (by H Eastwood et al and published by the Penguin Group in 2007) is low in saturated fat, provides protein and healthy fats from the fish and a great taste from the mango styles sauce. As with any meal, experiment with the ingredients and remove/add the paste/sauce ingredients to your liking.

Ingredients

1 large clove of peeled garlic

1/4 to 1/2 tablespoon of dried chilli flakes

1 tablespoon of unrefined light muscovado sugar

2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

1-2 teaspoon fennel seeds

The following are the most 'valuable' and 'beneficial' articles that I have shared with my clients and my followers on Twitter this past week (in no particular order). Please click on the blue link to read:

This meal from the book 'Cook Yourself Thin' (by H Eastwood et al and published by the Penguin Group in 2007) is low in saturated fat, provides protein and healthy fats from the fish and a source of energy from the noodles.

Ingredients

100g think rice noodles

Thinly sliced spring onions

5cm lump of peeled and chopped ginger

1 deseeded and finely chopped chilli

Small handful of chopped coriander and mint

150g mixed cooked seafood

100g cooked peeled king prawns

2-3 limes

2 tablespoons of rice vinegar

Porridge is a fantastic way to start the day as it will give you a sustained supply of energy and will help to keep you fuller for longer. Adding fruit will provide you with key nutrients and add colour and delicious taste.

Ingredients:

100g of large Oats

230ml of semi/skimmed milk

1 medium to large apple

30g of blueberries

1 medium to large banana

Total calories approx. 320

Serves 2:

"Before anything else, preparation is the key to success": Alexander Graham Bell.

This is what I had for a snack today (about 2 and a half hours after my lunch): 2 oat cakes and a handul of Almonds, Walnuts and Rasins along with a Pear and a glass of water. The oat cakes provided the slow releasing carbohydrates and energy and the nuts provided the good healthy fats and the protein. This did not take long to prepare (20 seconds) and it kept my energy levels up  and ensured that by time I had my next meal 3 hours later I would not over eat on the wrong foods.

Matt