“Let food be thy medicine” ~ Hippocrates
I am a big foodie, and love to cook, so I thought it would be good to share some of my favourite recipes with you. As a full time rower, I do burn through more fuel than most people due to the high volume of our training programme, but it is essential to get that fuel from the right foods.
I hope these recipes show you can eat well but also really enjoy it. Naughty treats are a must at times so I will be sharing my favourites of these too! Enjoy!
One of my biggest nutritional tips has to be “eat the rainbow”. Polyphenols are within all fruit and vegetables and they are fundamental to our health. They have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. To ensure you eat a wide range […]
This is so good! The chocolate creamy oats topped with sweet caramelised bananas and almond butter is a combination of dreams. Come winter or summer this is a breakfast of …
This smoothie packs a punch! With all the nutrient dense ingredients it really will provide you with plenty of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. The matcha green tea powder in this …
Eating a wide range of fruit and vegetables provides your body with a wide range of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. So what is the difference between juices and smoothies and which …
A great breakfast or healthy snack. Bircher muesli can be kept in the fridge for a few days so a quick breakfast is always available. This one has chia seeds …
As I am trying to eat more plant based meals I came up with this super simple curry. It is packed full of vegetables and the lentils provide a healthy …
This soup is a real winter warmer filled with goodness. I love a bowl of this for lunch after being out on the water in the winter. Warms me right …
I absolutely LOVE porridge and especially in the winter. Before going out rowing in the cold winter mornings porridge and a steaming cup of tea are a must! This porridge …
These crispy bites are delicious and packed full of goodness. The puffed quinoa is what provides the crunch and is a great grain. It is a complete protein, meaning that …
This is another one of my guilt-free desserts. The ingredients list may surprise you…beans in a dessert but go with it and see what you think. For me it satisfies …
