How to get rid of stubborn fat, part 1: The science-y stuff
If you want to know how to burn stubborn fat, you first have to understand a few key points. Stubborn fat is not the same as normal fat and it takes a bit of a different approach to get rid of it. In this 3-part series I am going to try my best to cover […]
What should you eat after you train?
You often hear about the importance of post workout nutrition and that “anabolic window” where all your gains happen. But how important is a post workout meal? And what should it ideally consist of? First things first: a bit of science When you do a training session, you start a process where your muscle proteins are […]
Practical diet tips for shift workers
I have had quite a few nutrition clients who do night shifts and/or 12 hour shifts, i.e. flight attendants, cops, emergency workers, nurses etc. and these type of people present their unique set of challenges when it comes to eating healthy and reaching their diet goals. It’s been very interesting and challenging for me to […]
10 things I have learned from being a CrossFit coach
1) You do not need to PR everyday, Training and testing are two different things. 2) Do the strength work and percentages properly. If the strength work is front squats 4 sets of 5 @ 80%, then make sure you do that properly. It’s not time to go for a PB squat or do a […]
Flourless peanut butter oat cookies
I’ve been experimenting with this recipe for awhile now, and finally I’ve come up with the perfect combo. I like these as they are so easy to cook! There are only 7 simple ingredients in these soft & chewy cookies: dark chocolate chips, peanut butter, cinnamon, and not much else in this gluten free cookie […]
Want to stop emotional eating? Learn to make friends with your feelings
Since working with so many nutrition clients and realising just how big of a problem emotional eating is for a lot of people, I have become so much more aware of marketing tactics that food companies use, and I get annoyed now when I watch food ads. You probably won’t notice it unless you […]
My favourite go-to muesli bar recipe
I cooked my favourite muesli bars again tonight aaaand here is the recipe for you! These bars are not only delicious and super easy to throw together but they are also a nutritional powerhouse. They’re great for breakfast and snacks, easy to meal-prep ahead of time & they are dairy/gluten free for anyone with issues. Here’s […]
Healthy Pad-Thai
Pad-Thai can sometimes have a bad reputation for being quite oily and high in sugar. Here is how I indulge in one of my favourite foods — by making a healthy version myself. This is a really simple Pad Thai recipe that has all the flavour but without excessive amounts of sugar and oil. If you want to […]
How to to make healthy choices when eating at a restaurant/going to a party
I’ve been asked quite a lot by my clients in the last few weeks of what they should do if they are going out on say a business lunch, or out to dinner or they have been invited to a party, a wedding, etc etc. How on earth do you track their calories or macros […]
Meal prep recipe idea: Burrito bowls
I am going to start posting some meal prep recipe ideas. The recipes I add will be meals that are delicious, that I meal prep often myself, that are easy to make ahead of time, & that contain balanced macronutrients (a good ratio of protein, carbs and fats) so you can eat them as a complete and […]
Banana oat protein cookies
As promised, when I posted this picture on my Instagram account, I said I would post the recipe on my blog, so here it is. My recipe for banana oat protein cookies. These are probably one of my favourite snacks to have when I’m on the go for a pick-me-up snack, or if I need to eat […]