Date caramel truffles
Here is the recipe for my delicious date caramel peanut-butter truffles. They are made with all natural ingredients and taste pretty damn amazing. It might get a little bit messy making them, but they are well worth the mess. Make sure you hide these if you want to keep them around for awhile, otherwise they will […]
Sweet potato hashbrowns
Here is the sweet potato hashbrown recipe that I posted on my instagram the other night when I made hashbrown burgers. They are pretty easy to make, and by cooking one of the sweet potatoes ahead of time, it gives these a great consistency and helps them stick together. You can have them in so many […]
On getting out of our comfort zones
This year so far has been a rollercoaster ride for me, in a good way! At the start of the year I was only just dipping my little toe into the water with my life & business. I realised that I had some pretty big goals so I decided to commit to trying new things […]
Healthy chocolate brownies
These brownies are pretty awesome. They are high in protein & made with sweet potato. Even though it’s probably hard to believe (and you may very well be rolling your eyes right now) they actually taste like the real deal and are insanely delicious. So don’t knock it till you try it! This is one […]
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 […]
Coconut chocolate protein balls
*Recipe makes 8 balls Made these super balls last week and I ate them all in a few days. The thing I love about them is that they are quick to make and aren’t messy, so you can bring them anywhere with you, for early morning starts, for midday snacks, for pre or post workout. […]