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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

HEALTHY CHOC COCONUT AND PB BANANA SLICES RECIPE!























I have a seriously huge sweet tooth and that isn't the best as I try to be healthy so constantly craving chocolate is not good. I was playing around in the kitchen one day, trying to figure out something sweet that I could eat that was still healthy and nutritious. I came up with these choc coconut  and peanut butter, banana slices; that's a mouthful-literally. I swear to you, the mixture which you put on top of the banana slices tastes like straight up coconut rough chocolate only it's actually healthy and all of the ingredients used are really good for you!

Sunday, April 28, 2013

HEALTHY OPTIONS AT FAST FOOD PLACES AND RESTAURANTS

I'm someone who eats out a lot and it can sometimes be hard to make healthy food choices when it comes to ordering from fast food places and restaurants. It's unrealistic to cut out fast food and resteraunts completely (for me anyway) because it's a huge part of socialising and you shouldn't be scared to have lunch with your friend just because you are unsure if what you order will be healthy.
I have found that the best way to deal with this is research the food from the place you are going to check which are the healthiest options. Most fast food restaurants have nutritional facts on their website if you go have a look and that is always the best way to determine what you should order. This is crucial because a lot of times we don't realise how many calories are in the fast food we are eating considering we haven't prepared it ourselves. When we take a look at the nutritional facts, it becomes clear what the healthy options are and also what dishes we should steer clear from. Of course it's possible to eat healthy while eating out, you just have to make the right decisions. So this is all about my food choices at fast food places and restaurants when I am trying to maintain eating healthy.

SUPER FOOD: GOJI BERRIES

 
We often hear about these "super foods" which apparently contain properties which are the key to success in a healthy eating plan. I have decided to join the hype and begin experimenting with these super foods to see what I think about them. This time I will be talking about Goji Berries! What they are, how they benefit you, what they taste like, how you eat them and if they are worth it.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

INTERVIEW WITH TEISHA LOWRY, OWNER OF "INDAH" COCONUT OIL


"INDAH" is a deluxe range of all natural and purely organic body care, fragrances and virgin coconut oil started in 2008 by the inspirational Australian, Teisha Lowry! What really interests me the most from INDAH is their Extra Virgin Coconut Oil because about a month ago I wrote all about the benefits of coconut oil as an amazing super food. The "INDAH" coconut oil really appealed to me as it is hand pressed, organic, completely natural and extra virgin. I had the opportunity to ask the beautiful Teisha some questions all about her coconut oil, philosophy on health and fitness, tips for girls wanting to achieve the same as her and of course "INDAH". So keep reading to find out more about this gorgeous girl and her incredible company.

Saturday, April 20, 2013

3 EASY FRUIT SMOOTHIE RECIPES: BERRY, BANANA AND KIWI-APPLE-MELON!

Smoothies are an amazing snack, addition to a small meal or they can even be a meal on their own. If you put the right things into your smoothies they can be packed full of nutrition including protein, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Not only does everyone have different tastebuds but also most people enjoy variety so it's important to have options that's why I have written down the recipes to my three favourite smoothies and am sharing them with you all.

Thursday, April 18, 2013

HOW TO INCLUDE MORE GREENS AND VEGGIES INTO YOUR DIET ♥ STIR FRY RECIPE!



I cannot stress enough the importance of eating your greens! A gene called T-bet, which is essential for producing critical immune cells in your gut, responds to the food you eat-specifically leafy green vegetables! Ensuring you eat enough greens also helps lower risks of; stroke, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, many types of cancer, eye diseases, kidney stones, bone loss, digestive problems oxidative stress. It also gives you higher antioxidant levels and higher scores on cognitive tests!

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

WHERE I BUY MY WORKOUT CLOTHES FROM!

I sometimes post photos of my workout outfits on my instagram and I always get SO many questions about where I buy my workout clothes, what are my favourite brands, if workout clothes are worth the money etc. So I decided to dedicate a whole post to everything about where I buy my workout clothes and what are my favourites! I have collected a few photos that I have posted on Instagram in the past so thought I would just say where everything is from.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

5 EASY FOOD SWAPS THAT HELP DROP WEIGHT!

"We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily difference we can make which, over time, add up to big differences" (Marian Wright Edelman)

Saturday, April 6, 2013

MY 20 MINUTE HIIT WORKOUT

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), also referred to as High Intensity Intermittent Exercise (HIIE) is an enhanced form of interval training, an exercise strategy alternating periods of short intense anaerobic exercise with less-intense recovery periods. Basically it's a quick (ranging from 6-20 minutes) but effective cardio exercise which improves athletic condition and capacity, glucose metabolism and fat burning. I find it to be the most efficient form of cardio and is my exercise of choice!Also, I have created a video on this to make it a little bit easier to understand so it would be beneficial to watch that as well :)

Thursday, April 4, 2013

FEED DON'T STARVE YOURSELF

 
I spend a fair amount of time on instagram and some of the girls I see on there promote these awful diets of cake, chocolate, sausage rolls and chips all because it fits into their "calorie budget" for the day! It has inspired me to blog all about FEEDING YOURSELF! Your body needs nutrition to survive and nutrition is not something you get from cakes and chips. You need to have a balanced diet incorporating fruits, vegetables, protein, wholegrains, seeds and nuts (pretty obvious I thought) so I don't understand how some people survive on these diets of doughnuts and ice cream and I can't imagine what it's doing to them and their health. It's not the junk food that's so horrible because I eat cake, chocolate, ice cream and chips but I eat them as part of a healthy diet alongside fruits and vegetables and as a treat. Living on a junk food diet is almost as bad as the girls who don't eat at all as a diet because both ways your body isn't getting the nutrition it needs and deserves. The message is that "people need to stop worrying about the calories and worry more about what is the food that makes up those calories" because being skinny and unhealthy living on diet coke and chocolate is in a horrible position compared to being fit and healthy living on a balanced diet of fruit and vegetables. When your healthy you are at a lower risk of developing diseases and conditions, you have more energy, your happier and fitter.

Monday, April 1, 2013

1 DAY DETOX

Currently, a detox diet is in order for me after just getting back from holidays over Easter and eating so much chocolate and junk. I think it's really important to balance the bad diet days out with a super healthy detox. I'm not talking about having only lemon water and tea for a week or anything; this is a detox for only one day (although you could do this for much longer) which includes just an assortment of healthy meals!

SUPER FOOD: CHIA SEEDS

We often hear about these "super foods" which apparently contain properties which are the key to success in a healthy eating plan. I have decided to join the hype and begin experimenting with these super foods to see what I think about them. This time I will be talking about Chia Seeds! What they are, how they benefit you, what they taste like, how you eat them and if they are worth it.