WHAT WAS INSIDE MY OCTOBER NOTOX BOX!

I recently received this months Notox Box and am so impressed with what it contained that I am dying to let you all now more about it! Notox Box is an Australian based monthly subscription box where you receive 5-10 premium healthy and eco products delivered to your door each month for $25. It's truly inspiring to see companies like this spreading the message of healthy living and sharing the importance of taking care of our bodies with a healthy lifestyle. I also recently had the chance to chat with Sharon, the incredible woman behind Notox Box, so look out for a Q&A post coming soon with her. Now onto what was included in the October Notox Box!

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UPDATE: MY MAGAZINE FEATURE AND UPCOMING POSTS

I was extremely excited to have a feature in the November edition of Women's Health and Fitness Magazine so thought I would share the excitement with you all. If you wanted to see my part on pg.64, the magazine has just been released and is available throughout NZ and Australia.

I think it's great to be recognized for something you love so much which is why I thought it was fantastic I was able to express a few of my opinions on makeup, skincare and beauty. Even though none of my nutrition or exercise parts were used for the article, it was surreal to be in a health and fitness magazine which is obviously another massive passion of mine.

Something else I wanted to update you all on is some upcoming things happening here on Jordy's Fitness which are made possible as I am finishing up University for the year within the next couple of weeks. I have organized and secured some exciting Q&A's with fitness and health companies so they should be coming up soon. I also have some new recipes to share, new exercise routines to teach you and much more so keep an eye out and prepare yourself for some fun stuff happening!!

I hope you are all happy and healthy, I look forward to continuing this health and fitness journey with you all after the mini-break that I have had.

Thanks for reading ♥

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MEAT SUBSTITUTE REVIEW: LINDA MCCARTNEY MUSHROOM PIES

So I am back with another meat substitute review, this time I will be reviewing a range that I have never tried before from Linda McCartney. Due to the large amount of pastry contained in pies, they definitely aren't healthy but back when I ate meat I liked to have them as a treat (what kind of Aussie would I be if I didn't eat pies at least every once in a while) so was excited to find a meat free replacement with mushroom, ale and lentil filling.

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LENTILICIOUS Q&A

I recently had the chance to chat with health business owners Sharna and Anthea from Lentilicious and I asked them all about their products. Lentilicious offers five extremely delicious and very diverse flavours including; Coconut Fusion, Lime Time, Tumeric Magic, Red Chilli and Mediterranean. This large range of options results in a flavour suited to match any meal you make and a great addition to add something a bit special. Lentilicious products are not only incredibly healthy and nutrition filled but also very delicious so it's guaranteed to be a great hit with the whole family and even could be an avenue to introduce others to the amazing world of healthy eating.

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WHAT YOUR FOOD CRAVINGS ACTUALLY MEAN!

In my latest book, 10 Tips To Tackle Temptation (click HERE to get your copy for only $4), I talk about how to beat cravings but have you ever wondered why you actually get cravings? The simple answer is because yes, you're body is wanting something but what you may not know is that your junk food cravings could really be your body confusing what you want with what you need. Keep reading to find out what your body is really craving so you can make smarter and better informed decisions next time a crazy craving hits.

If you're craving: Salty or Oily Foods
You're lacking: Chloride
Try eating: Goats Milk, Seaweed, Fish or Kale Chips




If you're craving: Carbonated Drinks
You're lacking: Calcium
Try eating: Broccoli, Kale, Cheese, Sesame, Lentils

If you're craving: Breads or Carbohydrates
You're lacking: Nitrogen
Try eating: High Protein Foods such as nuts and beans

 

If you're craving: Sugary Foods and Sweets
You're lacking: Sulfar, Chromium and Carbon Phosphorus
Try eating: Broccoli, Grapes, Cheese, Cranberries, Sweet Potato, Spinach, Dairy and Nuts.

 

If you're craving: Coffee
You're lacking: Iron, Phosphorus and Sulfar
Try eating: Dairy, Legumes, Black Cherries, Greens, Seaweed and Apple Cider Vinegar.

If you're craving: Alcohol

You're lacking: Protein, Avenin, Clacium, Gluatamine, Potassium
Try eating: Meat, Poultry, Seafood, Nuts, Potatoes, Bitter Greens and Cabbage

 

If you're craving: Smoking

You're lacking: Tyrosine and Silicon
Try eating: Nuts, Seeds and Vegetables

Thank you so much for reading!

I hope you found this helpful :)

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HEALTHY SNACK IDEAS: GUACAMOLE RECIPE

Guacamole makes the perfect healthy snack because not only is it super delicious and satisfies any savoury cravings but also because it's packed with vitamins, minerals and overall nutrients. Here's my recipe!

Ingredients:
1 Avocado
1/2 Tomato
1/4 Red Onion
1 Shallot
1 Garlic Clove
Lemon Wedge
Himalayan Pink Sea Salt
Ground White Pepper
Mexican Chilli
Ground Black Pepper

Method:

Step #1- Place all of the ingredients into a food processor.

Step #2- Pulse until smooth, 30-40 seconds.

Step #3- Serve with celery sticks or corn chips.

Tips: 

* You can add some herbs you may like such as oregano or parsley.

* To make the mixture more chunky like a chutney, pulse less.

Definitely give this recipe a go, it's not only a great source of nutrients but it's actually really delicious! The perfect guilt free yet still satisfying healthy snack. 

If you try this recipe out and post a picture on instagram 

hashtag #JordysFitness so I can see!

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WOMEN'S HEALTH SHOWBAG OVERVIEW

The Ekka (Royal Queensland Show) is currently here for the year and when I attended a couple of days ago, I picked up the Women's Health show bag. The show bag was $25 and overall I'm quite happy with what I got so I thought I would share what was included in this pack for fellow fitness lovers.

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HEALTHY FOODS TO HELP BEAT SICKNESS

 

In my last article, healthy foods that help manage stress, we established that food has a surprisingly enormous impact on our bodies and therefore our wellness. This means that what we eat influences our health and so there are actually foods we can eat to help manage our immunity and therefore beat sickness. Fortunately we are moving into more warm weather but if you are still finding yourself catching the nasty winter colds, hopefully incorporating the following foods into your diet helps.

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