After watching this video (below) I am sure your opinion on fast food might change.
Just think of the pressure your putting on your body to digest that burger!
Keep it Fresh
Gavin
Archive for the ‘Nutrition’ Category
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Sunday, October 18th, 2009Smoothie
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009Muscle-building berry banana mint smoothie
Minty fresh muscle
Ingredients
250g frozen berries
1 large banana
2-3 fresh mint leaves
250ml unsweetened apple juice
The Benefits
Berries –
- Low Glycemic Index (GI) for steady energy release
- Low on fat
- Rich in phytochemicals that fight cell-damaging free radicals.
Bananas and apples –
- Full of vitamin C, which helps your muscles recover quicker after the gym.
Mint –
- A source of omega 3 fatty acids, which can help your body process protein and prevent muscle deterioration.
Tasty stuff that helps that lean muscle grow!!!!
Enjoy
Gav
Four Grain Muesli Recipe
Friday, October 2nd, 2009
Muesli is an ideal healthy breakfast option as it’s an amazing source of sustainable energy from the slow-burning, complex carbohydrates, also with loads of trace vitamins and minerals and with it being minimally processed it completely makes the grade of “whole food”. Depending on the recipe, the healthy benefits of muesli include:
- Rich in Fibre
- Wholegrain
- Sustained energy from the complex carbs
- Fruit
- Cholesterol controlling abilities
This Muesli recipe uses four grains as well as dried fruit and nuts and seeds to make a deliciously healthy breakfast!
What’s in it?
1 cup medium or thick rolled oats/oat flakes (can be toasted)
1 cup rolled rye flakes
1 cup rolled triticale / or bran flakes
1 cup rolled wheat flakes
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, pecans or sliced/slivered almonds
1/4 cup whole flaxseeds or flaxseed meal
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/3 cup raisins
Directions
Mix the ingredients together in a large bowl. Transfer to an airtight container. If storing for longer periods, consider keeping the cereal in the freezer or refrigerator.
Cold Muesli Instructions: (my favourite) Soak 1/4 cup Muesli in 1/2 cup yogurt, milk, soy milk or fruit juice for 5-10 minutes. 1 serving.
Hot Muesli Instructions: Add 1/4 cup Muesli to 1/4 cup water, milk or soy milk and bring to a boil. Simmer for 3-5 minutes. You can also microwave Muesli in a large bowl on high for 3-5 minutes, stirring once halfway through. 1 serving.
Lovely healthy stuff, enjoy!!
Gavin
Mango lassi
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009Digestion-enhancing smoothie
This smoothie will reduce bloating and help your body to break down fat and repair itself after exercise
What’s in it
Flesh of ½ a ripe mango
1 small pot of natural yogurt
100ml skimmed milk
½tbsp rose water (optional)
Crushed unsalted pistachios (don’t blend – sprinkle on top to serve)
How it works
Mango’s digestion enzyme, papain, will help your body absorb protein and essential nutrients, while the betacarotene will fight the free-radical damage caused by exercise. As well as protein, the yogurt supplies probiotics, which can boost the metabolism and reduce bloating. The calcium from the milk and yogurt will stimulate the mechanisms in your cells that break down fat. The good fats found in pistachios increase your feeling of fullness; also they have a high potassium-to-sodium ratio which is going to help regulate your metabolism so you don’t suffer hunger pangs.
I love this one so enjoy and let me know what you think
Gavin