What gets you out of bed in the morning? Feeling fired up and full of life? Motivated and excited to be on a journey towards achieving something that you will be proud of… For me it’s keeping myself in shape and having some audacious goals to aim for. More on that in a bit. Firstly, …
Running: Nick’s drug of choice (and 2020 goal setting). Read More »
When it comes to healthy eating, our bodies need plenty of nutrient rich foods, as fuel to provide energy to keep us physically active, but also to power the many physiological processes that take place inside our bodies every day. Carbohydrates – for many the main source of calories – can be broadly described as …
Perfect to serve with granola or porridge, for getting in some extra daily greens and it tastes fab! The acai (or assai) – a superfood berry originating from South America – is extremely rich in antioxidants, high levels of essential fatty acids, amino acids, and dietary fibre. A small edible blackish purple berry, it grows …
Humans need fat for health, especially essential fatty acids that the body can’t manufacture. Eating the right ‘healthy’ fats will help to boost brain and memory function, improve skin tone and heart health, and lower bad cholesterol. For many years however, fat was given lots of negative press with some research linking saturated fats (from …
Hummus is a regular at the lunch table in the Ellson house, although not usually this pink in colour! Of Middle Eastern origin, hummus (also spelt houmous) is a dip or spread made from cooked mashed chickpeas, tahini (made from sesame seeds), lemon juice and garlic. Chickpeas – the main ingredient – provide a good …
Megan and Avril recently completed the 21 Day Challenge, a 3 week program for anyone who wants to start improving their health and fitness in a manageable, sustainable way. The personal challenge continues even though I am ‘finished’. Thank you Nick, this has been a good experience. Megan Our 21 Day Challenge is designed around …
Summer is a time for keeping cool and staying hydrated. Here are some healthy and fun ideas to add flavour and colour to plain ol’ water, how to make healthy homemade lollipops, and even add a tropical theme to start your day! Do you drink enough water? Read about the importance of hydration and why …
Our bodies are innately wise and are happiest (and healthiest) when we live according to daily rhythms – and the consistent every day rituals that we create around these. The term circadian comes from the Latin circa meaning “around”, and diem meaning “day”. Circadian rhythms – sometimes called diurnal rhythms – are the foundation of …
Tasting notes: distinctive nutty flavour, thick and smooth, a great mix with the pineapple, banana and almond milk – I liked it! Crickets – related to shell fish – are the No 1 sustainable food source for the future (there are millions of these things on the planet!). Insects have been a staple part of …
Cricket Protein Pineapple Banana Smoothie Recipe Read More »
Muesli bars are a popular lunch box snack across the world, especially to provide fuel whilst on a walk or similar outdoor pursuit. However, there are many examples available in the supermarket that contain a number of artificial ingredients including added sugars, colours and preservatives. Here is my homemade version – made with just whole …