I am really good at working out when I put my mind to it and I am an even better clean eater however my kryptonite is snacking. I will be sitting in the office and I am like ooh no my jaw needs a workout or my fingers need something to do, you see I care for my body, I end up polishing sweets and chips and everything else under the sun. Which is why today I am sharing some of my favorite snacks that are delicious but are gentle on the waistline. Baked sweet potato chips Yes dear reader you read correctly, I am salivating as I write this…
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Eat this before your next work out and be the beast at the gym
Hello! Never have the words you are what you eat rang truer than before or after a workout. What you eat can be the deciding factor between a cramp, finishing your circuit or lifting more than you’re used to. This year I want an all year body, I am not waiting for summer to have a great healthy body and if you feel the same, today’s post is right up your alley. Depending on what you eat it’s best to eat 2 hours before your workout but if it’s a snack you can take it 45 minutes before. Remember your meal has to be high in carbs as they work…
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Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Hey there my awesome readers, today I am speaking to the lazy meal preppers ( myself included), are you looking for some healthy quick breakfast ideas? if you have said yes then you have come to the right place. I don’t eat egg (unless it’s in a chocolate cake) and since I am in the toning phase of my workout regime I am always looking for more meals that are high in plant protein based, today I will give you some of my favourite breakfasts to make. Toasted Low GI Bread with Banana and Chia Seeds This is a really filling meal, I don’t often eat bread but if I…
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So Chef – celebrating French Cuisine with a South African Twist
This past Saturday I put any ideas of clean eating aside and treated my inner foodie to the annual so chef dinner. For those who don’t know, the So chef program, French Institute of South Africa working alongside Alliance Francaise network in partnership with department of Education. Brings in a Chef to visit schools, host cooking workshops and other various programs that culminate in a four handed ( two chefs one menu) gastronomic Dinner. This year they have brought in four chefs to tour South Africa and Lesotho. In East London we were lucky to have Chef Khalid El Kasimi. This was my second So Chef dinner so to say…
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The first ever Appetite Fest
I recently attended the first ever appetite fest, held at Times Square Sun. Dubbed “a culinary festival that explores the diverse tastes and flavors of the Rainbow Nation “this East London foodie knew she had to absolutely be there. It was my first time at the Sun Time Square and what a spectacular venue it was. The food trucks….. My stomach was overwhelmed and didn’t know where to begin, for a minute I just walked around aimlessly, drooling and inhaling the flavors all around me. I tried to taste a little bit of everything. We finally settled on eating from Pan & Knife, they were quick with our order…
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Mixed Berry smoothie
Looking for a refreshing and energizing breakfast on the go idea? Well look no further you have come to the right place. Ask any of my friends and they will gladly tell you I am a huge fan of smoothies. Not only are they easy to make but they are filling and my secret ingredient (chia seeds) make it a great source of energy. The addition of whey protein makes it a great smoothie to have pre or post workout. Ingredients 1 cup frozen mixed berries 1 cup frozen Banana 250g vanilla yoghurt 100 ml milk 2tsp chia seeds 1 tsp of whey protein (optional) Directions Combine all the ingredients…
