As the weather gets colder these hearty lamb meatballs with a rich pepper and tomato sauce make a perfect dinner. Simple to prepare, packed with plenty of protein and the addition of courgette helps to keep the meatballs juicy whilst also adding some extra veg. Ingredients 500g lean lamb mince 100g courgettes, grated 40g breadcrumbs […]
Sweet and chewy dried fruit, crunchy chopped nuts and crispy puffed rice, all wrapped in a rich dark chocolate blanket. Even if you don’t have a sweet tooth these rocky road bars are likely to become a firm favourite snack or dessert. Ingredients 90g puffed brown rice or protein crispies 300g dark chocolate chips 40g […]
You may have seen across social media and the news that our friend Will Goodge recently completed a whopping 48 marathons in 30 days, across the 48 counties of the UK, all in order to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Support. We had the pleasure of speaking to Will about this incredible accomplishment, the reasoning […]
Salad doesn’t have to be boring! Paprika adds a sweet and spicy kick to lean grilled chicken breast and when accompanied by crispy leaves and greens and a creamy, lemon tahini dressing this is a great salad for any season. Makes 1 portion. Ingredients 1 small chicken breast A handful of baby gem lettuce, washed […]
Why do we need vitamin D? Vitamin D, otherwise known as ‘the sunshine vitamin’ is synthesised by the body following sunlight exposure. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. It promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from our diets, making it essential for maintaining bone and muscle health (1, 2). Vitamin D also contributes to […]
For who do we recommend a supplement? Our busy lifestyles can place extra stress (mentally and physically) on our bodies. Due to certain lifestyle choices or medical conditions, we might have nutritional gaps and a multivitamin may help to keep our daily nutrition requirements optimal so we can feel at our best throughout the day. […]
Why do we need omega-3? Omega-3 plays a vital role in the formation of cell membranes and eicosanoids. Eicosanoids are signalling molecules that play various roles in your heart and lung health, the endocrine and the immune system. Omega-3 fatty acids are needed for normal blood pressure, triglyceride levels, brain function, heart health and vision. […]
Why do we need vitamin C? Good levels of vitamin C will help you maintain your general health and wellness. Vitamin C has several vital roles within the optimal functioning of the human body. We need vitamin C to make collagen (a protein required to help wounds heal), to improve the absorption of iron from […]
Why do we need Magnesium? Magnesium is a mineral involved in many processes in our body. It regulates the nervous system and the contraction of the muscles, and it plays a role in our protein and DNA synthesis as well as the structural development of bones (1). A magnesium deficiency is not uncommon among the […]
Why do we need zinc? Zinc plays critical roles in immune function, protein synthesis, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and cell division. Zinc is critical for the development and function of immune cells and it’s important for the maintenance of healthy hair, skin and nails. Symptoms of a zinc deficiency include growth and development impairment (children), […]