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Açaí Berry Smoothie

By chantal
July 3, 2014
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This Açaí Berry Smoothie gives you instant and long-lasting energy. Drink it in the early morning to start your day energised or anytime you need a boost of energy. It’s great on a stressful day, when you are feeling exhausted or need more focus. Açaí berries are the high-energy fruits from a particular palm tree, which grow in the Amazon rainforest. Açaí berries are incredibly rich in vitamin C and anthocyanin, a powerful antioxidant, which help fight free-radical damage and can help boost immunity. Guarana is another berry that grows in the Northern parts of Brazil. Read More

Red Rice Caper Sweet Potato Bowl

By chantal
October 18, 2013
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This super delicious and hearty Red Rice Caper Sweet Potato Bowl is inspired by a roasted root vegetable dish in Ottolenghi’s cookbook Plenty. I love the sweetness of the caramelised root vegetables and the freshness and acidity of the dressing and herbs. I have been eating a lot of roasted veggies lately at home lately, in many forms, shapes and variations, but this is my winning dish. This is a great dish for fall coming home on a a cold, rainy evening. It’s my idea of comfort food! Read More

Mango Spinach Coconut Smoothie

By chantal
April 19, 2013
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This bright-green Mango Spinach Coconut Smoothie with mango, spinach and young coconut is a great way to fuel your body. It gives you a natural energy boost. Mango and banana are naturally sweet which help to balance the flavor of the spinach. Chia seeds are a great source of protein with all 8 essential amino acids and is rich in fiber, Omega 3 fats and minerals. Coconut flour like Chia seeds is another complete source of protein. It is high in fiber and helps support healthy digestion. Both coconut flour and oil contain healthy MCTs (medium chain triglycerides), which are used immediately by the body to create energy. Read More

Pink Power Energy Bars

By chantal
April 6, 2013
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These Pink Power Energy bars with raspberries, cranberries and coconut can help raise your energy levels and keep your energy up on a busy day or during your work-out. I am so happy with how these bars came out as they taste absolutely amazing. They are really healthy too and have just the right balance of nutrients to maintain your energy. Without fuel, it’s hard to keep your energy going on a stressful day or during an intense work-out. When it comes to exercise, eating the right nutrients is essential. These Pink Power Energy Bars give you balanced energy. Read More

Raspberry Lime Apple Smoothie

By chantal
April 4, 2013
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Did you know that including anti-inflammatory foods like raspberries in your diet make all the difference in your recovery from a work-out? This Raspberry Lime Apple Smoothie is high in anti-inflammatory nutrients and will help your body heal from the natural stress and inflammation caused by your work-out. This Raspberry Lime Apple Smoothie makes a great breakfast or recovery smoothie after an intense work-out. Read More

Chunky Monkey Energy Bars

By chantal
March 26, 2013
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These Chunky Monkey Energy Bars taste just like the ice cream with banana, cacoa and walnuts but they are so much healthier. They give you just that little bit of extra energy when you need it and make a great pre-exercise snack. They are a great snack in between my yoga classes. These Chunky Monkey Energy Bars are also easily digestible but high in nutrients that can help fuel your performance. Read More

Pomegranate Beet Recovery Juice

By chantal
March 16, 2013
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This Pomegranate Beet Recovery Juice is great before a work-out or if you need just that little bit of extra energy. Research into the benefits of beet juice have showed that drinking beet root juice before your work-out can reduce the amount of oxygen you need to perform as an athlete. As such it is an effective pre-workout energiser and can boost your performance. As it makes your muscles work more efficiently, it can even help to increase your endurance and reduce post-workout fatigue.It’s not just great to boost performance before your work-out, it makes a great recovery drink too as it high in antioxidants and essential vitamins and minerals. Read More