This is a lovely salad using smoked mackerel and capers. The flavours are so dominant and the fish is oily, so you need only a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon to dress. Lush! Ingredients handful lettuce handful rocket ¼ red onion, thinly sliced 1 tomato, cut into wedges ¼ avocado, peeled […]
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A very rich and dense snack – these protein bars are a great option to pop into your bag if you are heading into a dreaded long meeting or if you anticipate you may be skipping a meal on a day out. Low in saturated fat and packed with protein (10g protein per bar!), they
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Grilled squid is a great option for a lean, protein to add to a salad. Prepping and cooking it probably takes quicker than opening and seasoning a can of tuna (and so much more interesting). There is no fancy dressing needed – as with all seafood, you simply need a good quality olive oil, salt
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A scrumptious and satisfying breakfast where the ‘bread’ can be made ahead of time (and even frozen!) It’s important to mention that the Tupperware dish we used was an 11cm x 11cm lunchbox dish – simply perfect to mimic sandwich size. Try and get as close as you can to this. While these slices freeze
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What could be simpler than a fruit salad with yogurt and nuts? It may seem a little uninspiring, but the key is to make sure you are getting the right amounts of each. Select an exotic mix of fruit and make sure the yogurt is fat-free. Play around with different chopped nuts and dried fruit,
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It’s all about balance, right? While we wouldn’t encourage bagels-for-breakfast on a regular basis, there is no reason why you can’t compromise and share one bagel between two people post-workout. Ensuring its topped with healthy toppings, this is sure to be a weekend treat for you and your loved one. Do not be intimidated by
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Gazpacho is a chilled soup originating in Spain and an ideal low-calorie summer meal appealing to vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. It is dead-simple to make (with the added advantage that you make it in advance) and its fresh flavours simply cannot be beaten. You can have a little fun with your garnishes – avocados are
With BBQ season upon us, it’s likely you may be looking for great, healthy ideas for side dishes. This fresh, crunchy salad has a lovely, subtle liquorice flavour thanks to the fennel, and this pairs well with the sweetness of apples. We have topped it off with shavings of Parmesan, adding the perfect salty bite.
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Smoothies are the bomb! They contain more fibre than a juice, and the addition of fat-free yogurt makes it a satisfying post-workout snack. The banana is a wonderful fruit to use in smoothies as the flavour is strong enough to hide a bitter vegetable like kale. Ingredients generous handfuls kale (50g) 1 small banana, peeled
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These great little protein energy bites are perfect post-workout snacks on-the-go. Spend 15 minutes once a week making a batch, and you can keep them stored in the fridge. Alternatively, make 5 times the recipe below in a large blender once a month and freeze them. They would have defrosted by the time your workout
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