Did you know 60% of sandwiches sold globally are actually burgers?! It’s clear that we all love a burger! Especially when you know yours is high in protein, low in fat and bursting with flavour. Treat yourself with a sticky BBQ turkey burger served with an avocado and golden linseed salad. Ingredients 1 turkey burger 30ml […]
Is Bulking Season Banned?
Brace yourself! Bulking season is upon us! Yes, it’s that time of the year when thousands of individuals who want to increase their size go on a mission of eating everything and anything in sight! Some might call it a “dirty bulk”. Sure, the numbers on the scales go up, but is it really the […]
Two Factors For Long Term Success
I’m sure you’re all aware of the tortoise and the hare story. The slow tortoise smokes the hare that gets to tired before the finish. As a trainer I know full well how this story can transfer over into a clients success. The hare client tries to implement every healthy nutritional, lifestyle and exercise habit […]
The Sleep Smoothie
Once you learn the hormonal effects on the body that various foods have and combine that factor with taste, enjoyment and balance, you’re onto a winner! Try drinking this delicious sleep smoothie 60 minutes before bed. It’s specifically formulated to optimise sleep and promote muscle recovery and repair. Ingredients 300ml semi skimmed milk 1 scoop […]
Lean Beef Casserole
Winter is here! And what better way to warm your bones and fuel your muscles with quality energy than to cook up this lean beef casserole. Ingredients (Makes four servings) 750g Aberdeen Angus topside beef, diced 3 carrots, peeled 3 medium red or white onions, peeled 1 large (roughly 1kg) butternut squash, diced 1 x […]
Meat For Lean Muscle – The Round-Up
When it comes to adding lean muscle to your frame, there’s one thing that everyone agrees with – you need a higher protein diet. Protein is essential to keep your body in a positive nitrogen balance/anabolic state for the recovery, repair and growth of lean body mass. Protein is also quite hard for the body […]
Alcohol And Your Body Composition Goals
Breaking news! we were not designed to drink alcohol. If you’ve found yourself on this post expecting an update on new studies that prove alcohol is beneficial for you, you’re going to be slightly disappointed. However, with that said everyone likes to go out, socialise with friends and drink and eat food that you know […]
Venison, Ham And Avocado Burger
Want to eat a tasty burger guilt free? Well look no further, this is just for you! Did you know game meats are higher in protein and lower in fat than other red meats? This makes them a great alternative to lamb, chicken, beef or pork. Game is also wild, natural and free range. Try […]
Chicken, Chorizo And King Prawn Salad
They say variety is the spice of life. It’s also a great way to transform a meal from being a bland chore to eat to something tasty that you look forward to. For example, instead of having just one protein source at a meal, why not go all out and pick three sources, but smaller […]
Up Your H2O
Us humans are made up of over 60% water. So it goes without saying, staying hydrated is a must for achieving and sustaining an optimal health status. For anyone looking to increase lean muscle mass or burn fat (or both) ensuring you hit your daily water target should be one of your first ports of […]