Nutrition
It's a commonly asked question, and one even the professionals quite often get wrong. We were asked this question a few weeks back, and consulted Dr Tamsin Lewis to clear up the answer for us. Tamsin Lewis is a sports doctor (qualifying as a medical doctor in 2004 [MBBS HONS LON] and completin
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Coconut's are the latest craze today with fresh coconut's becoming a more common sight than a coffee cup at the local farmers markets. We love all things coconut and with the sweetness of dates and earthy cashew nuts, these bars are dreamy! These bars only take a couple of minutes to pre
Nutrition
Variety is the spice of life, thus The Wholesome Athlete has brought back into our kitchen a fruit that most of us likely don't pay much attention to. Prunes get such a bad wrap – maybe it's because they're black, shriveled and slimy but in any case, they're really good
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There's nothing better than a quick and easy, yet healthy meal that you can prepare ahead of time. It's well worth being organised enough now to wash, dry and seal containers of salad mixes to save valuable time later when your in a rush trying to fit everything into your day. Sunday is
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These little beauties are a winner for so many reasons: quick and easy to whip up, full of wholesome energy, and so portable you can carry them anywhere. Use your imagination and thus whatever seeds, nuts and dried fruit you like, and create different tastes and textures each time. Once cooled, cut
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Tuesday brings us another simple to prepare recipe with just five ingredients or less. This is one of my household favourites, pumpkin pancakes. Not only are they easy to prepare, they're free of any gluten, wheat, dairy or sugar. In fact, they're completely grain free. Paleo Pump
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Ok so I know this may seem like anyone could just throw this together but this salad is such a winner. Whenever I make it I always get people coming back for more and asking what's in the dressing. I doubt I'll ever get sick of it. Salad is a great way to ensure you're […]
Nutrition
I love using quinoa flakes in my baking and breakfast recipes – they're full of nutrition and are an easy replacement for oats. I find these bars a filling breakfast on the go or a handy snack. If allowed to cool properly, they hold together well enough to take as a portable for training
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I understand how busy our lives can get and I have put a lot of thought into the area of preparing food for the week ahead. Recipes that are easy to double, freeze, prepare ahead and slow cook. Knowing that our week ahead will be busy, Sunday is a great day to get in the kitchen and […]
Nutrition
Let's face it, who doesn't find themselves out on the road in the car or on the bike, craving a nutritious, tasty snack? Your squashed banana is looking far from appealing, and that bar you bought in the supermarket last week has enough preservative that you could carry it through to nex
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These delicious bites of goodness hit 10/10 on the easy scale. 5 ingredients. 5 minutes to make. They're perfect for on the bike – good fats and some sweetness. They are also handy for when you're on the run or as a treat with a cup of tea. Coconut Bites 1/4 cup desiccated c
Nutrition
I'm a self-confessed foodie – eating it, preparing it, serving it, photographing it, creating it. Being a triathlete myself, I understand the need for clean, unprocessed, wholesome food to help you train and race at your best. Combining this passion of clean eating with triathlon, the id