5 nutritionist-approved and insanely delicious recipes

Delicious? Check! Nutritious? Check! Easy to make at home? You bet! We met with a professional nutritionist and picked these healthy recipes to help you on your healthy journey! These recipes were shared with us by the professionals at JK NUTRITION – Simple Nutritious Recipes.  Which is your favourite? 1. SUPER GREEN SMOOTHIE (serves 1) Ingredients:…

Top 10 tips from a professional nutritionist

Running and healthy living come hand-in-hand, and if you’re really looking to kickstart a new health regime, you might be re-examining your eating habits, too. Whether you’re trying to boost your nutrient intake or shed a few pounds, it’s always great to get sound advice from the experts. That’s why we met with nutritionist and…

How to get started with your healthy detox

To kick-start our healthy January, the lovely team at Kafoodle and Fig and Bloom have very kindly shared some details about their ‘detox diet’, along with some absolutely delicious recipes! This post originally appeared on the Kafoodle blog. A little overview… Fig and Bloom are a London-based nutrition and food consultancy, who blend ‘evidence-based nutrition…

9 wellness apps to boost your fitness routine

We know now more than ever that a healthy life includes a holistic approach, giving time to the mind and spirit as well as the body. That’s why we’ve put together a list of our favourite wellness apps to help you achieve your New Year’s resolutions. Use these alongside your running routine, and you’ll be feeling fabulously fit…

10 Tasty Foods That Boost Running Performance

Your diet plays a big part in your fitness regime – no matter how often you run or exercise, eating the rights foods in conjunction with your activity is vital for getting the most out of exercise and optimising performance. However, tasty and sometimes ‘cheat’ foods can be hard to resist. Salads don’t always cut it…

Morning vs. Evening Runs? The Experts Weigh In!

It’s 5:00am and your alarm blares, beckoning you out of bed for your morning run. As you sip a glass of orange juice with eyes barely open, you wonder if running in the evening might be a better option. Or maybe it’s 6:00pm and you are just getting off work, and the thought of going…

Our favourite breakfast recipes

Since it’s #NationalBreakfastWeek, we’ve put together a few of our favourite recipes for healthy balanced breakfasts. A good dose of protein will keep your muscles from breaking down, healthy fats will keep you fuller for longer and carbs will help with satiety.   Salmon, eggs and sweet potatoes Pretty self explanatory, if you love a…

5 smoothie recipes for a healthier 2016

Healthy smoothies have been a craze for a while now, and let’s face it, most people have blenders at home. Although many smoothies are full of sugar, there are plenty of ways to make them more balanced and healthy without losing their appeal. We love using protein powder in our recipes, which is perfectly healthy…

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Protein brownies with caramel sauce

These might just be up there with the best thing I’ve baked, EVER! You have to try them. Adapted from Zanna Van Dyk’s recipe for Active In Style, I made some absolutely mouth-watering protein brownies with a salted caramel sauce. (P.S. they taste even better than they look!)   Brownies:   2 eggs 2 super…