Perfect meal after a big training session, high in protein and the right amount of carbs to replenish Glycogen Stores. Glycogen is found in the liver and muscles. The muscles convert glycogen into usable energy and your body utilizes your glycogen … Continue reading
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Each cooking oil has a purpose, getting it wrong could be harmful!
Further to Wendy Laroche’s guest appearance regarding the use of coconut to say goodbye to those sugar cravings, I was quite surprised about the burning point of Olive oil and how it oxidises at high temperatures, creating free radicals. I … Continue reading
Sally Symonds who has lost 50% of her body weight and kept it off tells us how
Sally Symonds is one of the few people in the world who has lost over 50% of their original body weight and kept it off for over a decade! She gives Thefoodlife.org the top 5 steps to reaching your goals … Continue reading
How our Aussie 7s Rugby team get their strength and power
Following on from the article on the speed & conditioning programming our 7s athletes undertake, this article will cover the gym based strength & power programming the athletes complete. This component of training is hugely important for our athletes- being … Continue reading
Cook with coconut and stop those sugar cravings
Having been a health and fitness expert for over 13 years, it is critical to attain and share the real facts on foods that can enhance your health. One tropical trooper that can assist you tremendously is coconut oil. … Continue reading
Good Chef Zoe explains with Protein It’s All About Timing!
Zoe Bingley-Pullin Nutritionist/Chef and IsoWhey® Ambassador Everyone knows that 3.30itis feeling and when you’re reaching for that sweet treat you really should be reaching for one that contains protein. Great for weight loss or weight management, protein has the advantage … Continue reading
The real superfoods by Mike Cambell
This week we have Mike Cambell explain to us The Real Superfoods Our friend Mike has helped thousands of men achieve their goals in fitness, health and life in general. He is about to release his book “Eat like a man, … Continue reading
Aussie Sevens Rugby Speed & Conditioning
How a 7′s athlete trains on the field to improve their speed and running condition. Written by our guest expert the Australian Women’s Sevens Rugby Strength & Conditioning Coach Craig Twentyman Sevens rugby is a fast paced game of 2 x … Continue reading
Quick and Healthy Lunch box Ideas
Click on the picture to download the free ebook My aim is a healthy balanced diet with complex & simple carbs, proteins, Omegas, vitamins, antioxidants and good fats. I customise our meals based on activity levels because food consumption should … Continue reading
Delicious High-Fibre Quinoa & Fig Salad with Lemon Dressing
A fibre-rich diet can help improve immunity, fight inflammation, combat obesity, prevent diabetes, lower heart disease, guard against colorectal cancer and boost digestive health so it’s important to make sure you eat enough fibre every day – between 25-30 grams. … Continue reading
Inside my fitness cupboard
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Football, boxing gloves and pads, resistances bands, tennis rackets, 18kg kettle bell, basketball, nerf, skateboard and skipping rope.
Sweet potato turkey meatballs & Spaghetti (Wholemeal)
Big carb loaded dinner the night before Brad’s pre season football game for APIA Leichaardt in NSW premier league. In this meal I try to achieve a ratio of 70% carbs so I added some shredded sweet potato in the … Continue reading
Organic Mediterranean Penne bolognaise (Wholemeal)
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Perfect dinner or main meal when carb loading the day before a football game. When I’m prepping Brad’s meals I always ensure that wheat is not consumed on game day as it’s known to because they can have the tendency … Continue reading
No excuses Yoga
I’m one of those people who enjoy the confines and privacy of my living room when doing yoga so i have recently started doing the Jillian Michaels Yoga meltdown DVD twice a week on top of my gym and sport … Continue reading
Quick dinner: Turmeric vege chicken omelette
Eggs for dinner when I’m time poor, which is all the time! Also a great way to get ready of any left over veges. Turmeric is such an awesome spice with so many health benefits such as being a natural … Continue reading
Must know facts about protein powders
As previously mentioned, protein is a very important nutrient for Bradley and I for very different reasons. Every morning we have a smoothie that contains bananas, berries, greek yogurt, dates, almond milk, chia seeds and added protein powder. Recently we … Continue reading
My tradies lunch
My partner Bradleytrains between 5-6 times a week and plays a full game of football every weekend in the NSW premiere league competition. Bradley’s very active lifestyle requires him to be very conscious of his nutritional requirements. His diet varies … Continue reading
A Simple Guide to Clean Eating
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17 Quick and Healthy Breakfast Ideas
17 Quick and Healthy Breakfast recipes Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and sometimes it can be hard fitting it into your morning. Try these easy breakfast ideas and ensure your body gets the the nutrients it requires to start the … Continue reading
Tuna & Kale Salad
Tuna Salads dont have to be boring! Easy to prepare for a healthy lunch in the office Ingredients 2 Kale Leaves chopped Small handful of fancy lettuce chopped 1/2 cucumber 1 stalk of celery chopped 4 cherry tomatoes halved 1/4 … Continue reading