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Food For Fitness was created by Scott Baptie to provide people like you with simple, individual, enjoyable and healthy nutrition and fitness advice to help you move, look, feel and perform better.
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2y ago
Christmas is turkey-eating season! If you’ve been a follower for years already, you probably read our blog for leftover Christmas turkey recipe ideas. Now, we’ve decided to add some more delicious leftover turkey recipe ideas that you can try this Christmas season. From pizzas to sandwiches, from satays to soups, we got you covered.
1. Southwest Turkey Soup
via A Mind "Full" Mom
What better way to start the cold day after Christmas than with a hearty bowl of turkey soup? This turkey soup recipe is very simple to make and it’s made with leftover turkey in a creamy and spicy broth.
2. Best ..read more
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2y ago
Slow Cooker recipes are economical and if done right, it’s the best meal you’ll probably serve the family with no difficulty at all. So easy as chucking all ingredients in the pot and leaving it for a few hours and viola, your meal is served. If you’re just too busy with life, slow cooker recipes will be your best friend. Here are some of the best slow cooker recipes out there that we think you should probably try.
1. Slow Cooker Hunter’s Chicken
via Slow Cooker Club
This recipe of Hunter’s Chicken is something you’ll love. It’s juicy chicken breast wrapped in bacon and smokey barbecue sauce ..read more
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2y ago
I’ve always thought of Filipino cuisine as a fusion of different flavours from all over the world. Our very own recipes are usually influenced by other Asian countries and of course, Spanish cuisine. If you haven’t tried any Filipino dishes yet, better give the following popular recipes a go since they are definitely flavoursome! Aside from richness in flavour, you’ll also notice that they are basically high in protein and can be easily tweaked to your preference.
1. Bicol Express
Bicol Express by Pinoy Recipe
If like me, you LOVE spicy foods, this should be on your must-try list. Bicol Expre ..read more
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2y ago
I recently received a message on Instagram from a chap called Nick asking for some recommendations of the best spices and seasonings he could keep in his kitchen to level-up his meal prep:
Thanks to Nick, we now have this blog post.
So here you go, here's a rundown of the seven spices and seasonings (not in any order) that I use most often in my kitchen.
1. Old Bay
I know I said this list was written in no particular order, but if I'm honest, this is probably my current favourite and most used.
The main flavours are paprika, celery salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, bay leaves, cloves, cori ..read more
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2y ago
For our avid followers, you should know by now that we love anything Mexican when it comes to food. Aside from being delicious, Mexican dishes are always packed with flavour, herbs and spices and you can easily experiment in each recipe that you bump into without any problem. We’ve rounded up some of the best meat-free and vegetarian Mexican recipes that we can find just for you.
1. Healthy Vegetarian Mexican Casserole with Rice & Beans
via Piping Pot Curry
Casseroles are one of the best dishes ever invented since they are usually very easy to make and would always be delicious. This Vege ..read more
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2y ago
Looking for budget-friendly pork mince recipes that the whole family would love? We've got you covered! With the cost of living constantly increasing, shoppers are looking for more economical ways to cook high protein recipes without breaking the bank. Pork mince is currently very budget-friendly (around £2.50 for 500g of lean 5% fat pork mince). It's packed with protein and is massively underrated. Since it’s so versatile, there are tonnes of delicious recipes from all over the world to suit different tastes. We’ve rounded up some of the best pork mince recipe ideas that you can try. Fr ..read more
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2y ago
Intuitive eating and powerlifting may seem like two concepts that don't go together.
Intuitive eating is a philosophy that encourages people to make peace with food and their bodies, whereas powerlifting is all about strength and discipline.
But the two actually go hand in hand! In this article, we will discuss how intuitive eating can help you become a successful powerlifter.
We will also explore the principles of intuitive eating and how they can benefit your training.
Let's get started!
What is Intuitive Eating?
Intuitive eating is not new; it is actually been around for quite some time.
T ..read more
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2y ago
During menopause, many feel that trying to lose weight becomes more challenging. Your hormones are fluctuating, and you probably feel like your body is storing seeming un-shiftable fat more than ever before. But here’s the good news, you don’t need to buy into the idea that you cannot lose weight during menopause. Keep reading and you’ll learn how start this new phase of your life leaner, fitter and healthier than you thought possible!
How does menopause affect the body?
If you’re going through “the big change,” you have probably already experienced some of the symptoms:
View this pos ..read more
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2y ago
In case you didn’t know, Youtube is one of the best platforms for learning out there – especially for cooking up delicious recipes! We’ve rounded up only the BEST foodie accounts that you should start subscribing to now on Youtube. From easy-to-follow recipes to so many amazing stories about food, you’ll definitely have to check each and every one on this list.
1. Chef Jack Ovens
Chef Jack Ovens Channel
With over 12 years of experience in the kitchen, you are definitely going to enjoy the recipes cooked up by Chef Jack! From meal prep ideas to learning amazing cooking tips while in the kitche ..read more
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2y ago
1. No-Bake Protein Balls
From Eating Bird Food
I’m pretty sure that when you tried looking up “high-protein snacks” you’ve come across a lot of protein balls recipes. It might seem common but this recipe got our attention since it’s one of the easiest protein balls recipes (no-bake!!) you’ll ever find. This no-bake snack is packed with protein and you even got 4 flavours to choose from.
2. Pistachio And Pomegranate Frozen Yogurt Bark
From Recipes From A Pantry
Ever get bored of having just the plain yoghurt as your snack? Here’s a simple 4-ingredient recipe that you’ll enjoy and the family w ..read more