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EASY HEALTHY VEGAN BLACK QUINOA, BERRY AND CHIA SEED ENERGY BAR TOPPED WITH CRANBERRIES AND DARK CHOCOLATE RECIPE
- 1/2 cup of quinoa
- 2 tbsp of chia seeds
- 1 cup of frozen berries
- 12 dates
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 2 bits of dark chocolate
This energy bar is rammed with goodness! Not only is it the quinoa a complete protein, meaning that it contains all of essential amino acids the body cannot synthesize from other sources, but it also has the highest iron content of any grain! Additionally it is rich in essential amino acids and vitamins A, B2 and E and is an excellent gluten free alternative to other grains. I get mine from the wonderful people at Real Foods. The dates and berries are full of vitamins and dietary fibre and keep the whole bar stuck together. And well, the chocolate is a little happiness booster, filled with antioxidants and caffeine to get you pumped up and ready to go :)
And the best point is they are so easy to make! Start off with rinsing the quinoa in cold water, then bring to the boil and let it simmer for approximately 15 minutes, drain and set aside to cool (if you have the time, let it cool in the fridge overnight). Next step is the base: throw the chia seeds, berries and dates into the food processor and blend till its a gooey sticky red mess. I like to add apple sauce and vanilla for extra flavor. In a bowl mix most of the dried cranberries with the black quinoa and red mess. Spread the mixture on a sheet of baking paper, it should have a fairly dense consistency. Bake at 190 C/fan 170C/gas 5 for thirty minutes, depending on the thickness of the energy bars. Once crispy, remove from oven and cut into portions. Now’s the time to melt the dark chocolate in a small saucepan and cover each bar liberally, then sprinkle chopped dried cranberries on top while the chocolate is still warm. Let the whole thing cool et voilà! Enjoy as a workout snack, a posh biscuit or a lunchbox snack.omg..
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27/3/13
Todays workout!
I used weights when possible.
SL SQ - Single leg squat
EL - Elevated
MK- Monkey
TCD- Tricep Dips
DK- Donkey
Fruit and vegetable displays for a healthy twist on parties and events
What a feast for the eyes.
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A friend is modifying his diet. It had some good ideas so I wanted to write it down :)
Breakfast:
* Oatmeal or any high fiber low sugar cereal
* Almond/Dairy milk smoothies, or juices to taste
* Blueberries, Oranges, Limes, Watermelon, Carrots, Red apples
* Add any breakfast options from Carbs to this and blend moar ^_^
* Eggs on wholemeal toast (small serving of butter for dairy)
* Side with fried thinly shaved ham (depending on sodium intake that week).
Lunch:
* Low-fat yogurt & low sodium crackers
* Grapes, Carrot, Orange or Red apple
* Tuna or peanut butter sandwiches
* Lunch meat sandwich (1) with processed cheese (depending on calcium intake that week)
* Pistachios, Almonds, Pea pods, brussels sprouts, baby spinach, carrot.
Dinner:
* Main: Fish, skinless poultry, beans, eggs
* Sides: Baked potato with cheese sauce (dairy), Wholegrain pasta with tomato based sauce
* Salad: Baby spinach, Pea pods, Limes, Sweet corn, Mushrooms, Brussels sprouts
Desert:
* Dairy/Almond milk thickshake with non-fat fruit icecream
* Any of: Raspberries, Blueberries, Goji berries, Cherries, Dark chocolate, Real vanilla
* Add any cereal for winningness.
* Low fat wholegrain pancake with low fat icecream and berries
* Frozen/ice cold watermelon
Snacks:
* Any nuts listed above
* Low fat yoghurt
* Piece of fruit
* Handful of pea pods
* Small serve dry crunchy cereal
* Two pieces dark chocolate
* Low fat hot chocolate
