Food of the Week: KIWI FRUIT
Kiwi Fruit Kiwi fruit is an outstanding source of Vitamin C (more than an orange) and more fibre than an apple! Originating in China, but popularised in NZ, kiwi fruit is an acidic fruit which can also go well with protein! Kiwi fruit contains 70mg of Vitamin C which, great for cleanses the body and […]
Food of The Week: HONEY
Honey Honey is made up of a combination of simple sugars: glucose, fructose, maltose and sucrose. As such, it is actually sweeter than sugar but does not upset your mineral balance like refined sugar. As such, honey is a great post workout food (in combination with protein) after weight training, to spike your insulin and […]
Food of The Week: APPLES
Apples contain an impressive list of essential nutrients, which are required for normal growth, development and overall well-being. Apples are high in vitamin-C and beta-carotene. Vitamin C is a powerful natural antioxidant which helps body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful free radicals from your body. Almost half of the vitamin C content […]
Know Your Core – Abdominals 101
The fitness industry revolves around Abs. Past, present, and future, Abdominals are often the centre of sports conditioning, rehabilitation, and of course, vanity. Gyms, fitness equipment suppliers, and now supplement companies have been quick to cash in on our obsession with abs. The latest term in this evolution is ‘the core.’
North Sydney Tennis & Gym MARCH Newsletter
Hello Everyone and isn’t this year already flying by! March already and here’s what we’ve got for you!… Singles Comp is definitely in the waiting! Thank you for those who showed interest, we’re putting a plan together and wanting to get started ASAP!
Healthy Eating for Fat Loss -MAIN MEALS
Spiced Vegetables 1 onion, diced 1 ½ teaspoons sweet paprika 1 ½ teaspoons chilli powder 2 tablespoons cumin 2 tablespoons dry, fresh coriander 1 tablespoon white pepper 2 carrots, roughly chopped 2 parsnips, roughly chopped 2 large sweet potato, roughly chopped
Meal Options for Fat Loss – SOUPS
Carrot, Leek and Zucchini Soup 4 cups vegetable stock 1 cup water 2 leeks, washed and cut into 3cm chunks 3 carrots cut into 3cm chunks 3 zucchini cut into 3cm chunks Black pepper 2 tablespoons parsley 1. Combine stock and water in a large saucepan and bring to boil slowly.
Healthy Eating for Fat Loss
So you’ve got the Detox part figured out, now its time to organise food for the ongoing weeks. The answer is simple: Eat Real Food ONLY! Fruit, Veggies, Meat, and Nuts. It’s that simple. If it doesn’t ‘live,’ don’t eat it! For some, it’s easier to explain what NOT to eat. Generally anything packaged, particularly […]
24 Hour DETOX Plan
Ok, so we’re now ready for the 24 hour Detox. REMEMBER: Your Goal is two-fold; Give your digestive system time to Rest by eating less total calories, and easily digested food (Less Work = Time to Recover). Eat Alkaline Foods which helps Restore your Digestive System from TOXIC to Alkaline (Green fruits & vegetables!) […]
What Makes a Successful Detox
What Makes a Successful Detox As stated in our previous Article, the idea of a Detox is to help Restore you’re your Digestive System from an Acidic state, to a Neutral environment so it can properly absorb and process the food we eat. Restoring your Digestive System is no different to restoring your body after […]