First of all let’s discuss what BCAA’s are. BCAA stands for Branch Chain Amino Acids – which, when defined for non science majors, means essential nutrients that the body gets from proteins found in food (especially in animal products). Generally they include leucine, isoleucine, and valine. BCAA supplements are typically used by athletes as they […]
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Turmeric Tea: Benefits & Recipe
Up until a few months ago, I only knew turmeric as the ingredient that made a lot of Indian dishes that signature bright orange colour – I had no idea how many health benefits it held. Turmeric is found in a flowering plant of the ginger family and can be bought in a powdered form […]
Carrot Cake Muffins With Cream Cheese Frosting
Carrot cake is one of those cakes that I never really choose over things like chocolate or vanilla, and then wonder why after having a piece of it. It’s such a “cosy” cake, you know? Rich flavours without being sickly, but light enough that you don’t get overwhelmed either. A few weeks ago I randomly […]
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Gooey, S’mores Caramel Milk Chocolate Brownie
Listen, I’m usually the brownies-from-a-box kinda gal but I had so much chocolate in my house I actually couldn’t fathom eating it all so I decided to reach into my inner Mary Berry and try to make some real milk chocolate brownies… from scratch. I know… what? I actually combined ingredients together separately instead of […]
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Recipe
Not just a slab of unseasoned chicken breast wrapped in a few strips of bacon. No, no, no. This is more than that. This is perfectly seasoned MOIST chicken encased in a crispy layer of sugar glazed bacon. I should write commercials… Anyway, this chicken is damn good. I’m sure we’re not the only household […]
What I Eat In A Day – No Restrictions
I talk about how much I eat all the time, and I preach to anyone who will listen about the importance of balance and enjoying yourself food-wise. So, for a little fun, I thought it would be interesting for you to take a peek at what my diet generally looks like on a normal, working […]
Summer Fruit Salad
I don’t think there is anything easier to make than a fruit salad – chuck from fruit in a bowl with a little glaze and bang, you’re good to go. It was Mother’s Day last Sunday and we were invited to brunch at my boyfriends parents. Being the kind of person that can’t show up […]
Honey Garlic Chicken & Veggies
I’m quite a big fan of eating… have I made that obvious yet? I love food. And I love cooking (when it turns out well, that is). I’m particularly fond of flavourful, “foreign” dishes. One day I was struggling to decide on what to make for dinner, but I had a lot of chicken, veggies, […]
Not Eating Enough May Be Halting Your Weight Loss
Something you hear on the regular is that in order to lose weight, you must either reduce your caloric intake (how much you eat), or your calorie expenditure (how many calories you burn). You hear this a lot because it is TRUE. Weight loss at the end of the day, is nothing more than than calories […]
Easy, Healthy Chili Recipe
Seeing as winter clearly is not over yet, I’m still yearning for those warm, cosy meals. Chili happens to be quite high up on the best cosy meals of all time list – and I have to say, I make a damn good chili. I think what I love the most about this dish is […]