Nutrition
Nutrition
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Raw food for the athlete: Zucchini fritters
These zucchini fritters are such a versatile treat – they can be eaten at breakfast with eggs and smoked salmon, a treat for lunch with avocado spread on them and served with a large salad. They also make a filling, delicious snack or even a great accompaniment to a light dinner with soup or g
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Healthy Banana Bread Recipe for Athletes
There's nothing more enjoyable than a loaf of freshly baked banana bread following a long ride or run, but be careful before you reach for a piece from your local cafe. Commercial banana bread is far from nutritious, mass produced and full of refined wheat flour, margarine, sugar and more bana
Raw food for the athlete: Zucchini fritters
These zucchini fritters are such a versatile treat – they can be eaten at breakfast with eggs and smoked salmon, a treat for lunch with avocado spread on them and served with a large salad. They also make a filling, delicious snack or even a great accompaniment to a light dinner with soup or g
Ginger Ninja Bars – Gluten, dairy, sugar free and paleo!
For all the ginger lovers out there, this recipe is especially for you. Whether it be grated into stir fries, pickled with sushi, fresh in your morning cup of tea, or powdered in baking; ginger is so versatile and good for you. Ginger is a powerful weapon against inflammation and is packed full of i
Baked Oatmeal – healthy breakfast idea for athletes
This is a special winter breakfast idea for when it's cold outside, to warm you up from the inside. This baked oatmeal recipe is filling, delicious and good for the soul on a cold Winter's morning. Baked Oatmeal 1 cup gluten free oats 1 cup berries 2 ripe bananas 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup
Chicken rice paper rolls – simple and delicious Thai food
Rice paper rolls are little packages of love – vibrant colours, crunchy vegetables and protein. They're a easy to prepare and make a great activity with friends around. I like to make some for lunch and save some for snacks, stored in the fridge. The best thing about these rolls is you c
Immune Health and Exercise: Should I train when I am sick?
It's a commonly asked question, and one even the professionals quite often get wrong. We were asked this question a few weeks back, and consulted Dr Tamsin Lewis to clear up the answer for us. Tamsin Lewis is a sports doctor (qualifying as a medical doctor in 2004 [MBBS HONS LON] and completin
Coconut Dream Bars – Paleo, raw and wholesome
Coconut's are the latest craze today with fresh coconut's becoming a more common sight than a coffee cup at the local farmers markets. We love all things coconut and with the sweetness of dates and earthy cashew nuts, these bars are dreamy! These bars only take a couple of minutes to pre
Raw Vegan Prune Powerballs
Variety is the spice of life, thus The Wholesome Athlete has brought back into our kitchen a fruit that most of us likely don't pay much attention to. Prunes get such a bad wrap – maybe it's because they're black, shriveled and slimy but in any case, they're really good
Wholesome Chicken Salad with Thai dressing
There's nothing better than a quick and easy, yet healthy meal that you can prepare ahead of time. It's well worth being organised enough now to wash, dry and seal containers of salad mixes to save valuable time later when your in a rush trying to fit everything into your day. Sunday is
Honey Buzz Bars – Portable sports nutrition
These little beauties are a winner for so many reasons: quick and easy to whip up, full of wholesome energy, and so portable you can carry them anywhere. Use your imagination and thus whatever seeds, nuts and dried fruit you like, and create different tastes and textures each time. Once cooled, cutPaleo Pumpkin Pancakes – Gluten, dairy and sugar free
Tuesday brings us another simple to prepare recipe with just five ingredients or less. This is one of my household favourites, pumpkin pancakes. Not only are they easy to prepare, they're free of any gluten, wheat, dairy or sugar. In fact, they're completely grain free. Paleo Pump