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A deliciously dreamy dessert that is packed with healthy ingredients.

- Greek yogurt (can be substituted for a vegan alternative)
- Strawberries
- Pure vanilla extract
- Baobab powder
- Raw cacao powder
- optional: matcha powder

Toppings (as pictured):

Crushed walnuts, Goji berries, dessicated coconut, raw cacao, (a tiny amount of maple syrup is optional). Edible rose petals or Himalayan salt would pair nicely with this :)

Set new heights to bring your workout to the next level.

Sweeten your Monday with a delicious and healthy snack. Banana with raw almond butter, dark chocolate (I use 100%) and flakes of solidified coconut oil (it solidifies in the fridge).

Perfect about an hour before a workout or when you need a pick-me-up. It's also easy to make in the morning, so you can put it in a reusable container and bring it as a snack for later in the day :)

Have work to do this break? Keep things fun by changing up your scenery.

Post-run Sunday feast

Farmers market bliss ❤️

Take the scenic tour

Beat the sun beach run

Reward your hard work with relaxing rest days.

Consistency is key. Find a schedule to know which days you will work out and which days you will rest. Write down your plan for each day of the week, and commit to it.

Have a wonderful Wednesday

Yesterday was 3.14, also known as Pi Day! Of course, the day wouldn't have been complete without pie so I made a sweet potato and cacao tart with a cashew, pecan, date pie base.

100% raw cacao and sweet potato goodness. Needless to say, it was delicious.

No refined sugar, dairy, or gluten in sight :)

Semi-obsessed with my latest kitchen creation and had to share ASAP. This is the ultimate afternoon pick-me-up and it contains:

Goji berries (10g or less)
Chia seeds (1 teaspoon)
Vega vegan protein powder
Fage Greek Yogurt
1/5 large avocado
Almond milk
Maca
Flax seeds
100% cacao powder
Baobab powder
Matcha powder (just a tiny amount).

Nutrition-wise, it's loaded. It has a ton of superfoods, antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients. I estimate this has at least 50g of protein so it's amazing on a workout day. Additionally, it's refined sugar-free but also low-sugar in general: the main source of sugar here is the goji berries but I used 1/3 a serving size, amounting to less than 4g of sugar. I would estimate this has about 8g max of sugar total.

If that isn't enough, it also tastes amazing and chocolatey.

**Modifications:** For my vegans/paleo eaters: just remove the Greek yogurt and subtract about 18g protein from the overall protein content

A must-have for my fellow tea lovers

Victoria's adventure to the farmers market results in roses and 30 farm-fresh eggs... Success :D

Traveling somewhere this break?

Here are some of my top tips for staying healthy even during long flights:

1. Bring your own snacks. I always keep healthy bars in my bag as an everyday thing, but I make extra sure to have several easy-to-access snacks while I fly. My go-to airplane snacks are Bioglan raw bites (cacoa + quinoa/spirulina + ginger), Aduna baobab bars and The Primal Pantry almond and cashew bars (all are available at Holland & Barrett).

2. Bring your own food in general. Airplane meals often make you have to compromise on your health so come prepared with your own! I grab a salad or two from an airport cafe to bring with me so I can eat what I want, when I want.

3. Stay hydrated! The little cups they give you every hour or so on airplanes aren't enough to stay properly hydrated - drink up! Just ask the attendants if they have a larger water bottle to refill or bring your own to get filled up.

4. Aisle seats. Ok so window seats give you a nice view but aisle seats give you extra leg-room to stretch out! Aisle seats also make it easier for you to get up and walk around more frequently.

5. Speaking of stretching, DO IT! I like to get up and walk around every 1-1.5 hours. I walk, do plenty of leg stretches to avoid getting stiff legs and generally just try to stand up every hour or so to get my circulation going.

6. Make yourself a travel survival pack and make sure it's within reach. On long flights, mine tends to have: lip balm or hydrating lipstick, eye drops, extra-moisturizing hand lotion, deodorant, earphones (never use the airplane ones because because the poor quality can affect your eardrums)

7. Airports and airplanes are a mixing pot of lots and lots of people - meaning GERMS. Make sure you have your daily multivitamins, carry plenty of hand sanitizer and take care of your health!

8. Try not to stress! Plan as much as you can in advance and get to the airport and gate with plenty of time. If you tend to get stressed easily, avoid large amounts of caffeine and maybe opt for an herbal tea instead :)

Bon voyage!

The lovely ladies of Fitness Unlocked absolutely killed their final HIIT session for this semester's first program! So grateful to have worked with all of you over the past three weeks. Such an inspiring group

5 HOURS LEFT TO ORDER YOUR WARRIOR BITES! These are amazing for before or after a workout. They have a rich, balanced taste with an extra kick from the ground coffee beans.

These feature:

Chocolate
Espresso from St Andrews' own Taste cafe
Almonds
Dates
Rice protein powder
Creatine

£2/bite. Message to order, just specify how many you want!

FARMER'S MARKET IS TODAY 9AM-1PM @ Argyle Street Parking Lot! (Just off city road)

Fresh, local, AMAZING mix of everything. You don't want to miss it. (Shout out to the homemade amazing stuffed grape leaves.. so excited!)

My morning routine! Between university work and instructing several fitness sessions a day, I feel like I'm always on the go. Because most quick food options available are unhealthy (or repetitive) and I rarely have the time for a sit down meal, I like to spend an hour the night before just cooking. Today's menu is:

Overnight gluten free oats with chia seeds, almond milk, cinnamon, a tiny amount of manuka honey (it's cold/flu season!) and topped with blackberries.

Homemade turkey patties with onion, crushed pistachios, red beans, orange pepper, ground ginger, black pepper and Himalayan salt. This is served on a bed of sautéed kale and shiitake mushrooms seasoned with turmeric and black pepper.

Passion fruit with unsalted pistachios, goji berries and dried coconut pieces.

Everything I make can be made with a single pan (that's literally all I have!) or even no pan at all (like these oats!). This is the perfect solution for those in need of healthy food on-the-go. It's fun to get creative :)

Warning: BlackHorn sweet potato fries are delicious and made from fresh, natural, and local ingredients.

Have you ordered your Warrior bites for this week yet?

This week's recipe features coffee beans from Taste as well as cacao, dates, almonds, rice protein, and creatine. Naturally sweetened from the dates, the raw cacao gives the bite a rich chocolate taste, with an added kick from the coffee beans.

Ideal as a nutrient-rich healthy snack, perfect before or after a workout, and suitable for vegans, vegetarians and paleo diets. No refined sugar. No gluten. No dairy. Sustainable protein sources.

Message to order. £2 per bite.

Quick but healthy lunch. Make your own BlackHorn salad! Options are available for gluten free, vegan and veggie diets.

Who are my fellow kale lovers? :)

Some of my favorite kale recipes are:

KALE CHIPS!!! Warning: mega-addicting.

How to:

1. pre-heat the oven to 200C.
2. place kale on a baking sheet and dab extra virgin unrefined olive oil over chopped kale.
3. season to your liking, I usually do turmeric, cayenne, salt and pepper.
4. stick it in the oven for about 15 minutes - or until the kale is nicely crisped.

SUPERFOOD SALAD!

Mix kale together with some smoked salmon, quinoa, sweet potato and avocado. Season to taste and drizzle with a bit of extra virgin olive oil.

For my vegans and vegetarians, simply replace the salmon with a nutrient-dense alternative source of protein

Pick up for your Warrior bite orders is right now until 3pm at Zest on Market Street! See you soon!

WARRIOR PROTEIN BITES PICK UP IS TOMORROW! Loving that gorgeous cocoa powder dusting over the top.

For those who have placed orders for their healthy treats, pick up will be TOMORROW, Monday the 29th from 1:45-3pm @ Zest Salad Bar

Can't wait to see you there!

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