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Living in Italy – and now being partial to a sweet breakfast – I am forever coming up with options that give the Italian style of breakfast but more balanced than café e biscotti!
You will love this new firm favourite breakfast option.
Banana bread – made more balanced with the addition of quinoa which is rich in protein.
Total prep & baking time – about 1 hour
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1 cup cooked quinoa (cooked and cooled )
3 ripe bananas mashed.
2 cups of flour (use almond flour to make it gluten free)
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
2 eggs
100g sugar or 4 tbsp honey
½ cup of olive oil
¼ cup Greek yogurt
Topping – slices or banana or apple nuts or seeds
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1. Measure dry ingredients into a bowl and mix together.
2. In another bowl mix eggs, sugar/ honey, oil and Greek yogurt. Stir well.
3. Fold in the bananas
4. Mix in the dry ingredients.
5. Add in the quinoa.
6. Line a medium sized loaf
7. Add in the batter.
8. Top with topping of choice.
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 – 50 mins or until cooked.
10. Cool on a cooling rack
11. Enjoy with a nice cup of tea or coffee in the morning!
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Ohhhh carbs.
Personally my fave food group.
Professionally the food group that I have to do the most myth busting.
As women most of us like them ( …and crave them more at certain times of the month!) yet we are petrified of them as we are sold that low carb narrative in mainstream media.
Yes of course too many carbs ( ..or of anything for that matter ain’t a good thing). However the key particularly if you are a woman who is still in your reproductive years it is important that you do include some in your diet for optimal wellbeing. As with anything in nutrition, quality is key. If you want bespoke advice about quantities - speak to a dietitian or registered nutrition.
Happy carb including ladies.
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I find these fact sheets so helpful Linia! Thank you 😊
Miss you Linia Patel! So great to see your awesome work xx
Hey, how are you?
How are you really?
We perhaps ask that question out of habit without waiting for the answer or even answering honestly.
Its mental health awareness week – and while I preach mostly about nutrition – my personal belief is that we are body mind and spirt. Optimal wellbeing is about nurturing and looking after all three parts.
This week, and every week – take time to look after all of 𝘆𝗼𝘂. Body, spirit and mind.
Take care.
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Time and time nutritional surveys show women don’t eat enough protein. Protein is key for maintaining our muscle mass (super important for us ladies as we have less to start off with). We need to prioritise protecting our muscle and that’s why we need to eat enough.
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This has really made me think more about my protein intake… thanks!
When you hit your 40’s you quickly learn that exercise and nutrition routines that worked for you before, just don’t seem to cut it anymore. But don’t worry – you can still rock it and thrive in your 40’s.
You just need to know how!
The more you understand your body, the more aware you are of the process, the more you can take control of your changing hormones.
Here’s our top, simple tips to help you flourish in your 40’s.
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You’ve trained hard, you have a plan of your nutrition and now you can’t wait to be running that race!
Although I recommend not trying anything radically new on race day.. one thing you would really benefit from is starting your race hydrated.
Physically and mentally it well help you feel stronger.
Here are some of our top tips!
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