DIETING TIPS AND TRICKS: Vegan Restaurants And Other Outings Part 5
This section is a continuation of PART 4. Here we will discuss certain tips and tricks for omitting carbohydrates and fatty foods in social settings while maintaining a good protein intake. It is crucial to understand that when in an eating dilemma- such as no meat options available- you still need to consume your proteins […]
DIETING TIPS AND TRICKS: Braai’s And Restaurants Part 4
This section is a continuation of PART 3. Here we will discuss certain tips and tricks for omitting carbohydrates and fatty foods in social settings while maintaining a good protein intake. It is crucial to understand that when in an eating dilemma- such as no meat options available- you still need to consume your proteins […]
DIETING TIPS AND TRICKS: Pizza And Burgers Part 3
This section is a continuation of PART 2. Here comes the fun part of this blog series: practical advice on food choices. There are various ways to ensure your protein intake is optimal during outings while omitting starches and fatty foods. Which proteins? When at an event where the meals are prepared in advance, or […]
DIETING TIPS AND TRICKS: Eating Out Part 2
In the previous chapter PART 1 (please make this link to park 1) we spoke about the importance of proteins in the diet. Later we will be seeing how we can make the wisest protein-filled choices in any social setting. But now we need to omit carbs, sugars and fatty foods. What do we say […]
DIETING TIPS AND TRICKS: Eating Out Part 1
Let’s face it, life happens. And so do holidays, weddings, funerals and celebrations. But how can one live in society and still lose weight when our correct dietary choices are so limited in social settings? Disclaimer Before I shared these nuggets of truth (not ‘chicken nuggets’), for those who are visiting this blog for the […]
Salad niçoise
200g green bean, trimmed, chopped coarsely 250g cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup (80g) gherkins 2 lebanese cucumbers (260g), sliced thickly 1 medium red onion (170g), sliced thinly 150g mesclun 6 hard-boiled eggs quartered with yolks removed 425g can tuna in spring water, drained LIGHT VINIGRETTE 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice 1 […]
Lowveld Enduro Club race at Casterbridge
What a fantastic race in Casterbridge on the weekend, as always, the Lowveld Enduro Club put on a great event that was very well supported. The format was slightly different as it was a double header and the final round of the National Enduro series, the biggest change was that the track was 100% marked […]
Spicy Falafel
Serves 4 • 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked in cold water overnight (or 1 can, store bought) 1 can black beans, or beans of choice • small onion, finely chopped • 4 cloves garlic, crushed • 1-2 tbsp spelt flour, or cake wheat flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 1/4 cup tahini • 1 […]
Farm Jam Race Report
The Farm Jam round 4 series was hosted at Botsheblo in Middleburg on the weekend, it was a new venue that once again allowed for good clean hard racing. The weather conditions were great for this time of the year, but dust is always a factor and the wind played it part to keep visibility […]
Lowveld Enduro series: 4rth Round
The 4th round of the Lowveld Enduro series was hosted just outside the quaint town of Pilgrims Rest, with the pits located on their local airstrip. The conditions for the first two laps were very fast and dusty followed by the last lap that included more technical sections that had brilliant up and downhill tracks. The […]
