I came up with this recipe whilst looking for an alternative to white rice. The nutrition program that I'm on inspired me to look at the list of carbohydrates it has in order of preference. Barley comes second, bulgar wheat takes the top spot so a bulgar wheat recipe will be posted next, I also had some pearl barley left over in the kitchen cupboard from a shop I did months ago so it was … [Read more...] about Barley and mixed vegetables
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Scrambled chickpeas
If you're on the lookout for a vegan alternative to scrambled eggs then you defo need to try this scrambled chickpeas with greens recipe. Most of the recipes on the blog are vegetarian because cooking meat and fish is actually quite easy. What matters (for me at least) is what accompanies meat and fish on the plate and frankly I'm a bit bored of white rice and it's effects on my lower belly … [Read more...] about Scrambled chickpeas
Vegetarian two bean chilli
The chilli recipes on this website are growing in number and this particular one I use for my snacks throughout the week to save me the bother of trying to rustle something up on the fly. If you've ever done that then you know that it almost always ends in nutritional disaster. What's cool about this vegetarian two bean chilli recipe is that you can easily swap different kinds of beans … [Read more...] about Vegetarian two bean chilli
Here’s why I add fresh ginger and turmeric powder to my cooking when I can
I love to cook. I like the the lovely smells I create and the feeling of being in control in the kitchen. I also like to cook healthy versions of takeaway meals I enjoy and try to get them tasting as closely as possible to their high calorie counterparts. Chocolate flavoured super food smoothies made from fresh ingredients (preferably from the allotment) also feature highly in my personal … [Read more...] about Here’s why I add fresh ginger and turmeric powder to my cooking when I can
Ultimate guide: foolproof portion control with meal prepping
Meal prepping really is the only generic 'one size fits' all method for portion control that I know of that actually works for the vast majority of members. If you've tried meal prepping before and simply got lost then read on as there are simple ways you can get you food prep game on point with a few simple tweaks. It's not just about spending an entire Sunday shopping, cooking and … [Read more...] about Ultimate guide: foolproof portion control with meal prepping
Mojito Green Smoothie
This Mojito Green Smoothie recipe is absolutely superb for a hot summer's day and joins the growing list of smoothie recipes here at Fitter Stronger You. As a keen allotment gardener I'm in a position to use fresh mint leaves when the weather is sunny enough for them to grow which give this smoothie a powerfully fresh taste. Give this one a try and get a zingy detox to make your insides … [Read more...] about Mojito Green Smoothie
Breakfast Greens Smoothie
The quickest, simplest way of eating greens is to drink them. Why are greens so important? The improve digestive health, they are full of antioxidants such as vitamin C and according to the NHS they can help to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and some types of cancer. Green leafy veggies everyday is the optimal approach to greens but they can take time to … [Read more...] about Breakfast Greens Smoothie
Lentil and kidney bean casserole
A lot of my vegetarian recipes use beans and are suitable for meal prepping if you make them in bulk and freeze any that are left over from your meal. Simply doubling the ingredients will make quite a sizeable batch for your freezer and will keep you on top of cooking for your weight loss goals. Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped2 cloves garlic, … [Read more...] about Lentil and kidney bean casserole