Category: Sports Nutrition

Spicy Pumpkin & Carrot Soup

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Ingredients

  •  500g Kent Pumpkin- diced
  • 3 carrots – diced
  •  Two stems of spring Onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped coriander
  • 1 teaspoon of dried vegetable stock or 1/4 cup homemade stock
  • 1 fresh chilli  chopped finely or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • 500ml water
  • 100ml coconut milk
  • pinch of sea salt
  • pinch cracked pepper
  • 1 tables poon grass fed butter
  • Natural or Greek Yoghurt

Optional 

Tofu- sliced and pan fried .

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Magnesium

Magnesium plays a role in over 300 enzymatic reactions within the body, including the metabolism of food, synthesis of fatty acids and proteins, and the transmission of nerve impulses.
The following health benefits have been associated with magnesium.
  • Bone health. Magnesium is important for bone formation. …
  • Calcium absorption. Calcium and magnesium are important for maintaining bone health and preventing osteoporosis. …
  • Diabetes. …
  • Heart health. …
  • Migraine headaches. …
  • Premenstrual syndrome. …
  • Relieving anxiety.

Benefits

spinach

Spinach is a good source of magnesium.

Magnesium is one of seven essential macrominerals.

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Broccoli Stuffed Pasta Shells

 

INGREDIENTS

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1 cup low-sodium 1%  cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese or Parmesan
2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1 1/4 cups  Fresh mozzarella or Bocconcini coarsely grated  or shredded
2 cups of  fresh broccoli chopped
1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 bottle of Passata or 2 tins or organic tomatoes
16 large shells, uncooked

Salt and Pepper to taste / can add finely chopped garlic cloves
*Serve Green Salad – rocket, spinach leaves , cucumber with drizzle of extra virgin Olive oil and balsamic vinegar

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Carrot Fritters

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2 large eggs
Kosher salt and pepper
12 oz. carrots (about 3 large)
1/4 c. panko bread crumbs/ gluten free BC / Polenta/Buckwheat Flakes /Quinoa Flakes 
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 red chile, seeded for less heat and thinly sliced
1 c. fresh cilantro
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
Green salad, for serving

 

DIRECTIONS
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  2. Using a food processor with the large grater attachment, coarsely grate the carrots. Add them to the bowl with the eggs and toss to coat. Fold in the panko, then 2 scallions, the chile, and cilantro.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, 1 tablespoon oil, and remaining scallion.
  4. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, then add 1 tablespoon oil. Drop 6 spoons of the carrot mixture into the skillet and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes per side; transfer to a wire rack. Repeat with the remaining oil and carrot mixture, adding more oil to the skillet, if necessary.
  5. Gently stir the feta into the lime-scallion mixture. Serve over the carrot fritters and serve with green salad, if desired.

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Vitamin D 3

 

Vitamin D is widely known for its role in calcium homeostasis and maintenance of skeletal health, and in addition is becoming increasingly known to be crucial to many areas of health and chronic disease prevention. Activated vitamin D functions more as a hormone than a vitamin, with roles in immune modulation, insulin and thyroid hormone secretion, cell cycle regulation, cardiovascular function and the control of inflammation. Due to its wide range of actions, and the high prevalence of vitamin D3 deficiency, supplementation with a stable form of vitamin D3 has the potential to benefit a large section of the population.

CLINICAL APPLICATIONS

KEY ACTIONS

• Regulate calcium absorption and homeostasis

• Promotes bone mineralisation

• Supports immune defence

• Promotes immune regulation

• Regulates heart muscle function

• Regulates cell cycles

• Regulates endocrine function

o insulin secretion

o thyroid hormone secretion

KEY APPLICATIONS

• Individuals at risk of vitamin D deficiency

• Bone and muscle health

o Poor bone mineral density / osteoporosis

o To reduce risk of fracture

o To reduce risk of fall in elderly due to poor muscle strength

• Chronic disease

o Inflammatory and autoimmune diseases

o Multiple sclerosis

o Cardiovascular disease risk

o Hypertension

o Diabetes mellitus

o Cancer risk

o Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome

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