If you’ve ever watched a video of someone skipping and thought to yourself “There’s just no way I can do that”, well think again. Jumping rope isn’t some magical talent that only certain people are just born with. It’s a skill, and (just like any other skill,) the more you do it, the better you’ll get. I’ve been skipping ever since I was a kid and it’s something I’ve always loved coming back to so I do have a fair bit of practice. At the same time though, I’ve also had clients who’ve never skipped before in their life, but once they learn the basics and practice a bit, they find their groove and soon they absolutely love doing it....
If you’ve ever wanted to try making some kind of Nut Milk at home but don't know where to start, then let me suggest you try Cashew Milk (even if you don't like the taste of cashews!). I’ve made Almond Milk a couple of times now and it’s turned out pretty good, but Cashew Milk has taken my love of nut milks to a whole other level. It’s so creamy and delicious, doesn't have too strong of a nutty flavour, and it’s super (I mean like, super duper) easy to make. No straining of pulp, it blends into a beautiful creamy frothy milk and once you've soaked the cashews you can literally make it in less than 5 minutes. Cashews are...
Halloween may have come and gone, but we can still celebrate the amazing flavours of the fall season. After all, we only get to enjoy pumpkin season once a year, so might as well embrace right? To be honest, I didn’t cook with pumpkin very much growing up (it’s not really a part of Indian/East African cuisine), so this year when Ahmed (who’s a Halloween baby) asked me to bake something with pumpkin, I decided to accept the challenge. His only request was that we add chocolate chips. I figured I could make these muffins healthy enough that a few chocolate chips sprinkled on the top would be just fine ;) One of the best things about these little babies...
You guys know I'm all about those super tough workouts. From Boot Camp to CrossFit to HITT, there's few things I love more than putting my body through a gruelling workout and that awesome can't-sit-down-or-climb-stairs muscle soreness I feel the next day. But as great as those intense workouts are, it's just as important to stretch out those sore muscles after a workout. In fact, for most people who work out regularly, chances are that stretching is the most important thing they’re not doing. Not only does stretching help your muscles recover faster, it improves our balance and range of motion, not to mention lowers our risk of injury. It’s important to practice ‘safe stretch’ :) You don’t want to...
This is one to keep in your weekly rotation. I make this for the kids at least once a week for lunch. It's a simple recipe for Tuna Salad with a healthy twist and a great way to get in a bunch of greens! I tell the kids it's a "Hulk Sandwich" ;) What you'll need:- 1 can of Tuna packed in water- ½ an avocado- 1 tbsp mayonnaise- 1 tsp grainy mustard- 1 cup of fresh spinach chopped- 1-2 small cucumbers- ¼ cup chopped coriander- 1 tsp salt- 1 tsp pepper- 1 tbsp ground cumin- juice of half a lemon- 1 tsp lemon zest Mix all ingredients in a large bowl till well combined. The mixture taste best when eaten...
