tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74065119331144170952024-03-13T21:28:45.444-07:00Marie Johns Personal Health and FitnessAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-61101801242841481382016-09-20T03:17:00.000-07:002016-09-20T03:17:37.385-07:00
PEAR AND FENNEL SOUP
2 large fennel bulbs, trimmed 1 tbs olive oil
2 sliced onions 4 pears, cored & chopped
2 chopped garlic cloves Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-56058277162388716082016-06-25T08:36:00.001-07:002016-06-25T08:36:11.589-07:00Go For Coconut
Health in a shell
Once shunned as bad for you, coconut oil now has pride of place in almost every health food shop.
So what are the benefits?
1. Because it's remains stable at high temperatures it is great for stir frying adding a subtle flavour to both sweet and savoury dishes.2 The fatty acids that make up coconut oil are known as MCTs or medium chain triglyceridesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-17192790856657245722016-04-04T06:32:00.002-07:002016-04-04T06:32:57.237-07:00
The Morning Glory
Lovely fresh tasting meal in a glass, perfect start to the day, especially with the egg for extra protein!
Large handful kale Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-17594940218825580392015-11-20T05:18:00.001-08:002015-11-20T05:18:31.775-08:00
Thanks to Lisa for this lovely recipe.
I often make it as a midweek dinner when the children have clubs on as I
can pop it in the slow cooker in the morning and forget about dinner until we
are ready to eat. If I have time I seal
the meat and cook off onions etc first but have also just put the whole lot in
the slow cooker when pushed for time, tastes just Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-18496456241151131292015-11-19T13:49:00.001-08:002015-11-19T13:49:56.617-08:00CHEEKY CHICKEN CURRY
CHEEKY CHICKEN CURRY
1 ½ lbs Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-28811796496163758322015-11-12T06:21:00.002-08:002015-11-12T06:23:04.606-08:00Simple Fish Pie
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SIMPLE FISH PIE
390g pack Tesco’s
fish pie mix
1/4 pint SS milk &Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-70918579373498431652015-11-12T05:42:00.001-08:002015-11-12T05:42:28.041-08:00Halloween special Recipe, Brains, Blood and Bogies!
&Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-7096875546474112332015-10-27T15:27:00.001-07:002015-10-27T15:33:37.266-07:00Oat & Seed Snack Bars
Oat & Seed snack bars
Full of all the good things, these sweet little treats make a delicious healthy snack.
Ingredients
300g pitted dates &Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-37749786763825626722015-10-16T14:22:00.001-07:002015-10-16T14:22:56.971-07:00
LOVE YOUR LIVER
Your liver, the largest and most influential organ (and gland) in the body. Most of us know that too much Pinot Grigio/favourite tipple does it no favours but what does the liver actually do?Also known as the chemical brain of the body it recycles, regenerates and detoxifies. Here are just a few of its 500 + functions!
Removes waste and cleans the blood
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-70732811601406904242015-09-15T05:37:00.002-07:002015-09-15T05:37:46.163-07:00
Tasty Tuesdays Recipe
A great way to use up those tomatoes that all seem to ripen at once!
Tomato and vegetable soup
In a medium saucepan, sauté 1
small finely chopped onion, 2 chopped sticks celery, 4 crushed cloves garlic
and ¼ tsp each of basil, oregano and chilli flakes. Add 5oz quartered button
mushrooms and 1 medium, sliced courgette and cook approx. 5 minutes. Stir in 1
tin Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-86685499404997856802015-09-03T05:58:00.000-07:002015-09-03T05:58:17.185-07:00My "Go To Greenie"
Whatever did I do before I had my Nutri Bullet. Really loving experimenting with whatever is in season but this has to be one of my favourites, delicious!
Ingredients
Large handful spinach
Small piece of root ginger, peeled
1/2 avocado
1 small eating apple
Water
Simply whizz the whole lot for a few seconds, as well as adding those essential fatty acids the avocado makes Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-46388841557495977852015-08-26T06:24:00.004-07:002015-08-26T06:24:51.150-07:00Those crafty cravings and what they can mean!
Crafty cravings and what they mean
You know that feeling when you have been trying to clean up your diet and then you suddenly get an attack of munchies for a certain type of food. This is your body crying out for vital nutients/minerals that it just isn't getting. But that doesn't mean we should give into the cravings, just improve our diet and where appropriate use supplements.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-68879563457734038002015-05-19T04:37:00.001-07:002015-05-19T04:37:17.098-07:00Halloumi Skewers with Orange & Dill dressing
Delicious on the BBQ!!
HALLOUMI SKEWERS WITH ORANGE & DILL DRESSING
2 x 250g packs of halloumi, cut into chunks
2 red peppers, deseeded & cut into chunks
2 x yellow peppers “
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2 red Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-88688493417465002992015-02-03T03:45:00.000-08:002015-02-03T03:45:01.965-08:00
Slow Cooker Chicken stew
A great winter warmer and so easy too, the slow cooker really is a busy mum's friend! Excuse the photo, still steaming!!
Ingredients (serves 4)
Approx 1lb diced chicken Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-70982331146559226762015-01-28T03:19:00.000-08:002015-01-28T03:19:04.887-08:00
BEETROOT ZING!
A lovely tasty juice, full of goodness with a cheeky kick!
Ingredients ( serves 2 )
1 large raw beetroot
1 large carrot
2 small apples
1 inch piece of root ginger
Top and tail and scrub vegetables.
Chop into managable chunks for your juicer
Juice all ingredients and enjoy!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-4098461384439600782014-06-04T06:26:00.000-07:002014-06-04T06:26:05.081-07:00Coconut cod parcels
Coconut Cod Parcels
A great easy mid week supper, that's full of all the good stuff!
Ingredients &Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-45723791662310989812014-04-17T02:03:00.000-07:002014-04-17T02:03:09.197-07:00Easter bunny Workout.
EASTER BUNNY WORKOUT
A simple, equipment free workout combining the best functional exercises into a butt shaping, fat burning session. What are you waiting for? Hop to it and don't forget to let me know how you get on! https://en-gb.facebook.com/mariejohnsfitness/wall
Warm up - with some brisk marching/light jogging for a good 5 minutes and cool down and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-90737294671053992222014-02-11T06:27:00.001-08:002014-02-11T06:27:18.953-08:00
Fish n Chips
A light alternative to an old favourite, this makes for a real healthy dinner.
Ingredients
12 oz sweet potatoes, cut into wedges
1 tsp smoked paprika
1tbsp olive/coconut oil
Black pepper
4 cod/haddock/white fish fillets
zest half a lemon
few sprigs thyme leaves chopped
few sprigs parsley leaves chopped
2 slices wholemeal bread made into breadcrumbs
1 tsp Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-76600770475082651182014-01-23T04:50:00.000-08:002014-01-23T04:50:38.063-08:00
Exercise Classes
Shape up, Lose Weight, Have Fun, Feel Great!Exercise doesn’t have to be boring and you don’t have to go it alone! Trying to lose a few pounds can seem like an uphill struggle but when you join a class of likeminded ladies your chances of success are greatly improved. Let me motivate you at any of the classes below.
MONDAY
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WorkoutMeet at
Tarka Tennis Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-27675925763693213812014-01-23T04:45:00.001-08:002014-01-23T04:45:02.990-08:00
Spicy Green Chicken Curry
Ingredients
1 onion, finely chopped &Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-59960281199899535292014-01-11T01:53:00.001-08:002014-01-11T01:53:49.301-08:00
Lentil and Black Bean Soup
A great vegetarian soup which is really filling and full of fibre rich carbs and protein and so perfect for keeping those blood sugar levels steady. I really love this, it's so easy to make and feels really comforting after a workout in the cold!
1 large onion
2 crushed garlic cloves &Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-113041361072725242013-10-07T10:19:00.000-07:002013-10-07T10:19:23.643-07:00Seasonal squash and blue cheese risotto
Squash and blue cheese risotto
Ideal for a quick dinner and to make use of all the seasonal anti oxidant packed squashes around at the moment.
Serves 4
1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1 red onion, peeled and cut into wedges
12 cherry tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 litre vegetable stock
12oz pearl barley
2tbs dried sage
100g Gorgonzola,Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-65651062303172064422013-10-07T07:43:00.001-07:002013-10-07T07:43:56.570-07:00
Blackberry compote
So many blackberries picked this weekend, this was delicious on pancakes!
Simmer 8oz blackberries in a pan with 3floz apple juice and a good pinch of cinnamon in a pan for a couple of minutes. Enjoy with porridge/ muesli for a healthy start to the day.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-90951097959734127952013-09-13T05:35:00.001-07:002013-10-07T10:21:04.395-07:00Berry frozen yoghurtIt's blackberry time again, yippee!
I love crumbles but sometimes a change is as good as a rest. This super simple recipe keeps the kids happy, firstly picking the berries, then mixing and freezing before enjoying the "fruits" of their efforts!
Ingredients
500g natural yoghurt
50g chopped toasted almonds
50g chopped nuts of your choice
50g chopped strawberries/raspberries
50g chopped&Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7406511933114417095.post-17888568025772202432013-07-04T04:06:00.002-07:002013-07-04T04:06:26.852-07:00Fats - the good, the bad and the ugly!!
So fat is not so bad after all! I just wish it was known by another name as we instantly assosiate it with the wobbly stuff around our hips, bums and tums that we work so hard at to shift!
The thing is, just as we have seen with carbohydrates, not all fats are created equal. Good fats help keep you slim, keep your skin healthy, fill you up and carry the essential fat Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031402486119778924noreply@blogger.com0