M#4: Chicken Breast, Broccoli, Avocado & Sweet Potato. (Taken with instagram)

Preparing My Meals For The Week (Taken with instagram)

Carrot, Cucumber & Beetroot Salad with dill & ginger (Taken with instagram)

Frozen Berry Protein Smootie (s’berry, R’bries, whey protein, Greek yogurt, oats,Spirulina, cinnamon, flaxseed) (Taken with instagram)

Topped up on my supplements for this month. Thanks @Holland_Barrett & @MyProteinUK (Taken with instagram)

Food For Thought Friday

“6 months from now you’re not going to remember how those chips/cocktail/cheese tasted.

But 6 months from now you will be able to see results” ;-)

veganlight:

http://www.facebook.com/VeganLight

10 FOODS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GREAT. 

• BLUEBERRIES The ultimate immune-boosting food. Rich in anti-oxidants.
• BROCCOLI Guards against cancer and is rich in a wide range of anti-oxidants, vitamins C and E, folate and iron.
• CARROTS High in carotenes, known to boost the immune system.
• LETTUCE AND SALAD GREENS Tangy varieties, such as chicory and endive, stimulate the liver, making them great detoxifiers. Most lettuces contain valuable amounts of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants.
• BEETROOT Bursting with minerals and has anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, immune-boosting and detoxifying properties.
• BRAZIL NUTS You only need to eat two or three a day to benefit from their great combination of immune-boosting nutrients: vitamin E, selenium and B vitamins.
• GRAPEFRUIT Has immune-boosting, antiseptic, wound-healing and anti-bacterial properties.
• GARLIC Strengthens the heart and blood, and has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. Also thought to help lower blood pressure. A key ingredient is allicin, which has cancer-fighting potential.
• CRANBERRIES Best known for helping to prevent and treat urinary tract infections, especially cystitis, in women. They have both anti-fungal and antiviral properties.
• GINGER Stimulates the immune system and circulation.

(gethealthy-getfit)

quiliofitnessjournal:

AVA COWAN: Awesome inspirational video..WATCH IT!  I love her!!!  Who is your inspiration?

Ava Cowan’s Top Ten Tips For Consistently Eating Clean:

1. Learn the caloric value of the foods you eat.
2. Plan and prepare your meals ahead of time.
3. Learn to portion your meals.
4. Ask a restaurant to prepare your food the way you want it.
5. Don’t be afraid to experiment with new and healthy foods.
6. Know where to make/buy healthy options when you are in a bind.
7. Understand that condiments do have caloric value, USE THEM SPARINGLY.
8. Eat on a schedule and plan accordingly.
9. Increase the volume of fibrous vegetables.
10. Enjoy a cheat meal once or twice a week, it revs up your metabolism when you are eating clean.