PB2 & CHERRY RECOVERY SMOOTHIE

Recovering after a workout is just as important as the workout!
During a workout muscle tissues are torn and need to be rebuilt in order for lean muscles to form, protein is the key component for making this happen. When in liquid form it enters the bloodstream faster to get to work, meaning post workout smoothies are where its at!

INGREDIENTS:
3 x tbs of "The Slender Blend" from Protein world
1 x cup Almond Milk
2 x tbs of PB2 powder
1 x tbs of Flaxseeds
1 x cup of Ice
1 cup of frozen Cherries

HOW:
- Blend 1 cup of Cherries and 1/4 cup of Almond Milk and pour into glass
- Then in a separately blend the protein, ice, flaxseeds, PB2 and 3/4 cup of almond milk.
- Pour on top of cherry mix, top with flax seeds and almonds annnnnd you have smoothie heaven.

BROILED BASIL PINK GRAPEFRUIT

Warming up in all this snow with BROILED BASIL PINK GRAPEFRUIT!  
Ahhhh talk about a seriously easy and delicious snack.

Top reasons you need pink grapefruit in your life: 
- Aids in fat burning, stabilizing blood sugar and insulin levels which in turn means WEIGHTLOSS.
- high in vitamin C
- High in Fibre 
- Full of antioxidants that help battle ageing.

RECIPE:

1 x Pink Grapefruit 
1 tbs x Agave
4 freshly chopped Basil

HOW:
- Set broiler to high
- Cut Grapefruit in half
- Drizzle with Agave
- Place in pan, under broiler for 10-15mins until top begins to crystallise 
- Top with fresh Basil AND ITS THAT EASY!!!!

PALEO & VEGAN ZUCCHINI COCONUT BREAD

Smashed Avo is something us Aussies do best, sorry it really is true. 
So being a gluten-free, grain-free, egg-free fitness freak with eyes on a bangin' bikini bod this is something I miss out on until TODAY. 

ZUCCHINI COCONUT BREAD! 
Inspired by @wheretogowhattoeat, I tweaked it to suit my allergies and yahhhhs!
I did it.
It actually has the texture of REAL bread.
It's vegan, paleo, low fat, lowcarb and completely guilt free. 

RECIPE: 

1 med zucchini grated (once grated put in fabric and drain out any moisture) 1/2 cup blended flax seeds  
1/4 cup blended chia seeds
1/4 cup coconut flour 
1/4 cup chick pea flour (use coconut flour for paleo version) 
3 tbs coconut oil 
1/4 tsp black cracked pepper
1/4 tsp Himalayan salt 
1 tsp baking powder 
1/2 cup almond milk

HOW:

Pre-heat oven to 400deg F.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl until a dough like consistency is formed. 
Place in a bread tin, sprayed lightly with coconut oil and cook for 35-45mins. 
If you don't have a bread tin, why not make rolls? Roll dough into palm size balls and cook on a baking tray for 20mins (cook time will vary on size so check frequently after 15mins.) 

Top with smashed avocado, freshly chopped radishes and hemp seeds. Ahhhhhh hell yessss!  

IMMUNE SYSTEM BOOSTING THAI SOUP

I swear this winter feels like it's never ending- whhhhyyyyyyyyyy?!
So while we continue to wait it out soup is sounding like a great idea.
Ginger, garlic, jalapeños and lemongrass to boost the immune system and fight the effects of this awful weather.
ALLLLL the greens to Alkalize the body and keep you feeling on your A-game.

RECIPE:
In a pot -
1 x 3" piece of lemongrass chopped 
1 x 3" chunk of ginger sliced big
5 x cloves of garlic halved
1 x Jalapeño sliced 
1 x tbs Green curry paste
4 cups of water
Leave to boil
In a pan-
1 x parsnip 
1 x zucchini 
1 x head of broccoli 
5 x mushrooms 
3 x celery sticks

Chop all a similar size and sauté in coconut oil, add to pot of boiling goodies, mix and turn off. 
2 handfuls of Kale in serving bowl, add soup deliciousness and garnish with toasted sunflower seeds and BOOM! 🍲

EAT WITH BEC HAS ARRIVED!

I am so super excited to announce that EAT WITH BEC is finally here!!

Did you realise that 75% of weightloss is attributed to what you eat? Pretty much if you want results, your food game needs to be on point, so this is where EAT WITH BEC is here to help!

Years ago I found out I was allergic to ERRYTHANG, well not quite but it may as well had been in my eyes at that time, I was forced to break up with some food groups and it was devastating. After some severe mourning over my loses, I developed a fascination with food and the affects it has on the body which then led to many food experiments and playing in the kitchen. I soon realised that this wasn't something to be mourning about, its a CHALLENGE and I LOVE A CHALLENGE.

Then it begun; Gluten-free, sometimes Paleo, Grain-free, Egg-free, Soy-free, occasionally Vegan, healthy versions of all my favourite foods, the options were endless! So whether you need Food-spiration, fit food ideas or step by step healthy recipes to recreate at home to bring some excitement to your health kick, EAT is here to help you shape up your lifestyle. Home cooking doesn't have to be difficult or a giant production, it should be accessible and fun and makes eating clean and healthy anything but a chore.

Happy cooking! 

xx Bec