Did you know that stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong and healthy.
With the weekend here spend some time looking after your joints. Take a simple walk around the block or perform a few stretches to help keep your muscles and joints supple and strong.
Why not prioritise yourself with a health check this week. Checking your blood pressure is a great start. Having a high blood pressure often comes with little to no symptoms, but the risks of having a serious medical condition such as a heart attack or stroke are increased.
The good news is, if you do have high blood pressure this can be managed through lifestyle changes and medication bringing your risk down.
To find out more information or to book for an appointment, head over to drnora.com.
Join me as I bake a healthier low calorie version of the classic Banana Bread. A popular choice by many in the belief the bananas make it a healthier option, it is often laden with sugar, oil and butter.
In this episode, I share with you healthier alternatives to common ingredients to create this masterpiece whilst maintaining a genuine taste.
RECIPE AND METHOD
For the mixture:
- 3 Bananas - mashed
- 1 Cup flour
- 3 Tbsp applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 squeeze of honey - optional
- 1 tsp cocoa nibs - optional
Mix the dry ingredients together and set aside. In a separate bowl mix the banana, eggs, applesauce and cocoa nibs together. Once you have achieved an even texture add in the dry ingredients. Be sure not to over beat the mixture as the cake will loose its height.
Transfer the mixture into a loaf tin and place in an already heated oven at 180 degrees for 60 minutes or until a knife can come out clean from the cake.
Set aside to rest and enjoy with a lovely cup of tea.
Please remember to always eat treats sensibly as part of a full healthy balanced diet and an active lifestyle.
Gyms closed? Working from home? Feeling unmotivated, over indulged recently? Well it’s time to hop off from your chair and join me in the fun quick Boxercise exercise routine. It can be done alone or with a friend.
By exercising for 30 minutes 5 times a week you are at a decreased risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and so much more.
I hope you enjoy the workout and as always if you have any questions or comments please drop me in a line.
WARNING
Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.
If you experience any symptoms of weakness, unsteadiness, light-headedness or dizziness, chest pain or pressure, nausea, or shortness of breath, stop exercising and seek immediate help.
Join me as I bake a healthier low calorie version of the classic Carrot Cake. A popular choice by many in the belief the carrots make it a healthier option, it is often laden with sugar, oil and butter.
In this episode, I share with you healthier alternatives to common ingredients to create this masterpiece whilst maintaining a genuine taste.
RECIPE AND METHOD
For the mixture:
- 3 Eggs
- 3 Grated Carrots
- 1 Tsp Fresh ginger
- 5 Dates cut in quarters
- 220g Pineapple mashed, without the juice
- 20g Walnuts
- 50ml Sugar-Free Maple syrup
- 1 Cup Flour
- 1 Tsp Bicarbonate of soda
- 2 Tsp Baking powder
- 2 Tsp Cinnamon powder
Mix the dry ingredients together and set aside. In a separate bowl mix the carrots, eggs, ginger, walnuts, dates, pineapple and maple syrup together. Once you have achieved an even texture add in the dry ingredients. Be sure not to over beat the mixture as the cake will loose its height.
Transfer the mixture into a baking tin and place in an already heated oven at 180 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until a knife can come out clean from the cake.
Set aside to rest and enjoy with a lovely cup of tea.
Please remember to always eat treats sensibly as part of a full healthy balanced diet and an active lifestyle.