With the colder months upon us the urge to eat stodgey foods hits us! These months ahead will test your will power to stay away from the high carb, heavy meals that we all love when it’s a bit chilly. So here’s a recipe that won’t completely cancel out your great efforts in the gym. COTTAGE PIE [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Mmmmm Taco’s……Don’t you just love having Taco’s? Only problem is the fat in the shells and accompanying sour cream! So how about ditching the shells and sour cream? Try these great taco’s with a lot less fat than the original ones. We’re confident you’ll fall in love. TACO’S INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 350g [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, January 22, 2012
Here’s the second option to cure the take away cravings and one of EFM Gym in Ryde’s favourites! This version is quick and easy and doesn’t need hours of marinating. Plus it’s not as fattening as the take away version. TANDOORI CHICKEN INGREDIENTS 2 lean chicken fillets 1 tablespoon tandoori paste 1 tablespoon greek yoghurt [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, January 15, 2012
Takeaway food is not healthy! So here’s a tip if you don’t cook it yourself, you get fat. It’s as simple as that! Our reasoning here is you have no way of knowing exactly what ingredients you are eating and I can guarantee you the chef does not care about what all the cream, butter, [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, January 5, 2012
After all the hot dinners, alcohol and minimal excercising over Christmas this dish will give you a nice light option. INGREDIENTS 250g punnet of cherry tomatoes 2 cloves of garlic, finely sliced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil salt and freshly ground pepper 150g bag baby spinach leaves 120g fillets firm white fish of your choice [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, December 20, 2011
With the festive season well under way EFM Gym in Ryde thought we would give you some nibbles you can make to cut out the calories. BEETROOT DIP WITH PITA CHIPS INGREDIENTS 4 Wholemeal pita breads Olive Oil spray 1 x 450g Tin baby beetroot, drained 200g Reduced-fat natural yoghurt 1 Clove garlic, crushed 2 Tablespoons lemon juice [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Beef stroganoff is a past time favourite for many, but the sour cream in it isn’t so great for the hips. Enter yoghurt and cauliflower rice (see previous posts) and you’ve got yourself a low calorie beef stroganoff that tastes great! INGREDIENTS 500g blade steak (organic if you can) sea salt and freshly ground pepper [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, May 28, 2011
INGREDIENTS 1/2 cauliflower METHOD Cut the cauliflower into small florets and place in a microware-safe container with a lid. Do not add water. Microwave on 100% power for 5 mins. Using a hand-held blender, whizz the cauliflower until it starts to resemble rice. Alternatively, pulse it in bursts in a food processor. Serve immediately Serves [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, May 25, 2011
This salad can go with a nice steak, guilt free chicken parmie or your favourite piece of fish. The best thing about it is the fat busting salad dressing. It’s the Apple Cider Vinegar in it and it’s ability to suppress fat accumulation! INGREDIENTS 2 cups mixed salad greens 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1 cup cucumber quartered [...]
Continue reading...Monday, May 23, 2011
Using Almond Meal for the crumb crust this parmie has the yummy taste of one you would get at the pub without the high calories. INGREDIENTS 4 X 140g skinless chicken breasts (organic if you can) sea salt and freshly ground pepper 150g almond meal zest of 1/2 lemon 3 teaspoons butter 1 tablespoon organic olive oil [...]
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