There are many things that affect your metabolism and fat burning ability. The foods you choose and the meals you build are foundational to creating the metabolism (and body) you want.
Your metabolism friendly meals should contain an abundance of fibre rich vegetables, lots of quality protein, an element of healthy fats and whole food carbohydrates. The amounts of each may vary from person to person, especially with regards to fats and carbohydrate.
Here are some of my most popular meal and snack recipes that your metabolism will thank you for. Click on the colored text for the recipe details.
Made using legume pasta and a cashew cream sauce, this is a much higher fibre and less refined alternative to a traditional carbonara. It's ridiculously quick to make (once you've allowed time for the cashews to soak), plant-based, gluten-free, family friendly, veggie loaded and comforting. If you need more protein, add tofu or chicken.
An alternative to a traditional soaked overnight oats. This bowl is filling, satisfying, easy to make, transportable, nutrient dense and made on a base of my absolute favourite seeds including chia seeds, flaxseed and hemp seeds. High in fibre, l ower in carbohydrates and rich in prebiotics.
A high fibre and vegan take on the traditional alternative, this Vegan Moussaka is enough to satisfy meat eaters, vegans and everyone in between. Saying that, if you need a higher protein option and eat meat, you can substitute the lentils for mince meat or combine mince and letils.
Let's face it, some days you just need a chocolate hit and that's ok! These Hemp & Cacao Bliss Balls are a perfect snack or desert. The recipe has been tailored to provide a tasty, satiating, lower sugar and naturally higher protein snack that anyone (regardless of skill levels in the kitchen) can whip up.
Appropriately named 'gems' because they are especially pleasing. These desert worthy bites are refined sugar free (RSF), plant-based, low carb and they contain one of my all time favourite plant foods, flaxseeds.
Calcium Rich Raspberry Smoothie
Most smoothies I see new clients making are too low in protein and too high in carbohydrates which leaves their blood sugar crashing and them feeling hungry within just a few hours. If that's you, try this protein rich smoothie and notice the difference a well made smoothie can make to your energy, mood, concentration span and appetite control.
Ingredients (Serves 1)
3 cubes of spinach, frozen (I love Woolworths Macro brand)
½ cup organic raspberries
1 1/2 serves organic vanilla pea or whey protein powder
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp tahini
1/2 - 1 tbsp psyllium husk
3 tsp Greens powder (optional)
½ cup Coco Quench Coconut Milk (unsweetened UHT cocout milk)
½ cup water
Method
Add ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth.
Post Training: add the full banana to make this the perfect PT option.
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I hope these recipes and the information has been helpful!
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