DAN CHURCHILL’S HEALTHY MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE
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by Lucy E. Cousins
1w ago
There is nothing, and I mean NOTHING, that we love more than stumbling across a healthy version of one of our favourite comfort foods. So you can only imagine the JOY we felt when this healthy mac and cheese recipe came across our crowded desk. Apart from looking delicious, it’s also from one of our favourite chefs, Dan Churchill! Not only is he the chef behind fitness app Centr‘s delicious healthy recipes, but his amazing fourth cookbook Eat Like a Legend is out soon and he even runs his own restaurant in NY city. All of that is to say that we had high hopes for this recipe, and it did n ..read more
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MISTAKES RUNNERS MAKE IN THE KITCHEN BEFORE A RACE
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by URBANSWEAT Staff
1M ago
A great training plan is only one part of your running success on race day – nutrition is the other key and it really does matter, says Rebekah Russell, Blackmores Advisory Naturopath. Proper nutrition for running will help support energy production, reduce dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, and help optimise recovery so you’ll be able to smash your goals. To help us fuel up for our next run (we need all the help we can get!), we asked Rebekah for some advice. These are some of the most common mistakes she sees runners make when it comes to their diets. Skipping breakfastMany of my client ..read more
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ASK AN EXPERT: ARE PROTEIN SHAKES ACTUALLY HEALTHY?
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by Hayley Stockbridge
1M ago
We take your most burning health questions and ask our healthy eating expert, Sydney naturopath Hayley Stockbridge, to answer them. Apart from her impressive qualifications, we trust Hayley because she literally has no wrinkles, at all. She could be 25 or 35, we don’t know! But to be honest, we like the mystery. She obviously knows what she’s talking about when it comes to healthy eating… This week we look at a question we keep asking ourselves here in the URBANSWEAT office… are protein shakes actually healthy? Hayley says: “This is a hard one to answer directly, as some protein shak ..read more
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INSIDER TIPS FOR A CROSSFIT BEGINNER
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by Lucy E. Cousins
1M ago
For the uninitiated, CrossFit looks like a muscle cult where hard-core athletes complete 100 sit ups before breakfast. But is that really how it is? We spoke to crossfit couple Emma and Vince Jackson, who sweat it out at their local CrossFit box twice a week. The first thing to know? CrossFit have ‘boxes’ not gyms… Here are their other tips for CrossFitters in training. 1. Don’t be put off by the myth of CrossFit A lot of people think CrossFit is just for the fittest of the fit, the muscle toting men and women of the muscle world. And there is definitely a certain scare factor perpetuated by s ..read more
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THE HEALTHY CHOC TOP NICE CREAM OF YOUR DREAMS
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by Lucy E. Cousins
2M ago
Trying to keep up with your new year’s resolutions? Or perhaps you just need something a little sweet mid-afternoon to fix a craving. Well, this delicious “nice cream” from the recipe wizards at Healthy Luxe ticks all of our boxes. Not only is it refined sugar-free, but it can also turn into a great protein hit if you add some caramel-flavoured protein power to it (about 2 tbsp). This recipe serves three people… or just one, no judgement here! Healthy Choc Top Nice Cream What you’ll need Nice cream2 large frozen bananas (the riper the better) 2 tbsp vegan caramel protein (optional) 1 Tbsp ..read more
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A SIMPLE SUMMER BOWL WITH COCONUT PEANUT SAUCE
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by Lucy E. Cousins
2M ago
This fresh and tasty summer bowl recipe from the recipe queens at Healthy Luxe is packed full of vegetables goodness, colours and tangy peanut sauce. What’s not to love? This will make six servings, so you could do a little meal prep (keep the sauce separate until you serve) or it could become a new staple for your next movie night or family dinner. It’s easy to make and even easier to eat. Summer Bowl with Coconut Peanut Sauce Salad2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt 350 grams firm organic tofu, cut into cubes 2 cups cooked brown rice 1 1/2 cups shred ..read more
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7 SKINCARE RULES FOR FITNESS GURUS
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by Jenn Sinrich
2M ago
You’ve got your weekly routine down pat—you meal prep on Sundays, crush all your weekly workout classes (which you thoughtfully book in advance) and set aside time for a well-deserved brunch with your mates on the weekend. You’re killing it. Then bam: Just when you feel like you have everything under control, you peek through the reflection in the mirror to find a giant pimple looking you back in the face. Hey, it happens to the best of us. But while sweat sessions might make you more prone to pimples, there are still things you can do dai ..read more
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A STYLIST’S GUIDE TO BUYING ACTIVEWEAR THAT LASTS
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by Lucy E. Cousins
2M ago
If you love yourself a bit of new activewear (tummy sucking leggings, anyone?), you’re not alone. In fact, Australians spend a whopping $1400 a year on fitness clothing, and it’s a trend that’s set to continue. And while you can buy a cheap T-shirt to do your favourite workout in, chances are it won’t last or worse, it’ll start to smell even after you wash it. So to get the lowdown on how to choose activewear that’s durable and stylish, we spoke to The Iconic’s Head of Style, Nicole Adolphe. Not only is she a former magazine editor and a successful fashion stylist, but she also knows just ..read more
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WHY YOU NEED A RESET – NOT A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION
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by Larissa Yu
2M ago
Why do New Year’s resolutions always sound like hard work; drink more water, hit your goal weight, save more money… How often have you set ambitious “New Year, New You” goals only to have fallen off the wagon by February? We’re definitely guilty. And we’re not alone. New data from nutrition and food tracking app MyFitnessPal shows that while 70% of Aussies plan to set New Year’s resolutions this year, only one in ten will maintain them for the full year. So why even bother, right? Instead, experts are now advising us to lose the “Go Big or Go Home” mentality, with psychologist, nutritionist an ..read more
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CAN CHATGPT REPLACE GOING TO THE GYM? MAYBE.
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by Larissa Yu
2M ago
The cost of living atm is no joke – and with gym memberships around $40-60/week and personal trainers at least $100/hr, how exactly do you stay fit on a tight budget? Belts are being tightened left, right and centre while I’m trying to keep my expanding waistline in check. Literally. This foodie loves to eat. This is where AI, specifically ChatGPT, enters the chat. Technology is supposed to improve our lives, right? Yes – and no – says nutritionist, exercise scientist and personal trainer Brooke Turner. “AI is the buzzword right now and I think, whether we like it or not, technology is here to ..read more
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