I remember the first day I started work at Sweaty Betty. I went to the kitchen to make a cup of green tea and the microwaves were full of steaming kale and organic flaxseed/hemp protein/chia seed porridge pots. And that was just for breakfast. I felt somewhat ashamed of my Pret salad, which I discreetly…
My Be:FIT festival top picks
This weekend, London health and fitness festival Be:FIT is back for the second year, and this time in the big beautiful venue of the Business Design Centre in Islington. From Friday to Sunday, there’s a jam-packed schedule of classes by top studios, plus nutrition and lifestyle talks by fitness industry icons. And once you’re feeling…
Healthy granola recipe: Never go store-bought again
In my recent review of Tara Stiles’ new book Make Your Own Rules Diet, I wrote of some of her recipes that have most transformed my attitude to food. And more than any other, this granola recipe has become a weekly staple. Typically laden with processed sugars and preservatives, store-bought granolas are one of the…
How to make homemade protein balls
In my desk drawer at work, there’s always a Bounce Ball or two rolling around, ready for emergencies. A quick hit of energy when I’m running between meetings and a convenient source of protein when I’ve returned from a workout. Most of my health-conscious friends are familiar with Bounce Balls. ‘What’s your favourite flavour?’ is…
A week on my plate: Nutrition coach Rosie Paterson dissects my diet
Since I launched Fit Brit Collective in the summer, I’ve been on the lookout for a great nutrition blogger to collaborate with. So I was really excited when I heard from Rosie, a friend from university and founder of livingrosy.com. Similar to the way I use exercise to de-stress and re-energise, Rosie turned to healthy…