Nutrition

Chicken Tray Bake with Gnocci & Carrot

Chicken Tray Bake with Gnocci & Carrot It’s that time of the year where we start craving hearty comfort food; but no one wants to spend hours prepping food in the kitchen and then longer washing up after, and we’re not ready to give up totally on healthy eating for the year just

Carrot, Chickpea & Pomegranate Salad Recipe

Carrot, Chickpea and Pomegranate Salad Brighten up you day with our fresh and tasty Carrot, chickpea and pomegranate salad. It is high in vitamin C, antioxidants, potassium, fibre and many other vitamins and minerals, and is the perfect side salad for your summer BBQ, or simply top with some grilled chicken or crumbled

Benefits of a structured training routine and how to build one…

What are the benefits of a structured training routine, and how do we build one... At The Fitting Rooms, we believe that it is routine and habit that lead to long-term fitness results, and not motivation alone. Creating and following a structured training routine, alongside a plan for eating healthier will slowly change

What does it mean to be “Skinny Fat”?

What does being “Skinny Fat” mean? “Skinny Fat” is a term coined to describe people that are classed as “Normal weight obese”. It occurs when people are of a normal weight for their height, age and gender, and so therefore have a healthy BMI; yet have a high body fat percentage which puts them

Chicken Tray Bake with Leeks & Mushrooms

Chicken Tray Bake Recipe with Leeks & Mushrooms You can’t beat a tray bake for a no-fuss, flavoursome dinner and this Chicken Tray Bake with Leek & Mushrooms is simple to prepare and makes a perfect mid-week meal that will give you leftovers for lunch the next day. Each serving is high in protein

Christmas Turkey Salad with blue cheese & cranberry dressing

Leftover Christmas Turkey Salad If you’re looking for a fresher and tastier way to use up your leftover Christmas turkey this year, we have the ideal recipe for you! This turkey salad with blue cheese salad & cranberry sauce dressing is packed full of festive flavour and takes minutes to prepare; meaning you can

What is gut microbiome and how do we improve gut health?

What is gut microbiome and what is it's impact on gut health? When we're talking about our gut health, we're referencing the health of the whole of our digestive system; from our oesophagus down down to our bowel. In our gut there is a community of microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi and viruses, known

Roast Tomato & Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

Roast Tomato & Sweet Potato Soup Recipe Cold weather calls for an epic soup and the enjoyment-to-effort ratio for this Roast Tomato & Sweet Potato Soup is so high it could quickly become your go-to comfort food this winter. You can also stir through some spinach and pre-cooked chicken for a heartier, protein-packed meal!

How to get bulked… Clean Bulk versus Dirty Bulk

Getting Bulked If you’ve ever tried to build muscle mass, or get bulked, you’ve probably heard of a “bulking phase”. This is a period of normally 2-4 months where the primary focus is gaining muscle; achieved by consuming a surplus of calories (consuming more calories than the body burns each day) alongside hypertrophy training,

Vegan Recipe – 3 Bean Chilli

Vegan Recipe: 3 Bean Chilli Recipe This 3-bean chilli vegan recipe is packed with so much flavour that even the meat-lovers amongst you will be going back for seconds! The combination of rice and beans makes a complete protein so this meal is an excellent vegan protein source! The vegan recipe makes four portions