Spicy Spaghetti with garlic mushrooms

Try adding prawns, or salmon cooked in the oven & flaked into the sauce, or quorn sausages, or grilled chicken to increase the protein count of this meal Serves 4 (prep 10 mins / cook 15 mins) 2 tbsp olive oil 250g pack chestnut mushrooms thickly sliced 2-3 cloves...

5 Foods to Build Muscle

If you want to get strong without bulking up – try increasing your intake of these muscle-boosting foods. Turkey This meat contains one of the highest concentrations of muscle building substances called dipeptides. A study found that athletes who regularly ate 144g...

Smoked Cod Or Haddock with Spicy Rice

Use cook from frozen smoked haddock or smoked cod portions. Lightly grease some foil, place fish portion in the foil & make a parcel shape & bake as per packaging instructions. Meanwhile, cook some brown rice, Finely chop an onion & gently fry, adding...

I never thought I could enjoy going to the gym

What can I say about Club Zest? Who else could continually motivate and encourage someone who needs LOTS of motivation and encouragement! I never in my wildest imagination ever thought I could actually enjoy “going to the gym”!! Club Zest is different and they realise...

I hated the gym, so I joined club zest

“I hated the gym, so joined Club Zest, I am the laziest least motivated person ever but Lindsey has (forced!) well persuaded me to take part in spinning and Pilates something I had never tried before. Although due to work I can’t commit to classes every week...

Creme Fraiche & Herb Sauce

Creme Fraiche & Herb Sauce Made in seconds, this lovely sauce will add great flavour to pasta, fish & chicken dishes. Serves 2 2 tbsp low fat crème fraiche 1 tbsp fresh parsley leaves finely chopped Pinch of salt & pepper Method: Gently melt crème fraiche,...

Courgette, Pea & Pesto Soup

Courgette, Pea & Pesto Soup Serves 4 / prep 10mins / cook 15 mins / can be frozen (super healthy & gives you 3 of your 5 a day!) Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves 500g courgettes, quartered lengthways and chopped 200g frozen peas 400g can of...