Lotus Nutrition

22/03/2023

This is my journal today as a reminder to myself to take action. Things don't get done by themselves.

You can either think about doing something or actually get busy doing it!
We always say that we'll start on Monday or the 1st of the month. But if you think about it now & feel the drive to reach your goal now, why wait?! The longer you wait to start, the longer you will wait to see results.

Want to get healthy, start now. It doesn't matter what you just ate. What matters is that going forward, you make healthy food choices, that you go for that walk instead of binge watching another series...

So who's with me?
Day 1?
Starting... Now💕

21/03/2023

A great quote from Stephen Covey -

"I am not a product of my circumstances.
I am a product of my decisions."

Make your "choose" day count 😘

26/02/2023

Only 1 strawberry needed for breakfast!

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Happy Sunday!

14/02/2023

A little love 💕 to me from me this morning...

A relaxing cup of tea
A bit of a workout
And cleaning up without the stress

Self-care, self-love looks like this to me. What are you doing to show yourself just how much you love YOU today?

07/02/2023

Progress photos of my labour of love last night. Homemade gluten-free gnocchi!

It was the first time I have made gnocchi from scratch. Might be my last 😉

I did have to fry it, otherwise we would've been eating some mush🤣 but with brown butter, sage & chorizo - it worked out pretty well.

Plans for next time (if I make it again 🤷🏼‍♀️, maybe a half batch to test out), I will probably try shallow frying the gnocchi directly & not boiling it first. Let's see how it goes...

What did you have for dinner last night?

02/02/2023

A month post New Year resolutions "go live"... and how is everyone doing? Those big audacious goals, exercise more, eat health meals, learn to say no to things you don't want to do, etc etc etc.

Or have you slipped back into routine? There is nothing wrong with a certain amount of routine, but opening yourself up to new ideas & opportunities lead to a refreshed mindset & healthy way of living.

So... is it time to change a habit?

What are your "default settings"? Don't know what to make for dinner - default: cottage pie. Change things up. Google "What's for dinner tonight?", or better yet, ask me for ideas! (ps tonight we are having chilli chicken and egg fried rice loaded with veggies!😋)
Saying yes when you really meant to say no (or the opposite!). Remember, if you are saying yes to whatever isn't going to get you to where you want to be, you are saying no to your goal.

But saying yes, in the right direction, will fill your imagination with different ideas & possibilities to consider when you do something out of the ordinary!

I don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to mixing it up a bit!!

28/01/2023

We've been missing this bright ball of fire in the sky ☀️ for a while... today, I got to enjoy it as I watched my youngest play football.

Fresh air & sunshine are 2 of nature's best doctors. What a stunning morning!

22/01/2023

This is a quote I have on my website... So SO true!

Your body doesn't recognise foods that are made in a plant. They are seen as franken-foods! Stick to those foods that your great-great grandparents would recognise.

Have a fabulous Sunday xx

If It Came From A Plant... 😉

► https://herbshealthhappiness.com/if-it-came-from-a-plant/

This is a pretty good rule of thumb!

21/01/2023

I had to get a photo of these done quickly! Or at least what is left of the batch I made...

My girls like having a breakfast bar, especially during the week. Early school mornings and cycling in the cold, they like having an extra boost for the day. However, most store bought bars have all sorts in them to be able to have a longer shelf life.

These are so quick & simple, with only whole foods that will give your kids a good boost without all the nasties!

Chocolate Oat Breakfast (or anytime) Bar
• 2 cups organic oats
• 4 Majool dates soaked in hot water
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup cacao
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1 Tbsp protein powder
• 1 Tbsp plain collagen powder (optional)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 organic egg

Preheat oven to 170°C
In a blender, add strained dates (without seed), vanilla & maple syrup. Blitz until smooth.
Add all ingredients into a bowl & mix well.
Place mixture into a lined baking tin (20x20 or similar). Spread out evenly.
Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool before cutting into squares.

Enjoy!

19/01/2023

Thought for a Thursday evening💕

Time to make ourselves a priority again. You should play the lead role in your own life.

Love to you all!

06/01/2023

I fancied something hearty & warm this morning (complete opposite to what the weather is outside 😉)

This was the result... blueberry cinnamon oats. Simple, quick & packed full of goodness. I am ready to start my day!

Blueberry Cinnamon Oats:
(per serving)
- 1/3 cup organic oats
-1/3 cup milk of choice (I used almond)
-1/3 cup filtered water
*if you have time, let it stand for 30 minutes*
- handful of blueberries
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
*heat in a pot on the stove top on medium to low heat until cooked how you like it
*place in bowl with the following toppings
- heaped Tbsp full fat Greek yoghurt or coconut yoghurt
- additional blueberries
- few chopped nuts
- drizzle of maple syrup

ENJOY 😋

01/01/2023

Exactly this! "Don't live the same year 85 times and call it a life."

"Dream. Attempt. Explore."

Happy New Year!

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