Spiced Mango Chutney

When eating a diet consisting mostly of vegetables, there are many ways to make the meals varied and interesting. This can include the cooking methods used ranging from frying in butter or, my particular favourite of roasting, or by changing them visually such as spiralising, grating or julienning!

Seasonings are also key and can include salt and herbs to bring out the flavour or add something tangy like lemon juice which is sure to liven up many a veggie. Another method that I find increasingly appealing is adding a flavoured sauce or, alternatively, a mixture of flavours found in the many types of chutneys available.

Tropical Vacation Granola

As we move through August, I can’t help but notice that the evenings are getting darker just a little earlier and there is no doubt that summer is slipping inevitably into fall. The older I get, it feels as though time is moving faster and faster. Apparently this may be no illusion and there are various interesting theories and scientific research which suggest this might actually be the case!

Mango and Date Energy Bites

When I first got involved in triathlon training, I was introduced to the world of energy gels and bars. These are items made up of mostly simple sugar and they serve to replenish depleted carbohydrate stores during extended exercise. At that time I was more interested in performance so, as they did their intended job, I did not give a second thought to what was actually in them.

As I am now trying to follow a more whole foods-based diet, when I began training for a 100km cycle ride I started to experiment with different foods for fuel. My staple had become a couple of Medjool dates which sustained me for shorter rides of under 50km. However, as my distances increased, I found I needed a little more of a boost.