What is it with men? Every time I talk to one about Pilates I get that funny smile, like I am not quite taken serious….. and then the comment: “oh, that is that special training for women” or even better “for pregnant women”. Guys – Pilates is for MEN too!!! In fact, it was created by a man – Joseph…
MY ALPCROSS CHALLENGE – 10 DAYS CYCLING ACROSS THE ALPS FROM BERNHAUPTEN TO LAGO DI GARDA; 25TH JULY – 4TH AUGUST 2016. Never one to shy away from major challenges (and definitely more of a challenge than the delightful butt workout we had this summer), Karina embarked on the Alpcross, a notoriously difficult cycle across the Alps. If you haven’t…
Escaping from the cold of Nairobi’s winter to the beautiful Sasaab, a group of enthusiastic fitness friends went with Karina for a weekend of workouts, nutritious food and wildlife. Here is Karina’s account of the weekend: Upon arrival at the incomparable Sasaab, I took a quick hop in the spectacular pool to cool down and freshen up after a dusty…
Recipe 1 cup cooked quinoa 1,5 cups plain sweet potato mash 2 big bananas 2 eggs 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted) 1/4 cup almond milk (add more if you have to) 1 tbsp of raw honey 1 cup brown rice flour 2 cups ground almonds 1 tbsp ground flaxseed 1/2 cup of buckwheat flakes 2-3 tbsp raw cacao powder 1…
As most of you know, I am German. And as all Germans I LOVE bread. Fresh from the bakery – a nice dark loaf with lots of seeds – I find it super difficult to resist. I really try to stay away from wheat flour whenever possible, at least when I can control it in my own kitchen. It is…
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You absolutely got to try this recipe. The broccoli buns with cashew nut cheese and smoked salmon do not just look great.They are so delicious and glutenfree. And really easy to prepare. For the buns (about 8 pieces): 2 medium broccoli 1 egg 1/2 cup of ground almonds 1/2 cup of chickpea flour salt, nutmeg Put the broccoli in a Thermomix and whiz until its almost…
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And here is a real treat recipe for you. These No Bake Paleo Cookie Dough Truffles are my new favourite little treats. Sooo yummy. Easy, healthy, delicious. Try them out. The recipe is from www.healthyglow.co. They also have really nice recipe-ebooks. Check out their site. Ingredients: 1/2 tsp ground flaxseed 1 tbsp unsweetened almond milk 2 tbsp melted coconut oil 2 tbsp coconut…