Michelle Newitt» Nutrition

Warning: trash mag diet tips!

michellenewitt — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:02:38 +0000

I was really shocked when I picked up a copy of ‘Bella’ this week in a waiting room. On page 18 the article title read ‘the four-week stomach-shrinking plan’ and as I was reading it I was growing more and more annoyed at the tenuously linked, false claims about supplements you should take and foods you should eat to wittle your waist line – clearly the advice was ripped off the late ‘Atkins’ with unhealthy examples of food choices such as ‘eggs fried in butter with crispy bacon’ and a protein shake made with 1-2 tsp low-cal sweetener such as Splenda, 2 tbsp double cream/ coconut milk, the random addition of ‘leucine’ (an isolated amino acid) and 1-3 scoops of whey protein (which would already have leucine in anyway). I’m totally appalled and disgusted that this kind of advice is supplied to women in magazines which capture a wide audience. I am going to air my thoughts with the author – I wonder if this was an editor’s idea of a healthy nutrition plan as I can’t imagine any nutritionist in their right mind offering this kind of garbage advice….feel free to discuss….

Which protein shake?

michellenewitt — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:53:46 +0000

I just tried a great new protein shake by Sci-MX called GRS-5 Protein System and out of all the shakes I’ve tried during my time as a personal trainer this has to top the list for quality, flavour and mixability.

So get yourself down to Performance Foods (opposite Hove Library on Church Road) where you can get it with a 20% discount in celebration of their recent opening.

If you live too far away you can order it online at www.performancefoodsbrighton.com

Pomegranate power

michellenewitt — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:04:38 +0000

Check out the latest top antioxidant fact!

“according to scientists, pomegranates have about three times the antioxidant levels of red wine and green tea, which are both renowned for their health benefits”

Antioxidants are the naturally occuring substances in plants that protect the body from harmful free radicals. Produced by the body when cells use oxygen, free radicals can cause heart disease as well as premature ageing.

So, it’s in our best interest to get as many antioxidants into our bodies as possible especially after training to mop up all the damage.

But, before you crack open that bottle of red wine quoting me as a lame excuse for getting pissed – here’s a list of my top antioxidant foods (and red wine’s not one of ‘em!):

Berries
Broccoli
Pomegrante
Tomatoes
Red grapes
Garlic
Spinach
Green tea

Nutrition tips: Homemade Chicken Curry

michellenewitt — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:55:07 +0000

Coconut milk and immune-boosting spices make this delicious version creamy yet piquant. You can double this recipe and freeze the remainder, or store in the fridge for up to 3 days. A nutritious ready-made meal for your partner, kids or your lunch box!

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
2 chicken breasts, trimmed of skin and fat and sliced into strips
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp turmeric
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 mild red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
2 onions, chopped
2 tsp Marigold reduced salt vegetable bouillon powder dissolved in 210ml water
210ml reduced fat coconut milk

1. Heat the oil in a frying pan or wok and sear the chicken strips on both sides then remove from the pan and set to one side.

2. Fry the cumin and turmeric in the pan for a few seconds before adding the garlic and chilli and sautéing for 30 seconds.

3. Add the onion and fry to soften them.

4. Pour the bouillon liquid into the pan with the coconut milk, return the meat to the pan and simmer until the chicken is cooked – about 20-30 minutes.

5. Serve with brown basmati rice or green salad.

Variations: add 25g crunchy peanut butter (with no added sugar) and 25g tomato passata along with the coconut milk, to make a delicious satay chicken curry – in which case use only one chicken breast between two people.

Allergy suitability: gluten, wheat, dairy, yeast free