“To achieve the highest accomplishments within the scope of our capabilities in all walks of life, we must constantly strive to acquire strong, healthy bodies and develop our minds to the limit of our ability”

- Joseph Pilates - Return to life through Contrology

Wednesday 13 April 2011

Pick-me-up Juice!!

Maxi 'C'


Winter is on its way and we don't want to get sick so here is the ultimate pick-me-up for when you feel a cold coming on.
This juice is packed full of vitamin C in its strongest and purest form.


Ingredients:

150g Blackcurrants
150g Redcurrants
2 Kiwi fruit, peeled
2 Oranges, peeled

Put the blackcurrants,redcurrants,kiwi fruit and oranges through a juice extractor.
Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

Tuesday 12 April 2011

Pilates Quote

Pilates Quote


"Pilates is the complete coordination of body, mind and spirit. Through Pilates you first purposefully acquire complete control of your own body and then, through proper repetition of it's exercises, you gradually and progressively acquire that natural rhythm and coordination associated with all your mental and subconscious activities."


                                                                                                                                              JH Pilates

Beakfast smoothie

Wake - up Juice

The zesty flavours of this citrus combination are guaranteed to kick-start your day as well as your taste buds.

2 Grapefruit, peeled
2 Oranges, peeled
1 Lemon, peeled

Put all the ingredients through a juice extractor. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
You can also make this juice in a citrus juicer with halved fruits.

Saturday 9 April 2011

Quick, Easy and Healthy Smoothie

Blue Berry Smoothie Recipe


2 cups fresh or slightly thawed frozen blueberries
1 cup low fat vanilla yogurt
180g milk
360g pineapple juice
3 tablespoons honey
12 to 16 ice cubes


Place all ingredients, except the ice cubes, into container of electric blender and blend on high until smooth. With blender running, add 2 to 3 ice cubes at a time through the center opening in the lid until all ice cubes have been added. Blend until smooth.

Serve immediately. This smoothie recipe makes 4 servings.

289 Calories, 37g Carbs, 1.9g Fat, 2.5g Protein

Taken from: http://www.soulfoodandsoutherncooking.com/healthy-smoothie-recipes.html