Fitness & Nutrition articles
Blog posts, articles and recipes from PT and author Tracy Griffen. She is a prolific writer - a regular columnist for the Scotsman newspaper, Bite magazine, Leither magazine and Trinity and Stockbridge Spotlight magazines. Tracy has written for Women’s Running, Fitnorama, PT Today and Ultra-Fit magazines, and is the author of two books: Healthy Living Yearbook and Get Fit & Enjoy It: Learn Effective Exercise from Home.
She has appeared on the BBC Scotland Radio Kaye Adams show, and even taught host Kaye how to do a press-up, live on radio!
Golden Spurtle Speciality Recipe: Lunch for a Fitness Studio
Tracy’s specialty recipe for the Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship is lunch for a fitness studio… Delicious and puddinglike, plus some for Coco the fitness pug.
All about the Golden Spurtle
Next weekend is the Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championships in the Highlands and Tracy is delighted to be a finalist.
Six Healthy Smoothie Recipes
Over a Scottish winter it can be a challenge to eat enough fruit and veg. This is where smoothies are very handy, using frozen fruit to get more vitamins into your day. Here are half a dozen of my favs…
Breakfast Oat Jar Recipe
A breakfast jar is a tasty treat for breakfast on the go. It involves layers of fruit, oats and yoghurt. Because it’s made in a jar it’s portable, so you can take it with you.
Really Easy Banana Smoothie Recipe
A super simple banana smoothie recipe with vegan options. An excellent post-workout snack or for a busy working day. Kids love it too!
Simple Porridge Recipe
Making your own porridge is super simple and so good for you. Here’s an easy recipe that you can adapt to make vegan.
Buy the book(s)
A published author, Tracy Griffen’s books are available from selected independent Edinburgh bookshops, or buy online from our shop.