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!

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An honest review of Huel

I’ve been asked a lot for my opinion on Huel.

On their website it’s described as “Fast, nutritious, complete food. Designed by expert nutritionists as a convenient way to get all the daily nutrients you need”.

But is it?

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Pea shoots pesto recipe

Pea shoots are a nutrient-rich superfood. They are full of Vitamins A, B6, C, E and K. They're a low-calorie source of beta carotene, folate, fibre, riboflavin and thiamine. A perfect food to keep you healthy over winter.

Here’s my recipe for a simple pesto sauce that makes quick weeknight pasta sauce.

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Nettle Soup Recipe

Get foraging! Stinging nettles can be found growing wild and are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals improving immunity, and can be described as “Nature’s Multivitamin”.

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How to Fast and not get Hungry

I am fascinated by the fast. Not the fast car, the fast buck or the fast guy, but simply fasting. The simple act of not-eating.

Here are simple ideas to try if you’d like to try fasting.

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Easy Red Lentil Soup Recipe

My favourite soup recipe is cheap, simple, quick and has a good whack of protein for busy days. Add whatever vegetables you have languishing in your fridge. Delicious served with crusty sourdough bread.

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Easy Brown Rice Recipe

Brown rice is super healthy and can give you energy. Here’s an easy method for cooking it where you can literally walk away and come back an hour later to delicious perfectly cooked brown rice.

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A published author, Tracy Griffen’s books are available from selected independent Edinburgh bookshops, or buy online from our shop.