Health Fitness at MQ

Having trouble maintaining a healthy lifestyle balance? Here are 3 healthy snacks that are quick and easy to make. 1. Crackers with chocolate-hazelnut spread and banana     Divide 2 bread crackers evenly with chocolate hazelnut spread, with a small slice of banana on top. 2. Bagel with Ricotta and Strawberries Toast a half whole grain flat bagel and spread it with 2 tablespoons of ricotta. Then on top add 1/3 of a cup of sliced strawberries. With a drizzle of honey on top. 3.  Rice cake with peanut butter, coconut and dried cherries. Spread 1 rice cake with 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons toasted with coconuts and cherries. Tharshan Nanthakumar 44632037

Ever craved a snack in-between lectures? Coffee queue too long? Not enough spare change? Health conscious? We're here to help! We've collected three of the easiest NO-BAKE recipes for healthy snacks to take to uni!  1. Coconut Chocolate Energy Truffle (makes 40) Ingredients: For the Truffles: 2 cups pitted medjool dates, coarsely chopped 1 cup boiling water 1 cup raw almonds 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp sea salt 3/4 coconut flour 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder For the Chocolate coating: 1 cup dark chocolate, cut into shards 2 tbsp coconut oil 1/2 cup boiling water 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut Method: Place dates in a small bowl. Pour 1 cup boiling water over them and let stand until cool, about 40 minutes. Process almonds in a food processor until creamy, about 7minutes. Transfer the dates and liquid to the food processor. Add coconut oil, vanilla and salt; puree until smooth, scraping down the sides once or twice. A...

Have you ever wanted to start your day with a quick and easy breakfast that was packed full of nutrients and energy whilst also tasting amazing? Are you tired of the bland 'protein shakes' you've been buying at the supermarket? Well you can try out these 3 delicious recipes which consist of fresh ingredients providing the taste and texture you want to start your day with. To make any of these shakes, just throw all the ingredients into a blender and blend to your desired consistency. Wild Berry Shake: 2 scoops whey protein 8 raspberries 4 strawberries 15 blueberries 2 cups nonfat milk 1 handful ice Strawberry Savior Shake: 4 scoops vanilla whey protein 1 cup water 1 cup strawberry Greek yogurt 3 frozen strawberries 1 scoop creatine 1 tsp flaxseed oil Honey Banana Shake: 1 cup water 1 scoop vanilla whey protein 3/4 cup natural Greek yogurt 1 banana 1 tsp flaxseed oil 2 tsp honey 1 tsp spirulina Daniel Lui 44626932