Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 148, Jan 2022 Jan 2022 | Page 67

Live Well

Meal Match Made in Heaven By Jo Hill

I ’ m so tired that even my tiredness is tired … that saying perfectly sums up the way I have been feeling recently about planning meals , but I have discovered a wonderful way to get around that !
Images : Pexels & courtesy Jo Hill

As you know , I am a foodie … actually , a fitness foodie … but I ’ m also human . Think of an author having writers block … Well , for the past few months , I have had cooking block . ( Yes , I just made that term up .) I want to create healthy meals for my family , but after a really tough 2021 , I just don ’ t have the energy to come up with any right now , nor does the thought of spending hours in the kitchen appeal to me .

With food delivery apps so readily available , it ’ s so tempting to just order something , but not only will that mean that you have no control over what gets put into your body , it also adds up quickly to a lot of money … so it was music to my ears when I heard of the collaboration between two incredible brands , Knorr and McCain , which makes it possible to make healthy and nutritious meals in just minutes !
So , I jumped at the opportunity to give it a bash , and I cannot express in words just how thrilled I am that I did . I have been able to create meals that
are delicious , easy to make and are just the right balance of protein , carbs and fats , and which last a few days , as it ’ s only Shel and I at home .
The recipe cards that are available from Knorr and McCain are easy to follow , and I love that I can pop to the shops and get everything I need from one store . The ingredients are also super simple ! Sometimes healthy meals require trips to special health shops , and when you are mentally and physically exhausted , no one has the time or energy for that …
With Knorr and McCain ’ s ‘ Meals Made Easy ,’ you can get everything from your favourite grocery shop , and you ’ ll soon be able to find recipe cards in stores as well . There are also a ton of recipes available www . whatsfordinner . co . za . You simply must check this website out ! The recipes are also basically fool proof , and it took me just 15 minutes online to pick the recipes I wanted to make this Festive Season , and I am confident that all my meals were crowd-pleasers .
It ’ s the strangest thing as well , but I feel my spark coming back … My zest for being in the kitchen , cooking up a storm is returning , and I feel like the ‘ old Jo ’ who can ’ t wait to treat her loved ones by filling their bellies . I was tempted to keep it my little secret that I managed to get my groove back by getting a little help from Knorr and McCain , but I am all about sharing products and brands I love , which is why I am going to be fully transparent .
The website is so user-friendly , with just a few clicks here and there , and a minimal amount of easy to access ingredients , you will be sorted to feed the masses … and they will be coming back for seconds ! Of that I am sure . So , get over to www . whatsfordinner . co . za and prepare to have your mind blown . Knorr and McCain , thank you for allowing us to stress less and spend more time with our loved ones !
Jo Hill is a Durbanbased baking enthusiast with two self-confessed addictions : Fitness and chocolate . She has made it her mission in life to show the world that it is possible to have the best of both worlds . The popularity of her healthy recipes led to her creating her popular Facebook page and blog called Pull ups and Peanut butter , where she shares her recipes for clean , healthy and diet-friendly treats . More info at www . pullupsandpeanutbutter . co . za

Workout Time

Workout Time By Logan Coleman

For this full body workout , complete 2 to 4 rounds of each circuit , doing each exercise for 30 seconds .
Circuit 1 : Staggered squats , Jump squats , Bent over rows Circuit 2 : Back lunge front raises , Sumo squat pulses , Rear delt flies Circuit 3 : 1 & 1 / 4 deadlifts , Side raises , Bicep curls
You can watch a video demonstrating the various drills here
Logan Coleman is the sole owner of Logan Coleman Fitness and says her mission is to help women achieve their goals through balanced eating plans as well as awesome training plans . She has a specialised nutrition qualification from Trifocus and has worked in a boutique gym . She believes in making plans simple to follow , delicious , and most importantly , to fit into one ’ s lifestyle . More about her at www . logancoleman . com .
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