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Passionfruit Acai Smoothie Bowl

February 21, 2019 By Amy Darcy Leave a Comment

Due to a later than normal season, there is a flush of Australian Passionfruit in the market right now, yet the demand is very low. This means growers are at risk of having to dispose of large quantities of perfectly good passionfruit because not enough Australians are buying them! So it’s time to support our hard working passionfruit farmers by stocking up on passionfruit.

You can enjoy passionfruit on it’s own as a snack, on top of a pav, or even at breakfast! This is one of my favourite summer breakfasts, a Passionfruit Acai Smoothie Bowl. If I had to pick another love though, these almond and vanilla overnight oats with banana and passionfruit are great too!

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Nutty Coconut Chocolate Bliss Balls Recipe

December 21, 2018 By Amy Darcy Leave a Comment

If you’re anything like me you are always looking for a healthy, convenient post workout snack. If you want to know more about why post workout snacks are important check out this post. Bliss balls are one of my favourite post workout treats – they are small, portable and packed with nutrients! They’re very quick to make and are cheaper than buying the store bought natural products, many which have refined emulsifiers in them. I have made a new recipe – my Nutty Choc Protein Balls. They are delicious and are the perfect snack or dessert when you need something healthy, but still a little indulgent!

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The most important thing you can do this Christmas.

December 19, 2018 By Melanie Sharpe Leave a Comment

Christmas is only five sleeps away. Eeeeeee. Are you ready for everything? Have you got all your decorations in place? Do you have your menu planned and your Christmas Eve grocery list written out? Did you remember to get the Bon Bon’s and the Christmas serviettes? And importantly – have you checked out my 2018 Fit Girl Gift Guide and finished your gift shopping???

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How to manage medically diagnosed IBS in the Silly Season

December 13, 2018 By Amy Darcy Leave a Comment

Young beautiful blonde woman christmas hat over isolated background celebrating mad and crazy for success with arms raised and closed eyes screaming excited. Winner concept

With the joys of Christmas come the joys of Christmas food. Well, for most people at least. For those of us that suffer from medically diagnosed IBS, the ‘joys’ of Christmas food can quickly become the most stressful (or uncomfortable) thing that we have to deal with!

I have medically diagnosed IBS and I experience the stress of managing the Christmas social events with the pressure of complicated dietary requirements first hand. What a PAIN it can be. But I have a few handy tricks up my sleeve to help get you through too if you’re trying to manage or avoiding symptoms like bloating, gas and poor bowel regularity.

So here are my top tips for managing medically diagnosed IBS in the Silly Season!

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3 Ways to Cut Costs While Travelling

December 11, 2018 By Melanie Sharpe Leave a Comment

Amy jumping on rock at top of mountain with view of water in the background during holiday in Thailand

Let’s face it: Travelling is expensive. After you’ve bought the flights, paid for hire cars, accommodation and travel insurance, you’ve already spent the majority of your budget before you’ve even walked out your front door. I know first hand how much travelling can impact your bank account, and how painful it can feel to constantly be handing your card over; so this holiday season I’ve thought of 3 ways to cut costs that won’t get in the way of the pleasure and rest that a holiday should bring.

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Mediterranean Dinner Bowl (Vegan, GF, Fodmap friendly)

December 7, 2018 By Amy Darcy Leave a Comment

I love Mediterranean flavours! I associate these flavours with warm weather and long summer nights, which is exactly where we find ourselves here in Sydney! It’s honestly my favourite time of year. I’ve used these flavours to create a warm, nourishing dinner bowl that I plan on eating on my verandah tonight! It’s quick and simple to create and a perfect dinner for two. Even better it’s vegan, gluten free and FODMAP friendly and most of the ingredients you will already have in the cupboard.

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The Fit Girls Christmas Gift Guide

December 6, 2018 By Amy Darcy Leave a Comment

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December is here ladies! How are your shopping plans going? Whether it’s for yourself or for the active girl in your life, I’ve got you covered with gift ideas for this year! In fact, I’ve included so many gift ideas included here that you are sure to find something that suits and is in your price range. You could even copy this link and text it to your man on the sly, just to give him a helping hand you know?

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Good and Bad Fats. Does it really matter any more?

December 4, 2018 By Melanie Sharpe Leave a Comment

What’s the difference between good and bad fats? And what good fats should I eat?

You should follow a low-fat diet! No wait, fat is good for you – eat up! Actually, only eat some fats, so make sure you choose the right ones! Now only eat plant-based fats! Forget that, don’t eat fat at all! There is so much information out there regarding fat in our diet, what’s good and what’s bad, which types and how much. How does the average gal know how to decipher it and who to trust? I’ve been confused on this issue myself, so I’ve done some research and spoken to some Dietitians who have helped me sort it all out. So, read on to find out the difference between good and bad fats, and which fats we should be including in our diets.
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female listening to music while exercising outdoors

So let’s face it: gyms can be expensive and sometimes hard to get to. The internet, however, is easy and accessible from your living room. Don’t worry, I’m not suggesting we all quit going to the gym and sit at home all day! But I think there are two things that you and I might…

PIP app technology relaxation device on iPhone

Can technological devices actually help us relax? This post reviews a little gadget called the Pip, a small teardrop shaped device with a finger print touchpad. The Pip links to apps on your phone that reflect your real time stress reactions. Does this form of technological relaxation work, or it is simply more screen time?