Jayne Nisbet

Jayne Nisbet

Wednesday 30 April 2014

Dairy Free or Vegan athlete and struggling to get enough protein?

Having had the amazing opportunity to have access to www.evolutionorganics.co.uk I discovered the best tasting, highest protein content performance protein out there. It is WADA tested also which is an even bigger benefit as a lot of the vegan proteins out there are not WADA tested.

Vega Performance
 Picture of Vega Performance Protein Berry - 818g
Vega Sport Performance Protein is an exceptional multi-source, plant based protein blend of the highest quality.
Vega Sport Performance Protein supplies an incredible 26 grams of alkaline-forming protein per serving, from a combination of bio-available plant protein sources making Vega Performance Protein Berry an excellent healthy choice.
  • Each serving offers 26g of high quality protein
  • Alkaline forming
  • Protein souce includes: sacha inchi, yellow pea, sprouted grain brown rice, hemp and alfalfa
The recent innovation to Vega Sport Performance Protein comes from the addition of SaviSeed (sacha inchi) protein, a rich, plant-based source of the amino acid tryptophan. Tryptophan is a key component of serotonin production(1). Serotonin-the feel good hormone-helps with the mental aspect of recovery, so you'll keep the drive alive and be motivated to train again.

I would definitely recommend trying this protein if you are vegan or dairy free! It is literally amazing.

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Tuesday 15 April 2014

Dairy Free Snacking Solved

My nutritionist - Bo Tyler (www.bonutritioncoaching.com) has introduced me to so many new dairy free egg free yeast free snack ideas it is incredible! I  will share below 3 of my favourite pre training snacks! These snacks are easy to digest and will give you a boost of energy!!

1: Living Fuel Cocochia
CocoChia® Snack Mix (12 Single Serving Packets)
LivingFuel CocoChia® is the ultimate snack fuelónutritious, tasty and energy boosting. Rich in medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) and Omega-3s, it blends the finest organic coconut and chia seeds into a tasty, quick-energy fuel that's ideal for athletes, dieters, and diabetics alike. Grab a couple of tablespoons to sustain you during a hard workout or to carry you through those afternoon munchies. The easy-to-carry and easy-to-open packets are perfect for lunchboxes, briefcases and purses. It also makes a light yet filling snack before bedtime. Try CocoChia® in yogurt, oatmeal, cereal, smoothies, trail mix or right out of the packet!

2: Dr Mercola Cocoa Cassava BarPicture of Dr Mercola Cocoa Cassava Bar - Single
Dr Mercola Cocoa Cassava Bars are moist, chewy, ALL organic, coconut sprinkled with superfood chia and covered with deep, organic dark chocolate. Chia Seeds which are a good source of soluble and insoluble fiber, calcium & magnesium!
  • Delicious, health-promoting, lower-guilt energy bars.
  • Contain a balance of protein, fats and fiber that promote optimal health
  • ALL of the ingredients have been certified USDA organic!

3: 25g Munchy Seeds & handful of Raspberries
Savoury roasted sunflower, pumpkin, hulled hemp, sesame, linseed & rape seeds. A deliciously healthy sprinkle to top any salad, soup, stew or stirfry.  With the addition of all the smaller seeds like rape seed (grown by our local farmer), and linseed, not only does it give the mix an extra textural dimension, but it increases the levels of Omega 3, 6 & 9.  A cracking mix for those who want everything all in one!
Did you know that Omega Sprinkles are high in:
  • Omega 3 Fatty Acids (Alpha-linolenic acid) - contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels & the normal functioning of the heart
  • Vitamin E - contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
  • Iron - contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells & haemoglobin.  Iron also assists in the maintenance of normal cognitive function & to the reduction of tiredness & fatigue
  • Zinc - contributes to normal fertility and reproduction & contributes to the maintenance of hair, nails, skin & eyes
  • Fibre - contributes to a healthy digestive system
  • Protein - contributes to a growth in muscle mass & normal bones
Raspberries add that sweetness and give you that instant natural sugar boost.

All of these can be purchased at either:

Sunday 13 April 2014

101 days to go

So tomorrow marks 100 days to go till the Commonwealth Games and its been a while since I updated some ideas etc. I actually for a while decided to go back to trying to add in dairy and eggs but it genuinely doesn't agree with me. I really found it difficult to be completely dairy and egg free, aswell as yeast. So 4 weeks ago I sought the help of nutritionist Bo Tyler (www.bonutritioncoaching.com) and she advised I went back onto dairy and egg free and has given me the most amazing plan! Eating has become simple again (apart from all food prep and snack buying) I genuinely have found pleasure in eating again as I don't feel unwell after anymore so Happy Days!!

We are just going into our last proper "preparation week" in terms of volume and then for 4 weeks after that we are leading into my first competition outdoors of 2014 and also have a sneaky week of warm weather training to help in between. 

I thought I would share an amazing dairy free egg free recipe for you to try for a happy Sunday:

Raspberry & Almond Butter Cupcakes
Makes 6 Cupcakes

100g ground almonds
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon almond butter
2 tablespoons water
100ml almond milk
2 tablespoons desiccated coconut
4 heaped tablespoons Egg Replacer (www.organ.co.uk)
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 cup of raspberries

Instructions: 
Heat oven to 180 Degrees Celcius

Melt coconut oil and almond butter in microwave proof dish

Then add in ground almonds, egg replacer, poppy seeds and coconut.
Mix in water & almond milk and blend until smooth paste and slightly runny.
Blend in raspberries.

Place into cake cups.

Cook for 20 minutes.