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Mexican Spiced Fish RECIPE

Turn your BBQ on high and close the lid. Oven on at 180 degrees

Combine the mexican rub with a couple of pinches of salt and mix well. Rub on both sides of the fillets, onto a plate and cover with cling film then into the fridge for 30 minutes.

Rinse the corn under water leaving the husk on and then onto the BBQ grill with the lid open. Rotate every 10 mins to get a good char for 30 mins. Remove once cooked and shred the husk off and then cut the kernels off and place into a mixing bowl. Don't worry if some of the corn is burnt as this adds texture and flavour to the salsa.

Add the tomatoes, capscicum, chillicand juice of one of the limes to the corn and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Remove the avocado from the flesh and mash in a mixing bowl. Add juice of the second lime and season with salt and pepper. Taste.

Heat a fry pan with a little grape seed oil to medium/high and once hot add the fillets and cook 3 mins each side, make sure you create a mexican crust on each side. Transfer the fillets to a lined tray with baking paper and into the oven for 3-4 mins or until cooked through.

Assemble the salsa on the plate, fish and the avocado on top.

Enjoy this fish taco without the taco.

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Outdoor Running Workout

Running is a type of workout that, you’d think, doesn’t need much explaining. We all know how to run (or think we do) so, surely, it’s just a matter of getting out there and doing it? Actually, there’s more to it than that. There are a lot of different types of running workouts designed for different purposes and levels of training experience. While we are stuck in lockdown, incorporate these sample outdoor running workouts for beginners, intermediate and advanced runners into your weekly routine.

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GREEN VEGGIE SOUP RECIPE

Method

Bring 3 cups of water to the boil in a large saucepan.

Meanwhile, prepare all vegetables by dicing into one inch cubes.

Once the water is boiling add the potatoes and boil for 10 minutes.

Next, add the broccoli, zucchini, peas and garlic. Cook for a further 5 minutes.

Add the baby spinach, mint and salt to a blender, and begin transferring over the vegetables. Will you probably need to do this in a few batches, but once it is blended down there will be enough room for the full amount. Blend until smooth.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream, and sourdough toast, if desired.

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Awesome At Home 20 Minute Workout 

You can get an effective full-body workout that hits every muscle group while also getting your heart pumping with nothing but the body you were born with. Here is a simple 5 exercise workout that you can do right now to start getting your sweat on at home.

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What to Eat Before, During and After Exercise

When it comes to achieving your workout goals, nutrition is the key. What you fuel your body with before, during and after your exercise session is going to determine whether your hard work pays off or not. In this article, we break down what you should eat before, during and after your workout to fuel your body for optimal gains.

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5 Cold Weather Training TipS

When the days get colder, the sun disappears and the rainclouds gather, it can become a lot harder to motivate yourself to maintain your exercise habit. With proper preparation, however, you can successfully negotiate your way through winter without losing a step in your workout momentum. Here are 5 tips to help you do just that. 

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ASIAN INSPIRED SALMON FISHCAKES

Method

Bring a pot of water to the boil and add the rice. Stir and once the rice is tender and chewy drain it and set aside to steam.

Dice the salmon and use your knife to break it up as much as possible into small flakey pieces and place into a bowl.

Add the ginger, chilli jam, coriander, egg, rice and a light sprinkle of salt and pepper. Use a large spoon or/and your hands to mix together.

Divide into four large handfuls and roll into a ball, before flattening out into a patty.

Heat a large frying pan on a medium heat with olive oil. Cook each patty for approximately 2 minutes per side, or until nicely golden.

Serve immediately, partnered with vegetables. Serves 2.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Gaining Muscle

Gaining muscle is a simple, but challenging, process. Despite all of the contradictory information and myriad ideas about working out, eating and supplementing to pack on muscle, the most successful route to gaining muscle is to keep it basic and consistent. In this article, I’ll provide you with an overview of everything you need to know in order to start adding some serious muscle to your frame.

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VEGAN THAI GREEN CURRY RECIPE

Heat a wok over a medium heat, add the sesame oil and curry paste and all it to gently fry for 1 minute, until it becomes fragrant. 

Stir in 1.5 cups of water, the coconut sugar and soy sauce and bring to the boil.

Add all of the vegetables and tofu, allowing to cook through for a few minutes.

Stir in the coconut milk and cook for another 5 minutes. 

Meanwhile, preapre the noodles according to the packet. 

Serve the noodles and top with the curry and lime juice. Serves 4. 

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A Healthy Heart Workout Plan

While more and more people are exercising, a recent survey shows that most of them are doing so to look better rather than to improve their heart health. Most of those surveyed were unaware of just how much and what type of exercise they should get each week for maximum cardiovascular benefit. While 51% of those surveyed said they exercise to lose weight, just 32% stated that they do so to improve their heart health.

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THE NEW SUPERFOOD: MATCHA

We have known the benefits of tea for a long time but recently we’ve seen a new star arise on the scene - Matcha. This version of tea is booming thanks to its antioxidant and neuroprotective benefits. In this article, we reveal everything you need to know about Matcha so you can decide if it’s for you.

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9 Fitness Quotes To Keep You Motivated

Let’s face it - sustaining our motivation to workout can be a challenge. That’s why we need to be constantly feeding our minds with positive reinforcement to break out of our procrastination and get us moving. In this article, I’m going to provide you with 9 of the most inspirational fitness quotes you’ll ever come across. These come from the mouths of some of the greatest coins in the fitness industry. If these don’t get you pumped for your workout, you might want to check your pulse!

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DUG’S BBQ CHICKEN BREAST W/ TEXAS STYLE RUB RECIPE

Simply combine a good splash of oil with your Texas rub in a mixing bowl and combine. Don't be afraid to use lots of the rub as you want that smack of flavour. Coat your chicken and leave in the fridge to marinate for an hour or longer.

BBQ on high and get the grills smoking hot.....

Rinse your corn under some water then onto the bbq turning a few times until cooked - around 20 minutes. Allow to cool and then strip the kernels off the cob of corn into a mixing bowl with the other salad components.

Cook the chicken 4 mins per side depending on the thickness, because you will slice it to serve if you need to you can slice to check. Take off the grill and rest before slicing. 

Mix all the salad together in a little oil and salt and pepper then onto your serving platter. Place the chicken over the top and a good squeeze of lime.

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MEXICAN BREAKFAST RECIPE

Method 1. Heat a medium sized frying pan on a medium heat. Add the olive oil, followed by half of the chilli, allow it to gently sizzle.

2. Add the eggs and spoon the black beans around them, with some of the juice from the can. Cook to your liking, depending on how runny you like your eggs.  

3. Remove from the heat and top with avocado, the remaining chilli, coriander and season with salt and pepper.  

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15 Minute Arm Workout

Most people want strong arms. For most of them that means focusing on the biceps. However, if you want truly impressive arms you need to give equal attention to all three muscle groups that comprise the upper limb: Biceps, Triceps, Forearms. Here is a no frills 15 minute workout that will blast all 3 of those muscle groups in less than 15 minutes to give you an unbelievable arm pump and get those guns loaded for the summer.

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5 Fitness Habits to Establish In Your 20’s

During your 20’s, you are in the golden zone for establishing fitness habits that will last you a lifetime. This is the decade that you should be beginning to take your health a bit more seriously. You most likely don’t yet have the responsibilities that come with children and a mortgage. That makes it the ideal time to cement in those good habits so that, when greater life’s pressures come, they are already ingrained. Here are 5 fitness habits to build into your life during your 20s.

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VEGAN SPAG BOWL RECIPE

Ingredients1 clove of garlic (diced)Small handful of fresh oregano (diced)1 onion (diced)400g of pea based mince1 tbsp olive oil1 can of diced tomatoesA splash of red wineSpaghetti Pasta

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Must Do Stretches For Any Workout

Stretching and working out can be a confusing topic. There was a time when static stretching was the done thing before a workout. Now, however, we now know better. Static stretching will actually lead to a decrease in strength, power and explosiveness during the workout. But that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t stretch at all. Before the workout, you should do dynamic stretching, with static stretching coming at the end of your session. Here are 6 must do stretches, 3 for before and 3 for after, your workout.

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THE Best Fat Burning Moves to Make

Burning fat is hard work. Most of us have spent a lifetime accumulating excess body fat so we shouldn’t expect to be able to get rid of it overnight. Successful fat loss is a combination of caloric restriction, cleaning up the diet by cutting out simple carbohydrates and smart exercise. In this article, we will focus on the exercise side of the equation.

There are literally hundreds of exercises you could do to lose body fat. What you need to do is identify the handful that will give you the best bang for your buck in terms of caloric burn and the degree to which the exercise boosts your metabolism after your workout. The four exercises to follow have been proven to be the most effective moves to accomplish both of those objectives.

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