Healthy Quinoa Pancakes and Ice Cream

With Pancake Day approaching, we look at how we can enjoy this delicious treat without worrying about how unhealthy it is.

Lindsay Benson, Kitbox ambassador and recipe developer, shares her favourite recipe:

February 07, 2016 — KITBOX [ ]
Tags: Nutrition

Food Prep Tips to Save Time in the Kitchen

By now, we all know how important nutrition is to performance. But that doesn't change the fact we're busy people. Balancing work, nutrition, training and any other responsibilities is a BIG challenge. 

The good news is, with a bit of preparation, eating well doesn't have to be hard work. Here are some food prep tips that will save you time in the kitchen...

 

January 29, 2016 — KITBOX [ ]

Our Favourite Healthy Chocolate Cake Recipes

 

It's Chocolate Cake Day tomorrow (January 27th) - and who doesn't like to indulge in the occasional post-WOD slice of cake?

Here are our top 5 healthy chocolate cake recipes - so you can enjoy tomorrow, without messing up your nutrition plan!

 

January 26, 2016 — KITBOX [ ]
Tags: Nutrition

Everything You Need to Know About Supplements for Fitness

Do supplements confuse you? You're not alone. There's a lot of conflicting information out there. It can be hard to work out what you really need - and what's just pseudoscience.

If you're not sure which supplements you should have in your cupboards? Keep reading - this post is for you!

January 24, 2016 — KITBOX [ ]

How to Make the Perfect Bulletproof Coffee

bulletproof coffee

Are you looking for a quick breakfast that'll give you ALL the energy? If you haven't already, you need to give bulletproof coffee a try.

Fans of Dave Asprey's morning brew report everything from fat loss, abundant energy and increased brain power. Want to see if it lives up to the hype? Here's our favourite recipe.

 

January 10, 2016 — KITBOX [ ]

The Fundamental Rules of Performance Nutrition

There are lots of conflicting opinions when it comes to the best approach to nutrition. It's easy to get lost in the finer details, but we think there are some fundamental rules that should be considered first. Here are 5 of them...

December 22, 2015 — KITBOX [ ]

5 Foods to Eat Before Training

The food you eat before you rock up to the gym can either make or break your session, but it's something many people get wrong, especially in clean eating circles. Here are 5 pre-training snack ideas to keep the energy pumping throughout your next WOD:
August 26, 2015 — KITBOX [ ]

Nutrition for Fitness: The Paleo Diet

Nutrition and fitness go hand in hand, so we're often asked about our opinions about the various approaches. We all know diets promoting rapid weight-loss are bad for us, but what about those that promise improved health, fat loss, lean muscle mass and performance gains? Over the next couple of months, we'll look at the most popular approaches within the world of functional fitness - starting with the Paleo Diet.
August 04, 2015 — KITBOX [ ]

Supplements for Fitness: What Do You Need?

The world of supplements is confusing at the best of times, but even more so if your main goal is to improve your fitness, and not necessarily get bigger. We believe in simplicity - keeping the number of supplements you take to a minimum, according to your goals. That's why we stock a relatively small range of supplements in our online shop. So expensive fat burners are out, but what's in? Here are four supplements you should consider taking if fitness is your goal:
July 15, 2015 — KITBOX [ ]

The 10 Best Foods for Recovery

When it comes to improving your athletic performance, the time you spend recovering is arguably just as important as the time you spend training. Nutrition plays a huge role. Making the right food choices can help you recover smarter and faster, getting you back under that barbell as soon as possible. What should you be eating? I'm glad you asked! Here are 10 of the best foods for recovery:
June 29, 2015 — KITBOX [ ]

Tandoori Chicken with Almond Butter

Last week we shared five of our favourite healthy BBQ recipes. This week, we're back with a recipe that's equally suited to indoor or outdoor cooking, and provides a tasty alternative to a traditional Indian dish.
June 28, 2015 — KITBOX [ ]

Our Favourite Summer BBQ Recipes

It looks like summer is finally going to make an appearance in the UK, so we thought we'd share some of our favourite BBQ recipes with you this weekend!
June 21, 2015 — KITBOX [ ]