Here is a fantastic, easy, tasty recipe from Helen Money for Energy Balls – something all you Blenheim triathlon folk will definitely benefit from! These Energy Balls are simple to make and you can make them in bulk and store in the fridge, like I do, so they are always available when you need them – and they’ll save you from having those sugary, fat-ladened dodgy energy bars that are out there on the market. So dig the food processor out, grab some ingredients and get blending.

I’d love to hear what you think about these – maybe you could experiment by adding your

own favourite nuts?

Energy Balls Recipe

250g pitted dates

250g walnuts

3 tsp spirulina powder (optional)

Desiccated coconut, to coat

1. Put the dates, walnuts and spirulina into a food processor, and process at full speed until a stiff paste forms.
2. Sprinkle the desiccated coconut on a plate and have another clean plate handy. Processing the ingredients at high speed will have squeezed the oil from the walnuts, so the paste will be very oily. Break off thumb-sized pieces of paste, roll them into balls, then roll in the desiccated coconut. Place the coated balls on a clean plate.
3. Once all the paste has been rolled into balls, place in the fridge for several hours, which will make them firmer and give them a fantastic chewy texture.

Recipe from www.helenmoneynutrition.com

There was a worrying article in the Express   recently that suggested that a massive 11.5 million Brits need to change their lifestyle or they’ll be at risk of developing diabetes.

That means 1 in 5 of us is in danger of becoming seriously ill – and all because of an unhealthy lifestyle.

According to the article, the number of people at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes has increased by 60% in the last year – and the millions at risk are in addition to the 4 million people already diagnosed with the condition.

What makes me really sad is that Type 2 Diabetes is something that can be avoided simply through exercise and diet! Eating less salt, fat and sugar, more fruit and veg and doing two or three good exercise sessions every week lowers the risks massively.

So if you fear you may be one of the 1 in 5 heading for an early grave, come along to one of our classes today, or get in touch and we can help you make those vital changes to your lifestyle.

Don’t be a couch potato … it could be the death of you, quite literally!

 

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As summer approaches it’s a great idea to spend more time outdoors training whilst the weather is dry and hopefully warm. With only 23 days to go before the longest day (followed by the steady creep of autumn and winter!) we must make the most of the long days. There are plenty of runs happening at weekends throughout the summer months, such as the Kirtlington 6K I’m organising on Saturday 27^th June. It’s a very scenic cross country route that you can walk as well as run, and there’s also a 1K event for children. The run starts at 12.30pm and you can find all the details on the Kirtlington Fete website.

All Prime Energy classes continue as usual throughout the summer until the schools break up in late July, when we revert to our summer programme. Read on for details of all June classes, and watch out for info about the summer programme in our July newsletter.

And don’t forget that the schools only have one half term to go before the long six week holiday (and actually it’s eight weeks for some schools!). Have you sorted your childcare out yet? And did you know that Camp Energy was recently given “Outstanding” by Ofsted??

To book your child onto our camp simply go on the website home page  and click the big purple “BOOK NOW” button in the top right hand corner. Simples!

If your kids are regulars at Camp, or they’re coming back after a time away, please spread  the word and remember we always reward our raving fans! We are looking forward to seeing you and your kids return this summer.

After the success of the Sophie Grigson cookery class last year we plan to run another with a fantastic Italian cook called Mariella Bliss.  You may know Mariella from her stalls at the local farmers’ markets, where she sells her fantastic produce. At the class she will be teaching and demonstrating healthy pasta sauces and other yummy healthy Italian food. Watch out for further details … The last class was a sell out so keep an eye out and book early!

Yes, I know what you’re thinking … it’s only May and you haven’t even booked a summer holiday for 2015 yet! Well as you know I don’t hang around and the our Ski 15 tour sold out in May last year so don’t  hang around – if you want to be part of it contact Barry   straight away! Every class will have a few past attendees in it so have a chat with them if you want to know what it’s really like – I’m sure they’ll all give it a great verbal reference!

Six places have already been sold “off plan” because of the past success of this trip – so you do need to talk to Barry quickly if you are interested.

Camp Energy was a smash hit at Easter. During Camp we had an unexpected Ofsted inspection – unlike the schools we don’t get a warning when they’re coming, they just pitch up and we have to jump.  It can be a daunting experience, but I’m delighted to let you know we got

“Outstanding“!!!! 

in both education and child development.

As well as a tremendous Camp, the Easter @ Easter Rugby School was a huge success too, with the current England player Nick Easter fresh from the 6 Nations campaign and putting the attendees through the most current and up to date drills.

Next Camps are at the May half term – May 26-29. Go to the website  to book your child’s place!