#32 Apple, pear and ginger crumble, seasonal fruit and vegetables and the November challenge
The Weekly Dose
October was filled with lots of pilates studying and teaching, both in person and online. The countdown to my exam is on and I can’t wait to open up the classes to you all from mid November. If you’re interested in giving pilates a go, please do sign up to my waiting list here to be the first to hear about upcoming in person and zoom classes.
On the topic of movement, I tried Pickleball for the first time last week and loved it. As a huge fan of Padel already (the fastest growing sport in Europe), I have a feeling these will quickly become my winter sports of choice whilst outdoor tennis becomes less appealing in the Scottish winter.
What are your favourite ways to move your body in the winter months? I’d love to know in the comments below.
What’s in season this month:
This month’s challenge:
Why?
As many of us are living day to day with prolonged stress, allowing the body to experience periods of rest is essential to support our digestive system, immune system, heart, mental and overall physical health.
Breathwork is one of the most powerful ways of moving the body from a state of ‘fight or flight’ into ‘rest and digest’.
It can be a helpful tool to promote a state of mind and body relaxation, encouraging optimal sleep.
You can practice breathwork techniques wherever you are to help ground yourself in the present and many of our clients find it invaluable in managing stress and anxiety day to day.
Our favourite practice, called box breathing (see below for the link), is one Lottie and I come back to time and time again and can’t wait to hear how you find it.
How?
If you’re out and about, taking yourself off to a bathroom can provide a quiet and private space for a few minutes
Get warm, comfortable and cosy in bed and play the link below
before drifting off into a blissful sleep
This Week’s Recipe: Apple, Pear & Ginger Crumble
I actually enjoy having this for breakfast with a dollop of yoghurt as well as a pudding with some ice cream. I hope you enjoy this warming and delicious dish!
Serves 6, 45 minutes
Ingredients:
For the filling:
2 pears, chopped into bitesized chunks
5 apples, chopped into bitesized chunks
1 large thumb ginger, grated (feel free to add more if you can handle the spice)
2 tsp cinnamon or orange zest (optional)
1 large splash of water
For the crumble:
150g oats
45g ground flaxseed
45g ground almonds
75g melted coconut oil
45g maple syrup
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 180C.
Wash and chop the fruits and place in a pan. Grate the ginger to the mix followed by the cinnamon/orange zest if using.
Add a splash of water to the pan and simmer over a medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a little more water if needed.
Meanwhile, add all the crumble ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix well.
When the apples and pears have broken down slightly, remove the lid and check the consistency. If the mixture is too liquidy, turn the heat up slightly and continue to cook with the lid off until some of the liquid has bubbled off.
Pour the fruit into a baking dish and add the crumble topping on top. Bake until golden brown, approximately 20 minutes.
Serve with creme fraiche, custard, cream, yoghurt or ice cream.
How we can work together this month:
What client’s say:
“10/10. Working with Claudia has been an absolute joy. Claudia was very supportive - tailoring each protocol to my needs and my diet, creating space for me to move towards my goals. I think the information Claudia provides in her blog and Weekly Dose greatly supplements the in-session work.
Before working with Claudia, my relationship with food and with my body was very negative, creating a lot of negative energy in my relationship with others and confined how I was able to live. Throughout the programme, I feel stronger and more confident in my body, as well as much happier and more relaxed.
This has greatly liberated my thoughts and daily habits, giving me space to enjoy life more. Claudia has equipped me with additional tools such as breathwork and journaling techniques that will continue to support me to becoming my best self.” - MB
I’d love to connect on Instagram and if you’d like to find out more about working together, you can find out more about my 1:1 Power Hours or book a Complimentary Discovery Call here.