In this conversation, Vanessa and her partner discuss practical cooking hacks, the importance of understanding recipes and their nutritional value, and how to enhance meals with vegetables and fibre. They emphasize the significance of meal planning to reduce decision fatigue and explore the concept of comfort food, balancing indulgence with nutrition. The discussion also covers practical cooking tips, the value of cookbooks and free resources, and the importance of flavour experimentation in cooking. Personal connections to food and the joy of cooking are highlighted, along with final thoughts on enjoying meals and the cooking process.You’ll learn about:Utilize free resources like magazines for recipes: Don't be afraid to modify recipes to suit your needs.Understand the nutritional value of recipes you follow: Incorporate more vegetables and fibre into meals.Meal planning can help reduce decision fatigue.Cooking can be a way to connect with memories and emotions.Don't hesitate to try new recipes and learn from failures: Experiment with flavors and ingredientsOur Favourite quotable moments:"Cooking can be a way to show love." - Michael"Don't be afraid to go off recipe." - Michael"Turn off the TV and enjoy your meal." - MichaelIf you’re loving the podcast, please leave a review! Resources:In Sydney? Train with Vanessa in person! Get in touch/Join my mailing list: Website or Instagram.About our guest Michael Fisher:Michael is Vanessa’s partner and shares her ethos of being better. Michael is passionate about food, coffee and the English Premier League club, Arsenal. Michael has been a natural bodybuilder since the age of 21. Michael is an enthusiastic and accomplished home cook and is meticulous and disciplined in the way he plans meals with a balanced approach that is focused on nutritional value, and adequate protein and fibre that all contributes to sustainable and healthy habits, as well as enjoyment of food. Michael emphasises the important role of gut health in overall well being.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mfisher1410/About Your Host:Vanessa holds a BSc in Sports Science and brings nearly 20 years of experience in the fitness industry. As a respected Movement Therapist, she combines scientific and holistic approaches to deliver high-quality training for both individuals and groups. Driven by a passion for learning and improvement, Vanessa's mission as an expert generalist is to help others find betterment in their lives. Vanessa trains clients and fitness professionals across Australia, consults for Technogym, and is an accomplished presenter at International Fitness Conferences. Her guiding ethos is simple: do things BETTER! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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