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THE PLANK POSE

⚡ A hard exercise ⚡

It takes a lot of determination at the beginning staying in correct hold.

The plank is designed to focus on tightening abdominal and back muscles.

How to :

1- Lay on the floor with the elbows under each shoulder. Forearms should be flat on the mat. Whilst engaging the abdominal muscles.

2- Keep forearms and knees on the mat.

3- Slowly lift the body upwards until the stomach muscles are parallel to the floor.

Both forearms and tip toes will be touching the mat.

4- Breathe as deeply as possible whilst holding this pose.

In MS, balance can deteriorate creating high risk of falling.
By maintaining abdominal muscle strength we can preserve balance.

When I do this I'm visualising my new 6 pack.

It’s on its way!

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Trust the process ✨✨

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#2023

I like to select anti inflammatory recipes.

Avoiding inflammation will keep our internal organs as healthy as possible.

This soup is a good comforting choice.

Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, pumpkin is incredibly nutritious.

INGREDIENTS 🥣

- 1 medium pumpkin (approx. 1½kg)

- 1 tbsp olive oil

- ½ tsp ground cumin

- 1 tsp chili flakes

- 1 large onion, finely chopped

- 2 garlic cloves, crushed

- 1 litre vegetable stock

- 1 can coconut milk

- 1 lime, zested and juiced

- ½ small bunch of coriander, chopped (optional)

METHOD 🍽️

1- Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan. Peel, deseed and chop the pumpkin into 3cm chunks. Arrange the pumpkin on a baking tray, drizzle over half the oil, scatter with the cumin and toss well. Season and roast for 30 mins.

2- Heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan on a medium heat. Fry the onion for 5 mins until soft, but, not golden. Add the ginger, garlic and chili flakes and fry for another minute.

3- Add vegan stock, coconut milk and roasted pumpkin to the pan, then bring to a gentle simmer.

4- Remove from the heat and blend the soup with a blender until smooth.

💡NB: If you prefer a thinner soup, add a cup of hot water to reach the required consistency.

5- Return the soup back to a gentle simmer. Then season well and stir in the lime juice.

Ladle into serving bowls topping with pumpkin seeds, coriander and salt and pepper as desired. Add a few slices of bread on the side.

So delicious !!