Here’s 8 quick fire questions with co-founders Myles and Giles about how they keep healthy during the festive season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/div>\nWhich dish sums up Christmas for you?<\/h3>\n
Giles – The Festive Gammon joint which sits alongside its more famous cousin the Christmas Turkey. That plus sprouts tossed in lardons are my favourites.<\/p>\n
Myles – My mums infamous Xmas turkey, it’s so big she’s up cooking it throughout the night. My favourite food has to be piggy in blankets.<\/p>\n
Who cooks Christmas Dinner in your house?<\/strong><\/h3>\nGiles – It’s a big team effort, My mum and I will start, then my sisters and Dad will take over whilst we enjoy a glass of red.<\/p>\n
Myles – Mum always cooks but this year I’m going to help her out<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\nWhere will you be spending Christmas this year?<\/strong><\/h3>\nGiles – At home in Devon with the family. We often have cousins, aunties, uncles, Gradmas, Grandpas and dogs too. But this year its the 5 of us.<\/p>\n
Myles – I’ll be at mums with our newest addition to the family little Sienna – probably dressed as a Christmas pudding \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
How do you stay on top of your health during party season?<\/strong><\/h3>\nGiles – I try to have a rule whereby I’ll get out for a run once every other day throughout the festive season, just to keep ticking the fitness over. It also means you can indulge guilt-free (and are often hungrier!).<\/p>\n
Myles – I actually love running at Christmas – the frost on the fields and crisp air on your face make it one of my favourite times of the year to run.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\nChristmas in the Sun vs in the Snow?<\/strong><\/h3>\nGiles – In the snow, 100%.<\/p>\n
Myles – I’m yet to have Christmas in the sun but I’m not against the idea. I’m trying to persuade the family to try Bali – I’d love to go surfing in the sun on Christmas morning<\/p>\n
How do you balance festive indulgences?<\/strong><\/h3>\nGiles – Eat what you want as long as you throw in a little cardio here and there. Just throw in a run or a swim, or simply get out and about on some long walks in the fresh air. It’s a great time of year!<\/p>\n
Myles – I don’t worry too much about food an indulgence over Christmas. It’s generally the same for me as any other time of the year – I’ll still eat pretty well, I’ll still be active (whether that’s jogs or walks with the family) but I won’t worry about the odd chocolate or mulled wine here and there. Life’s to be enjoyed after all.<\/p>\n
What present is at the top of your wish list this year?<\/strong><\/h3>\nGiles – A new set of festive socks.. Just kidding, mum, please no more of them! A new pair of trainers would be fantastic.<\/p>\n
Myles –\u00a0Probably something tech \/ sport \/ health related. Love the idea of taking the apple watch out with me while surfing or a new pair of headphones for those Xmas runs.<\/p>\n
<\/div>\nFavourite Christmas film…<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\nGiles – The Holiday (or Home Alone)<\/p>\n
Myles – Easy – Home Alone 1 and 2<\/p>\n
<\/div>\nIndulging at Christmas doesn’t have to be unhealthy. Check out our favourite festive recipes<\/a> with a healthy twist.<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Here at Mindful Chef we’re big advocates of maintaining a healthy balance all year round. We like to indulge mindfully at Christmas, so turkey with all the trimmings (and a mince pie or two) is definitely still on the menu but we’ll also keep active and get outdoors regularly. Here’s 8 quick fire questions with…<\/p>\n
Where will you be spending Christmas this year?<\/strong><\/h3>\nGiles – At home in Devon with the family. We often have cousins, aunties, uncles, Gradmas, Grandpas and dogs too. But this year its the 5 of us.<\/p>\n
Myles – I’ll be at mums with our newest addition to the family little Sienna – probably dressed as a Christmas pudding \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
How do you stay on top of your health during party season?<\/strong><\/h3>\nGiles – I try to have a rule whereby I’ll get out for a run once every other day throughout the festive season, just to keep ticking the fitness over. It also means you can indulge guilt-free (and are often hungrier!).<\/p>\n
Myles – I actually love running at Christmas – the frost on the fields and crisp air on your face make it one of my favourite times of the year to run.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\nChristmas in the Sun vs in the Snow?<\/strong><\/h3>\nGiles – In the snow, 100%.<\/p>\n
Myles – I’m yet to have Christmas in the sun but I’m not against the idea. I’m trying to persuade the family to try Bali – I’d love to go surfing in the sun on Christmas morning<\/p>\n
How do you balance festive indulgences?<\/strong><\/h3>\nGiles – Eat what you want as long as you throw in a little cardio here and there. Just throw in a run or a swim, or simply get out and about on some long walks in the fresh air. It’s a great time of year!<\/p>\n
Myles – I don’t worry too much about food an indulgence over Christmas. It’s generally the same for me as any other time of the year – I’ll still eat pretty well, I’ll still be active (whether that’s jogs or walks with the family) but I won’t worry about the odd chocolate or mulled wine here and there. Life’s to be enjoyed after all.<\/p>\n
What present is at the top of your wish list this year?<\/strong><\/h3>\nGiles – A new set of festive socks.. Just kidding, mum, please no more of them! A new pair of trainers would be fantastic.<\/p>\n
Myles –\u00a0Probably something tech \/ sport \/ health related. Love the idea of taking the apple watch out with me while surfing or a new pair of headphones for those Xmas runs.<\/p>\n
<\/div>\nFavourite Christmas film…<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\nGiles – The Holiday (or Home Alone)<\/p>\n
Myles – Easy – Home Alone 1 and 2<\/p>\n
<\/div>\nIndulging at Christmas doesn’t have to be unhealthy. Check out our favourite festive recipes<\/a> with a healthy twist.<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Here at Mindful Chef we’re big advocates of maintaining a healthy balance all year round. We like to indulge mindfully at Christmas, so turkey with all the trimmings (and a mince pie or two) is definitely still on the menu but we’ll also keep active and get outdoors regularly. Here’s 8 quick fire questions with…<\/p>\n
Giles – I try to have a rule whereby I’ll get out for a run once every other day throughout the festive season, just to keep ticking the fitness over. It also means you can indulge guilt-free (and are often hungrier!).<\/p>\n
Myles – I actually love running at Christmas – the frost on the fields and crisp air on your face make it one of my favourite times of the year to run.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\nChristmas in the Sun vs in the Snow?<\/strong><\/h3>\nGiles – In the snow, 100%.<\/p>\n
Myles – I’m yet to have Christmas in the sun but I’m not against the idea. I’m trying to persuade the family to try Bali – I’d love to go surfing in the sun on Christmas morning<\/p>\n
How do you balance festive indulgences?<\/strong><\/h3>\nGiles – Eat what you want as long as you throw in a little cardio here and there. Just throw in a run or a swim, or simply get out and about on some long walks in the fresh air. It’s a great time of year!<\/p>\n
Myles – I don’t worry too much about food an indulgence over Christmas. It’s generally the same for me as any other time of the year – I’ll still eat pretty well, I’ll still be active (whether that’s jogs or walks with the family) but I won’t worry about the odd chocolate or mulled wine here and there. Life’s to be enjoyed after all.<\/p>\n
What present is at the top of your wish list this year?<\/strong><\/h3>\nGiles – A new set of festive socks.. Just kidding, mum, please no more of them! A new pair of trainers would be fantastic.<\/p>\n
Myles –\u00a0Probably something tech \/ sport \/ health related. Love the idea of taking the apple watch out with me while surfing or a new pair of headphones for those Xmas runs.<\/p>\n
<\/div>\nFavourite Christmas film…<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\nGiles – The Holiday (or Home Alone)<\/p>\n
Myles – Easy – Home Alone 1 and 2<\/p>\n
<\/div>\nIndulging at Christmas doesn’t have to be unhealthy. Check out our favourite festive recipes<\/a> with a healthy twist.<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Here at Mindful Chef we’re big advocates of maintaining a healthy balance all year round. We like to indulge mindfully at Christmas, so turkey with all the trimmings (and a mince pie or two) is definitely still on the menu but we’ll also keep active and get outdoors regularly. Here’s 8 quick fire questions with…<\/p>\n
Giles – Eat what you want as long as you throw in a little cardio here and there. Just throw in a run or a swim, or simply get out and about on some long walks in the fresh air. It’s a great time of year!<\/p>\n
Myles – I don’t worry too much about food an indulgence over Christmas. It’s generally the same for me as any other time of the year – I’ll still eat pretty well, I’ll still be active (whether that’s jogs or walks with the family) but I won’t worry about the odd chocolate or mulled wine here and there. Life’s to be enjoyed after all.<\/p>\n