Top 5 Healthy London Places to Take Her This Mother’s Day

We all love our mothers and we all know how much they do for us. Here at TruBe we love celebrating that one day a year where mothers are truly praised. For those who are stuck on what to do for her special day, TruBe have come up with our top 5 favourite healthy places to eat in London. So, show her some love this Mother’s Day by spoiling her with not just any meal, but a deliciously healthy meal, because staying healthy doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some amazing restaurants in London.

Here’s our guide of the 5 best healthy restaurants and lunch spots to take mum this Mother’s Day:

  1. BlueBird, 350 King’s Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5UU

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Situated in the heart of Chelsea on the Kings Road, BlueBird oozes decadence and luxury in its restaurant, bar and cafe. At street level is the bustling cafe, perfect for afternoon tea and brunches and also a perky food store. The European menu in the restaurant, which is on the first floor,  includes a variety of delicious small plates and sharing dishes as well as exquisite main courses that will leave you feeling satisfied but guilt free! Dishes include seared salmon with a shaved fennel salad and steamed sea bream with a tomato and grape relish. That’s definitely got our mouths watering!

2.  Grain Store, Granary Square, 1-3 Stable St, Kings Cross, London N1C 4AB

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This award winning restaurant is the perfect place if you’re looking for a quirky industrial-chic feel, as it occupies part of a former victorian warehouse allowing for an open kitchen. The incredible chef, Bruno Loubet who has been an exclusive chef in London since 1993, has created a sustainable and innovative menu with no geographical boundaries and special emphasis on vegetables. Perfect for achieving your 5 a day! Why not try the delicious carrot & mandarin purée, potted green cabbage, parsnip croquette, Arctic char with parsley sauce, or the adventourous Brambletye farm oyster mushrooms in vegan XO sauce, wasabi pea coulis and herb tofu.

3. The Good Life Eatery, 20 Motcomb Street London SW1X 8LB UK

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A fabulous spot for healthy superfoods, The Good Life Eatery boasts incredible smoothie bowls and lively salads; for example their Miso Hungry Macro Bowl of roasted butternut squash, homemade kimchi, steamed broccoli, mixed wild rice or quinoa, 1/2 avocado, omega seeds and ginger miso dressing. If you’re looking for something more wholesome, look no further than their warm bowls of rice or quinoa and your choice of protein ranging from green chicken meatballs to teriyaki salmon. Their philosophy of ‘The Good Life’ means no wifi, perfect for spending a distraction-free meal with mum.

4. Farmacy, 74 Westbourne Grove, London W2 5SH

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Situated in the lavish area of Notting Hill, Farmacy brings you comfort food at an incredibly healthy standard. With a view that ‘food is medicine’, every food choice at this restaurant will ensure guilt-free pleasures whilst nourishing and satisfying your tummies! They boast fantastically healthy alternatives to scrumptious cuisines like their Mexican Bowl of sprouted coriander rice, romaine, guacamole, frijoles, tomato ceviche, salsa & ‘sour cream’ topped with purple potato mash, corn chips & chipotle mayo and their Chef’s Clean Curry of pumpkin, eggplant, carrot & broccoli cooked in coconut milk, lemongrass & spices, served with sprouted brown rice.

5. Chucs Restaurant, 30 Dover St, Mayfair, London W1S 4NB

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If you’re looking for an extravagant meal at extravagant prices, look no further than the prestigious Chucs Restaurant in Mayfair. With sophisticated interiors, this restaurant oozes elegance and will be sure to make mum feel like the queen she is! The menu boasts fresh and exquisite ingredients with dishes like their grilled octopus with potatoes, rocket, taggiasca olives, cherry tomatoes and grilled courgettes, or their fresh homemade tagliatelle prawns and courgettes.

Why not compliment her meal with a fabulous gift card from TruBe and give the gift of health and fitness this Mother’s Day.

We offer gift cards for 4, 8 and 12 sessions, and all workouts are included, offering her so much choice! One day she could experience a relaxing yoga session, the next a dynamic, personalised personal training session.

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Don’t forget all of our TruBe trainers are fully qualified fitness experts who specialise in various workouts such as Yoga, Ballet Fit, Personal Training, Boxing, Kickboxing and Pilates.

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Perfect Last Minute Fitness Gifts

With the New Year quickly following the Christmas break. You can be sure that your loved ones minds will quickly switch from the festivities to fitness.

It’s not too late for those last minute online gifts, so kickstart their ‘New Year New You’ program with one of these last minute gift ideas.

NIKE SCULPT CAPRI LEGGINGS
Another pair of black leggings? Think again. Nike are the perfect fit, suck everything in and bring out your amazing shape. Kim Kardashian booty? 5/10. Sexy long legs? 10/10.

http://store.nike.com/gb/en_gb/pd/sculpt-training-capris/pid-10020057/pgid-10080301

SUSPENSION TRAINER
Long gone are the days where you need a gym with static machines for each and every muscle.
The suspension trainer is a brilliantly devised piece of equipment that will push you to the next level.
Does a single leg press up to lunge high knee jump sound impossible? Book in a session and we’ll work at it!

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/TRX-Suspension-Training-Basic-Kit/dp/B002YIA6SM

LULULEMON TIE AND GO TANK
Meeting the girls for coffee after your workout? Lululemon side tie top is the answer. Workout gear might be the new fashion trend but you don’t want to always feel like you’ve left the gym. If you’re sick of neutral colours, order two sizes above your usual and add a coloured sports bra for a statement.

http://www.lululemon.co.uk/products/clothes-accessories/women-tanks-no-support/Tie-And-Go-Tank?cc=16106&skuId=uk_3639099&catId=women-tanks-no-support

FOOTWEAR FOR PLIES
Trainers are my addiction and I’m guilty for having too many pairs, but if you feel you can’t show off your new kicks at your Ballet workout and doing classes barefoot? Add these to your Shoe collection. Added bonus, they come with laces to make you feel like a real ballerina.

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http://store.nike.com/gb/en_gb/pd/studio-wrap-4-training-shoe/pid-10308441/pgid-10958078

TruBe Gift Cards
Purchasing one of our gift cards is like buying your loved ones a new year’s resolution they will stick to. Choose from a variety of sessions, from boxing to Ballet Fit, to help you get summer ready, no excuses for no time to workout, be it because the gym is too far away or your lunch break isn’t long enough, we’ll come to you, everything you need at a tap of a finger. As the saying goes, summer bodies are made in the winter.

www.trubeapp.com/giftcard

JUICE CLEANSE
After all the feasting and probably a few too many glasses, kickstart 2016 the right way.
It’s not a quick fix but Press London offer a great 3 day cleanse to remove flush out the toxins from the holidays.

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http://press-london.com/collections/juice-cleanses

TRIGGER
Sore muscles? When stretching isn’t quite enough, this little beast will do the trick. I won’t lie, it hurts! but it slowly releases all the tension in your muscles, helps with lymphatic drainage and even cellulite.

https://www.athleteshop.co.uk/trigger-the-grid-mini-foam-roller-black?gclid=CK-S-Yz45MkCFUeVGwodKVUAHw

DECLEOR AURABSOLU SPRAY
This spray is your new best friend. Full of essential oils, it purifies your skin leaving you glowing and hydrated after a workout. Use it after you apply your makeup and it will keep it all in place as well.

http://www.decleor.co.uk/aurabsolu-refreshing-mist

SPIRALIZER
Courgette noodles anyone? Incorporate more veggies to your diet by adding this small gadget to your kitchen essentials. Cut over half the calories, add double the taste and green power.

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/VEG—SPIN-Vegetable-Spiralizer-Courgetti/dp/B00V5CZ68S/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1450425722&sr=8-4&keywords=spiralizer

RESISTANCE BANDS
The little secret to long and lean legs. Glute bridges, leg lifts, squats and crab walks getting too easy? These will just make it a little harder. With different resistances for every level, these small little bands will fit in your handbag, so no excuses.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Resistance-BESTOPE-Powerband-Training-Exercise/dp/B00QBLS914/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1450801085&sr=8-8&keywords=resistance+bands

Supplement Bundles
Adding supplements to your diet gives you a nutritional safety net. The MissFits Multitasker is bursting with lean pea protein and crammed with essential nutrients,

https://missfitsnutrition.com

 

I hope your loved ones enjoy their gifts.

Happy last minute shopping and merry Christmas!

TamsinOldroyd

 

Tamsin O, London Personal Trainer

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6 reasons to do a TruBe session with a friend or partner

We all know that having a trainer partner makes exercising less of a chore, but should you be doing a personal training session with a partner as well? Here are 7 reasons why you should!

1) Great Motivation
As the days get shorter our motivation to train dwindles. Having a training partner means you are more likely resist the temptation of cancelling your session.

2) Get to Know Them Better
Exercising with someone else breaks down many of the social barriers that prevent you from really getting to know someone. This makes it a much healthier alternative to drinking alcohol!

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3) It’s More Fun
It’s a well known fact that exercising releases the happy hormones endorphins. Well, training with your buddy not only does that,  it makes you laugh even through the toughest exercises. TruBe uses various complex exercises that will encourage maximum interaction and contact with your partner. So Smiles all around!

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4) Cost Effective
Having a training partner can save you money. It cuts the cost of personal training session in half making it much more affordable.

5) Push Harder
Let’s face it, we all like a bit of competitive edge. Training with a partner encourages you to work harder to out perform each other and to work as a team. You wish each other well because you’re in it together. It’s a healthy attitude that will translate into your daily life making you more successful.

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6) It’s just cool!
Training with a partner looks cool and is super cool. Not only do you get them to try challenging elements of acroyoga, core exercises and plyometrics moves in your training, you also grow stronger as friends or partners.

So why not download the app, book a workout, split the cost and try it with a friend.

Dana V – @DanaandAliceFitness

 

TruBe Outdoor Training Timetable – 31st Aug

Choose a session from the timetable below. Each session costs £10 per person but if you are a registered member of TruBe, your first outdoor session will be free!

If you haven’t registered with us, simply download our app and go through our super quick sign-up process.

Date Location
Mon 31st Aug 12.30pm (Bank Holiday) Holland Park
Mon 31st Aug 7pm (Bank Holiday) Highbury
Tues 1st Sept 7pm Clapham Common
Tues 1st Sept 7pm Fulham
Weds 2nd Sept 12.30pm Green Park
Fri 4th Sept 6.30am Hampstead Heath
Sat 5th Sept 10.30am Clapham Common

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Simply tap on Featured Trainers in the app from your profile and start favouriting them.

You can now also view a full list of the trainers and yogis that have passed our recruitment process. Visit the Trainers page on our website and get to know them better.

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