Wimbledon Inspired Treats For Your Next Picnic

Wimbledon has officially started and lasts until July 15th. In honour of this anticipated event that will be all over our television screens, we’ve compiled a list of our favourite Wimbledon inspired treats to bring to your next picnic. Fingers crossed this heat wave continues so you’ll be enjoying these yummy tennis themed snacks under the sun! Want to enjoy these snacks guilt free? Our personal trainers are always here for you.

Tennis Biscuit Tin

Craving something sweet? Biscuits are always a great picnic treat, and this Biscuiteers tin is the perfect tennis-themed snack to indulge in. Chocolate baked biscuits make up this box, all decorated with colourful icing. Each shape is Wimbledon inspired, such as a trophy, tennis ball, and scoreboard. And the best thing about these delicacies? They’re perfect for dunking in your tea!

Chocolate Tennis Balls

Choconchoc has created the perfect chocolate for a tennis lover, chocolate tennis balls! These unique chocolates are the perfect compliment to your outside picnic. Made of milk chocolate, each ball is filled with marshmallow and has an outer layer of white chocolate, dyed tennis green. Purchase a tin of these chocolates here.

Wimbledon Themed Cupcakes

 

These delicious cupcakes from Primrose Bakery are sure to be a hit at your next summer outing. Covered in traditional green frosting, you can either indulge in a vanilla or chocolate cupcake, both covered in tennis themed sugar decorations, such as tennis balls, strawberries, and piped messages. These lovely cupcakes are available throughout the Wimbledon Championships. You can purchase them here.

Strawberries and Cream

You can’t have a Wimbledon themed picnic without the classic strawberries and cream! Super easy to make and amazingly delicious. Nearly 9,000 servings are prepared at Wimbledon daily, and we have the perfect recipe for you if you want to feel as if you are sitting right in the stands watching the action. All you need is fresh strawberries, cream, vanilla extract, sugar, and mint leaves! See our favourite recipe here.

Pimm’s

Pimm’s is the perfect drink to quench your thirst in the sunshine and the ultimate Wimbledon drink. Today, over 80,000 pints of Pimm’s are served at Wimbledon each year! Our favourite recipe consists of fresh mint leaves, cucumber, orange and strawberries. The perfect pairing to your strawberries and cream!

We hope these treats inspire you to get outside and set up a Wimbledon themed picnic in honour of all this tennis excitement. Feeling guilty about these indulgences? Book a session with TruBe and we’ll get you feeling your absolute best in a location of your choice. 

Let the games begin!

Your TruBe Team

4 Reasons To Eat Acai Daily

You may have heard about the newest food trend: acai! It’s everywhere– in bowls, smoothies, ice cream, and all the trendiest cafes. What exactly is acai? Acai, pronounced ah-sigh-EE, is the superfood from Brazil and a berry that looks like a grape. It has a natural, sweet taste with a hint of chocolate flavour. You won’t typically find acai fresh in stores due to the shelf life being short. Instead, you will find it in puree form in the freezer section. Acai is the perfect compliment to various ingredients and your new favourite breakfast food. So why should you incorporate acai into your daily diet? Let us fill you in on the top 4 reasons. 

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A Boost In Energy

Acai berries have countless proteins, good fats, and carbohydrates which have been proven to be extremely beneficial for keeping your energy levels high. Not only do these berries increase your energy, but they help fight exhaustion and fatigue.  Best recipe for an acai energy bowl? Our favourite bowl at the moment is by The Fit Foodie!

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Clear Complexion

A major benefit of eating acai daily is the ability to maintain healthy skin. Acai berries contain many vitamins to help enhance skin. An article published on PubMed showed that acai was one of the most effective natural skin care ingredients and that the extract found in acai is extremely beneficial for treating acne. Recipe for clear skin? Try this clear skin acai smoothie bowl here, recipe by the lovely Olivia Jenkins.

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Hair Growth

A variety of healthy vitamins such as A, B, C, and E are found in acai berries which helps hair growth. Not only do the the nutrients found in the berries help new growth, but they  help strengthen hair and help you maintain a healthy scalp. You can even add acai into your shampoo to help your hair…and the smell is delicious. Try this shampoo, a mix of acai and avocado, for serious hair goals.

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Healthy Heart

Keeping your heart healthy is extremely important, and acai does just that. The fruit provides amounts of anthocyanins, which are active in supporting your cardiovascular system. How should you consume the berry for a healthy heart? Try adding acai in your tea. Acai herbal tea is a perfect drink to have during the day, and it’s even 10-30 times richer in anthocyanins than red wine is!  Indulge in the perfect cup of acai tea, with our favourite’s being Stash Tea and SMT.

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We hope these benefits have inspired you to incorporate acai into your daily diet. Looking for a trendy cafe in London to try acai for the first time? Visit Viva Acai, an acai bar with all your favourite toppings such as peanut butter, kiwi, and coconut fakes. You’ll be part of the acai craze in no time. Happy Eating!

Your TruBe Team