Once again Its all about choices. Choosing the right side dish that goes with your main course has some major affects on your diet and weight.
The Healthy Secret to Start my Day:
Many of us do not take it too seriously if we don`t give the restrooms a visit at least once a day! It is very significant since our body should get ride of its dirt every day in order to prevent unnecessary gas problems, stomach ache, flatulence, the risk of hemorrhoids and many other health problems!
I was recommended by a nutritionist to mix half a glass of room temperature water with a half lemon freshly sqeezed juice and one spoon of olive oil then drink it on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning. This healthy “system cleanser”, as I call it, works like magic! so simple and so natural- try it yourself and you`d see how lighter and more comfortable you feel everyday, once you start drinking this healing mixture!
Red Pepper & My Healthy Veggie Meal:
All peppers are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, but Red Peppers are simply bursting with them plus considered to be a great source of Vitamin B6. This very nutritious vegetable and the antioxidants it contain help preventing cell damage, cancer, and diseases related to aging. Further more, Red Pepper support the immune function, can reduce inflammation like that found in arthritis and asthma, promotes proper blood clotting and strengthens bones.
With all of these great health benefits and nutrition values, I love cooking this Moroccan-style healthy veggie meal since satisfy as steak and tasteful as a gourmet dish: With 302 calories, 9 grams of protein, 8 grams of fat and 4 grams of fibre per serving, you cannot go wrong with this MUST TRY RECIPE !!!
Couscous-Stuffed Red Pepper W/Yogurt:
Ingrediants:
85 grams of whole wheat Couscous
2 tbsp Raisins
50 ml hot vegetable stock
1 tsp clear honey
1 large lemon- squeez for juice
2 garlic cloves
small bunch flat-leaf parsley
150 ml tub non-fat natural yogurt
2 tomatoes , roughly chopped
2 red peppers , halved, cores removed
1 tbsp olive oil
How to make:
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Pre-heat oven to 400* degrees.
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Place couscous and raisins in a heatproof bowl. Stir stock, honey and lemon juice, then pour over the couscous. Cover and leave to absorb for 5 mins.
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Place the lemon zest, garlic and parsley in a mini food processor and whizz until everything is well chopped.
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Stir 1 tbsp of this mixture into the yogurt, then set aside. Stir the remaining mixture into the couscous with the tomatoes and some seasoning.
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Spoon the couscous mixture into each pepper half, then sit them in a small roasting tin. Drizzle with oil, then bake for 40 mins until peppers are tender.
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Serve with the yogurt and a simple green salad on the side, and- ENJOY!!!
When Banana, Oatmeal & Chocolate Co-Mingle:
Combining delicious, nutritious and natural foods as oatmeal and dark chocolate, you might find that adding a fruit to the mixture can be more tasteful and healthy. Check out this wonderful craving savor healthy cookies recipe and be surprised how reducing the amount of sugar and butter per cookie, while adding mashed ripe Banana to these amazing oatmeal – chocolate chip delights can improve more then their flavor, but higher their nutrition value, especially when we are talking weight watchers lifestyle and smart food choices:
Nutrition Facts: 2 small cookies contain 115 calories, 3.5 grams of fat, 2 grams of protein, 19 grams of carbs, 1.5 grams of fiber and 10 mg of calcium!
Ingrediants:
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1 Medium Banana, rip and mashed.
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1/2 cup Brown Sugar
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1/4 cup Butter, softened
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1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
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1 large Egg
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1 and 1/4 cup of all-purpose Flour
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2 cups old-fashioned Oats
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1 teaspoon Baking Soda
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1/4 teaspoon Salt
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1/2 cup Dark-Chocolate Chips -
Cooking Oil Spray
How to make?!
Preheat oven to 350* degrees.
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Combine banana, sugar, butter and vanilla in a large bowl and beat with mixer at a medium speed until smooth. Add the large Egg and keep beating well.
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In a separate medium bowl combine flour, oats, baking soda and salt, stirring with a whisk. Add flour mixture to banana mixture and beat again with mixer, on medium speed until well blended. Add chocolate chips and stir.
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Coat baking sheet with cooking spray and drop cookies mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart. Bake cookies for 17-20 minutes, cool down before remove from pan and- Enjoy!!!
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The New #1 Rule For Healthy Weight Loss Diet:
If you haven’t herd yet about the new number 1 rule / slim-down mantra for healthy weight loss and weight watchers, please continue to read: The answer people, is- EAT MORE to WEIGHT LESS! (That’s right, no joke!) The new secret to loose weight in a healthy way, meaning- eating right foods will help you drop pounds by revving your calorie burn and curbing cravings, has been proving its long lasting, healthy results! According to experts and leading chefs, if you add these eats to your plate today you will be able to control your hunger better, reduce your foods cravings and be slimmer and healthier in no time:
OATS:
Oatmeal or oats crackers have the highest satiety ranking of any food. Unlike many other carbohydrates, oats digest slowly, so they have little impact on your blood sugar, making them the most filling choice.
EGG WHITES:
Dig in to eggs whites. They won’t harm your heart, but they can help you trim inches. A recent study from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge reported egg protein is filling, so you eat less later in the day!
ORGANIC STEAK:
The protein in beef helps you retain muscle mass during weight loss, and since regular beef has reputation, the organic choice would be healthier! The best way to eat beef while dieting is grill or broil top round or sirloin kind, sliced thinly and combined with mix of veggies.
WHOLE GRAIN:
Read the full story about why whole grain is better for your diet:
