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May

2016

Vanilla blueberry bites

12 May 2016

As I was preparing a vanilla cake I accidentally forgot to add baking powder so the cake stayed flat,to make it appealing I have cut it into cubes and added blueberries with toothpicks creating those cute bites . It turned out to be a success among my friends. This is why mistakenly forgetting ingredients can sometimes create a whole new recipe!

May

2016

Sandwiches

Subway is one of the oldest chains that customizes sandwiches, it was bullied by low carb dieters so it included some salads to fit everyone’s need. There was even the Subway diet at one point that helped people lose weight by eating sandwiches everyday.This phenomenon is not surprising because a sandwich has carbohydrates (whole wheat bread),proteins (chicken breast) and fat (avocados ) along with veggies (tomatoes and lettuce) which is a balanced meal.

The problem occurs in case of bad topping choices such as heavy dressings and fried chicken.

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May

2016

Nutrition facts

People are all about checking nutrition facts and labels. Wholesome foods do not contain nutrition facts as they are fresh and home made. Some people have no choice but to buy packaged food because of lack of time… I would recommend preparing meals ahead and freezing them however if for some reason it can’t be done, reading food labels properly is a must.

May

2016

KC at the mall

Shopping at the mall can be part of an exercise routine when you walk About 20 minutes without stopping every minute. When arriving at the mall aim first at localizing the shops you want to visit by a quick 15 minutes tour. If the mall happens to be next to your home go there by walk or park your car far from the entrance ,yes FAR FROM THE ENTRANCE (which is the complete opposite of what you usually do) to have at least a 5 minutes walk back and forth in addition to the steps inside the mall.A pedometer will also help to count your steps to ensure you are not having a sedentary lifestyle.

May

2016

fructose everywhere!

Fructose is found in fruits,fruit juices,syrups and honey however in some cases it can trigger side effects such as diarrhea,abdominal pain and gas.

Fructose malabsorption is a digestive disorder in which absorption of fructose is impaired by deficient fructose carriers,the result is increased fructose in the entire intestine causing vomiting, diarrhea ,abdominal pain and bloating.Checking food labels is essential before buying packaged food to avoid the presence of high fructose corn syrup,maple flavored syrup,molasses,palm or coconut sugar and sorghum which are different forms of fructose.

Nowadays fructose is misused as it is included in every food product as a sweetener therefore causing a lot of intolerances when eating sweets.

May

2016

What are legumes?

Legumes such as beans,lentils and peas act like anti diabetic and weight loss agents due to their low glycemic index which prevents food cravings.Beans also contain high levels of resistant starch and fibers which makes it hard for the digestive enzymes to break it down, thus reducing the total calories absorbed from beans.They even have blood pressure lowering effects.

Eating beans,peas or lentils more than twice a week can decrease colon cancer by 50%. Adding legumes to your diet should be part of your clean eating plan.

May

2016

Flax,sesame and chia seeds benefits

Seeds contain minerals, antioxidants and micronutrients including plant sterols which help reduce cholesterol.Seeds and nuts act like a fat sponge and help the body get rid of bad fats.Flax,chia and sesame seeds are rich in lignans which are plant phytoestrogens that protect against cancer.

Several seeds and nuts are also rich in omega 3 fatty acids which are beneficial for the heart and brain health such as walnuts,hemp seeds,flaxseeds and chia seeds.

May

2016

onions and mushrooms

The allium family of vegetables include onions,garlics,leeks,chives,shallots,and scallions.They have beneficial effects on cardiovascular and immune system as well as anti diabetic and anti cancer properties.Garlic and onion contain phytochemicals,flavonoids and phenols,some studies showed that they prevent breast and digestive cancers. Read More