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Apr

2016

Fast food vs wholesome foods

26 Apr 2016

Fast food was always considered to be junk food that you can have in less than 5 minutes however the definition of fast food is more of processed foods such as white bread, potatoes, pasta,biscuits, sweets and pastries.

Wholesome foods is kind of the opposite of fast foods it is mainly fruits ,vegetables ,whole grains, nuts and seeds. Eating a white bread turkey sandwich is considered fast food however it might be low in calories,learn how to chose fresh and natural meals. Healthy food require some time in the kitchen and does not contain nutrition facts.

The slow food movement is also a way of rebelling from fast food which encourages traditional ways of farming and eating they gather fruits and veggies from farmers rather than food plants.

Example of a wholesome lunch:

Wheat berrie salad :

Spinach,tomatoes,pomegranate seeds,walnuts,pumpkin seeds,grilled organic chicken breast,boiled wheat berries, cucumbers,avocado,lemon juice and a dash of olive oil.

Apr

2016

Danger of weight cycling

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25 Apr 2016

Dieting has become more like a trendy behavior . Everybody has tried to diet at least once in a lifetime however no one really takes into consideration the drawbacks of putting your body into a negative calorie balance and potentially gaining the weight back. Actually when you go through a diet you will lose subcutaneous fat which is the fat under your skin so once you go back to your bad eating habits fat piles up as visceral and abdominal fat which puts you at higher risk of diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

Apr

2016

Oils vs nuts

The Mediterranean diet is a very reputable diet for its benefits of lowering cardiovascular disease however we tend to talk about the benefits of olive oil and red wine rather than antioxidants and minerals coming from vegetables and nuts that are very abundant in this diet.

Olive oil contains monounsaturated fats which are better than trans fats and saturated fats found in butter and industrial food.Nuts are high in sterols,stanols,fibers,minerals,lignans and other health promoting nutrients that help lower cholesterol level in blood. Oils can be calorie dense and add up to your daily calorie count.

A small amount of olive oil in salads is perfectly fine for physically active people. For weight loss regimens, a handful of nuts will curb cravings and lower the risk of feeling hungry through the day.

Apr

2016

funny skinnykc crepe

Trying to feed your kids is not always an easy task. Preparing appealing and funny dishes is a very good idea to make them eat healthy fruits and veggies.

Here is a recipe of crepe that i made using a crepe mixture and a cream charger.

CREPE MIXTURE RECIPE:

Ingredients:

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 cup all purpose flour

1 tsp sugar

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 cup skimmed milk

1 egg

mix the ingredients and add them to the empty cream charger . Pour the liquid to the heated pan starting by drawing the eyes mouth and face contour of the character you are planning to draw .Wait for a minute and fill the rest in order to have a contrast in colors.

Apr

2016

Mankoushe

Mankoushe is the typical Lebanese breakfast. you can enjoy it with veggies or labneh (cream cheese).

Ingredients:

Lebanese tyme for mankousheh (mixture of coarse salt, summac ,sesame,oregano and thyme)

Whole wheat dough* (Same dough recipe as Feta pizza)

Olive oil

Place dough disks on rack

Mix olive oil and zaatar until a smooth oily mixture forms

Spread the zaatar mix on the dough and place in oven for 3 min on high temperature.

Ready to serve!

Apr

2016

Fruit salad with style

As i was on vacation at Hermitage hotel in Monaco, i wanted to keep things clean and healthy so i went for a fruit salad for breakfast. I did not regret my choice at all as the presentation made me feel as if i was having one of the best dishes on the menu.

Fruit salads is a good option when you are eating clean food or more specifically whole food which is know as detoxing. It is considered a detox because we tend to avoid industrial food and eat wholesome food that come from earth rather than food plants.

Apr

2016

Benefits of cinnamon

Cinnamon is very beneficial for your health ,you can add it to your tea or sprinkle it in your food.

It is known to fight headaches,cancer,diabetes,reduce blood pressure,fight bacteria and fungal infection.

Is there any valid reason you should not add cinnamon to your daily routine?

Apr

2016

Healthy belly

Bloating is a common cause of belly disorder and its cause is very complex (Irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance,fructose intolerance …) The best diagnosis is to keep a food diary by excluding all foods that are known to cause bloating and gases such as dairy products ,gluten, artificial sweeteners and fructose .Adding them gradually to your diet will help you identify which ones are causing abdominal discomfort.