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Feb

2016

Pizza for dinner?

22 Feb 2016

A typical dinner for me when family and friends are gathered is pizza. The twist is to bake your own pizza by preparing the dough with whole wheat flour ,low fat cheese, turkey and last but not least prepare a homemade tomato paste with fresh tomatoes, oregano and basil.

A salad always accompanies my meals as it is the most important source of fibers and vitamins and it has the benefit to fill your belly.

Keep in mind that veggies are the main constituent of your meals and you should concentrate on that dish instead of adding rice ,pasta or meat if you still feel hungry.

Feb

2016

garden salad

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21 Feb 2016

The more colors the more vitamins and minerals in your salad so i always make sure that my salads contain at least 3 different colorful veggies. I called that salad the garden salad as it has even colored pasta made of carrots, spinach and beets along with all kinds of greens.

P.S: add raw nuts as it gives your salad a boost of vitamin E,good fats and proteins.

Feb

2016

Drinking tips

Meeting friends for a night out is the most enjoyable thing and sometimes we tend to go overboard when it comes to drinks. Order light drinks such as gin and tonic or vodka and sparkling water or 1 to 2 glasses of wine. Always keep water at hand as each alcoholic beverage should be accompanied by it for hydration purposes. If you feel that the night is long and you already had your daily quota of drinks opt for the virgin mojito or have some sparkling water with lemon wedges.

Remember you are not here to get drunk but rather to enjoy your night so skipping alcoholic drinks from time to time is advisable to cut fat deposit and excess calories.

Hangover can impair your whole day and alcohol might cause other longterm health problems.

Feb

2016

Home delivery

You don t feel like grocery shopping? Home delivery is the best solution however you still have to refrain from ordering junk food and stick to healthy choices like fruits and veggies, low fat milk and whole wheat bread. You are a call away from preparing a healthy lunch or diner so make the best of it!

Feb

2016

The rainbow choco cake

This birthday cake is a recipe i created to avoid buying industrial pastries so i found a way to make it low in fat and just add industrial toppings for decoration.

I m not a fan of industrial sweets but i can make exceptions.

I always replace butter with canola oil about 1/3 cup and add some coconut syrup with brown sugar for sweetness,i do not use more than 2 eggs per recipe to make it light and yummy at the same time.

It is not the healthiest cake as I used chocolate paste for glazing and industrial colored sweets for design with mini marshmallows however bending the rules occasionally won’t harm you.

you can definitely replace that with strawberries,bananas and kiwis which gives a color boost too.

Feb

2016

Kc’s power salad

This salad has power grains such as frikeh and quinoa rich in protein with a low glycemic index. I have added halloumi cheese,veggies and dried cranberries which makes this salad very filling and guilt free. If you run out of dinner idea nothing better than this healthy salad to curb hunger with loads of vitamins and minerals. Salads are not created equal, some of them are loaded with fat such as Ceasar salad and other varieties with mayonnaise dressing. If you are eating out ask for the dressing aside which will cut some calories. For homemade salads opt for raw nuts or avocados for toppings instead of heavy dressing which will make your salad nutritious rather than high in fat.

Feb

2016

TV snacking

snacking, tv

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16 Feb 2016

Sitting long hours in front of the TV can lead to nibbling and weight gain.

Always keep healthy food at hand such as fruits and vegetables.

The body sometimes sends hunger signals when thirsty so begin with a cup of water and wait for 20 min before snacking to make sure you are not consuming pointless calories.

Feb

2016

KC’s Chawarma verrine

Chawarma recipe is listed in Kc’s recipe . It is a Lebanese dish that most people enjoy around the world. I found a way to make it gourmet by putting it in verrines and adding its usual toppings such as onion,tomato and tahini paste.

Here is a good idea for a revisited traditional dish if you are planning a home gathering!