Here is a recipe to enjoy the hot summer days. This salad goes well with braai ribs. Ingredients 200 g baby spinach leaves 3 mangoes peeled, cut into slices 1/2 English cucumber, sliced 2 red spring onions, finely sliced 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled Chilli, Lime & Honey Dressing 4 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice 4 tbsp honey 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 red chilli, deseeded, finely sliced Freshly ground salt and pepper Directions Chilli, Lime & Honey Dressing a small bowl, whisk together, the lime juice, honey, extra virgin olive oil, finely sliced chilli and some freshly ground salt and pepper. Once the liquid has amalgamated…
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Healthy Eating Affirmations For Every Morning
Do you know that most people are not comfortable talking about healthy eating – that’s not a topic most of us are thrilled to discuss. I get it, staying motivated, excited and determined to make better choices around food is no easy feat… but worth it for so many reasons. Whether you’re just starting out on a healthy eating journey or been at it for a while, there’s a new kid on the block worth checking out. Learn to shift your thinking about healthy eating and be on your way to changing your habits! Healthy eating is a habit of making good choices reinforced by repetition and positive reinforcement! And…
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The Nutrition and Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
Nutrition Value of Chia Seeds Chia seeds have been used by mankind for their health benefits for centuries. Both the Mayans and Aztecs have used these seeds in their diets for generations, and today people all around the world are enjoying the various nutrition benefits of chia seeds. Small but powerful, chia seeds are chocked full of vitamins and minerals and are easy to add to an everyday diet. They’re being used in cooking, added to beverages, used in baked goods, salads, and so much more. These seeds are an excellent source nutrients and antioxidants, and they come with a long list of health benefits. Variety of Super Powers To…
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Coconut Oil: Cholesterol And Weight Loss Maintenance That Tastes Good
Coconut Oil Healthy benefits Coconut oil does not contain toxic unsaturated oil that other oils do. It is loaded with healthy benefits that include lowering your cholesterol and your weight. If you find yourself in the “50 and over” group, should your cholesterol and weight rank higher than your retirement plan? 2. Coconut oil has a pleasant taste, does not go rancid (even after a year) like other oils and has health benefits instead of health detriments. Civilizations consuming coconut oil without the t… 3. Coconut oil does not contain toxic unsaturated oil that other oils do. It is loaded with healthy benefits that include lowering your cholesterol and your…
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BROCCOLI AND SHRIMP
An asian favorite, transformed in a quick and healthy dinner. Ingredients 2/3 cup chicken broth 1 tsp cornstarch 1 tbsp minced garlic, divided 3 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/4-1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 1 pound raw shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined 1/4 tsp salt, divided 4 cups broccoli florets 2/3 cup water 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil 1 tsp lemon juice Freshly ground pepper to taste Lemon wedges Directions 1. Combine chicken broth, cornstarch and half the garlic in a bowl; whisk until smooth. 2. Heat 1-1/2 tsp oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. 3. Add remaining garlic and crushed red pepper. Cook while…
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Carrot Beetroot Smoothie
Carrot Beetroot Smoothie I Ingredients • ½ beetroot(adjust to suit your taste) • 2 sticks carrots • 2 small granny smith apples • 1 large pear or 2 medium pears (I use Asian pear, any juicy pear works fine) optional(choose to suit your taste) • small piece of ginger Instructions 1. Rinse beetroot under running water to remove mud or dirt. If needed you can soak them in little salted water for a while, to get rid of all the unwanted things. 2. Wash apples, carrots and pear too. Keep the skin if using organic else peel off the skins lightly. 3. Chop them to smaller pieces depending on your…
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Sesame Noodles With Chicken
Harness the flavor of sesame in this Asian inspired dish. Ingredients 1 bag Japanese buckwheat soba noodles 5 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp honey 2 tsp honey mustard 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter 3/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast 5 scallions Directions 1. Cook noodles according to package. 2. In a large bowl whisk together next 6 ingredients to make dressing. 3. Cook chicken until cooked through. Shred and add to peanut mixture. 4. Add drained noodles, scallions and toss until combined. (Makes 4 Servings) Calories Per Serving: 208
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My Favourite Breakfast Sandwich Recipe
You will want to wake up to this early morning breakfast sandwich. Ingredients 1/4 cup liquid egg (whites OK too) 2 tbsp light shredded cheese 2 tbsp chopped green pepper 1 tbsp sodium reduced ham Pepper to taste 1/8 tsp Italian seasoning (optional) 1 whole-grain English muffin, toasted Directions 1. Find a bowl that is about the same size around as an english muffin and dishwasher safe. 2. In the bowl, mix together egg, cheese, pepper, ham, ground pepper and Italian seasoning (if using). Microwave on high for 1 minute. Turn the egg over and microwave for another 30 seconds to 1 minute. 3. Place egg on the toasted English…
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6 Money saving smart grocery shopping tips
Smart grocery shopping tips Here are smart grocery shopping tips that you can start using today considering that everything is getting more expensive today. From gas to groceries, our hard-earned dollars are challenged to stretch further. Now, we may be able to ride a bicycle around town if we can’t put gas in our cars. But, we have to eat. There’s no getting around that. So, we have to find ways to spend less on groceries while still getting the things that we need to feed ourselves and our families. Here are six money saving tips to try the next time you go grocery shopping. 1. Clip coupons They put…
