Showing posts with label healthy recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label healthy recipes. Show all posts

Tuesday, 14 February 2017

Celebrate Valentine Day The Healthy Way



Valentine's day has evolved into a holiday that's all about cards, roses and of course chocolates and fancy dinners. The later two don't always contribute to a healthy eating lifestyle. Here are some ideas on how you can celebrate Valentine Day the healthy way, without sacrificing any of the fun.

When you pick chocolates for your girl or guy, think quality, not quantity. A little chocolate really isn't that bad for you, especially if it is quality chocolate. The darker, the better. Dar chocolate contains a lot of antioxidants that will help you fight off cancer, heart disease and even changes associated with aging.

Instead of a huge, fat-laden meal at your favorite restaurant, go with a light dinner. Skip dessert at the restaurant and go for a walk together instead. Going for a walk in the moonlight is very romantic. When you get back home, indulge in a little frozen fruit sorbet for sorbet, or enjoy a steamy cup of hot chocolate.

If you enjoy a Valentine's Day dinner at home, browse through your favorite cookbooks or recipe sites for some lighter, low-calorie dishes. Start off with a light soup or a salad, and then serve some lean meat or fish. You could for example bake chicken breast or salmon in the oven and serve it with a little wild rice and some streamed vegetables.

Instead of buying expensive jewelry or a few dozen roses, get some new workout equipment, a membership to the gym, or even a new cookbook full of healthy recipes. Show your partner how much you care about his or her health and wellbeing. Make a commitment to live healthier together, by working out, going for walks each night and taking turns cooking healthy meals.




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Sunday, 5 February 2017

Superbowl Recipes For Everyone



There are Superbowl recipes for everybody and if you love the exciting and spicy flavors of authentic Mexican food recipes, why not use Superbowl as an excuse to prepare a batch of your favorite chili con carne or some nachos?

There are other recipes for Superbowl which are not Mexican in origin and if you want to mix things up, you might also like to make some of these. Sweet and sour pork ribs are always great if you are entertaining a crowd. You can blend spicy red pepper, tomato paste, onion, and pineapple to make a great rib marinade.

A spicy ramen noodle salad is another nice idea and you can add green onions, snow peas, carrots and perhaps some spicy peanut dressing made with soy sauce to add the finishing touches. This is a quick recipe to make and if you enjoy fusion food, it is something ideal to serve alongside your traditional Mexican food recipes.

Healthy Recipes For Superbowl

During the middle of the winter, the time spent in front of the TV can get a bit out of hand, so why not make some healthy recipes too? You can trim the fat content of your chili recipe by using lean ground beef instead of regular ground beef, or even try turkey or chicken instead.

Serve a big homemade salad to go alongside your hot recipes and you will find that people automatically take a big spoonful of that to go with their chili or whatever hot dishes you are planning to prepare.

Another low fat option is popcorn and if you make it the old-fashioned way (air popping it or using a tablespoon or two of vegetable oil) this is healthier than using microwave popcorn. Toss it with dried rosemary and sea salt and add a tiny bit of melted butter for the perfect finish. A little rosemary goes a long way so do not add to much.

How To Make An Easy Chili Recipe

Brown one and a quarter pounds of ground beef with one and a half tablespoons of chili powder and two minced cloves of garlic in a skillet over a moderate heat. Stir in a tablespoon of soy sauce and one and three quarter cups of mild or hot tomato salsa and bring the mixture to a boil. Turn the heat down and cover the pan.

Simmer the chili for fifteen minutes. Stir in one and a half cups of frozen cut green beans and simmer for another fifteen minutes. Stir in fifteen ounces of canned black beans and cook for five minutes. Take the mixture off the heat and stir in two more tablespoons of soy sauce. Divide the mixture between serving bowls or big mugs and top it with chopped fresh cilantro and some sour cream.

Anybody enjoying the Superbowl who likes traditional Mexican foods will love your great chili recipe. Feel free to spice it up with some chopped jalapenos or chili powder. You can also serve tortilla chips on the side if you want.