Tips and motivations on weight loss
Low carb recipes
Stick to low carb recipes to reduce weight
Easy fruit salad
May 11th
Did it ever occur to you every time when you want to fix a quick meal to your family and you end up clueless? Well, here’s a suggestion for you out there. It’s easy to make and delicious.
Cut out into bite size pieces your favorite fresh fruits such as strawberries, apples or granny smith (I like this kind of apple because they stay fresh and crunchy longer), kiwis, watermelon and banana in a big bowl and serve 30 – 1 hr before dinner, this way you will curb your appetite and you will tend to eat less during dinner.
Zucchini salad – Low carb recipe
May 1st
I have been making this salad almost every other day now because Zucchini is one of my favorite vegetable. It’s easy to make and a great snack during the night and most important of all it’s low carb!
What you need:
Zucchini cut into think strips (cut both ends first, you can leave the skin on)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 crushed garlic
1 teaspoon lemon juice (a few drops or according to individual preference).
Olive oil
Heat olive oil in a non-stick wok or pan, saute garlic till light brown.(** If you want to add some meat or seafood, you can add them now and wait till they are cooked). Put all the zucchini strips, salt and pepper to taste. As soon as the zucchini becomes a bit brownish and moist, put in the lemon juice and wait for another 30 seconds and serve. Enjoy!
** If you are more adventurous, you can add 1/2 cup of seafood (fish, crab meat or shrimps) like what I did mine for more flavour.
If you are allergic to seafood, you can sprinkle some sesame seeds into it.
Now, try this low carb recipe and feel your waistline decreasing.
Credit: Inspired by Pete bakes… i am one of his food blog fan.
Satisfy your cravings with healthy snacks and low on calories
Apr 28th
If you always fall into a yo-yo diet, it’s about time to concentrate on your food and how you take them. In case hunger strikes during the night, instead of taking those chocolate bars, why not grab or prepare yourself some healthy snacks. They are easy to make too.
Here are 6 healthy snacks for you to try at home and they are all under 200 calories.
Fruit and nut mix – combine 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots, 1 tbsp each golden and dark raisins and 1 tbsp toasted almond silvers for a mineral-rich office healthy snack.
Veggie sticks and salsa – Cut 1 large carrot and 1 stalk celery into long sticks. Serve with 1/2 cup vegetable dip salsa.
Easy smoothie – Blend 1/2 banana, 1 cup vanilla soy milk and 1/2 cup strawberries for a quick pick-me-up.
Fruit sundae – Combine 1/2 cup mango slices, 1/2 cup berries and 1 tbsp low-fat yoghurt for a calcium and vitamin C boost.
Yoghurt fix - Sprinkle 1 tbsp granola or muesli over 1 scoop low-fat yoghurt. Drizzle with 1 tsp honey as a wake-me-up bite.
Popcorn delight – Three cups air-popped popcorn seasoned with 1 tbsp salt will fill your rumbling tummy.
