Diet & Food

What to cook for dinner?

I will invite a couple of friends for dinner, and I didn`t know what to cook to make a good impression. I have already bought two bottles of red wine and I found two recipes, simple to make.

I vote for the first one, but I`m presenting both of them to let you the possibility of choice.

1. Chicken with tomatoes and potatoes

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds of boneless chicken thighs

3 plum tomatoes, chopped

1 large potato, peeled and cubed

1 onion

1 garlic clove

1 teaspoon olive oil

salt and black pepper

¾ cup chicken broth

¼ cup fresh basil

Preparation

Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and put them in a large non-stick skillet with olive oil. Let them about 5 minutes, until brown on both sides. Than add the onion and garlic thinly sliced. After 5 minutes, add the tomatoes, potatoes and broth. Reduce the heat, cover and let them cook for 20 minutes. When it’s ready, remove it from the heat and serve with fresh basil.

Bon Appetite!

2.  Beef fried with rice

Ingredients

1 pound beef
3 eggs
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 cups long grain rice
2 small onions
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar

Preparation

Put the beef in a skillet and cook it in medium heat under no longer pink. In a large bowl, beat eggs and pepper. In another skillet put the olive oil and add the eggs in it. When eggs are completely cooked, remove them and cut into strips. Return the eggs in the pan and add all the other ingredients including rice. Let them cook for 10 minutes in medium heat. Now the meal is ready.

 Bon Appetite!

Some tricks on how to lose weight

If you want to lose weight without following a specific diet, here are some tricks that can help you to reach the results you want. Don’t worry, you’ll not suffer from hunger. 

Eat in regular way

Respecting the proper biologic clock for your general health is essential. You have to decide what hour will you have every meal and you have to continue that way. We assure you that it’s not difficult and you will feel hungry rarely, because for your body will become a custom to eat in certain time.

For breakfast eat something nutritional that gives you the right energy to go on with your daily activities. For lunch have a protein meal with grilled vegetables. And for dinner eat something light. Don’t forget snacks, nearly 11am and 5 pm. Pay attention to them because they are very important when you want to lose or control your weight.

Eat slowly

Eating fast does not help you. You have to spend minimally 20 minutes for a meal, so in that way the brain can receive the message that you are full and avoid over-eating. Eating slowly help metabolism to digest better. Also you are conscious about what and how much you are eating, and able to say stop to yourself.

Snacks

As we said snacks are very important and they can be friend or enemy in your weight battle. You have heard about nervous appetite. Well, you have to distinguish when you really are hungry or not. Ideal snacks are fruits, cereals, tea that can quench your hunger without adding extra calories.  And be careful to stay away from saturated fats. 

Find a substitute

To have success in losing some pounds or maintaining your weight balance, you have to avoid food with to many calories. This doesn’t mean you will never eat them, but when it’s possible substitute with other choices. For example: eat chicken instead of beef, or grilled food instead of toasted. But you have to remember that no food is bad for you, bad is the quantity you consume of each food. So, be careful in portions. 

Do not waive from little pleasures

Remember that eating must be always a pleasure, a moment of relax to share with your family or friends. Be stressed about one more cookie, only ruin your mood for the rest of the day. The right solution is to burn those excess calories by physical activity

 

Better homemade recipes

To cook by yourself lets you control the quantity and quality of the ingredients. Use more frequently vapor cooking or grilled than toasted. Add fewer as you can: oil, butter or other fats. Your recipes must be delicious and healthy at the same time. 

Control your emotions

Emotions like: stress, anxiety, frustration, fear can lead you to eat more and more. I’m sure that this has happened to you at least once. Don’t worry, this is normal and unconscious you don’t have to inculpate yourself. In these cases the best choice is to have control of your emotions, and if you really can’t do it, than try to have a walk at the park. It’s healthier and successful. 

If you really want to lose some pounds, you must not be focused only in food & nutrition. An important thing is also exercising. If you alternate these two things together you will be satisfied by the surprising results.  

What to eat for a perfect bikini body

Try this super foods, to be ready for summer :

 

1. Greens

According to Dr.Mary Dinehart-Perry,in USA, greens are not only a great choice to add volume to your meal without adding calories, but they also contain a lot of nutrients like : vitamin A, C, K, calcium, iron, magnesium and fiber. Dr. Mary recommends you to eat spinach salad, to add to your soup greens or collards. In this way you’ll be in a perfect shape and able to fight different diseases. 

 

2. Red peppers

Are one of the most beautiful colored vegetables, full of antioxidants, especially with vitamin C and beta-carotene, which help your body to fight inflammations. A certified dietitian in USA, Dr. Margaux J.Rathbun said that red peppers stimulate the digestive system and boost your metabolism. In this way they help you to lose those extra pounds.

 

 

3. Mint

Peppermint help to reduce bloating and digestive problems after a plenty meal. Try mixing up some ice with mint tea, add mint leaves into your water or eat them just like they are.

 

 

 

4. Nuts

Walnuts, almonds, peanuts or brazil nuts are rich in healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. But be careful : eat only the raw nuts, not salted or roasted to get the results you want for your body. 

 

 

5. Salmon

All of us know salmon and its benefits. But what is so special in this kind of fish? It’s low in calorie, in sodium and saturated fats. It is also rich in proteins but what makes it so special is fatty acid, omega-3. This acid is known about its anti-inflammation benefits, prevent heart diseases, lower blood pressure etc.

 

 6. Oatmeal

It is rich in fibers and proteins, also is low in calorie (1 cup = 130 calorie). It helps to lower bad cholesterol level, stabilize the blood pressure and reduce the risk of diabetes Type 2. You can find it very easily in supermarket and is fine for your budget. 

 

7. Eggs

Eggs are rich in amino acids and proteins. They make you feel full and to avoid overeating. The proteins help to burn fat and to build muscles, so in toning your body. You can eat them every hour of the day, its not said that they’re ok only for breakfast.