Quick But Healthy Breakfast Recipes

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Missing out on breakfast will not only cause stress levels to rise, but will make the stomach acids burn through the stomach and esophageal lining and cause, horror of horrors, bad breath.

Breakfast is called just that because it literally means to break the fast that was forced on the body for it to sleep for at least six to eight hours every night. This means that most, if not all, the food eaten during dinner or supper would have been fully digested and there is nothing left for the body to depend on. This will lower the blood sugar levels and will make the brain feel groggy or at least, light headed.

Here are some breakfast ideas that are quick and healthy and will put you at the top of the world in no time at all.

Not up to cereals? That is not a problem as you can still get your dairy and milk proteins through this simple but delicious recipe. The night before, cut up some boiled chicken into cubes and set aside. Chop some onions and garlic as well. That’s it. The next morning mix the three ingredients and sauté in light butter until the onions and garlic are done. Add a pinch of salt if you want, but grating cheese over the mixture will make it salty enough. Then, add a tablespoon of flour into the mixture and mix well. Add a dash of pepper and some Worcestershire sauce, mix again. Last, pour in a can or pack of all purpose cream or light cream if desired. When the mixture thickens, set aside to cool. Grab some bread and toast them lightly. When done, simply spoon the mixture on the bread. This is a hearty and healthy breakfast that is sure to tide you over till lunch, but if you eat too much, then it will last till way after lunch. Continue reading “Quick But Healthy Breakfast Recipes”

3 Campfire Pie Recipes For Your Next Outdoor Trip

Everybody loves pies. Whether sweet or savory, they are considered a filling comfort food by many. They’re great for any occasion and can be enjoyed indoors or outdoors. If you plan to make one over your bonfire at camp, go for easy to do but delicious recipes.

These 3 campfire pie recipes are a must-try for your next camping adventure!

Mini Campfire Cherry Pies

What you need:

1 package pre-made pie crust (2 pie crusts per package)
1 small can cherry pie filling
1/4 cup white sugar
Vegetable oil

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Healthy Meals

Many would agree that healthy meals for busy individuals appear difficult. While the majority of us know that consuming healthy is a must, many are not mindful as to how this can be attained. I understand it is easier said than done however the pointers mentioned below ought to help you eat healthy and still have time to beat those deadlines or make those sales.

1. Do not skip breakfast

Believe what your mama said. Breakfast is the most important dish of the day. If you are hurrying, a healthy option is the ever dependable instant oatmeal. You just put the sachet in the microwave for 90 seconds and you will certainly have a semi-heavy as well as fiber-rich breakfast. Other healthy breakfast options are yogurt, banana or apple. OK, you could do the popular Starbucks coffee breakfast, but ensure you get hold of some bread. Ideally, your breakfast should be heavy so as to sustain your hectic morning particularly if you are not preparing to have in between treats (and you wound up having a late lunch).

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Cabbage Soup Diet – Surviving the Seven Days Program

The Cabbage Soup Diet is one of the fad diets which is designed for fast weight loss and requires no long term commitment. It is designed as seven days program where dieter will have a strict meal plans with cabbage soup as the main ingredients. The program itself is not new; it was first gained popularity at 1980s due to the claim of 10 pounds weight loss per week.

An example of the 7 days meal plans:

Day 1: Fruit; consist of cabbage soup, fruits (except banana), protein shake, fat burner drink, and water with lemon or herbal.

Day 2: Vegetable; consist of cabbage soup, vegetables, protein shake, fat burner drink, baked potato, and water with lemon or vegetable juices.

Day 3: Fruit and Vegetables; consist of cabbage soup, fruit, vegetables, protein shake, fat burner drink, and water with lemon or vegetable juices.

Day 4: Bananas; consist of cabbage soup, banana, low fat dairy, protein shake, and water with lemon or herbal. Continue reading “Cabbage Soup Diet – Surviving the Seven Days Program”

4 High Protein Meal Ideas

Protein meals don’t mean just all meat! Many vegetables are very high in protein. You will get carbohydrates in the veggies, too, but unrefined carbs are good for you.

That is a great source of energy. The carbs to avoid are refined starches and sugars.

A nice protein-based meal will include some meat, fish or poultry. It will also have beans and their kin; black-eyed peas and chickpeas (garbanzo beans).

Also included will be some good green vegetables, greens and a nice banana split for dessert (ha ha, I lied about the dessert).

Here is a nice breakfast menu:

Sirloin Steak, 4 ounces, grilled (medium rare on mine).
Eggs, 2 poached.
Sprouted grain bread toast with natural peanut butter spread.
Fresh fruit compote (no refined sugar).
A high-protein-powder shake with raw milk and a little locally produced honey.

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Your Vegan Breakfast – Easy Ideas and Recipes To Kick-Start Your Morning!

Many new folk on the vegan diet find it difficult to think of tasty and easy foods to prepare. Oftentimes, many folk just do not have the time or energy to search for easy, healthy vegan recipes. And when it comes to breakfast, they are often stuck in the same old food rut! However, to all you vegans out there – be aware that they are many tasty, healthy and easy vegan breakfasts that you can prepare.

Easy & Healthy Vegan Breakfasts Ideas & Recipes:

Fresh Juice – If you have a juicer, be aware that making a vegetable and fruit juice for your breakfast is fast, easy and super healthy. You can juice celery, beetroot, carrots, apples, ginger, parsley, or any other fruit or vegetable of your fancy.

Vegan Smoothie – This is another easy and healthy vegan breakfast drink, however, you do need a blender.

For a chocolate banana smoothie, blend together 1 Cup rice/soy milk, 1 Tbsp. cacao powder, 1 very ripe banana, 2-3 Tbsp. soy yogurt, a drizzle of agave nectar and a pinch of sea salt. Add more milk if the smoothie is too thick for your liking. Continue reading “Your Vegan Breakfast – Easy Ideas and Recipes To Kick-Start Your Morning!”

Looking For Some Acid Reflux Diet Recipes?

A burning sensation in the chest caused by indigestion is called Acid Reflux. It is usually centered in the middle of the chest and thus also known as heartburn. The more serious and chronic form of acid reflux is called GERD, or Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease. It is generally misunderstood as heartburn. While one can greatly minimize the symptoms of acid reflux at home, for GERD one needs to meet the physician.

Now, let’s learn some of the acid reflux diet recipes to cure acid reflux at home.

You can begin your day with apple pancakes, stuffed apple dumplings, flour grain pancakes, banana muffins, French toast or buttermilk pancakes. Do not have oily stuff in the morning.

To prepare French toast, the usual ingredients required are eggs, sugar, salt, milk, 10-12 slices of bread, butter and maple syrup.

However, we will use the available low-fat egg substitutes instead of eggs. Instead of creamy milk, skimmed or low fat milk would be preferred. Whole wheat bread would go well with your digestive disorder. Brown sugar would be preferred over ordinary sugar in our condition. Similarly, low fat butter or margarine would be preferred over its more common substitute. Continue reading “Looking For Some Acid Reflux Diet Recipes?”

Gluten Free Eating – What is Inulin and Why is it in My Bread?

Inulin is a fairly new addition to gluten free baking. A product most often extracted from chicory root, it can replace sugar and fat in some products, adds fiber, helps promote good bacteria in your gut, and may even help your body absorb calcium.

Inulin is a starchy substance found naturally in many plant roots or tubers including onion, garlic, bananas, and dandelions. Inulin is a polysaccharide, a long chain of simple sugars plants use to store energy. Because humans cannot digest these polysaccharides, inulin is considered a dietary fiber when it is added to processed foods.

In the gut, inulin supports the growth of healthy bacteria and inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria including E coli, Clostridium difficile and Candida albicans.

Research is still continuing to discover how inulin assists in calcium absorption, but it appears that inulin makes calcium more available for the body to absorb from the colon, particularly in adolescents and young adults. This could be an important method to build stronger bones early in life and to delay or prevent developing osteoporosis later in life. Continue reading “Gluten Free Eating – What is Inulin and Why is it in My Bread?”

Food Specialities of the Seychelles

When on holiday in this glorious destination, many travellers enjoy sampling the local cuisine of the Seychelles,which can only be described as a blend of the tropical and all the other cultures that have influenced it over the past centuries, including British, French, Indian, African and Chinese cuisines.

There is something that everyone will enjoy here – from dishes that tantalise the taste buds to local beverages that make the perfect drink by the pool – so tasting some of the specialities from the area should be high up on your list of things to do during your travels to this exotic location.

First of all, it is worth noting that many of the hotels in the Seychelles offer a variety of cuisines, reflecting not only the islands’ mix of flavours and tastes in its own cuisine, but also the tastes of the people who visit the island. With an international airport on Mahe, visitors come from Russia, Britain, China and even further afar to experience this tropical paradise. Continue reading “Food Specialities of the Seychelles”

Bananas: The Best Fruit Ever

Bananas, arguably the most distinctive of all fruit because instead of coming from a tree like other fruits, it comes from large plants that are of relation to the orchid and lily family.

Bananas are a perfect part of anyone’s diet, since to maintain a healthy lifestyle, one should meet one’s daily requirement of five fruits and vegetables. It’s no wonder bananas are one of the most popular fruits in all of America. They provide a source of energy and they are available year round. Similar to other fruits and vegetables, bananas do not contain any sodium, fat, or cholesterol. With bananas being a part of a healthy balanced diet, one may reduce the risk of certain types of cancer as well as heart disease.

Bananas are also a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, fiber and are rich in vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 is important because a lack of it can cause insomnia, weakness and irritability. Potassium is important for helping muscles flex and bend properly during active work and it also reduces the chance of cramping up. Potassium may also help in reducing the chance of high blood pressure and stroke. It regulates blood pressure. An average-sized banana obtains about 400 mg of potassium and contains 110 calories with 4 grams of fiber. On top of being easy to digest, they also contain many carbohydrates, one of our main sources of energy. Continue reading “Bananas: The Best Fruit Ever”