11 Dessert Hacks that Satisfy Cravings but are Secretly Healthy Is dessert your diet's achilles heel? Well, we have that in common. But often, the psychology of having something sweet is more powerful than the actual need for something that will sabotage your time in the gym. Here's a list of awesome treats from around the web that seem much more sinful than they actually are! These treats are not only delicious, they also have secret weapon ingredients that are actually good for you. 1. There are many varieties of the pumpkin pie smoothie on blogs across the web; this one in particular from the blog Food Plus Words is packed with secret healthy weapons. Secret weapon #1: Tofu. Secret weapon #2: Pumpkin puree. 2. This dip is high in protein and gluten free - and tastes so much more sinful than it actually is. Secret weapon: Chickpeas. 3. Whoa. Secret weapon #1: Avocado. Secret weapon #2: Green tea! 4. Secret weapon: Frozen bananas. Secret weapon: Cocoa. Source: Gotchocolate.com 5. This sounds super simple, and it is. Secret weapon: frozen berries. 6.
Best Foods for Balanced Diet The sad truth: You can crunch yourself into a coma and still have ab flab. If you really want a sleek, sexy midriff, you've got to tweak your diet. All of the best waist-whittling foods contain fiber to banish bloat, antioxidants to boost your abs routine's effectiveness, and protein to help maintain a healthy metabolism. 1. These delicious and versatile nuts contain filling protein and fiber, not to mention vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant. Try for: An ounce a day (about 23 almonds), with approximately 160 calories. 2. You won't find a more perfect protein source. Try for: One egg a day, unless you have high blood cholesterol, in which case you should check with your doctor first. 3. Soybeans are a great source of antioxidants, fiber, and protein. Try for: Twenty-five grams of whole (not isolated) soy protein daily. 4. Try for: An apple (or two) a day. 5. Most are loaded with fiber, every dieter's best friend. Try for: At least half a cup daily, or about 30 calories' worth. 6. 7. 8.
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Today is Cinco de Mayo and I wanted to take the opportunity to update one of my favourite recipes, this bacon wrapped jalapeno popper stuffed chicken with some new photos! The basic idea was to stuff chicken with all of the flavours of jalapeno poppers and then to wrap them in bacon and grill, fry or bake them. Jalapeno poppers are commonly filled with cream cheese and/or cheddar cheese and they are either coated in bread crumbs and fried until crispy or wrapped in bacon and grilled or baked until the bacon is cooked. I like a simple mixture of cream cheese, cheddar or monterey jack cheese and diced jalapeno peppers for the filling and the jalapenos can be roasted, fresh or even pickled. The original shot from 2012: Crispy bacon! Mmmmm... ooey, gooey melted cheese! Get ALL 8 Closet Cooking eCookbooks in a bundle for 60% off! Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 ingredients directions Nutrition by:
30 Foods You'll Never Have To Buy Again Why Grains Are Unhealthy I find that grain bashing makes for a tasty, but ultimately unsatisfying meal. You all know how much I love doing it, though. But no matter how often I sit down to dine on the stuff (and I’ve done it with great gusto in the past), I always leave the table feeling like I left something behind. Like maybe I wasn’t harsh enough about the danger of gluten, or I failed to really convey just how much I hated lectins. Well, I’ve got the hunger today, and this time I aim to stuff myself to the point of perpetual sickness. So please, bear with me. Apart from maintaining social conventions in certain situations and obtaining cheap sugar calories, there is absolutely no reason to eat grains. “You need the fiber!” Okay, for one: no, I don’t. Somehow, I’m not convinced that a massive daily infusion of insoluble grain fiber is all that essential. “You need the vitamins and minerals!” You got me. “But it forms the foundation of the governmental food pyramid!” Toxic anti-nutrients? Lectins are bad.
Gnocchi Mac n' Cheese This takes comfort food to a whole new level…wow. I thought I was in love with Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese and then I was smitten with Ranch Mac and Cheese. But this dish…oh my goodness this is the one.The best mac n’ cheese I have ever had. The little gnocchi make this dish so light and airy and puffy….it’s just….well, there are no words. While making homemade gnocchi is on my culinary bucket list, I used good quality purchased gnocchi for this dishand it was still out of this world. You just have to try it, you must!!! We can’t wait to have this again. Preheat oven to 375o F. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Combine Gruyere and fontina, then add by the handful to milk mixture, stirring until melted before adding the next handful. Pour sauce over gnocchi and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano over top. Bake gnocchi until they puff and cheese is golden and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Let gnocchi rest for 5 minutes before serving. Print Recipe Ingredients Directions
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Why Can Some People Eat Anything They Want and Never Gain a Pound? Welcome! If you want to lose weight, gain muscle, increase energy levels or just generally look and feel healthier you've come to the right place. Here's where to start: Visit the Start Here and Primal Blueprint 101 pages to learn more about the Primal Lifestyle. Thanks for visiting! The following are both actual and paraphrased versions of questions I regularly get from readers: If grains are so bad how can you explain the leanness and good health of Clarence Bass? How is it that this guy can eat 30 bananas a day and not gain weight, or this guy can eat nothing but potatoes for 60 days and lose 20 pounds? How do the Kitavans or Okinawans maintain good body composition despite a higher carb diet? Mark, how were you able to maintain a low body fat percentage despite eating a half gallon of ice cream a day? Why can my brother eat anything he wants and never gain a pound? All of these examples seem contrary to what we say in the Primal Blueprint. Of course, genetics has a lot to do with it.
Mini Ham & Cheese Quinoa Cups Mini Ham and Cheese Quinoa Cups are poppable, gluten-free, and packed with protein. The perfect breakfast or snack! I had this whole spiel ready about how real men do, in fact, eat quiche, as demonstrated by Ben who housed nearly a dozen Mini Ham and Cheese Quinoa Cups that resemble wee baby quiche for dinner, but then I remembered that quiche have crust and Mini Ham and Cheese Quinoa Cups do not, so in reality they’re more like mini frittatas and well, all was tragically lost. Ok, let me explain. First of all, Mini Ham and Cheese Quinoa Cups might be my new favorite thing on the planet. I may or may not have squealed with delight when they came out of the oven. They’re basically mini frittatas containing eggs, egg whites, cooked quinoa, shredded zucchini, cheddar cheese, and diced ham, but I couldn’t name them Mini Ham and Cheese Frittatas because Ben won’t knowingly eat frittatas. Are you still reading? Plus, they’re so versatile. Plus they take no time at all to make. Mix. Description
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Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Chinese Buffet at Home It is no secret that I have an obsession with Chinese cuisine. The place that started it all was a local Chinese buffet here in Michigan. After frequent visits to the buffet over the years, I finally decided to take a stab at cooking my own Chinese dishes at home. In this article I will explain how to create your own Chinese buffet at home. The Menu:Main course- Sesame Chicken Orange Chicken Kung Pao Chicken Meat on a Stick (Chicken Skewers)Appetizers- Crab Rangoons Egg RollsSide Dishes- Garlic Green Beans Fried Rice Egg Drop SoupDessert- Buffet Style Doughnuts The Recipes: Sesame Chicken- Cooking Instructions: Step 1: Cut chicken breasts into 1” chunks and in a glass bowl combine all of the marinade ingredients and mix well. Orange Chicken- Step 1: Combine flour, salt, and pepper. Kung Pao Chicken- Step 1: combine the chicken and cornstarch in a small bowl and toss to coat. Meat on a Stick (Chicken Skewers)- Step 1: Cut chicken breasts into long strips. Cooking Instructions: Egg Rolls-
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