recipe

Turkey meatballs in Mediterranean sauce with grilled polenta

September 30, 2015 by Sheila Smith

A healthy and delicious meal in less than an hour.

Ingredients:

2 + 1 + 1 tablespoon
olive oil
250 g of ground turkey
1 small onion
2 + 3 cloves garlic
handful of fresh chives or parsley
5 large tomatoes
100g mozzarella
handful fresh basil
oregano, salt, pepper
cups instant corn grits
3 cups water

Preparation:

Start with the polenta. Cook it according to the instructions on the bag (the ratio of water and polenta is 3: 1), then pour it in an oil-coated mold and align the surface. Cool down to room temperature and place in the refrigerator for two hours.
After two hours, cut into pieces if desired, and coat each piece with a little olive oil. Bake on a hot grill pan for about 3 minutes on each side, ie. until the appearance of “grill lines”.
Wash the tomatoes and blanch for 1 minute in boiling water. Peel the rind and cut the tomatoes into small cubes.
Put the ground turkey in a bowl, mix with finely chopped onion, two cloves of finely chopped garlic, chives or parsley and season with salt and pepper. Create a walnut-sized balls and place them on a plate. Let them stand for 20 minutes.
Then fry on all sides in two tablespoons of olive oil, about 5-7 minutes. When they are fine and crispy on all sides, remove them and put them on a plate.
In a pan, add another tablespoon of olive oil and then fry the three cloves of garlic cut into slices. Be careful not to burn the garlic, add the tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. Then add salt and pepper and add the oregano (dried or fresh).
Add the meat in the pan and cook all together for 10-15 minutes, until the tomatoes are completely soft. Finally, add the basil and mozzarella sliced . Serve the polenta and meatballs in sauce while they are still hot, with a green salad. Good apetite!

Roasted pumpkin soup

September 21, 2015 by Sheila Smith

Sprinkled with sesame or pumpkin seeds, with cream or pumpkin seed oil, roasted or cooked vegetables – it is always good, and can serve as a meal if you add a little rice or millet. Kids love it, and the main advantage is that it is extremely healthy and nutritious.

Ingredients (2 servings):

half hokaido or butternut pumpkin (about 700 -800 g uncleaned)
1 large potato
1 small onion
2 cloves garlic
500 ml of water
salt
half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper
tablespoon of fresh or dried thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil
pumpkin seeds for serving (optional)

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 200 ° C, and line a large baking pan with baking paper. Clean the pumpkin from seeds, peel and cut into cubes. Do the same with the potatoes and onions. Clean the garlic. Put all ingredients in a bowl, add the oil, thyme, salt and pepper and mix all ingredients. Put them in the baking pan and bake for about 30-40 minutes, until the squash and potatoes are tender.
When the vegetables are done, put them in a blender or bowl, add water and mash them (you can use a hand blender). Boil for 5 minutes and add seasoning if necessary. Serve with pumpkin seeds and, if desired, with a little sour cream. Bon appetit!

Healthy granola bars with dried fruit

September 10, 2015 by Sheila Smith

If you eat a lot of granola bars, making your own from the assortment of oats, nuts, and dried fruits that are always in the cupboard is a natural next step. Try these extreme delicious and super easy granola bars with dried fruit.

Ingredients:

100g almond pulp
2 tablespoons coconut flour
1 tablespoon ground flax
2 tablespoons of oat flakes
a handful of hazelnuts
a handful of raisins
6-8 dried plums
1 tablespoon almond milk
You can also add cinnamon, honey, dark chocolate…

Preparation:

Put all ingredients (amounts are arbitrary, according to your taste) into the chopper and chop finely. From the resulting mixture, form bars and bake them in the oven (on baking pan lined with parchment paper) at 120 ° C for about 60 minutes.
When cool, you can decorate the bars with dark chocolate: Melt 2 rows of dark chocolate in the microwave and decorate. Chill in the refrigerator, wrap in parchment paper and store in a cool, dry place up to 4 days. Bon appetit!

Wholemeal cookies with apples and honey

August 25, 2015 by Sheila Smith

Try these healthy and extremely delicious muffins with no sugar and wholegrain flour!

Ingredients:

2 eggs
1 teaspoon of rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
100 g melted butter
70 g honey
100 ml yoghurt
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
200g wholemeal flour
1-2 apples

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 180 ° C, and coat the muffin molds with butter. Whisk the eggs with the other liquid ingredients, then gently and briefly stir with the dry ingredients. Fill each mold with about 2/3 of the mixture. Wash the apples, remove the seeds and cut into slices 2 mm thick. In each muffin press about 10 slices of apple perpendicularly, so that parts of them will stick on the outside. Bake for 18-20 minutes, let them cool and serve. Bon appetit!

Awesome scar removal scrub

July 9, 2015 by Sheila Smith

Unfortunately, hardly anyone of us has a perfect skin without any flaws and imperfections. In addition to stains that occur naturally due to depigmentation or excessive exposure to the sun, there are scars that result from minor and major injuries, surgeries and other interventions on the skin.
Most of them are here to stay and no plastic surgery can remove them, but there are local treatments which properties can reduce the visibility of scars, and make those smaller ones completely disappear.
Check out how to make a homemade scrub to remove scars and blemishes from the skin of the face and body.

Ingredients: 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons honey, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons olive oil. The most important ingredient is the lemon. It contains vitamin C which is one of the ingredients of collagen and helps skin regeneration; it is rich in AHA acid that supports cleaning and whitening.
Olive oil nourishes the skin, keeping it from dehydration, and we know that nourished skin quickly heals and renews cells. Sugar serves as exfoliant- to remove the layer of dead cells, while honey is fantastic for hydration, care and renewal of the skin.

Positive effects of the scrub:
* Cleaning the skin – lightening scars;
* Strengthening the elasticity of the skin – a replacement for collagen;
* Hydration – renews the skin.
Preparation: In a glass with sugar, add the olive oil and stir until the ingredients are well combined. Add lemon juice and honey and stir. Apply to skin areas with a scar or stain and rub. Hold for 15-20min, then rinse.

This is a natural chemical scrub that can be used once every 10 days, and it will lead to the elimination of the surface layers of the skin where the skin becomes more sensitive and completely vulnerable from the outside and the physical or chemical influences, which among other things results in the formation of wrinkles , spots and stains from the sun! During this treatment, it is necessary to avoid exposure to sunlight as well as the compulsory use of SPF cream!

Healthy and light red lentil soup

July 7, 2015 by Sheila Smith

In the fight against cellulite, the most important is a healthy diet with plenty of fruit, but it must not forget the vegetables. Vegetables contain many vitamins and minerals that are necessary for the establishment and strengthening of connective tissue.

Diet based on vegetables, combined with a lower intake of sugars (simple carbohydrates), ie higher protein intake and water, helps in the establishment of normal levels of estrogen in the blood and normalization of blood sugar, which are also important factors against cellulite.

Remember that in the fight against cellulite, and unwanted weight, you need to permanently change eating habits. Fundamental change in diet can certainly help your connective tissue to be stronger and the ugly bumps on the skin of the buttocks and thighs to be reduced.

Why vegetables?

Fresh vegetables contain more vitamin C than some fruits. Given that vitamin C plays a major role in the establishment and strengthening of connective tissue, the best thing to do with the desire for smooth skin on the body’s daily menu is to include vegetables in your meals, especially fresh.

Let salad of fresh vegetables become part of yours everyday life, also try to include cooked vegetables in your lunch and dinner. Fresh spinach, red peppers, broccoli, kale, sprouts and parsley are truly vitamin C “bombs”.

On connective tissue strengthening affect certain amino acids and selenium, which are also found in many fruits and vegetables. Potassium, in turn, helps against fluid retention and harmful substances in the cells, and among the vegetables that are rich in potassium are tomatoes, cauliflower and asparagus.

We present you the vegetables that are the best 3 when it comes to fighting cellulite.

Sweet potatoes

This is one of the oldest vegetables and is one of the most nutritious and healthiest types, ideal against cellulite. Contains potassium, vitamin C and E and beta carotene. Sweet potato is number one among the vegetables in improving circulation and elimination of toxins, it is actually two most important things when you want to remove the cellulite.

Broccoli

Broccoli is a great fighter against cellulite because of three reasons. First, broccoli contains alpha lipoic acid, which helps to prevent hardening of collagen. Second, broccoli is a concentrated source of vitamin C and is an excellent source of dietary fiber. And third, it is one of the best sources of calcium among foods that are not milk, making it a great fighter against cellulite.

Brussels sprouts

Brussels sprouts are excellent in the fight against cellulite. Despite the large amount of vitamin C they contain material which is called indole-3-carbinol (I3C), which once inserted into the body through food, it turns into di-indolyl methane (DIM), which helps the enzymes in the liver to block the production of 16-OH estrogen, which is responsible for the deterioration of collagen.

Do not forget!

When you cook the vegetables, be sure to cook on lower heat, with less water or on steam. That way you save more vitamins in it. When you get bored with all that heavy meals or simply want to make something that can be stored easily, while being nutritious and tasty, then try to make this red lentil soup. The fact that it can be easily found in healthy food stores and a few supermarket, tells us that we should incorporate this food in our menu at least several times a month. It will take you about half an hour, and one serving has only 250 calories!

Ingredients:

1 cup red lentil
1 onion
1 tablespoon of flour
1 carrot
half tablespoon of cayenne pepper
1 spoon of peeled tomato
salt and pepper
About 1 liter of water
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 tablespoons of butter

Preparation:
In a deeper pot sauté the chopped onion in olive oil for about 5 minutes. Slowly add the flour and mix it and be careful not to create lumps. Immediately add the tablespoon of peeled tomato, and then the previously chopped carrots. After a few minutes, pour the well-washed cup of red lentil and boil them for few more minutes.

Pour one liter of boiling water, put the lid over the pan and leave it to cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes. Once the soup is cooked, mix it with a hand blender or mash with a metal strainer. It is essential that all the ingredients are cooked into a porridge. Allow to cook a little and add another cup of water if the mixture is very thick. Melt the butter in a small pan with a teaspoon of cayenne pepper and add it to the soup with constant stirring.
Serve your soup in a deeper small bowl, put croutons on the top and serve it on a plate next to a slice of lemon and add a few drops of lemon juice.
As with all types of lentil, red lentil is rich in numerous vitamins. This plant is very rich in proteins, and is therefore recommended as a meal because it is quite nutritious. Let your menu be varied, healthy and tasty. A soup like this will tickle your senses and it will make you feel good and satisfied.

Healthy zucchini pizza – recipe

July 6, 2015 by Sheila Smith

We all love pizza, but it can be a very caloric, all that tasty and crunchy dough has more than a few calories. But, what about a healthier version, where instead of the dough we use zucchini? Trust us when we say that this recipe is simply DELICIOUS!

Ingredients:

zucchini
parmesan
mozarella
tomato sauce
spices
pepperoni

Preparation:

Cut the squash in half (lengthwise) and then leave them on the side for half an hour to dry a little.

Put the zucchini on a baking pan, then add the tomato sauce and the rest of the ingredients of your choice and taste.

Bake at 180 degrees for about twenty minutes or until the cheese melts.

Serve with a glass of white wine and enjoy the symphony of flavors!
Additional suggestion: instead of cutting the zucchini lengthwise, you can cut them into rings and make mini pizzas!

(Photo Credits: www.cookingclassy.com)

Healthy summer peach doughnuts

July 1, 2015 by Sheila Smith

During summer we don’t even think about deep fried food because we see the greatest enemies of our good line. Fortunately, there are alternative healthier and lighter versions of our favorite delicacies that could easily be prepared in the summer.
Today we present to you the recipe for a healthy variant of donuts. Check out how to make summer peach donuts!
Peaches are very rich in beta carotene, and are the ideal food for better vision and more beautiful complexion, rich in fiber, which encourages digestion and vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system.

Ingredients:

peaches
yogurt
chopped hazelnuts, almonds or chocolate chips

Preparation:

1. Wash the peaches, cut them down the middle and remove the pits. Then cut each peach into slices, and place them in the freezer for 30 min.

2.Roll each piece of peach in yogurt – you can use plain or fruit yogurt – and place them in a pan lined with baking paper.

3. Sprinkle your fruit donuts with chopped almonds, hazelnuts or chocolate sprinkles and place them in the freezer for 3 hours.

4. Get the peaches out of the freezer and let them sit out for about 10 minutes just to make them easy to bite through.

(Photo Credits: www.superhealthykids.com)

Healthy spinach, garlic and olive spread

June 30, 2015 by Sheila Smith

This is a perfect healthy spread that you can serve with thin wheat crackers, buttery crackers or celery and cheese sticks. It is an ideal solution for parties or other gatherings.

Ingredients:

Half a cup of green olives (no bones)
Half a cup of black olives (no bones)
1 cup of fresh spinach, chopped
2 cloves of garlic
1 smaller onion, chopped
100ml olive oil
juice from half a lemon
salt and pepper

Preparation:

Put all ingredients in a blender and mix until you get a thick paste. Add salt and pepper and lemon juice.

Simple light cream soup with mushrooms

June 25, 2015 by Sheila Smith

Everyone know that soups are the best aid to lose weight and stay healthy. This rich and tasty soup can serve as a meal. Serve it with a scoop of sour cream and are sure that everyone will be delighted!

Ingredients (4 servings):

60g butter,
1 onion,
4 stalks celery,
1 leek,
200g mushrooms
3 tablespoons flour,
340ml milk
460ml chicken broth,
Salt and pepper

Preparation:

1: Put the butter in a slightly heated pan. When dissolved, add the chopped vegetables and simmer for 5 minutes. When the onion becomes soft and the water from the mushrooms evaporates, add flour and stir.
2: Add milk and chicken broth. Stir and add salt and pepper to taste.Cook for 25 minutes. When the soup becomes thick, put it in a blender and mix until you get a smooth mixture. Season to taste and serve with a scoop of sour milk.

Enjoy!

The healthiest ever – sprouted wheat grains bread – recipe

June 18, 2015 by Sheila Smith

The flourless bread that we present today is as nutritious as other bakery products but also it is rich with protein, vitamins, amino acids, fats, carbohydrates and minerals. Just the content of nutritious fiber is twenty times higher than in the regular bread which we buy in the bakeries.

It stimulates the production of red blood cells and hemoglobin, facilitates the removal of carcinogenic and toxic substances from the body, and excess cholesterol and is recommended in the prevention of diabetes, arteriosclerosis, cellulitis… It’s made from germinated wheat grain, with a minimum of yeast and salt, without additives, preservatives and similar substances, so it is definitely the healthiest option that you can consume when you are on a diet.
All other types of bread are different, especially in that they contain flour low biological values, with properties that the human body practically can not adopt.
Check out the recipe and find out how to make this awesome recipe.

Ingredients:

300g wheat,
100g barley flakes,
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons of flaxseeds
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 yeast + 50ml of water.

Preparation:

Step 1: Cover the wheat grains with water and let sit for three days until it begins to germinate. Change the water periodically.
Step 2: After three days drain the wheat and grind it using a meat grinder or put them in a blender. You’ll get a mass similar to a dough.
Step 3: Add flakes in the dough (barley, oat, etc.). First soak the flakes in warm water, and when drain well when they soften..
Step 4: Add more seeds of your choice (sunflower seeds, flax, sesame) but first fry them shortly in a dry pan.
Step 5: Stir half a teaspoon of fresh yeast with sugar in 50 ml of water. When yeast is ready, add it to the mass for the bread and knead by hand. There is no need to add additional water because the wheat itself is sufficiently moist.
Step 6: Add a tablespoon of salt and put it on a baking pan to rest for about 30 minutes. It is best to use silicone molds, because then there is no need to add any fat. Cover the dough with a damp cloth.

Step 7: Preheat the oven on 220 degrees Celsius. Insert a few ice cubes into the oven in order to create vapor, which will allow the yeast to raise the bread a little more before it dries. Bake the bread for 45-50 min.
Once the bread cools down cover it with a plastic foil and refrigerate. You can distribute it into the daily portions and freeze, and use as needed.

Healthy muesli breakfast with apple – recipe

May 18, 2015 by Sheila Smith

All nutritionists claim that breakfast is the most important meal.
Breakfast activates and awakens the body and gives you the energy to start the day.
If you belong to the active a population, it is crucial that your first meal is rich in fiber, vitamins and foods that will give you energy and boost concentration.
If you want easy nutritious morning meal rich in vitamins and minerals, then you definitely need to try this healthy breakfast muesli with apples.

Ingredients for one person:

Half a cup of oat flakes
1.5 tablespoons of raisins
1.5 tablespoons of sunflower seeds
1.5 tablespoons of walnuts
6 tablespoons of yogurt
0.5 tablespoons of maple syrup
Half grated apple

Preparation:

Simply mix all ingredients and add the yogurt and maple syrup.