tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62363039638124236842024-03-05T22:52:48.547-08:00Fit Foodie FreedomAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483486344106164087noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236303963812423684.post-7344181637230874672015-12-19T22:55:00.002-08:002015-12-19T22:55:50.688-08:00Wholesome Christmas<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Show your loved ones how much you really care about them by treating them to delicious treats with better-for-you ingredients.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Homemade Dairy-Free <gs class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="28d8be6c-2461-433a-a7d5-5174024a71e1" id="ae976427-5fa9-47a8-8dcb-f0deac7a23e6"><gs class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="518dd9e3-7c09-4d91-a840-c2724f416173" id="f27167c7-32fa-479e-b32e-8cec1a26ce94">Eggnog</gs></gs></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(Dairy-free, Refined Sugar-Free)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Ingredients:</u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 cups coconut milk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 cups unsweetened almond milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/3 cup maple syrup (or more to taste)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 large egg yolks<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 tsp ground cloves<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp of cinnamon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon grated nutmeg plus more for garnish<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Optional: 1/3 cup of rum/brandy/honey bourbon - or a mix of two.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Method</u>:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. In a heavy bottom sauce pan, combine the
coconut and almond milk, maple syrup, ground cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon. Over medium heat, allow the
mixture to become warm and “steamy”, but don’t allow it to boil or simmer.
Remove from heat when it is just “steamy”.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Beat the egg yolks till thick and pale, then slowly pour
about half of the milk mixture into the beaten egg yolks, gently whisking the
whole time. This is called tempering the eggs. If you were to just combine
everything at <gs class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="2baf6515-d7dd-4311-b8ec-a29e759ae4f3" id="f6f349ab-98de-4990-9d3a-5aa218a917fb"><gs class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="deff9c93-9472-43a3-b0d5-f5098f22862d" id="34214de1-7cd0-4917-a367-4d820d7aad17">once it</gs></gs> would likely curdle and or scramble the egg. A slow pour
and constant whisking is very important here. Don’t be intimidated by these
steps, but don’t skip them either.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Now add the tempered egg mixture back into the leftover
milk. Return it to a medium heat, stirring constantly and never letting it come to a boil. If it boils
it will curdle. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches a temperature of 70 degrees <gs class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="767d04c3-9ff8-4a71-8bb9-c96b8e3393cb" id="1a183982-b149-4348-b80e-08d56da16205">C</gs> on a candy thermometer. It should thicken some. As long as at it’s not
curdling you can keep cooking the eggnog a little longer at 70 degrees till it
thickens more. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Remove the stove and let the eggnog cool down. Once
cooled some, mix in the vanilla extract, nutmeg and the alcohol (optional).
You can also add a splash more of milk to taste) Chill well. Serve with
a little sprinkle of nutmeg on the top.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If the mixture does curdle, don’t worry. Pour your eggnog
into a blender or food processor and give it a whirl. It will smooth out in no
time and no one will be the wiser! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A recipe inspired by: http://theurbanposer.com/</span></div>
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<o:p><u><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ingredients: </span></u></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">250g (1½) cups almonds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">150g dark chocolate (I used 80% cocoa)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon cinnamon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">½ teaspoon ground cloves<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons maple syrup<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 large egg whites<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dried cranberries or red m&ms for the noses</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pretzel twists for the antlers </span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Method:</span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preheat the oven to 160°C and line 2 baking trays with
baking paper. In a food processor, finely grind the almonds. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add the chocolate and process again until fine, being
careful not to over-mix as the chocolate will begin to melt. Add the spices, maple syrup and egg whites
and process again until the dough comes together. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Turn out, form into a disc and chill for 30 minutes. Remove from the fridge, then roll the dough into equal sized balls and space out over a baking
tray. Break the pretzel bows in half, then insert the two halves at the top of each ball of cookie dough. Place one cranberry or m&m in the center of each ball, then lightly press each ball to flatten slightly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bake for 12-14 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remove from the oven and let cool before storing in an
airtight container. These biscuits are bittersweet so if you have a sweet
tooth, then either add another tablespoon or two of maple syrup. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A recipe inspired by: Emma Boyd<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Clean Eating Gingerbread Loaf</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 eggs, large (<gs class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="03b3d302-bf5f-4419-b83e-975ae32743c8" id="72d6e9b7-9f28-4711-b83d-8e6df198dffd">for vegan version u</gs>se 2 flax eggs)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 + 1/4 cups applesauce, unsweetened<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/3 cup maple syrup or honey (substitute with 5 pitted Medjool dates + 1/4 cup any milk/applesauce)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/3 cup blackstrap molasses<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp pure vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated*<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dry:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 + 3/4 cups whole wheat or spelt flour<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tsp baking powder, aluminum free<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ifoodreal.com/clean-eating-gingerbread-loaf-recipe/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNRwfO6DuwqhFYNEUy7wOpMbDlz-s_KJ4Qhoxuv1rep2UL6VuszFoOxoIIgSpk2XL31PU9Q21DBrccdKYYFZ0sSKtc1hjc0K9JRGQdh1y7lsGyHPx_1kjioBeE7014voD5g439O7xspHvq/s200/clean+eating+gingerbread+loaf.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ifoodreal.com/clean-eating-gingerbread-loaf-recipe/" target="_blank">Clean Eating Gingerbread Loaf: <gs class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="1d67cded-c2c8-4736-abda-ac7c5ed2db5c" id="36f4f964-42f0-46eb-9a27-ad0691965bb9"><gs class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="e118b162-309d-4119-a335-6e67433325fb" id="6771c93b-bc16-4ec8-aff0-457d8964afa9">ifoodreal</gs></gs></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C and spray non-stick loaf pan (<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px;">23 x 13cm) </span>with cooking spray. Set aside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. In a large bowl, mix together dry ingredients, add wet ingredients and gently stir until combined. Do not over mix. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake for 40 minutes if using dates or 50 minutes for maple syrup or honey version. </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ovens vary, so check with a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread. The bread is ready when it comes out clean. </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Remove from the oven, let cool in the pan for 5 minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool down completely.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Storage Instructions: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Refrigera<gs class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="c65d3ee7-1e44-4d89-8272-1665197d92a7" id="d65cd740-cbc5-4ac5-8a4a-8b31c5424358">te in an </gs>airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gingerbread Bliss Balls</span></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://julesgalloway.com/" target="_blank">Bliss Balls: Jules Galloway</a></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483486344106164087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236303963812423684.post-17715376422007445552015-02-13T01:48:00.001-08:002015-02-13T01:48:30.637-08:00Valentine Brownie - Clean Eating Treat<h2>
Zucchini Chocolate Brownies </h2>
Brownies are usually high fat and sugar laden. However, this fudgy and delicious brownie recipe is low in fat and gluten, naturally sweetened and packed with a special ingredient to keep them extra fudgy (and secretly healthy)...ZUCCHINI!<br />
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With so many zucchinis (courgettes) in the garden at the moment I was searching for a different way to use them and came across this recipe on the <a href="http://www.texanerin.com/" target="_blank">Texanerin Baking</a> blog and had to try it, with my own spin on it of course. Add in hazelnuts like I did, or any other nuts/seeds you like. Alternatively, throw in some fresh/frozen berries or if your feeling a little naughty; a swirl of nut butter or cream cheese.<br />
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What a lovely treat for the one(s) you love at this time of year. Show them you care by giving them a healthy indulgence that is full of ingredients your body will love.<br />
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Prep Time: 10 min<br />Cook Time: 35 min<br />Ready in: 45 min<br />
Yield: 16 brownies<br />
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1 egg<br />
1/4 cup Low fat Greek yoghurt<br />
1 tbsp vanilla extract<br />
1/8 cup coconut sugar<br />
1/8 cup maple syrup<br />
1/8 cup honey<br />
1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened apple sauce<br />
1/3 cup whole spelt flour<br />
1/3 cup all purpose flour mix (gluten free)<br />
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1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder<br />
1/4 cup carob powder (or ¼ cup more cocoa powder)<br />
1.5 teaspoons baking soda<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1/2 tsp concentrated vanilla extract (or 1 tsp vanilla essence)<br />
2 cups (about 320 grams) peeled and grated zucchini<br />
1/4 cup hazelnuts (chopped roughly)<br />
1/4 to 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy free if needed - Sweet William Dairy Free Choc Chips are available in NZ)<br />
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<li>Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C and line an 8"x8" square pan with baking paper or spray with baking spray.</li>
<li>In a large bowl, mix together the egg, yoghurt, vanilla, coconut sugar, honey, maple syrup, and apple sauce and let this sit for 5 minutes to let the coconut sugar dissolve.</li>
<li>In a separate medium bowl, mix together the three flours, cocoa powder, carob powder, baking soda and salt. Make sure there are no clumps before going on to the next step.</li>
<li>Add the dry mix to the wet, gently stir until combined. Be sure not to over mix!</li>
<li>Then fold in the zucchini and 1/8-1/4 cup chocolate chips.</li>
<li>Pour the batter into the pan and even the surface with a spatula.</li>
<li>Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top. </li>
<li>Bake for 30 - 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle doesn't come out gooey. It might still be sticky - not raw though. </li>
<li>When cool: Dust with powdered (icing) sugar.</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483486344106164087noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236303963812423684.post-86297621040016621062014-12-06T00:57:00.000-08:002014-12-06T00:57:33.177-08:00It's Pronounced 'Keen-wah'! <div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-wrap: break-word;">
<span style="color: #292929; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.9449996948242px;">Why is quinoa all the rage? Good question! If you’ve ever tried quinoa, you know that it’s delicious but also really mild and neutral tasting – kind of like rice – so works well with just about any </span><span style="font-size: 15.454545021057129px; line-height: 21.94499969482422px;">flavours</span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.9449996948242px;"> you want to add. </span><span style="font-size: 15.454545021057129px; line-height: 21.94499969482422px;">Savoury</span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.9449996948242px;">, sweet, Mexican, Mediterranean … with quinoa, it’s all good!</span></span><br />
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<a href="http://healthnbodytips.com/health-benefits-quinoa-infographic.html/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnXe9sk6ZxbqQwuzylN2Atfr1owyZwt0EApjAyMvoLAQshEQKXZtJfishKK90XzbjiOxX5AfnU_rnC4a8_MDuh1ad_ikzRf84k-kCUHwmhddswq7U6l1yRFHCdIaKhW5DFM5I92g1EVnPp/s1600/Health-Benefits-of-Quinoa.jpg" height="640" width="139" /></a><span style="color: #292929; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.9449996948242px;">Quinoa is usually lumped together with whole grains, along with others like barley, amaranth, spelt and oats. But, technically, quinoa isn’t a cereal grain at all. (According to the experts, quinoa is actually botanically related to beets, chard and spinach) Still, it’s cooked and eaten like grains and has a similar nutrient profile, and you often see it used in recipes in place of oats (like in hot breakfast cereal), rice and other whole grains.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #292929; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.9449996948242px;">What’s really awesome about quinoa is that it’s one of the only plants that has all the amino acids needed to be a complete protein (great for vegetarians!), and it has a very high ratio of protein to carbohydrates. The carbs it does have, though, are complex carbs, so, like other whole grains, quinoa will help you feel full longer and is a better source of sustained energy than simple carbs. Plus, quinoa is loaded with goodies like </span><span style="font-size: 15.454545021057129px; line-height: 21.94499969482422px;">fibre</span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.9449996948242px;">, potassium, magnesium and iron. And it’s gluten free!</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHtfg2tUaCJERgGWqXFD3g8oBv2c5iKdEdqHI1FPYKpD9hNnMVJSOlVKosXfxF_EPUC9aQGLd1ExUKsu4RhG37UDWlsaOXVCJeUENtWvN592hLSYvUpaGusyDWyvdNBPcMsyyp8xzvbMtR/s1600/THK-Quinoa-1-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHtfg2tUaCJERgGWqXFD3g8oBv2c5iKdEdqHI1FPYKpD9hNnMVJSOlVKosXfxF_EPUC9aQGLd1ExUKsu4RhG37UDWlsaOXVCJeUENtWvN592hLSYvUpaGusyDWyvdNBPcMsyyp8xzvbMtR/s1600/THK-Quinoa-1-2.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #292929; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.9449996948242px;">Depending on your supermarket, you’re probably most likely to find quinoa in the organic/natural foods section or near the rice and couscous. It’s usually in small boxes or bags, about 400 grams each.</span><br />
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Quinoa Recipes to Try:</h3>
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Mexican Black Bean and Quinoa Salad:</h3>
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Ingredients:<br />
1 cup cooked quinoa<br />
1 Can Black Beans, rinsed and drained (substitute for kidney beans if you can't find)<br />
1 cup corn<br />
2 tomatoes, chopped<br />
1 small red onion, chopped<br />
1 Capsicum, diced<br />
1 Red chilli, seeded (optional)<br />
2 tablespoons coriander, chopped<br />
1 lime<br />
2 tablespoons olive oil<br />
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin<br />
1 teaspoon salt (optional)<br />
pepper to taste<br />
1 avocado, chopped<br />
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Prepare the quinoa according to package directions. Allow to cool, or chill for two hours.<br />
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Combine the quinoa, beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, chili, and cilantro and toss. Squeeze the lime juice over the salad. Add the olive oil, cumin, salt and pepper and toss again lightly. Add the avocado last, tossing it in gently into the salad.<br />
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Serve at room temperature, or allow the salad to chill for an hour.<br />
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<br />2 tbsp lemon juice<br />pinch of sugar<br />1 tsp Dijon mustard<br />1 tbsp yoghurt<br />¼ cup olive oil, plus 3 tbsp<br />1kg sweet potatoes, cut into wedges<br />1 tsp chilli flakes<br />vegetable oil, for frying<br />250g haloumi, thinly sliced<br />2 cups quinoa, cooked<br />½ cup walnuts, toasted and<br />chopped<br />1 cup kale, shredded and blanched/steamed<br />½ cup parsley leaves<br />2 spring onions, finely chopped<br />1 cup pomegranate seeds<br />
<br />To make salad dressing, place lemon juice, sugar, mustard, and yoghurt in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Gradually add ¼ cup olive oil and whisk until smooth.<br /><br />
Preheat oven to 200°C. Place sweet potatoes, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and chilli in a large bowl and gently toss to combine. Place potatoes on a baking tray and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until golden. Set aside.<br /><br />
Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan and cook haloumi in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden. Drain cheese on paper towels.<br /><br />
Place quinoa, walnuts, kale, parsley, onions, and pomegranate seeds in a large bowl; pour dressing over salad; and toss well to combine. Place sweet potatoes on a large serving platter, spoon quinoa salad over sweet potatoes, and top with crisp haloumi.<br />
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Red Seal's new tea range:</h4>
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I recently stumbled upon this new tea range in the supermarket. I took the strawberry and rhubarb home and from the first sip I was hooked! So tasty and no added sweeteners like some other brands which is a definite plus! With Summer and the holiday period upon us, why not give these a go - they are yummy both warm or cold - you can even brew it with water straight from the tap.<br />
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Red Seal challenged nutritionist and blogger Libby Matthews (of <a href="http://juliaandlibby.com/">Julia and Libby</a>), and Hancock’s mixologist Matty Bradley to design their own summer drinks using the range. Here a a couple of them, they sound delicious to me...<br />
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This beautiful emerald oil is not as well known or used as olive oil, however its health and culinary properties are just as impressive, maybe even more so. Like olive oil it’s pressed directly from the fruit (avocados are naturally about 30% oil), rather than being chemically extracted like many other plant oils. All they do is press the avocados and it mushes it to a pulp containing oil, and then it is centrifuged to separate the two. It’s pretty much as simple as that.<br />
Cold-pressed avocado oil means no heat was needed to do this, retaining as much of its nutrition as possible. It is also made up mostly of healthy monounsaturated fats, and high in vitamin E and antioxidants. What is quietly amazing about avocado oil is it’s naturally high smoke point. What this means is that it is suitable for high heat cooking (as well as low and medium heat cooking), so I use it for things like stir-fries or cooking steak when I want to get the pan really hot. With increased production of avocados, the price of avocado oil is coming down, and you can now get good quality avocado oil that is comparable in price to olive oil.<br />
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San Remo Spelt Pasta:</h4>
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<b>What</b> - Spelt is an ancient, nutty-flavoured grain that's remarkably high in both fibre and protein (many brands boast up to 8 grams of fibre/serving). It is more nutritious than wheat, although less widely produced (its hard hulls are expensive to mill).<br />
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I was inspired by Nicola's Pineapple Lump Bliss Balls at <a href="http://eatwellnz.co.nz/pineapple-lump-bliss-balls/">Eat Well NZ</a> this month to develop healthy versions of Kiwi's favourite chocolate treats. Great flavours, without the guilt! No refined sugars, full of healthy fats and great sources of 'clean' energy. Gluten free, dairy free and paleo. Reach for these in the morning for an energy boost when your are rushing out the door or as a sweet treat at night when you get the munchies. </div>
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These sweet treats are known as <a href="http://brendajanschek.com/eat-2/5-minute-apple-cinnamon-bliss-balls/">bliss balls</a>, <a href="http://chocolatechillimango.com/2011/02/03/date-walnut-bliss-bombs/">date bombs</a>, <a href="http://mythineats.com/2013/12/04/goji-berry-energy-bliss-balls-raw-vegan/">goji balls</a> and even <a href="http://josiesjuice.blogspot.co.nz/2013/01/eat-fat-be-thin-book-and-amazeballs.html">amazeballs</a>, they've been around since the raw food trend of the 1970s, but are now getting super popular again thanks to the new gluten-free, gym-happy generation. Add a tablespoon of natural protein powder if you're in training mode and remember that the more raw, unprocessed and organic the ingredients, the better.</div>
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If you can't quite bring yourself to make these, a great local cafe in Christchurch often sells these in all sorts of delicious flavours! Check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PureEspressoNZ">Pure Cafe Co.</a> at 100 Bealey Avenue & 31 Birmingham Drive. They have some of the best healthy food options in town.</div>
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The 'Picnic' and the 'Bounty' balls were my favourite, the 'Jaffa' flavour was not far behind.</div>
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Please let me know if you give these a try and what your favourite flavour is. Remember, these may have no refined sugar and full of beneficial nutrients that will fuel your body, however they are energy dense and some restraint is encouraged...good luck!</div>
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1/4 cup almonds<br />
1/8 cup cashews<br />
1 Medjool dates<br />
1/4 cup raisins (sultanas)<br />
1/2 orange, rinsed & dried<br />
1 Tbsp cacao powder (or carob powder)<br />
1 Tbsp desiccated coconut, for the mixture<br />
1/8 cup desiccated coconut, for rolling<br />
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1. Process the nuts until they look like a fine powder (a bit like breadcrumbs – this will take at least 20 seconds).<br />
2. Chop the date in half and remove the pit. Roughly chop.<br />
3. Add the raisins (sultanas) and chopped dates to the food processor.<br />
4. Finely zest the orange into the food processor on top of the chopped nuts and dried fruit.<br />
5. Chop the orange in half, and use the citrus juicer to squeeze the juice. Add the juice to the food processor.<br />
6. Add the cacao powder and coconut to the food processor, and process the mixture until it is like a thick, sticky dough. If the mix is a bit stiff, add a few drops of water.<br />
7. On a dinner plate, spread out the extra 1/4 cup of coconut. Put another dinner plate next to it.<br />
8. Wet your hands, and pull off a small chunk of the mixture (about 1 Tbsp). Then roll the ball in the coconut, and place the finished ball on the final dinner plate. Chill the balls for at least 1 hour.<br />
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<i>Recipe by Nicola of Eat Well NZ</i><br />
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3/4 cup dried pineapple<br />
1/2 cup macadamia nuts<br />
1/2 cup coconut<br />
80g dark chocolate<br />
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1. Cut the pineapple into fine pieces, and crush the macadamia nuts into small pieces. <br />
2. Place the pineapple and nuts in a food processor and blend together for a few minutes. <br />
3. Add the coconut and continue to process until the mixture becomes dough like. If it looks a bit wet, add some extra coconut and process again for about 30 seconds.<br />
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5. Break up the dark chocolate into pieces and place in a microwaveable bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds, stir, and then heat at 20 second intervals siring well in between each interval. This is important so you don’t overheat the chocolate. It shouldn’t take more than a couple of minutes max.<br />
6. Dip the balls in the chocolate and place on baking paper until set. I sprinkled the tops with a small pinch of ground flaxseed - get creative with your topping!<br />
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25g (1/4 cup) rolled oats<br />
20g chopped dark chocolate or cacao nibs<br />
18g (3/4 cups) puffed quinoa (substitute with puffed brown rice/millet/amaranth)<br />
32g (1/2 cup) roasted salted peanuts<br />
1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds<br />
45g (2.5 Tbsp) smooth, natural peanut butter<br />
56g (2.5 Tbsp) honey<br />
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Makes 6 approx.<br />
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Filling:<br />
1/4 cup raw cashew nuts<br />
1/8 cup coconut cream<br />
3/4 cups coconut thread<br />
1 tablespoons virgin coconut oil<br />
1/2 tablespoon of agave or honey<br />
1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence (optional)<br />
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Coating:<br />
40-50g of unsweetened dark chocolate melted<br />
<i>or</i><br />
2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil<br />
2 tablespoons cacao powder<br />
1/2 tablespoon honey<br />
1/4 cup coconut thread (for rolling)<br />
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Blend all filling ingredients in a food processor until combined. Roll the mixture into small balls and place onto a baking tray. Freeze for around 15 minutes or until firm.<br />
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Over a low heat on the stove-top, mix the coating ingredients (except for the coconut) in a saucepan until combined. Put coconut on a plate. Coat balls in the chocolate mixture then sprinkle/roll with coconut.<br />
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Freeze/refrigerate for at least 10-20 mins before eating.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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Ferrero Rocher - Bliss Balls:</h4>
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Makes 8 approx.<br />
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<u>Filling</u><br />
1/2 cup skinless roasted hazelnuts<br />
45ml unsweetened hazelnut/almond milk<br />
1 Tbsp cacao/cocoa powder<br />
20ml organic coconut sugar (or sweetener of choice – adjust sweetness to your liking)<br />
1 tsp coconut oil<br />
1 tsp vanilla extract<br />
4 hazelnut kernels (skin on – leave this aside)<br />
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<u>Coating</u><br />
1/8 cup cacao powder<br />
1/4 cup coconut oil<br />
1/2 tbsp cacao butter (melted)<br />
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1 TBSP coconut nectar/honey/Natvia<br />
1/4 tsp vanilla extract<br />
1/4 cup roughly chopped nuts (I used hazelnuts)<br />
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1. Pulse hazelnuts in a food processor until it resembles a flour like consistency then add in the hazelnut milk, cacao, stevia, coconut oil and vanilla extract) and process until mixture is well combined and forms a dough like consistency that can be rolled into a small ball in your palms without sticking. If the mixture is too dry and crumbly, add a little more hazelnut milk until the right consistency forms and if the mixture is too wet, add some almond meal until a formable ball can be rolled.<br />
2. Roll the above mixture into balls (ping pong ball size) and press in two whole raw hazelnuts inside the centre of each ball (This should yield roughly 8 balls) then place on a plate lined with baking paper and into the freezer for 15 minutes.<br />
3. Whilst the balls are in the freezer, make the coating by combining the aforementioned coating ingredients (except chopped nuts) on the stove-top on low heat until all ingredients are incorporated then take off the heat and set aside. Place chopped nuts onto a large plate.<br />
4. Remove the balls from the freezer then roll each ball into the chocolate coating, followed by rolling the chocolate coated ball into the chopped nuts and placing the ball onto a large plate lined with baking paper. Once this method is done, place the balls back into the freezer for another 10 minutes before eating! Enjoy!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483486344106164087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236303963812423684.post-83191743569213172052014-08-30T19:53:00.000-07:002014-08-30T19:53:12.840-07:00Lunch-box Envy - Nutritious Salads to Impress!<h3>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Preparing delicious food in bulk for the week at work is one of the most important things you can do to make sure you make healthy choices and keep costs low. The key is to make meals that you look forward to devouring and will not lead you to be tempted by the vending machine/ McDonald's around the corner or spending $15 on a sandwich at the near-by deli/cafe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Here are a couple of the salads (including my much-envied breakfast-in-a-jar) I have enjoyed in the last week...Inspired by the latest recipes in the August issue of the 'Cuisine' magazine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Citrus Noodle Salad:</span></h2>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">From Michael Van De Elzen's new book: </span><a href="http://www.randomhouse.co.nz/books/michael-van-de-elzen/fast-good-home-cooking-9781775537175.aspx" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">'Fast'</a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: small; line-height: normal;">Serves 6</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">1 Cucumber (de-seeded)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">2c Mung Bean
Sprouts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">1/2c Edamame
Beans (prepared)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">1c Spring
Onion (sliced)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">1 Red Onion
(sliced thinly)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">1c Fresh
Mint (chopped)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">1c Fresh
Coriander (chopped)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">1 Head of
Broccoli or 12 Stalks of Broccolini<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">200g Green
Beans/Snow peas</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">1 Capsicum
(sliced thinly)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">1 500g
Packet of Fresh Egg Noodles<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">12 Large
whole prawns (uncooked) or 1c Cooked/Smoked Chicken (shredded)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">1/3c Roasted
Peanuts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">2 Tbsp Black
Sesame seeds (toasted)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">Julienne
carrots into 'noodles'. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">Peel the
de-seeded and halved cucumber into ribbons. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">Combine
carrots, cucumber, mung beans, edamame, spring onion, red onion and herbs,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">Blanch the
beans and broccoli. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">Prepare
noodles as per package instructions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">Stir fry
prawns.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Dressing:</span></u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">Juice of 3
Limes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">Juice of 2
Lemons<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">Juice of 6
Mandarins<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">1 tsp Mustard
Powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">1 Egg Yolk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">125-250 ml
Olive Oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">In a
saucepan on low heat, combine the juices. Whisk in mustard powder and egg yolk
vigorously. Slowly add in the oil, whisking to combine. Remove form the heat to
cool.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">In the bowl
of prepared vegetables and herbs, add the cooked beans, broccoli, meat and
noodles. Toss through the dressing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">Serve.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Multi-Grain Salad:</span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">Serves 4<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Carrot & Harissa Puree:</span></u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">700g/6
Medium Carrots (peeled)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">2 Garlic
cloves (crushed)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">1/3 cup
Extra Virgin Olive Oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">1 Tbsp
Harissa<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">1 tsp Salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">Boil carrots
and garlic in salted water until tender.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">Drain well
and while still warm process with oil in blender.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></u></span>
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Salad:</span></u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">1/2c Mixed
Quinoa (dry)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">1/2c Millet
(dry)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">1/2c Mixed
Seeds and Nuts (toasted) - I used Sliced Almonds, Sunflower and Pumpkin Seeds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">1/8c Chia
Seeds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">4 Tbsp
Preserved Lemon (finely diced)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">4 Tbsp Dried
Cranberries (or Currants/Dried Apricots/Dates etc...)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">1c Fresh
Parsley (roughly chopped)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">2c Broccoli
Florets (blanched)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Dressing:</span></u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">2 Tbsp
Pomegranate Molasses<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">1/2c Red
Wine Vinegar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">Zest and
Juice of 1 Orange<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">125ml Olive
Oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">Prepare
quinoa and millet in the same saucepan or in your rice cooker <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_5070993_cook-millet-rice-cooker.html">using this
method</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">Once the
grains are cooled, add in the rest of the salad ingredients.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">Whisk
together all the dressing ingredients then drizzle over the salad mix - toss.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">Serve.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">NOTE: The
quinoa and millet can be changed out for pearl barley/brown rice/amaranth
etc...</span></i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</h2>
<h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;">2 cup Pureed Pumpkin (steam/boil fresh pumpkin
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dairy food</a>, sliced banana and <a href="http://shop.countdown.co.nz/Shop/ProductDetails?Stockcode=785030&name=meadow-fresh-yoghurt-tub-greek-style-lite">low
fat Greek yoghurt</a>, topped with a sprinkle of <a href="http://www.foodforhealth.com.au/products/muesli/fruit-free-clusters">my
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“20 July 2011 kicked off the first celebration of the
International Cake Day established in the Kingdom of Love. This sweet summer
holiday is dedicated to friendship and peace between people, countries and
nations. The motto of the holiday is I CAKE YOU.”</div>
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I love any excuse to bake and this Sunday the 20th is International Cake Day....I took this as a challenge to try some cakes with unexpected twists. Curry and chilli in cake...turns out they are delicious! Tried and tested by my friends and family this weekend, and have my seal of approval. </div>
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NOTE: I use <a href="http://www.betternutrition.com/egg-substitutes/food/goglutenfree/1224">'chia/flax eggs'</a> in my baking as they are cheaper, nutrient dense and provide a vegan option for baking. Don't be scared of using this option. These little seeds are super good for you and is a great way to cut some calories in your baking. </div>
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Chilli Chocolate Cake:</h3>
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200g dark chocolate, melted (I used half 90% dark Lindt and
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200g fat-free, Greek yoghurt - Applesauce for vegan (I love Lite
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50ml vegetable oil – (I’m loving Olivado Omega Plus Blended
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150g soft brown sugar (I used a mix of coconut, erythritol
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50g unsweetened desiccated/shredded coconut<o:p></o:p></div>
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ground almonds, chilli flakes, coconut and cocoa powder in a food processor.
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Curry Coconut Banana Cake:</h3>
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salt, curry, cinnamon and coconut in a mixing bowl, and set aside.<o:p></o:p></div>
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attachment, cream the eggs and both sugars together until light, about 3
minutes on medium speed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle the rest of the topping
over the batter, then top with remainder of the cake batter and bake for 45 to
55 minutes, until the top is cracked and the cake tests clean with a wooden
skewer.<o:p></o:p></div>
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small knife around the edges, and invert the cake first onto a large plate,
then right-side up onto a serving platter, reserving as much crumble topping as
possible. Serve warm or at room temperature (with coconut milk/cream icing drizzle).<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m loving right now:</h3>
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<li>Vriberry (at Fresh Choice Merivale)/She chocolate: chocolate rolled blackcurrants</li>
<li>Olivado Omega Blend oil – flaxseed, olive and avocado oil</li>
<li>Honest Organics NZ - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/honestorganic">https://www.facebook.com/honestorganic</a>,
<a href="https://honestorganics.squarespace.com/">https://honestorganics.squarespace.com/</a></li>
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GF | DF | V | REFINED SUGAR FREE <span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "MS Gothic";">☮</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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Chia bowls • Raw treats • Seed
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483486344106164087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236303963812423684.post-80908293845038591612014-06-17T11:12:00.000-07:002014-06-17T11:12:12.307-07:00International Sushi Day!<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">I LOVE sushi! But I hate the guilt that comes with </span><span style="line-height: 18.18181800842285px;">consuming</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> the load of carbs and high sodium and sugar content of the sushi you get from the restaurants/food courts etc.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">For some advise on choosing the best option when eating sushi out, check <a href="http://www.skinnymom.com/2014/02/07/sushi-smackdown-the-best-and-worst-rolls/">this guide</a> out.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">I thought I would share my tasty crowd-pleasing 'clean' sushi and even throw in a completely rice free option if you are on a raw/paleo diet. These </span><span style="line-height: 18.18181800842285px;">recipes</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> are flexible to dietary requirements and personal tastes - all fillings are optional and interchangeable.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">I took the quinoa brown rice sushi to a party last week and they were a hit with all types! I promise they are delicious and so easy to make.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Happy Sushi Day!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Be brave and give these a go...</span></span></span><br />
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teaspoon sugar/stevia<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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nori sheets<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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teaspoon wasabi, optional<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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small Lebanese cucumber, sliced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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avocado, sliced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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carrot, peeled and grated<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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medium beetroot (120g), peeled and grated or roasted and sliced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds/tamari roasted seeds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(approx.) raw/smoked salmon (use sushi grade salmon if available)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Start by cooking both
the quinoa and brown rice.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">To cook brown
rice, measure out, put into a sieve and rinse. Transfer
into a small saucepan with 2 cups water, place lid on saucepan and bring
to the boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 30-40 minutes
(check packet for cooking time as it varies greatly with brown rice from
25-50 minutes).<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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quinoa, measure out and place in a sieve and rinse
well. Transfer into a small saucepan with 2/3 cup water,
place lid on saucepan and bring to the boil. Lower the heat to a
simmer and cook for 15-18 minutes. When cooked, fluff with a fork.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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hot quinoa, rice vinegar and sugar. Set aside to cool.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">While you are waiting
for the rice mixture to cool, prepare the fillings.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Place a sushi bamboo
mat down on your bench with the slats running
horizontally. Have a small bowl of water close by.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Place nori sheet on
sushi mat with the shiny side down. <i>Option: using the back of a teaspoon,
spread a small amount of wasabi along the front edge of the nori sheet.</i><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Measure out approx. 1
cup of the quinoa and rice mix and using wet hands, spread it evenly over
the front ¾ of the nori sheet, leaving at least a 3cm-wide border
along the edge furthest from you.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For the vegetable
sushi: Place cucumber along the front edge on top of the quinoa and
rice, then follow with avocado, carrot, beetroot and lastly sprinkle with
seeds <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Roll nori sheet
up. Use your thumbs and forefingers to pick up the edge of the mat
closest to you. Use your other fingers to hold the filling while rolling
the mat over to enclose the nori sheet around the filling. Gently pull the
mat as you go to create a firm roll.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When it is half rolled
up, dip one of your hands in water and wet the end of the nori sheet.
Continue rolling until all the quinoa is covered with the nori and you
should have a neat roll.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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filling, then with salmon filling.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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have 2 very long vegie rolls and 1 long salmon roll. Cut the rolls
in half (to make 4 vegie rolls and 2 salmon rolls) or in bite sized
pieces.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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the supermarket in the Asian section or at any specialty Asian supermarket
(e.g. Kosco).</i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://steakandsass.com/2013/05/07/paleo-maki-rolls-asian-slaw/">http://steakandsass.com/2013/05/07/paleo-maki-rolls-asian-slaw/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;">2 tbs (about) white vinegar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;">1/2 tbs stevia or honey (optional)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;">1/4 tbs salt</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;">200g fresh sashimi-grade salmon or other fish
or cooked chicken, sliced thinly (Tofu for vegetarian)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;">Omelette (2 eggs + Tbsp soy/tamari)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;">1 avocado, sliced</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;">Cabbage</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;">1 Carrot, julienned</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;">Radishes, sliced thinly</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;">1 cucumber, julienned</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;">2 spring onions, julienned</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Rice your cauliflower in a food processor by pulsing several times until it
breaks down into small particles that look like rice. Alternatively, grate
carefully and avoid cauliflower missiles.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Sautee your cauliflower on gentle heat with the vinegar, sweetener (if
using), and salt. Adjust to your liking. Set aside to cool.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Lay your nori sheet over a bamboo mat with the shiny side facing down (because
it’s prettier that way). If you don’t have a bamboo mat, a moistened tea towel
works fine.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Arrange about 3 tablespoons of cauliflower rice over the nori, leaving a gap
on all sides. Have a bowl of water handy to get the rice off your fingers.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Arrange a line of your filling over the 'rice'. Salmon first, then cucumber,
then avocado and any other of the options you may like. Do not overfill.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Start to roll your sushi by turning the bamboo mat or tea towel in on itself
once, push down and outwards all along the length of the roll. Pulling the mat
or towel straight across the roll like along the wheels of a tank, repeat the
securing. Then rolling. Securing and rolling. Secure and roll.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Slice with a sharp knife and serve with Tahini sauce</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">2 tablespoons tahini</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">1 tablespoon miso</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">2 tablespoons peeled ginger root</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">1 tablespoon tamari</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">1 tablespoon agave nectar/honey</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">1/8 cup water (more or less)</span></li>
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<li>Henry Langdon Cocoa and Chai Spice is sugar free and delicious! I have it with some vanilla extract and a slosh of trim milk…so warming on these cold Winter days. Buy from Traiteur in Merivale Christchurch. </li>
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Newest food mash-up:</h3>
I saw these recently online and had to put my spin on them! They are a great healthier alternative to the muffin/scone from the cafe you by for the on-the-go breakfast or snack. Bake these on a Sunday and have healthy snack/light breakfast option for the whole week.<br />
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The scuffin is a frankenpastry — part scone, part muffin and, like a doughnut, filled with jam —but despite its complex genetics, it is very easy to make. It is even fairly healthy, using whole grain/gluten free flours and flaxseeds, and keeping the ‘fat’ minimal. The spices can be varied (swap in nutmeg, ginger or allspice for the cinnamon or cardamom), and so can the jams.</div>
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<li class="MsoNormal">1/4 cup coconut oil (solid)<o:p></o:p></li>
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cup spelt/white flour <o:p></o:p></li>
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quick oats<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">¼ cup
buckwheat flour<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">¼ cup
almond flour<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">1/4 flaxseed
meal or wheat germ <o:p></o:p></li>
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tablespoons light brown or raw sugar, plus extra for sprinkling (I used 1
Tblsp of brown sugar, 1 Tblsp of granulated stevia and 1 Tblsp of Erythritol*)
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1/2 teaspoons baking powder<o:p></o:p></li>
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teaspoon cinnamon<o:p></o:p></li>
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teaspoon ground cardamom<o:p></o:p></li>
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sea salt <o:p></o:p></li>
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egg<o:p></o:p></li>
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cup milk<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">1/3
cup Greek yoghurt<o:p></o:p></li>
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Tablespoons of fruit jam, conserves, preserves or fruit butter (I
alternated between; lemon curd, rhubarb jam and apricot preserve)<o:p></o:p></li>
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1. Heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Using an oil spray,
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2. In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients. Meanwhile, melt
4 tablespoons coconut oil, add to dry ingredients and mix with a fork until
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3. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk and cream. Add
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4. Reserving about a quarter of the dough for topping, scoop
2 tablespoons dough into each cup. Using the back of a spoon, press dough
gently down into the cups. The dough will move up the sides, and there should
be a shallow well in each dough cup. Don’t worry if the dough doesn’t come all
the way up to the top; there should be about 1/2 inch of space between the top
of the dough and the rim of the cup.<o:p></o:p></div>
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5. Spoon about 1 teaspoon jam into each well. Using your
fingers, pinch remaining dough into small clumps and scatter evenly over the
jam in each cup, making a bumpy topping or just scoop a tablespoon or so or the
mix on top for a smoother topped scruffin. Sprinkle raw sugar over the tops.<o:p></o:p></div>
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6. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until browned. Let cool in the
pan on a rack.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Makes: </b>6 (12 small) scuffins<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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With so many different sweeteners available, it can be
difficult to know which one is best for your needs. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Non-nutritive sweeteners are intensely sweet, meaning only a
very small amount is needed – so they are virtually kilojoule-free and have no
impact on blood sugar levels. With the exception of stevia, most non-nutritive
sweeteners are chemically produced.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Aspartame (eg. Equal, NutraSweet)</h4>
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<b>What is it?</b> An artificial sweetener made by
joining two amino acids – aspartic acid and phenylalanine.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Nutritional properties: </b>Provides about the same
amount of energy as table sugar, but because it is 160-220 times sweeter than
sugar, only a tiny amount is needed, making the energy negligible.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Best use: </b>Aspartame loses its sweetness at high
temperatures so it’s not suitable for cooking. It is commonly used in cold food
products such as diet soft drinks, cordial and yoghurt.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Take note: </b>People with Phenylketonuria (PKU) –
an inherited disorder that increases the levels of amino acid phenylalanine (a
building block of proteins in the blood ) – are advised not to consume
aspartame as it contains phenylalanine.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Acesulphame potassium or Ace-K (eg. Equal Spoon for Spoon,
Sweet One®, Sunnett)</h4>
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<b>What is it?</b> A synthetically produced potassium
salt.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Nutritional properties: </b>Ace-K is 200 times
sweeter than sugar and does not provide any kilojoules as it is not broken down
by the body.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Best use:</b> Baking, because it is stable at high
temperatures.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Take note:</b> In high concentrations it has a
slightly bitter aftertaste so it is often blended with other sweeteners to
produce a more sugar-like taste.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sugar alcohols or polyols (eg. sorbitol, xylitol, erythritol)*</h4>
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<b>What is it?</b> These occur naturally in certain
fruits or can be produced artificially from glucose.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Nutritional properties:</b> Provides half the
kilojoules of table sugar but only a small amount is absorbed into the
bloodstream.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Best use:</b> Often used to replace sugar in chewing
gum, polyols are not broken down by mouth bacteria so they don’t promote tooth
decay.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Take note: </b>If eaten in large quantities, they
can have a laxative effect and cause diarrhoea, bloating and gas.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Stevia or steviol glycosides (eg. Equal Stevia, NuNaturals
Nu Stevia™, Natvia)</h4>
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<b>What is it? </b>A natural, non-nutritive sweetener
extracted from the leaves of the stevia herb.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Nutritional properties:</b> Stevia is 250-300 times
sweeter than table sugar, with no impact on blood sugar levels. It has 11kJ per
gram.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Best use:</b> People who prefer a natural sweetener
over a synthetic one but don’t want the kilojoules.<o:p></o:p></div>
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aftertaste similar to liquorice.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Saccharin (eg. Sweet’N Low®, Necta Sweets, Sweet Twin)</h4>
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<b>What is it? </b>A synthetically produced sweetener
made by combining a number of chemicals.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Nutritional properties:</b> Saccharin is 200-700
times sweeter than table sugar and provides no energy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Best use: </b>Enhances the strength of other
sweeteners.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Take note: </b>Not recommended for pregnant women or
children under two years.</div>
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Sucralose (eg. Splenda®, Sugar Free Natura)</h4>
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<b>What is it?</b> Sugar that is chemically processed
to replace hydrogen and oxygen molecules with chlorine molecules.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Nutritional properties: </b>Six hundred times
sweeter than table sugar, with most of it passing through the body unchanged,
providing no energy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Best use: </b>Since it is the most heat-stable
non-nutritive sweetener, sucralose can easily be used to replace sugar (cup for
cup) in cooking and baking.<o:p></o:p></div>
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sugar and has no bitter aftertaste, which is common with other non-nutritive
sweeteners.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Top non-nutritive sweetener picks<o:p></o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><b>Best
for baking: </b>Sucralose or stevia<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><b>Most
natural:</b> Stevia<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><b>Best
for your teeth: </b>Sugar alcohols<o:p></o:p></li>
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Interesting article I found this week: <a href="http://www.healthyfood.co.nz/sites/default/files/How-many-kJs-are-in-alcoholic-drinks-HFG-May11_0.pdf">Do you know what's really 'in' your drink?</a><br />
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My favourite inspirational quote lately: MIND POWER!!!!<br />
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The biggest pitfall with a salad is ruining a veggie-filled
meal with hundreds of calories in dressing. Check the label, often-times the
dressing with a salad at a restaurant has more calories than a chocolate bar. Order
dressing on the side. You should aim to put no more than 60 calories of
dressing on a salad.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Salad dressings are all over the nutritional map. Some, such
as blue cheese, are hefty in sat fat (1.2g per tablespoon) and others, such as
balsamic vinaigrette, provide a good dose of healthy fats (1g of
monounsaturated and 1.3g of polyunsaturated, with 0.4g sat fat). When
purchasing a bottled dressing, shift your focus away from total fat. The
nutrition label’s number for total fat includes bad fats and good fats, so it
is misleading. Instead, look at the specific types of fat listed under total
fat; aim for more mono- and polyunsaturated fats, less saturated, and no trans.
<b>Oil and vinegar–based</b> dressings are
generally high in healthy fats. In addition to the good-for-you components of
dressings, those fats add rich texture and flavour and also <u>help you absorb
the fat-soluble nutrients</u> (vitamins A, D, E, and K) found in salad.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Blending fruit with frozen yoghurt sounds like a sure-fire healthy
snack. But dieticians warn against too much of a good thing. You may think, it
fruit and therefore it’s healthy. However, most smoothies especially those sold
at places like New Zealand Natural, Pita Pit and Tank are 475ml to nearly a
litre for a large and contain too many servings of carbohydrates. So keep it
small, and try to add vegetables to your smoothies whenever possible.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Both soy and almond milk are great options for those who are
lactose intolerant. But many people regularly grab the vanilla or sweetened
varieties of these drinks, ignoring the excess sugar and paying attention only
to the healthy connotations of the word "soy" or "almond."
If the sweetened versions are all you can tolerate, though, avoid the added
sugar by mixing a teaspoon of vanilla flavouring into the unsweetened kind.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Granola is a food that most people consider an uber-healthy
breakfast choice. But granola can also be very high in sugar and low in fibre. When
you look for granola/muesli, you need to read the label carefully. Not all
granola is created equal. Make sure the cereal or granola you're choosing from
the store shelf has a minimum of 4 or 5 g of fibre, less than 10 grams of sugar
per serve and very low (<2g) saturated fat.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You're rushing to get to work on time and dash into the
nearest cafe to pick up a quick breakfast. In the name of health, your eyes are
drawn to those bran muffins on display beside the donuts. But don't let the
word "bran" or "yogurt" trick you when it comes to muffins.
Think of them more in the donut category. Bran muffins often contain extra fat,
necessary to hold the bran together. And the fat-free versions usually contain
extra sugar to compensate for the reduced in mouth-feel and flavour. But
today’s giant bakery muffins contain from 340 to 630 calories each, without any
butter or other spread.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Most bakery muffins contain from 11 to 27 grams of total
fat. Of that total, 2 to 8 grams are saturated fat. Although the trans-fat
content of muffins is extremely low in most cases, the total saturated fat plus
trans fat of giant bakery muffins is only slightly less than doughnuts.<o:p></o:p></div>
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only 2 to 5 grams of total fat, and only 0 to 2 grams of that is saturated fat.
And unlike other reduced-fat products, the sugar content in these muffins is
generally the same as in regular muffins. Calories remain in the 300 to 400
range.<o:p></o:p></div>
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skillet coated with non-stick cooking spray, sauté 1 cup chopped spinach and 1
tablespoon chopped spring onions for 1 minute. Beat 2 eggs with a dash chilli sauce; add to skillet. Cook until egg is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Flip
and add 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan; cook 15 to 30 seconds. Serve with 1 slice
toasted oat bread and 1/2 cup grapes.</i></div>
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This one might be surprising since the tuna, salmon and
other fish commonly found in sushi is about as lean as it gets. Yet when you
factor in the cream cheese or the mayonnaise in most spicy tuna rolls the
calorie count sky-rockets. Portion size matters, too; stick to three rolls or
less, and choose brown rice when possible.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Chicken Rice Ball: 489 calories (Want
it tempura/crispy make it: 531 calories!) VS. One roll (8 pieces) generic
chicken sushi (teriyaki): 376 calories<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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When a burger craving hits, the calorie-conscious person
often turns to a turkey/chicken burger as the second-best option. But be careful,
if you have a turkey/chicken burger made with dark meat and skin, it can be
higher in calories than a sirloin burger. At the grocery store: Check the label
and pick a lean meat with less than 10 g of fat per serving.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You have a craving for fast food? Grilled chicken beats beef
burger right? Wrong.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Result:</b> Sodium overload, and not necessarily
much in the way of calorie savings, either<br />
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Sodium can soar in a chicken sandwich. The chicken breast may have been
injected with a salty brine solution to help the meat stay moist. At Burger
King, the Tendergrill Chicken sandwich has 1,100mg sodium, and 75% of that
comes from the chicken itself. (A Whopper Jr. burger has half the sodium,
little of it from the beef, and 130 fewer calories.)<br />
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Lean chicken sometimes picks up salty toppings, like the bacon and cheese on
the McDonald’s Premium Grilled Chicken: 1,410mg of sodium, 18% more than a
Quarter Pounder with Cheese—and is not lower in calories.<br />
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<b>What to do:</b> You have a 2,300mg-per-day sodium budget. Take a minute
to scan the restaurant’s nutrition data—online, in-store, or from a smart
phone.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There's a whole section of frozen meal options that are
quick and easy to make and boast low calorie counts. Yet many are also packed
with sodium. Frozen and prepared foods can often have a day's worth of sodium, which
is roughly 2,300 mg per day.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bagels can have fewer calories — if you are careful about
portion size. The mini-bagels have about 72 calories. But average deli bagels
contain 300 to 380 calories each — without any cream cheese. Beware of
“reduced-carbohydrate” bagels. In at least one such product, the amount of fat
is increased, so there are as many calories as in a regular bagel.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bagels are another good choice for limiting total and
saturated fat. Even those big deli bagels usually have no more than 2 grams of
total fat and only a trace of saturated fat. Bagels with cheese or chocolate,
however, can hold as much saturated fat as a doughnut.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Toppings is where things go wrong:</b><br />
Of course, the fat content of bagels is heavily influenced by the topping.
About two tablespoons of regular cream cheese add around 100 calories and 6
grams of saturated fat. This will make your bagel the saturated plus trans fat
equivalent of a doughnut and the calorie equivalent of one or two doughnuts. Light
cream cheese is a healthier topping with 90 calories and 5 grams of saturated
fat, but peanut butter is even healthier.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Although two tablespoons of peanut butter has 185 calories,
the fat content has a better make up with only 3 grams of saturated fat and just
a trace of trans fat. Because of the protein, a peanut butter bagel should
satisfy your hunger for a long time, too, while doughnuts probably won’t.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you choose carefully, bagels offer another advantage:
nutritious whole grains. But you will need to look for whole-grain bagels
closely. Bagels with a “whole wheat” label come from whole grains, but
“nine-grain” and “multi-grain” bagels may not. To know for sure, look at the
list of ingredients. A whole grain should be the first item. If you see just
the word “wheat,” the product is mostly made with refined white flour.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I noticed my flat-mate looking at me funny as I portioned
out the recommended serving size for my morning cereal and smiled as she poured
her cereal in a bowl free-hand with abandon…she thought I was crazy, I knew
better.<o:p></o:p></div>
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When a study asked 100 people to show us their typical cereal pour, only 1 in
10 poured close to the recommended portions. For flake cereals, the average
pour was 40% more than the 1-cup serving size. A full cup of skim milk in the
bowl means you’ve added 40 more calories over the label standard. <br />
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My number one top tip:</h2>
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<b><u><span style="color: #38761d;">Look at The Nutrition
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<span style="color: #38761d;">The key to knowing whether the foods you're buying are as
nutritious as they seem is being able to read the nutrition labels. Some tips
from the experts can help you navigate the information on a food package:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">• Be mindful of portion size: people often miss the serving
size. The packaging can make a food or drink look like a single serving, when
it's actually two or more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">• Look for foods that are trans fat-free: Trans fat is
harmful for your heart. While you're at it, though, also scan the label for
partially hydrogenated oils, another ingredient you should avoid.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">• Don't be seduced by misleading words: "Organic"
doesn't necessarily mean a food is low in calories, and "fat-free"
can be a mask for loads of added sugars to hide behind. Instead of assuming
these marketing catch-phrases indicate a healthy food, check out the label and
be mindful of the order in which the ingredients are itemized. If an unhealthy
one like sugar is at or near the beginning of the list, steer clear of the
food.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Information thanks to: www.livestrong.com</i></span></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Almost all of us know that ginger is great at reducing motion sickness however, ginger has been used medicinally across several cultures to treat more than just nausea. Here are some other ways it can help your health:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A recent study in Thailand of women aged 50 to 60 showed that after six months of taking ginger, their memory and cognitive function improved.<br /><br />"There is growing evidence that ginger has a neuroprotective function," naturopath Kathleen McFarlane says.<br /><br />"That means there could be benefits for conditions such as Alzheimer's."<br /><br />Add 100 grams of grated ginger to stir-fries or salads to up your brain power.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks to its well documented anti-inflammatory properties, ginger can aid sore joints and muscles by acting as an analgaesic. There is even new evidence that suggests it can help ease arthritis symptoms.<br /><br />"For severe muscle pain, you're going to need a bigger dose of ginger than a bit grated in food to have an effect," naturopath Pam Stone says.<br /><br />See a naturopath who can prescribe an appropriate dose.<br /><br />For something less severe, such as period pain, a cup of ginger tea could help to ease symptoms."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Itchy eyes, running nose and a scratchy throat are all common signs of allergies.<br /><br />But if you don't want to pop a pill, ginger could come to your rescue. "Ginger stimulates mucus so could help ease a sore throat," McFarlane says.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Ginger has a warming, calming effect on the organs, specifically the intestinal tract," McFarlane says. "Those suffering from <a href="http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/health+healing/vitality+for+life/irritable+bowel+syndrome,9055" style="color: #ea1025; text-decoration: none;" target="_self">irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)</a> symptoms - bloating, gas and discomfort - could find they ease after adding ginger to their diet. Drinking ginger steeped in hot water every morning can also promote better bowel function and put a stop to butterflies in the stomach related to IBS."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Research shows ginger helps improve blood-sugar levels and may help to combat diabetes.<br /><br />As well as potentially staving off the onset of diabetes in someone who is predisposed to the condition or showing signs of insulin resistance, it can also help prevent abdominal weight gain, the kind that puts pressure on the heart. This organ also gets some important benefits from ginger.<br /><br />"The blood-thinning action of ginger helps prevent 'bad' LDL cholesterol hardening into plaque, which causes heart disease," McFarlane says. "See a naturopath to ensure you get the right dosage and check with your GP so it doesn't interfere with medication you're already on."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21.988636016845703px;">Source/ author: Kerry McCarthy for </span><a href="http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 21.988636016845703px;">http:</a><a href="http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 21.988636016845703px;">//www.bodyandsoul.com.au/</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Add More Ginger to Your Life:</u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> (Anna tested and approved recipes)</span></span></h2>
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<span style="color: #93c47d;"><u>Low Fat Ginger Cake:</u> Dairy and Egg Free!</span></h2>
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<li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;">1/2 cup packed brown sugar</li>
<li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;">1/2 cup raisins/sultanas</li>
<li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;">2 teaspoons ground cinnamon</li>
<li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;">1 teaspoon ginger</li>
<li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;">3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg</li>
<li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;">1/2 teaspoon salt</li>
<li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;">1/4 teaspoon ground cloves</li>
<li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;">2 cups all-purpose flour - I used a blend of 1 cup spelt and 1 cup high grade white flour</li>
<li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;">1 teaspoon baking soda</li>
<li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;">1 teaspoon baking powder</li>
<li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;">1/4 cup blackstrap molasses</li>
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<li style="list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 35px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #534640; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 12.986111640930176px;">In a large saucepan, mix together the water/ginger ale (</span></span><span style="color: #534640; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 12.982954025268555px;">alcoholic</span></span><span style="color: #534640; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 12.986111640930176px;"> ginger beer), sugar, raisins, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and cloves. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from stove and place in the refrigerator (or freezer for quicker results) to cool completely.</span></span></li>
<li style="color: #534640; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 35px; padding: 0px;">Meanwhile, mix together the flour, soda, and baking powder. Add to the cooled raisin mixture. Mix in the molasses and milk. Pour into a 9 x 9-inch lightly greased pan. Bake at 170 degrees C (fan-forced) for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Remove and allow to cool completely before serving.</li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img alt="Kale-Ginger Detox Smoothie from @Oh My Veggies (sub blackberries for blueberries, flax for chia)" height="200" src="http://media-cache-cd0.pinimg.com/736x/06/54/55/065455da78160e914e642fa3064f11c5.jpg" width="148" /></span></h4>
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<span style="color: #93c47d;"><a href="https://www.donnahay.com.au/recipes/fast-weeknights/ginger-poached-chicken-noodles">Ginger-poached Chicken Noodles:</a></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">(I added chopped mac</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">adamia in the base and diced dried apricots to the top</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">) </span><u style="font-family: inherit;">These got rave reviews at work!</u></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483486344106164087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236303963812423684.post-83057882738347375542014-02-01T19:18:00.000-08:002014-02-01T19:20:26.366-08:00Can't beat BEETS!<h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding-top: 20px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 21.988636016845703px;">I am overwhelmed with beetroot in my garden at the moment! As it is the season and they are so good for you, I thought why not make them the star of this blog post. </span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 21.988636016845703px;">My addiction to iHerb.com is ongoing and have just placed my third order from the website. It is such a great resource for the health food and vitamins etcetera that are so hard to find in Christchurch/New Zealand and the shipping is only $8 from the US and the orders get to you within around a week. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">Beetroot is of exceptional nutritional value; especially the greens, which are rich in calcium, iron</span><span style="line-height: 22px;"> and vitamins</span><span style="line-height: 22px;"> A and C. Beet roots are an excellent source of folic acid and a very good source of fibre</span><span style="line-height: 22px;">, manganese and potassium. The greens should not be overlooked; they can be cooked up and enjoyed in the same way as spinach.</span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Beetroots have long been used for medicinal purposes, primarily for disorders of the liver as they help to stimulate the liver's detoxification processes. The plant pigment that gives beetroot its rich, purple-crimson colour is betacyanin; a powerful agent, thought to suppress the developments of some types of cancer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Beetroot is rich in fibre, exerting favourable effects on bowel function, which may assist in preventing constipation and help to lower cholesterol levels too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">Beetroot fibre has been shown to increase the level of antioxidant enzymes in the body, (specifically one called glutathione peroxidase), as well as increase the number of white blood cells which are responsible for detecting and eliminating abnormal cells. Beets are also one of the richest sources of glutamine</span><span style="line-height: 22px;"> an amino acid, essential to the health and maintenance of the intestinal tract.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Other studies have looked at the effect of beetroot juice on blood pressure. A reduction in blood pressure is beneficial for the avoidance of heart disease and stroke. Studies state that nitrate rich foods like beetroot may help in heart attack survival.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Source:</i> BBC Good Food (<a href="http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/ingredient-focus-beetroot">http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/ingredient-focus-beetroot</a>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here are some lovely other beetroot recipes for you to try:</span></h4>
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<li><a href="http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2530641/beetroot-falafel">http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2530641/beetroot-falafel</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/spicy-chorizo-lentils-beetroot">http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/spicy-chorizo-lentils-beetroot</a></li>
<li><a href="http://foodblogandthedog.wordpress.com/2013/05/03/roasted-beetroot-tart-with-goats-cheese-walnuts-oatmeal-crust/">http://foodblogandthedog.wordpress.com/2013/05/03/roasted-beetroot-tart-with-goats-cheese-walnuts-oatmeal-crust/</a> (Tried and Anna approved)</li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">244g (1 cup) Roasted Beet Puree (see instructions) + 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">1/2 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">183g (3/4 cup) Eggs - all white for less calories/mix of whites and whole eggs/3 whole large eggs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">96g (1/2 cup) Granulated Sweetener (I used 1/4 cup coconut sugar + 1/4 cup Xylitol)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">14g (1 Tbsp) Olive/Coconut (melted) Oil (or any other neutral oil)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">1 tsp </span><a href="http://www.iherb.com/NuNaturals-Pure-Liquid-Alcohol-Free-Stevia-2-fl-oz-59-ml/4460#p=1&oos=1&disc=0&lc=en-US&w=stevia%20drop&rc=92&sr=null&ic=10" style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">Stevia Extract</a></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">2 tsp Vanilla/Orange (If you are making the chocolate orange icing this would be a nice choice)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">1.5 tsp Cinnamon**</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">1 tsp ground </span><a href="http://britishfood.about.com/od/glossary/g/What-Is-Mixed-Spice.htm" style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">Mixed Spice</a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">**</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">120g (1 cup) Oat Flour</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">58g (1/2 cup) Spelt Flour*</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">25g (1/4 cup) Buckwheat Flour*</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">32g (1/4 cup) Cornflour</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">1 tsp Baking Powder</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">1/2 tsp Salt</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">15g (3 Tbsp) Regular Cocoa Powder (unsweetened)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">4 Tbsp (Preferably Natural) Red Food Colouring (I used Natures Flavours)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">1/2 tsp Baking Soda</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">1 Tbsp White Vinegar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">1/4 - 1/3 cup Dark Chocolate Chips (I like to use <a href="http://richfieldschocolate.co.nz/shop/">Richfields Chocolate</a> which is made in Christchurch)</span></li>
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<span style="color: #656360; font-family: inherit;">*You can substitute the mix of the buckwheat and spelt with standard white/whole wheat flour - but then it won't be gluten free.</span></div>
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<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-10" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Set the oven temperature to 180 degrees Celsius and spray a standard (23cm) round/square cake pan with cooking spray </span></li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-11" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In a stand mixer bowl (I just used the food processor for this stage), add the beet puree, almond milk, egg whites, granulated sweetener, oil, stevia and extracts. Mix on low.</span></li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-12" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the oat flour, spelt flour, buckwheat flour, corn four, baking powder and salt, set aside.</span></li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-13" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and food colouring, add to the stand mixer.</span></li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-14" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">With mixer still running slowly add dry ingredients (or if not using stand mixer: add wet from processor to bowl of dry ingredients).</span></li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-15" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In a small bowl, add the baking soda and add the vinegar. It will fizz. Stir the mixture and pour into the stand mixer bowl. Increase mixer speed to medium and mix for about 10 seconds or just pour into bowl of combined wet and dry ingredients.</span></li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-15" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Fold in the chocolate chips.</li>
<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-16" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for ~30 minutes, or until centre is firm when tapped. Flip cake onto a wire cooling rack and cool completely.</span></li>
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<span style="color: #686868; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">Chocolate Orange Frosting:</span></span></h4>
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<li><span style="color: #686868; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">1 Orange zest and juice</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #686868; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">1 cup of Powdered/Icing Sugar</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #686868; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">2 heaped Tbsp of quality cocoa powder</span></li>
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<span style="color: #686868; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 17.99715805053711px;"><i>Use water and more icing sugar to achieve the right icing texture.</i></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #686868; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">50g of Orange Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate grated on a Micro-plane</span><span style="color: #686868; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17.99715805053711px;"> sprinkled over the entire cake and then small chunks scattered around the edges.</span></li>
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<span style="color: #686868;"><span style="line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">Nutrition for eight servings (I managed 11 out of this cake) - </span></span><span style="color: #686868; line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">with chocolate chips and icing (cake has less than 10g of sugar without icing and chocolate): </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nutrition Facts<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><span style="color: #5a5ab5; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">User Entered Recipe</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> 8 Servings<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Amount Per Serving</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Calories</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">281.2<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Total Fat</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">6.7 g<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td nowrap="" style="height: 26.25pt; padding: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm;"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Saturated
Fat</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">1.8 g<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td nowrap="" style="height: 26.25pt; padding: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm;"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Polyunsaturated
Fat</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">0.6 g<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Monounsaturated
Fat</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">2.2 g<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">47.1 mg<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Sodium</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">333.3 mg<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr style="height: 26.25pt; mso-yfti-irow: 19;">
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Potassium</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="height: 26.25pt; padding: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm; width: 42.0pt;" width="56"><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">452.2 mg<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Total
Carbohydrate</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">50.5 g<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Dietary
Fiber</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">5.0 g<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Sugars</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">23.7 g<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Protein</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">7.3 g<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.bodycore.co.nz/products/whey-protein-vanilla.html" style="color: #606060; font-family: inherit; line-height: 16px;">High Performance Health</a><span style="color: #606060;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 16px;"> - is located right here in Christchurch. Their warehouse & retail shop is open 9am to 5.30pm to the general public 5 days a week. I use their vanilla whey protein which they process right here in </span></span><span style="line-height: 15.994318008422852px;">Christchurch</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">. There is no nasty additives, </span></span><span style="line-height: 15.994318008422852px;">thickeners</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 16px;"> etcetera and 1kg of quality whey protein </span></span></span><span style="color: #606060;"><span style="line-height: 15.994318008422852px;">powder</span></span><span style="color: #606060; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 16px;"> is only $45.</span></span></span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483486344106164087noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236303963812423684.post-45356523353349416352013-12-30T22:31:00.001-08:002013-12-30T22:31:44.575-08:00Dominate the New Year!<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;">
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every year for as far back as I can remember I would make the
resolution to get fit and slimmer. Every year I would fail until I found myself
counting down the new year in 2012 and realising that I had lost my perpetual
resolution and I had finally achieved the goal I had so desperately wished for,
for far too long (even when I blew out my birthday candles). <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you find yourself this time of year
thinking about your battle with your health and fitness, there are some tips I
can give you and many great tools on my previous posts. However, I achieved
this goal not because of a resolution but because of a spontaneous choice to
change my lifestyle for good. My persistent commitment and nothing else has got
me to when I can finally stop resolving to lose weight in the New Year. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I meet people and they find out how
much weight I lost. They always ask me; what's the secret. I hate this question
because we all know the answer; it isn't Jenny Craig, Weight Watches, a juice
diet, a raw diet etc...Its balanced living: making small positive changes
daily...never quitting or making excuses. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However much you want a six pack or to fit
in a size 8 pair of skinny jeans, please don't make the resolution to lose
weight this year. Statistically you will fail. Instead make goals to change
small things like; eat a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://fitfoodiefreedom.blogspot.co.nz/2013/04/breakfast.html">nutritious
breakfast</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>every day and stop
drinking soda or even just cut out potato chips. Those small changes over a
long period of time will give you results. I have noticed that a lot of people
will buy their lunches and dinner...why don't you make your resolution to cook
or prepare food for yourself at least five out of seven days a week. Not only
will this benefit your health but your wallet too!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
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<div style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I am making my health and wellness
resolutions for 2014, and I thought they might be interesting or
helpful/inspiring for you. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Eat as clean as possible. Eat food with
ingredients you understand and preferably are unprocessed, organic and
ultimately local. The farmers markets on the weekend are fabulous for providing
fresh produce at really affordable prices. Try the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="background: yellow;">Riccarton</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>House market on a Saturday morning if
you live in my city: Christchurch, New<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="background: yellow;">Zealand</span>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Participate in social physical
activity. I plan to do more<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="background: yellow;">duathlons</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and maybe even push myself to do a
triathlon. They aren't too scary, especially the social ones like the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.womenstri.co.nz/"><span style="background: yellow; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">PhysioMed</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Women's<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="background: yellow; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Duathlon</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>& Triathlon</a>. Furthermore, I'm
thinking of starting a gym class or a dance class. However this goal is heavily
dependent on funds :(<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Do something each day that your future
self will thank you for...I love this quote and it reminds you that those
little baby steps or small decisions every day will contribute to reaching your
goals.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Now this one is for my mental
well-being: start my career! I am determined to start working as a marketer,
using my degree and making all that time and money worth it! Working in retail
has taught me so much and given me many helpful skills; however, one more
boxing day will kill me :P<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How will you kick off your New Year? Hopefully you don’t wake up
next to a random, hung-over and disorientated. This year you can start off the
New Year how you plan to live it…healthy! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I'm</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> starting with breakfast: <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Egg omelette wrapped around sautéed asparagus, ham, mushrooms and a
sprinkle of feta. Yum!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">I love at the moment:</span> <span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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smoothies. I am in love with the ‘Super’ flavour. However I give my seal of
approval to the ‘zZoom’ and the ‘Green Machine’.</span> <span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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frozen fruit into soft serve or sorbet!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2014 is yours! xx</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483486344106164087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236303963812423684.post-51840935263053587382013-11-27T19:11:00.000-08:002013-11-27T19:11:22.212-08:00Mug-cake Madness - cake for one!When the midnight munchies hit or you want a quick breakfast that tastes like dessert but is good for you...then why not whip up one of these babies!<br />
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1. Banana Nut Muffin:</h3>
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In a bowl mix together:<br />
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<ul>
<li>1/3 cup of oat flour (grind oats in bullet blender)</li>
<li>1 tsp baking powder</li>
<li>1 tsp sweetener - i like equal stevia (at most supermarkets)</li>
</ul>
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In a separate bowl mash:</div>
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<ul>
<li>1/2 ripe banana</li>
</ul>
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Mix in with banana:</div>
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<ul>
<li>1 egg white</li>
<li>2 Tbsp geek yoghurt</li>
<li>2 Tbsp milk</li>
</ul>
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Combine wet and dry, then cut up the rest of you banana and fold into mix.</div>
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Pour mix into greased mug.</div>
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Add sprinkling of chopped walnuts</div>
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Microwave for 1:45 - 2:0 minutes</div>
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Tip onto plate and top with geek yoghurt mixed with:</div>
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<ul>
<li>1 tsp of vanilla protein powder</li>
<li>1 tsp of sweetener </li>
<li>A bit of milk if needed</li>
</ul>
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Note: Add 1/2 Tbsp of good quality cocoa to the oat mix to make it a choc-banana muffin!</div>
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2. Berry Cream Mugcake:</h3>
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Mix together:</div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>1/4 cup oat flour</li>
<li>1 egg white</li>
<li>1/2 tsp baking powder</li>
<li>1/2 tsp chia seeds</li>
<li>1 Tbsp milk</li>
<li>1 Tbsp yoghurt</li>
<li>1 tsp vanilla protein powder</li>
<li>1 Tbsp berries</li>
<li>2 drops of liquid stevia or 1 tsp of any sweetener of you choice</li>
</ul>
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Pour into greased mug</div>
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Microwave for 1 minute</div>
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Tip onto plate...</div>
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Pour a mix of: </div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>1 Tbsp yoghurt</li>
<li>1 tsp protein powder </li>
<li>2 drops of stevia or 1 tsp of other sweetener of you choice</li>
</ul>
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On top with mashed and defrosted (if frozen) berries.</div>
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3. Cinnamon Apple Mugcake:</h3>
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Chop 1/4 of an apple into small pieces.</div>
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Put into a mug with a Tbsp of water and sprinkle cinnamon on it.</div>
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Microwave for 1 minute (until soft) drain excess water.</div>
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In a bowl mix:</div>
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<ul>
<li>1 scoop protein powder</li>
<li>1 Tbsp almond meal</li>
<li>1 tsp baking powder</li>
<li>2 Tbsp sweetener (honey/maple)</li>
<li>1 Tbsp yoghurt</li>
<li>1/3 cup milk</li>
</ul>
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Blend together and then pour into greased mug on top of the apple.</div>
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Microwave for 1:00 to 1:20 minutes.</div>
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Enjoy! xx</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483486344106164087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236303963812423684.post-36533738587775280762013-11-09T20:11:00.002-08:002013-11-09T20:11:39.766-08:00Revive Your Cooking Motivation With These Recipes...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After my recent recipe book shopping frenzy, i have found</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> my new favourite cook books from <a href="http://www.revive.co.nz/">Revive Cafe</a> based in Auckland. <span style="background-color: white; color: #5f5f5f; line-height: 19.5px;">Revive is vegetarian, healthy and full of goodness. Many of their dishes are vegan, dairy free and gluten free. </span></span><br />
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Two Favourites: </h2>
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Chewy Indonesian ice:</h3>
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<i>Makes 3- 1 cup servings</i><br />
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1 cup of brown ice<br />
2 cups of water<br />
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1 spring onion<br />
1 capsicum<br />
1/4 cup currants<br />
1/4 roasted peanuts<br />
1/2 tsp chilli flakes or crushed chilli<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1 tsp curry powder<br />
2 Tbsp of date puree o honey<br />
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<u>Lemon dressing:</u><br />
1/4 oil<br />
1 clove garlic chopped or crushed<br />
1/2 tsp ground cumin<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
2 Tbsp lemon juice<br />
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Method:<br />
1. cook ice until tender and sticky<br />
2. Chop the spring onions and capsicum finely<br />
3. Combine the lemon dressing ingredients in a blender and blend<br />
4. Combine all ingredients well in a big bowl<br />
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<h3>
Spring Kumara Mingle:</h3>
<i>Makes 6 - 1 cup servings:</i><br />
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2 large Kumara<br />
1 Tbsp oil<br />
400g can of red kidney beans (chickpeas is nice too)<br />
1/4 cup Chermoula dressing (see below)<br />
4 cups fresh spinach torn<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
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Method:<br />
1. Wash the kumara and chop into 2cm cubes leaving the skin on<br />
2. Toss with oil on an oven tray. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for around 15 minutes o until soft<br />
3. Mix all ingredients in a bowl<br />
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Chemoula Dressing:</h3>
<i>Makes 2 cups:</i><br />
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1/2 tsp salt<br />
1 Tbsp cider vinegar<br />
3 cloves garlic<br />
2 Tbsp honey or date puree<br />
2 tsp ground cumin<br />
2 tsp ground turmeric<br />
1 tsp crushed chilli<br />
1 cup oil<br />
1/4 room temp water<br />
2 tsp cumin seeds (optional)<br />
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Method:<br />
1. Select a blender, food processor or stick blender<br />
2. Blend all ingredients (except oil, water and seeds)<br />
3 While blending, slowly add oil and then add water at end until desired consistency is reached<br />
4. Mix in cumin seedsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483486344106164087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236303963812423684.post-72049238114524084692013-10-06T16:12:00.003-07:002013-10-06T16:12:42.856-07:00Power Bars <div class="h-4 strong" id="zlrecipe-ingredients">
These were an experiment and i tried to remember how much of each ingredient i used. Please let me know if you try this and whether it works out for you. They were so yummy! </div>
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Ingredients</h4>
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-0" itemprop="ingredients">About 1 packed cup chopped dates
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-1" itemprop="ingredients">1/2 cup honey
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-2" itemprop="ingredients">1 Tbsp. ground <a class="ingredient-link" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043DUZGE/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0043DUZGE&linkCode=as2&tag=gimsomove-20" target="_blank">chia seeds</a></li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-3" itemprop="ingredients">1 Tbsp. ground <a class="ingredient-link" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ED7M2W/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000ED7M2W&linkCode=as2&tag=gimsomove-20" target="_blank">flax seeds</a>
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-4" itemprop="ingredients">pinch of salt
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-5" itemprop="ingredients">1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats (dry, not cooked)
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-6" itemprop="ingredients">1 cup shelled pistachio nuts
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-7" itemprop="ingredients">1 cup dried cranberries
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-8" itemprop="ingredients">1/3 cup white chocolate chips (optional - but so good!)</li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-8" itemprop="ingredients">1/3 cup egg whites (or 1 egg and 1 egg white)</li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-8" itemprop="ingredients">1 Scoop of protein powder - vanilla or plain is best.</li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-8" itemprop="ingredients">1/4 cup of wheat bran</li>
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Preheat the oven at 190 degrees Celsius. </div>
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Combine
the dates, honey, eggs, chia seeds, flax seeds and salt in a food processor,
and pulse until smooth and combined. You should be able to stir the
mixture. Transfer
the mixture to a large bowl<span class="instructions" id="zlrecipe-instructions-list"> and stir</span> in the oats, pistachios, dried
cranberries, protein powder, wheat bran and white chocolate chips until evenly combined.</div>
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Pour into a baking paper lined 20cm by 20cm square tin. Press and spread evenly into the tin. Bake for about 20 mins or until golden brown - keep an eye on it and use your intuition - times will vary for every oven.</div>
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This was my creation from what I had in my fridge...enjoy! Best enjoyed with a glass of wine ;)<br />
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50-80 grams of whole wheat spaghetti or egg fettuccine (dry - but fresh would be even better)<br />
1 cup of cherry tomatoes roughly chopped<br />
1 roasted pepper (equivalent of jarred roasted peppers) roughly chopped<br />
250 ml of hot stock or seasoned boiled water<br />
1\8 cup of grated cheddar or grated Romano/Parmesan<br />
5 button mushrooms sliced thickly<br />
two handfuls of fresh baby spinach<br />
1\2 cup of leftover chicken or smoked chicken diced<br />
1/8 cup of diced red onion (brown onion is fine too)<br />
1-2 cloves of garlic (the more the better in my opinion!)<br />
1 Tbsp of balsamic vinegar<br />
1/2 Tbsp of Tomato paste<br />
1/4 cup of red wine<br />
dried mixed herbs and salt and pepper to taste<br />
Finely chopped parsley<br />
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<li>Get a saucepan full of <u>well salted</u> boiled water and get to a rolling boil.</li>
<li>Add pasta and cook until al dente - drain and set aside </li>
<li>In a fry pan, saute red onion until it starts to caramelise</li>
<li>Add balsamic vinegar, garlic, tomatoes and red peppers</li>
<li>Cook until the chopped tomatoes start to break down then add half a cup of the stock/seasoned water and the sliced mushrooms</li>
<li>One the 'sauce' has begun to reduce and the tomatoes have broken down even more, add the rest of the stock/water, tomato paste and the red wine.</li>
<li>As you go add dried herbs and seasonings to taste</li>
<li>After a couple of minutes reducing the sauce - add the cooked/smoked chicken, spinach and cooked spaghetti/fettuccine - when the sauce is a few minutes from perfection.</li>
<li>Once the chicken is heated through, the spinach is just wilted, remove and dish onto a warm place or bowl.</li>
<li>Sprinkle with grated cheese and freshly chopped parsley.</li>
<li>Enjoy! </li>
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This was a lovely dinner that can be bulked out to impress crowds easily.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #585858; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Soba, the Japanese buckwheat noodles most often served in both hot and chilled broths, appear here in a salad. They are widely available, usually sold in boxes or plastic bags in the Asian section of the supermarket. I've kept the vegetable additions basic, but feel free to put in slivered radishes for more colour or to substitute slivered green beans for the snow peas.</span><br />
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Cook Time: 5 minutes</div>
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Serves: 4</div>
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<li style="line-height: 15px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px;">1 teaspoon coarse salt</li>
<li style="line-height: 15px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px;">200-270g soba noodles</li>
<li style="line-height: 15px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px;">2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil</li>
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Dressing</div>
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<li style="line-height: 15px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px;">¹/³ cup unseasoned Japanese rice vinegar</li>
<li style="line-height: 15px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px;">¼ cup mild-flavored extra-virgin olive oil or other vegetable oil</li>
<li style="line-height: 15px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px;">3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce</li>
<li style="line-height: 15px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px;">1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger</li>
<li style="line-height: 15px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px;">1 garlic clove, grated</li>
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<li style="color: #585858; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">1/4 red onion thinly sliced</span></li>
<li style="color: #585858; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px;">100g snow peas, cut into ¼-inch diagonals (about 1½ cups)</li>
<li style="color: #585858; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">1/2 bag of mung bean sprouts</span></li>
<li style="color: #585858; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">1 cup of shredded cabbage</span></li>
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<li style="line-height: 15px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px;">½ cup thin matchsticks of cucumber (seeds removed)</li>
<li style="line-height: 15px; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px;">1/4 cup of toasted cashews/peanuts/sesame seeds</li>
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<span style="color: #585858; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 15px;"> 200g pork mince</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #585858; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 15px;"> 1 Tbsp sesame/peanut oil</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #585858; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">2. Bring a medium saucepan three-fourths full of water to a boil. Add the salt and noodles to the boiling water and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain the noodles in a strainer. Rinse with cold water. Transfer the noodles to a bowl and toss with the sesame oil. Refrigerate until ready to mix with other ingredients.</span><br />
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3. To make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the rice vinegar, oil, soy, ginger, garlic and salt until blended.</div>
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4. Add the snow peas, onion, carrot, cucumber, mung beans, cabbage and half of the dry roasted nuts/seeds to the soba noodles. Add the dressing and toss to thoroughly blend. Top with the remaining nuts/sesame seeds.</div>
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Serve cold.</div>
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<strong>Substitutions</strong></div>
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-Substitute diagonally sliced asparagus, 1-inch lengths of green beans and/or mixed mushrooms.</div>
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-You can use any meat on hand - diced chicken/pork/beef etc.</div>
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This was a big hit in my flat! A real crowd pleaser!</div>
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I also found a brilliant website that is straight forward and allows you to compare two foods' nutritional content:</div>
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<a href="http://www.twofoods.com/">http://www.twofoods.com/</a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483486344106164087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236303963812423684.post-2230387416181863582013-08-10T20:27:00.000-07:002013-08-10T20:27:40.436-07:00Pesto Perfection<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">So quick, easy, and–in this case–so good for you, pesto helps you make dinner in a flash. You can put it on your favourite pasta, in your omelettes/frittatas/quiches or on pizza. It is also fantastic to add to rice, quinoa, or potatoes. Spread on crackers or bruchetta, pesto makes for a super-simple but very tasty appetizer. And this particular one delivers a nutritional punch with lutein-packed spinach and omega-3 oils from flax seeds and walnuts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All this, and it tastes delicious, too...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">1/4 cup walnuts, baked for about 7 minutes in a 190C oven (or in a small dry non-stick pan on the stove-top) until lightly toasted</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">3 tablespoons </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.99147605895996px;">flax seeds</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">4 cups spinach leaves, packed (use can use frozen, thawed, if fresh spinach is unavailable)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">1 or 2 cloves garlic, depending on how much you like it - the more the merrier is my policy!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil/avocado oil - garlic/herb infused rice bran oil would work nicely too...maybe even walnut oil if you are lucky enough to have some!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">1/3 cup freshly-grated Parmesan/Romano</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">1/2 cup water</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">3/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt - I'm a fan of Himalayan salt (the pink salt)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">1. Grind the walnuts and </span><span style="line-height: 18.99147605895996px;">flax seeds</span><span style="line-height: 19px;"> together in a food processor for about 1 minute. Add spinach, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan, water, salt, and pepper, processing until the mixture is smooth.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. To use, add the desired amount to cooked pasta, adding some of the reserved pasta-cooking water if needed for consistency.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Savoury twist to a breakfast favourite:</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pesto French Toast:</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Serves 2</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ingredients:</span></h4>
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<li style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6em;"><span style="line-height: 1.6em;">1 large eggs and 1 white or 1/3 cup of egg whites - I use Zeagold egg whites from the chilled section by the milk at selected Countdowns or Fresh Choice Barrington.</span></li>
<li style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6em;"><span style="line-height: 1.6em;">1.5 tablespoons pesto</span></li>
<li style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6em;"><span style="line-height: 1.6em;">4 tablespoons trim milk or almond milk</span></li>
<li style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6em;"><span style="line-height: 1.6em;">1 teaspoon honey (optional - I don't bother)</span></li>
<li style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6em;"><span style="line-height: 1.6em;">2-4 thick slices of soft bread, preferably some herbed sour dough variety or really grainy!</span></li>
<li style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6em;"><span style="line-height: 1.6em;">1/2 cup cubed reduced-fat feta</span></li>
<li style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6em;"><span style="line-height: 1.6em;">2 slices of good kiwi shoulder bacon or deli ham (bake/grill/fry)</span></li>
<li style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6em;"><span style="line-height: 1.6em;">Smoky sauce like BBQ/</span><span style="line-height: 1.6em;">Hickory</span><span style="line-height: 1.6em;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 25.596590042114258px;">Mesclun</span><span style="line-height: 1.6em;"> greens: e.g. Rocket/Baby spinach </span></span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Crack/pour your eggs into a small bowl.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Add in the pesto, milk, and honey - if using.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Whisk until well combined.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Spritz with Canola oil.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Soak bread slices in the egg mixture until well saturated.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cook as you would "normal" French toast. Flipping until set in the middle and well browned.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #4c4c4c; line-height: 1.6em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Serve on a bed of greens with smoky sauce drizzled over the bread and cooked bacon/ham and top that with the feta...YUM!</span></span></li>
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<span style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 25.596590042114258px;"><b><i>Here is cheaper pesto recipe</i></b> - no herbs and a less costly nut/seed option...Use in all the ways mentioned above...</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 25.596590042114258px;">Spinach Pesto With Pumpkin Seeds:</span></span></h3>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6em;">1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 cups fresh baby spinach</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 cup baby kale leaves <i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">(or more spinach)</i><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> - you can often find Kale at Raeward Fresh or The Funky Pumpkin - <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">you could experiment by adding other green vegetables like edamame (soy beans) as a replacement too.</span></i></span></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/4 cup parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast (Lotus supply the yeast to selected Health 2000 stores and Liberty Market/Piko Wholefoods in CHCH</span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3-4 cloves garlic</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 to 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil - one with good mono-unstaturated fats: choose from <a href="http://www.eatingrules.com/Cooking-Oil-Comparison-Chart_02-22-12.pdf">this great infomation sheet</a></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="line-height: 1.6em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">salt + pepper</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6em;">Roast your pumpkin seeds: 400 degrees F for 5 to 7 minutes -- until browned (or dry roast on stove-top in pan) -- then let cool a bit while you get the rest of the ingredients together.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6em;">Then place all ingredients except the salt + pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice into your food processor </span><span style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6em;">and pulse.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6em;">Then start adding in the lemon juice + olive oil a bit at a time until you reach your desired consistency.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6em;">Season with salt and pepper to your tastes.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #4c4c4c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6em;">Makes a heaping cup. Cover in an airtight container and store for up to a week. Or freeze.</span></li>
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</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483486344106164087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236303963812423684.post-11211172604718022722013-07-22T22:46:00.000-07:002013-07-22T22:46:09.366-07:00Power Breakfasts: <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lately I have been alternating between two different breakfasts that are full of protein/fibre and keep me full until lunch time!</span><br />
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Microwave Frittata:</span></h2>
<u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Basic 'base':</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1-2 Tbsp Cottage cheese (lite is best but it doesn't matter too much)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 whole egg + 1 egg white or 4 egg whites</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Options for fillings</u>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">10 grams (handful) of torn baby spinach</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Tbsp finely grated hard cheese like Romano</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">10-20g of crumbled feta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spring onion finely chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/8 cup Edamame (soy beans) - high in protein!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1-2 button mushrooms</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sundried tomatoes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roasted jarred capsicum</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp wholegrain mustard</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">About 50g of: Leftover meat from dinner or ham/cooked bacon etc...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leftover vegetables from dinner</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Really the possibilities are endless..</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can top these with chutneys, mashed avocado, hummus etc...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spray a mug with cooking spray, set aside.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a separate bowl combine and beat the 'base' ingredients.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chop/prep the filling options and add to base mix</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Season with herbs and/or salt & pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pour mix into the prepared mug then place into the microwave.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cook on high for 30 seconds, then stir, then another 30 seconds, then stir.....until the egg is just set. This should not take longer than 2 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I like to place on a piece of rye or whole grain/wheat toast - I'm loving Signature Range rye at the moment - high protein!</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No time to make breakfast in the morning?</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Are you looking to incorporate more 'super' foods into your diet?</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then this breakfast is for you...</span><br />
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Anna's Super-Charged Power Overnight Oats:</span></h2>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/3 cup whole grain oats (old fashioned oats)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Tbsp of raw buckwheat</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 - 1 Tbsp of chia seeds</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 - 1 Tbsp of ground flax seed (linseed)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Tbsp Goji berries</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 to 1 tsp of cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/3 cup of low fat yoghurt (I like fresh and fruity lite) - unsweetened Greek is best though.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup of low fat/unsweetened almond/coconut/soy/rice milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sweeten with low calorie/low G.I. sweetener if you need to but if you use flavoured yoghurt, you shouldn't need to.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are heading to the gym then add a scoop of vanilla or unflavoured protein powder. NOTE: you may need a bit more liquid if you do this option.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 to 1 Tbsp of Maca powder is great for energy and libido boost - also a great hormone balancer. This powder has been found to improve PMS and boost sperm count!</span></li>
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<u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Layer options:</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Frozen/fresh berries</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sliced banana</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Diced pineapple</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Diced Kiwifruit</span><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Really, any seasonal fruit that you like...</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No more than 28g of dry roasted nuts and seeds</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Or </u> 1-2 Tbsp of nut butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Or</u> 1 Tbsp Cocoa nibs</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Method:</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Combine ingredients.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spoon 1-2 Tbsp of mixture into tall glass</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">top this with a layer of fruit of your choice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cover and chill in the refrigerator...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the morning quickly roast nut/seed combo in a small dry fry pan and throw on the top...or top with nut butter/nibs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let me know how you go with these and if you have any questions regarding where to find these ingredients ask in the comments or on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/anna.howley">Facebook</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you live in Christchurch, I suggest <a href="http://www.libertymarketnz.com/d/">Liberty Market</a> on <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?um=1&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=Liberty+Market,+Moorhouse+Avenue,+Christchurch,+New+Zealand&fb=1&hq=Liberty+Market,&hnear=0x6d318a1125c023c5:0x6345ec380b677d4e,Moorhouse+Ave,+Christchurch,+New+Zealand&cid=0,0,11933328758694406590&sa=X&ei=ORjuUZLXJ8XqiAeS3YCwBQ&ved=0CIwBEPwSMAo">Moorhouse Avenue</a> for these and other 'healthy'/'organic'/'natural' foods.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483486344106164087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236303963812423684.post-5234043033875822622013-07-14T22:27:00.002-07:002013-07-14T22:27:53.443-07:00My Love Affair with Lentils<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lentils have become a staple in my newly improved diet. Low in calories and high in nutrition, lentils are perfect to eat in the summer in salads and spreads and fantastic in the cold months in hearty stews, soups and curries. I always gravitate towards foods that are easy to cook, and lentils are a hassle-free compliment to any meal. Nutty and earthy in flavour, lentils have a high nutritional value that anyone can benefit from by incorporating them into their diet. I have learnt to use them in place of meat in dishes like lasagne, and have used them to up the protein factor in things like hummus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18.18181800842285px;">For some great lentilspiration: </span><a href="http://pinterest.com/cdnlentils/recipes/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18.18181800842285px;">Recipes</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18.18181800842285px;">.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eat lentils and reap their health benefits including:</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1. Lower Cholesterol </b>– Lentils help to reduce blood cholesterol since it contains high levels of soluble fibre Lowering your cholesterol levels reduces your risk of heart disease and stroke by keeping your arteries clean.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><b>2. Heart Health</b> – Several studies have shown that eating high fibre foods like lentils reduces your risk of heart disease. Lentils are also a great source of folate and magnesium, which are big contributors to heart health. Folate lowers your homocysteine levels, a serious risk factor for heart disease. Magnesium improves blood flow, oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Low levels of magnesium have been directly associated with heart disease, so eating lentils will keep your heart happy!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><b>3. Digestive Health </b>– Insoluble dietary fibre found in lentils helps prevent constipation and other digestive disorders like irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulosis. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><b>4. Stabilized Blood Sugar </b>– Adding to the many benefits of fibre, soluble fibre traps carbohydrates, slowing down digestion and stabilizing blood sugar levels. This can be especially helpful for those with diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><b>6. Increases Energy</b> – Lentils increase steady, slow-burning energy due its fibre and complex carbohydrates. Lentils are also a good source of iron, which transports oxygen throughout your body and is key to energy production and metabolism.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><b>7. Weight Loss </b>– Although lentils include all these beneficial nutrients like fibre protein, minerals and vitamins, they are still low in calories and contain virtually no fat. One cup of cooked lentils only contains about 230 calories, but still leaves you feeling full and satisfied.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><b>6. Increases Energy</b> – Lentils increase steady, slow-burning energy due its fibre and complex carbohydrates. Lentils are also a good source of iron, which transports oxygen throughout your body and is key to energy production and metabolism.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><b>7. Weight Loss </b>– Although lentils include all these beneficial nutrients like fibre protein, minerals and vitamins, they are still low in calories and contain virtually no fat. One cup of cooked lentils only contains about 230 calories, but still leaves you feeling full and satisfied.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>5. Good Protein</b> – Of all legumes and nuts, lentils contain the third-highest levels of protein. 26 percent of lentil’s calories are attributed to protein, which makes them a wonderful source of <span style="color: black;">protein for vegetarians and vegans.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lentils can be prepared the day of serving since they do not need to be presoaked. Before washing lentils you should spread them out on a light coloured plate or cooking surface to check for, and remove, small stones or debris. After this process, place the lentils in a strainer, and rinse them thoroughly under cool running water.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To boil lentils, use three cups of liquid for each cup of lentils. Lentils placed in already boiling water will be easier to digest than those that were brought to a boil with the water. When the water returns to a boil, turn down the heat to simmer and cover. Green lentils usually take 30 minutes, while red ones require 20 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These cooking times can be slightly adjusted depending upon the final use. If you are going to be serving lentils in a salad or soup and desire a firmer texture, remove them from the stove top when they have achieved this consistency—typically 5-10 minutes earlier than their usual cooking time. If you are making dal or some preparation that requires a mushier consistency, achieving this texture may take an additional 10-15 minutes.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483486344106164087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236303963812423684.post-52257342785402138232013-07-01T23:45:00.000-07:002013-07-01T23:45:19.235-07:00Cake + Cake + Loaf = YUM<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 29th of June was my 22nd birthday and i decided to bake two cakes to celebrate! </span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Source: <a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/one_bowl_chocolate_cake.html">http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/one_bowl_chocolate_cake.html</a></span></div>
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NUTRITION</h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 700; margin: 0px;">Per serving:</span> <span itemprop="calories" style="border: 0px; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">139</span> calories; <span itemprop="fatcontent" style="border: 0px; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">3 g</span> fat ( <span itemprop="saturatedfatcontent" style="border: 0px; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 g</span> sat , <span style="border: 0px; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 g</span> mono ); <span itemprop="cholesterolcontent" style="border: 0px; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">18 mg cholesterol; <span itemprop="carbohydratecontent" style="border: 0px; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">26 g</span> carbohydrates; <span itemprop="proteincontent" style="border: 0px; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 g</span>protein; <span itemprop="fibercontent" style="border: 0px; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 g</span> fiber; <span itemprop="sodiumcontent" style="border: 0px; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">212 mg</span> sodium; 60 mg potassium.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.333333969116211px; font-style: inherit; line-height: 21.111112594604492px;"><u><a href="http://paleospirit.com/2013/avocado-chocolate-frosting-paleo-and-vegan/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Avocado icing</span></a></u></span></h2>
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1 cup pitted dates, coarsely chopped <br style="-webkit-transition: color 0.15s, background-color, text-shadow, border-color, opacity; max-width: 595px; transition: color 0.15s, background-color, text-shadow, border-color, opacity;" />1 tsp baking soda <br style="-webkit-transition: color 0.15s, background-color, text-shadow, border-color, opacity; max-width: 595px; transition: color 0.15s, background-color, text-shadow, border-color, opacity;" />1 cup boiling-hot black tea<br style="-webkit-transition: color 0.15s, background-color, text-shadow, border-color, opacity; max-width: 595px; transition: color 0.15s, background-color, text-shadow, border-color, opacity;" />1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed or coconut sugar for low GI<br style="-webkit-transition: color 0.15s, background-color, text-shadow, border-color, opacity; max-width: 595px; transition: color 0.15s, background-color, text-shadow, border-color, opacity;" />1 egg, lightly beaten - or egg replacer substitute<br style="-webkit-transition: color 0.15s, background-color, text-shadow, border-color, opacity; max-width: 595px; transition: color 0.15s, background-color, text-shadow, border-color, opacity;" />1 tbsp melted coconut oil (refined) <br style="-webkit-transition: color 0.15s, background-color, text-shadow, border-color, opacity; max-width: 595px; transition: color 0.15s, background-color, text-shadow, border-color, opacity;" />1 tsp vanilla essence <br style="-webkit-transition: color 0.15s, background-color, text-shadow, border-color, opacity; max-width: 595px; transition: color 0.15s, background-color, text-shadow, border-color, opacity;" />2 cups self-raising flour, sifted - I used 1 cup whole wheat and 1 cup plain flour mixed with 2 tsp baking powder and 1 tsp of baking soda sifted together<br style="-webkit-transition: color 0.15s, background-color, text-shadow, border-color, opacity; max-width: 595px; transition: color 0.15s, background-color, text-shadow, border-color, opacity;" />½ cup walnut pieces</div>
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1. Place dates in a bowl. Sprinkle with baking soda and cover with hot tea. Set aside for 1 hour for dates to soften and cool.</div>
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2. Heat oven to 160C. Grease and line a standard loaf tin with baking paper.</div>
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3. Stir brown sugar, egg, butter and vanilla into the cooled date mixture. Stir in sifted flour and walnuts to just combine. Spoon mixture into prepared loaf tin.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483486344106164087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236303963812423684.post-15213110702796728672013-06-17T17:48:00.002-07:002013-06-17T17:48:58.111-07:00Two recipes for you to try this week...<h3>
My winning recipes of the week:</h3>
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<li>Oat flour (grind/blend rolled oats in processor) - could use any flour/meal but oat is low GI</li>
<li>Mashed banana/crushed pineapple</li>
<li>15g/1Tbsp low fat unsweetened Yogurt - or lite cottage cheese for more protein</li>
<li>1/4 tsp Baking powder</li>
<li>1/8 tsp Baking soda</li>
<li>Sweetener of your choice (optional - the fruit gives plenty)</li>
<li>Shredded coconut - to taste: I put in about 1/2 Tbsp</li>
<li>1 egg white/equivalent of egg replacer (I used <a href="http://www.orgran.com/products/174/" target="_blank">Orgrans</a>)</li>
<li>1/4 tsp Ground ginger</li>
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I spread/drizzled my<a href="http://www.marksdailyapple.com/10-tips-for-making-the-best-coconut-butter-ever/#axzz2WTOXEZYo" target="_blank"> home-made coconut butter</a> over them with sugar free maple syrup and some low fat yogurt. Some chopped tropical fruit like mango, pineapple etc. would be nice on top too.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">This is great to eat straight with carrot sticks or on whole-grain crackers etc. or in a wrap. I have used it as a pasta sauce - thinning it out with some left-over pasta water. I plan to use it in a vegetarian roasted vegetable lasagna this week too - yum!</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup uncooked red lentils + 1 & 1/4 cup water</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 garlic clove, peeled</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5 tbsp fresh lemon juice</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tbsp tahini</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp extra virgin olive oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 tsp fine grain sea salt, or to taste</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">water to thin out, if needed</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Herbs & seasonings of choice, if desired</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My weight-loss secret: <i>Volumetrics</i>...</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Volumetrics Eating Plan is based on a basic fact: people like to eat. And if people are given the choice between eating more and eating less, they'll take more almost every time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unlike diets that are based on deprivation, the Volumetrics diet doesn't try to fight this natural preference. You'll just wind up hungry and unhappy and go back to your old ways.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Energy density is the number of calories in a specified amount of food. Some foods -- especially fats -- are very energy dense. If you eat foods with high energy density, you rack up calories quickly. If you go with less energy dense foods, you can eat more and get fewer calories.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Very low-density foods include:</span></div>
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<li style="background-attachment: scroll; background-color: transparent; background-image: url(http://css.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/modules/li_bull_black.jpg); background-position: 0px 7px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 16px; list-style-type: none; padding: 0px 0px 6px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Non-starchy vegetables</span></li>
<li style="background-attachment: scroll; background-color: transparent; background-image: url(http://css.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/modules/li_bull_black.jpg); background-position: 0px 7px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 16px; list-style-type: none; padding: 0px 0px 6px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nonfat milk</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Very high-density foods include:</span></div>
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<li style="background-attachment: scroll; background-color: transparent; background-image: url(http://css.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/modules/li_bull_black.jpg); background-position: 0px 7px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 16px; list-style-type: none; padding: 0px 0px 6px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Crackers</span></li>
<li style="background-attachment: scroll; background-color: transparent; background-image: url(http://css.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/modules/li_bull_black.jpg); background-position: 0px 7px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 16px; list-style-type: none; padding: 0px 0px 6px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chips</span></li>
<li style="background-attachment: scroll; background-color: transparent; background-image: url(http://css.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/modules/li_bull_black.jpg); background-position: 0px 7px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 16px; list-style-type: none; padding: 0px 0px 6px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cookies</span></li>
<li style="background-attachment: scroll; background-color: transparent; background-image: url(http://css.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/modules/li_bull_black.jpg); background-position: 0px 7px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 16px; list-style-type: none; padding: 0px 0px 6px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chocolate/Candies</span></li>
<li style="background-attachment: scroll; background-color: transparent; background-image: url(http://css.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/modules/li_bull_black.jpg); background-position: 0px 7px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 16px; list-style-type: none; padding: 0px 0px 6px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nuts</span></li>
<li style="background-attachment: scroll; background-color: transparent; background-image: url(http://css.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/modules/li_bull_black.jpg); background-position: 0px 7px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 16px; list-style-type: none; padding: 0px 0px 6px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Butter</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Volumetrics relies heavily on foods with a high water content -- such as many vegetables and fruits -- since they will fill you up without adding a lot of calories. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eating lots of foods with filling fiber, along with adequate portions of lean protein and some healthy fats from fish and other sources is the aim. Of course, energy-dense foods -- like lollies, fats, and alcohol -- are still allowed. You just have to eat them sparingly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While the hook of Volumetrics is clever, it essentially boils down to the sensible diet that any nutritionist would recommend: lower-calories, lower-fat, with lots of vegetables and fruits.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The concept of energy density</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For weight control, your best bets are healthy foods that provide low energy with high volume. By choosing foods that are low in calories, but high in volume, you can eat more and feel fuller on fewer calories. Certain foods, such as fruits and vegetables, tend to be low in energy density — they're low-calorie foods.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So what about raisins? They actually have a high energy density — they pack a lot of calories into a small package. For example, 1/4 cup of raisins has about 100 calories.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Get more for your calories</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For about the same number of calories as 1/4 cup of raisins, you could eat 1 cup of grapes. Grapes — and foods like them — are good for weight control because you get a relatively large amount of food for your calories.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Foods high in energy density include fatty foods, such as many fast foods, and foods high in sugar, such as sodas and candies. Consider that a small order of fries from McDonald's has about 230 calories.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A more filling option</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For about the same calorie count, you could replace that small order of fries with heaping helpings of fresh fruits and vegetables — such as 10 cups of spinach and a small apple and 1 1/2 cups of strawberries. And with fresh fruits and vegetables, you get a heap of valuable nutrients — not just empty calories. These foods also take longer to eat and are filling, which helps curb your hunger.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Breakfast: Do's and donuts</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A single large glazed doughnut is about 315 calories. Will that keep you going all morning?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A better breakfast</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For the same number of calories as that doughnut, you could have a bowl of bran flakes with skim milk, blueberries and a slice of whole-wheat toast with peanut butter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lunch on the run?</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You could grab a chococlate bar for a lunch on the run. That's about 280 calories.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A lunch to keep you going</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Or you could have a pita stuffed with low-fat chicken salad for about the same number of calories.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A cheeseburger for dinner? That's nearly 600 calories.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A real meal</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For the same calories, wouldn't you rather have a meal — soup, sandwich, fresh fruits and veggies? By choosing healthy, low-calorie foods you can take in fewer calories while still squelching those hunger pangs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To make this way of eating work for you, let your plate be your guide. Fill half of your plate with veggies, one-quarter with whole grains and the other quarter with a small serving of lean protein. This is a simple way to ensure you have filling, healthy meals.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After visiting the<a href="http://www.ed.org.nz/index.asp?pageID=2145862504" target="_blank"> Eating Disorders Association of New Zealand website</a>, I was not shocked at all when I read the statement above.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It seems that as humans, we socialise around food. Food is a necessity of life and we can't escape it. When you feel that your life is crazy and you feel lost, controlling food intake is something that can give people the feeling of control and order. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The EDANZ outline personalities that are prone to these disorders:</span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Very sensitive to other's opinions</span></li>
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<li style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fears about sexuality</span></li>
<li style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Feeling unprepared for adulthood</span></li>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I remember as a young girl, worrying about my weight. Hearing adults talk about it and observing how fixated our society is on appearance and particularly size/shape. I tried starving myself (not even lasting a day may I add - I love food too much!) as early as 10 years old. I used to binge because I hated the way I looked and would use food to 'cover' those emotions.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My family have struggled with eating disorders and currently one of my family is battling an eating disorder. It is so scary as it seems to happen to the most kind and loving people (as you can see in the traits listed above). Furthermore, because it is prevalent in my family and as a society, we love to jump at the opportunity to throw around such diagnosis without the proper knowledge - I have been accused of having Anorexia after losing over 35 kilos (I was borderline obese - over 90 kilos). It may have been one of the most hurtful things my loved ones could do - shut me out or claim things when they didn't know enough to make such statements - but I have used this experience to make sure that I don't slip into this disease - which is so easily done.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I identify myself as having many of the traits listed above and I do control my diet and worry about gaining weight (because I remember how much life sucks as an overweight person)...and when I was overweight, I did binge and often lost self control when eating - hiding food and eating in private. To me this sounds a lot like someone with major issues concerning food and body image. So I did some research, turns out that it is very common for people feel this way and through these resources (below) and seeking professional advice </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(dietician and doctors)</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, we have concluded that I don't have a disorder... but I am one-hell-of-a control freak/perfectionist!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15483486344106164087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236303963812423684.post-75030356859347408972013-05-27T16:38:00.001-07:002013-05-27T16:38:14.641-07:0020% Exercise (80% Diet)I have found that there tends to be two kinds of people - those who struggle to fit in exercise and motivate themselves to be active and then those who try to use exercise as the prime way they attempt to lose weight.<br />
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As I am now working on maintenance, exercise has become less important. However, when I was trying to lose weight, being active for at least 30 mins a day at a moderate level and then additionally trying to get to a fat burning/cardio heart rate at least two to three times a week for about 20 mins was a major goal of mine.<br />
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For those who struggle to prioritise activity/exercise - try to do those things the experts always tell you to - climb the stairs instead of taking the lift, bike or walk to wherever you need to be and if you do drive, park further away so you have to walk a little. I like to focus on staying moderately active everyday and not stressing about whether you have got that fat burning cardio in - especially if you are just trying to maintain your weight. Experts still debate this, but the majority claim that diet is 80% of a healthy lifestyle. That means that focusing on what you put in your mouth is far more important than whether you hit the gm this week.<br />
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<b>Simple rule to live by</b>: Energy in - energy out! Easy peasy!<br />
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Then there is the other side of the coin, those who tend to focus too heavily on exercise. Just because you went to the gym for an hour, sadly does not mean that doughnut calling your name can make its way into your mouth - a high protein meal (lean) with a big glass of water is what you need! Or then I see others who run 5km then don't eat enough to replenish their body - restricting too much can force your body into starvation mode.<br />
Nutrition is crucial for your success. Increase consumption of water, lean protein (organic if you can) and cutting sugar intake.<br />
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The rule above is my mantra... if I do indulge, I have to burn it off - and there is no, I ate a cheesecake for desert, but I will burn it off tomorrow...too late...the body has stored that slice as fat on your thighs by the next day!<br />
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So what I am trying to say is that the old advice is true - a healthy life is about BALANCE!<br />
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I have found<a href="http://www.fitnessblender.com/"> this website</a> a god-send as there are heaps of workouts to chose from, from low impact to high, from 6-8 mins to an hour. They have calorie burn data and most of the workouts require no equipment.<br />
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Good luck with fitting in that exercise! I have really struggled lately with so many assignments and tests but I like to do some <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKUHqJry4gs">callisthenics</a> in my room after every chapter read or page written.<br />
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I heated a cast iron skillet in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius while I prepared everything. Just whack all the ingredients together in one bowl, knead, then roll out into a round pizza base as thick as you like. I just used left overs as toppings - I had roasted vegetables some spinach and feta. I used hummus on the base and topped with whatever I had in the fridge sprinkled with feta and home-made tomato sauce. Slid the dough onto the hot skillet (sprayed with oil) then put it high up near the element in the oven until the base is puffy and golden. My flat-mate loved it...delicious!</div>
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