6 Quick And Easy Ways To Enjoy Avocado

On 2 March 201828 February 2018 By TunessaIn Food1 Comment

If you have a sweet tooth, you’ll be thrilled to learn that avocado and sugar are a great combination; and if you’re not, salt goes just as well with avocado!

Having recently decided to start eating more cleanly, I have found avocados to be one of my favorite healthy treats. Not only are they good for your physical health, but they also benefit your eyesight and hair growth.

Most of the time, I enjoy eating avocados on their own. However, I have also discovered six other ways that avocado lovers like myself can enjoy them.

1. With salt or sugar

avocado

Add some sugar if you have a sweet tooth and salt if you prefer things more savory.

Here’s how to do it: Cut your avocado into two halves. Remove the seed. Cut the flesh from the two halves into smaller pieces, then put the chopped pieces in a bowl and sprinkle approximately half a tablespoon of sugar on them. If you opt for salt over sugar, add a bit of black pepper as well. When everything is ready, simply grab a spoon, sit back and enjoy your snack!

2. As a base for baked eggs

baked eggs in an avocado

For a heavier snack, you can try “baked eggs in avocado.”

Here’s how to make it: Slice an avocado in half, remove the seed and scoop out a bit of the flesh from each half to make some room for the egg. Then, break an egg into each half. Afterwards, place the avocado halves in a small baking dish. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees and let the avocado halves bake for 20 minutes. When they are ready, season them with salt and pepper, and dig right in!

3. In a vegetable salad

avocado salad

I’m not a huge fan of salads, but I figured that adding avocado to them would make them more appealing—and it worked! My current favorite is avocado, lettuce and tomato.

Here’s how to make it: Along with one diced avocado, I use one or two diced tomatoes and 80g of shredded lettuce. Mix these in a bowl, and add a bit of salt, lemon juice and olive oil just to give it a bit of flavor. For the days when I’m a bit hungrier than usual, I add pieces of fried chicken to the mixture or eat the salad with three or four baked chicken wings. Yum!

4. With salmon

avocado and salmon on a toast

Salmon is another of my favorite healthy foods, and nothing goes better with it than avocadoes! When preparing my avocado and salmon meal, I start by cooking the salmon.

Here’s how to make it: First, I season my salmon fillet with a mixture of curry powder, ginger, paprika and flour, then shallow-fry it on the cooker or bake the coated salmon in the oven for about 15 minutes. While the salmon cooks, I slice my avocado into thin slices and sprinkle some salt, black pepper and olive oil onto the pieces. To complete the meal, I make a small cup of rice to go with it; when I want an alternative to rice, I have some roasted potatoes instead. This meal makes for a very tasty and filling lunch or dinner. Try it for yourself and see.

5. As a sandwich filling

poached eggs and toast

One of my favorite things about the flesh in an avocado is how soft it is. This makes it easy to mash, which means that it can be used in other ways, too.

Here’s how to use it: One of the easiest ways to use mashed avocado is as a spread for a sandwich! Forego your usual margarine one morning, and spread mashed avocado onto each slice of your bread instead. If you want a heavier sandwich, you can add a slice of ham, some salami or slices of boiled egg to your avocado sandwich as well. Wash it all down with a cup of tea or coffee afterwards.

6. As Guacamole

guacamole

Guacamole is another favorite of mine simply because it can be enjoyed with a wide range of things. Whether it’s a snack like tortilla chips or a heavier meal like burritos or fajitas, guacamole is one of the tastiest sides to go with it. It’s also quite filling, which reduces the number of tortilla chips I eat with it or the amount of other fillings I put in my burrito and fajita wraps; it also reduces how much I eat afterwards.

Here’s how I make my favorite guacamole recipe: I mix mashed avocado, chopped tomatoes, lemon juice, salt and black pepper together. For something a bit spicier, I add some paprika or salsa sauce to the mix.

How do you prefer to eat your avocados? What are your favorite avocado recipes? Share them below to give other queens even more ideas on how to enjoy avocados.

source:youqueen

5 Deliciously Romantic Meals To Cook For Him

On 28 February 2018 By TunessaIn Food2 Comments

If you want to show your love to your man you definitely should cook him a delicious dinner. We give you ideas for romantic meals to cook for him.

They always say “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” and it’s definitely true.

So, instead of trolling around adult stores or booking a romantic dinner at a restaurant, prepare for a romantic night in and cook a delicious meal.

1) Spaghetti with meatballs

Spaghetti pasta with meatballs and tomato sauce

While this is a simple meal in terms of skill and taste, it’s a favourite among men.

There’s something about the simple slurp of a spaghetti noodle that makes a man want his lady to be slurping at the other end.

If you’re both sharing from the same plate, then that’s a romantic bonus…especially if you’re feeding each other.

Don’t forget, it’s also the very same dish that united our favourite Disney Lady and her Tramp.

Ingredients

12 oz dry spaghetti
2 onions, chopped
¼ cup parsley, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2/3 cup bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tsp Italian seasoning
½ pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt
2 cans crushed tomatoes (28 oz each)
1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
2 tbsp Italian Seasoning
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced

1. To make the meatballs, sauté onions, parsley and garlic in a couple of teaspoons of olive oil. Cook, stirring often, for 8-10 minutes or until the onions are soft. Remove ¼ of the mixture and set the remainder inside.

2. In a bowl, mix bread crumbs, milk, egg, Italian seasoning, salt and the ¼ cup of the onion mix that was just made. Use your hands to stir in the ground beef and pork, and then form them into 2 inch balls.

3. Warm a tablespoon of oil in a Dutch oven or stock pot. Add the meatballs and cook, turning often, until browned on the outside. (5 minutes or so)

4. To the pot, add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, pepper, and salt. Add in the remainder of the sautéed onion mix. Bring to a boil over high heat and then reduce and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through.

5. Cook pasta according to the directions given to you on the package. Place in a serving bowl and spoon the sauce and meatballs overtop. Enjoy!

2) Roast chicken for two

When it comes to keeping a meal simple, roasted chicken comes to mind. It is an easy, uncomplicated dish that can tantalize his tastebuds and keep his belly full.

Pair it with a nice, fruity wine (such as a Riesling or even a flirty Rose), some mashed potatoes and his favorite veggies to make it complete.

Ingredients

1 150g roasting chicken
½ tsp sage
½ tsp savoury
1 tbsp rosemary
2 cloves of garlic
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
½ a lemon
1 tsp olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.

2. Grease the roasting pan with the olive oil and then place the chicken in.

3. Sprinkle the sage, savoury, rosemary, salt, and pepper all over the chicken.

4. Place the lemon half inside the lower cavity, along with the two cloves of garlic.

5. Place the roasting pan in the oven and let it roast for an hour and 20 minutes, or until juices run clear. Must have an internal temperature of at least 170 degrees Farenheit.

6. Serve with mashed potatoes and your choice of vegetable. Enjoy!

3) Grilled Ribeye steak

Sliced medium rare grilled Steak Ribeye with rosemary

Men are all about meat and potatoes, aren’t they? As long as there’s a nice cut of meat and a starch on their plate, any man will be satisfied with the meal, right?

When it comes to cuts of beef to grill, the Ribeye is the most popular.

It’s tender, well marbled, and absorbs flavour a lot better than some of your usual choice cuts.

Grilled, buttery garlic shrimp is a great topping for a Ribeye if you want to make dinner extra special.

Ingredients

2 8 ounce ribeye steaks
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
12 de-veined, shelled shrimp
1 tsp olive oil
2 tsp salted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced

1. Heat the butter in a skillet on medium high heat.

2. Place the shrimp in skillet, along with the minced garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. Cover both steaks with the Worcestershire sauce and the remainder of salt and pepper.

4. Heat oil in another skillet over medium high heat. Place steaks in skillet and cook for varying times, depending on degree of wellness preferred.

5. Remove steaks from heat and place upon plates.

6. Top each steak with the garlic shrimp.

7. Serve with boiled baby potatoes and corn.

8. Enjoy!

4) Coq Au Vin Blanc

Coq au Vin

The French are a notoriously romantic people. It only makes sense that their cuisine is a match to their personalities.

Coq au Vin Blanc is a simple, tasty, romantic dish that is sure to please your man and your taste buds at the same time. It’s a perfect dinner for two!

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs
1 cup white wine (works best with zinfandel)
¼ cup chicken stock
1 bulb fennel, chopped
½ cup chopped pancetta (regular bacon works well as a substitute)
2 parsnips, cut into 1 inch chunks
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp olive oil

1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or stock pot over medium high heat.

2. Season chicken thighs with salt, and pepper. Place them in hot oil and cook on each side until browned.

3. Remove thighs and set aside.

4. De-glaze pot with the white wine and chicken stock. Stir until all bits are removed from bottom of pot.

5. Return the chicken thighs to the pot.

6. Add the chopped fennel and parsnips and stir until well distributed.

7. Cook over medium heat until chicken is cooked. Internal temperature must be at least 170 degrees and the juices run clear.

8. Serve in a bowl with a sliced baguette.

9. Enjoy!

5) Pork chops in Port wine sauce

Pork chop with beetroot leaves garnish and cream sauce on white plate

Not many people associate pork chops with a romantic night in, but this port wine sauce these chops are paired with will be an instant favourite with your man.

He might want you to put this sauce on anything and everything he can…perhaps you should make a stash of the sauce!

Ingredients

1 medium shallot, chopped finely
1 teaspoon sugar
½ cup port wine
1/3 cup chicken broth
¼ cup plum preserves, strained
½ tsp salt, divided
¼ tsp pepper, divided
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
4 bone-in center cut pork chops (1 ¾ pounds)
1 tbsp olive oil

1. Bring the shallots, Port and sugar to a boil in a medium sized saucepan. Boil until the mixture is reduced to ¼ cup.

2. Add the broth, return to a boil and reduce again to ¼ cup.

3. Reduce the heat to medium, stir in the plum preserves, half of the salt, half of the pepper, and cook for two minutes. Cover and keep warm on low heat.

4. Combine the coriander, garlic powder, remaining salt, remaining pepper and sprinkle over the pork chops.

5. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chops in a single layer and cook on each side for about 5-6 minutes until cooked through and juices run clear.

6. Serve each chop with the sauce spooned over top. Serve with roasted asparagus and gruyere polenta. Enjoy!

Making a romantic meal for your favourite man isn’t too difficult if you use one of these delicious, decadent recipes.

Not only are they straightforward to make, but they also make any time you spend sharing a meal an unforgettable pleasure.

Keep in mind that men are easy to please when it comes to food, so keep things simple!

source:youqueen

Jinsi ya kutengeneza Mahamri

On 28 February 2018 By TunessaIn FoodLeave a comment

Gerelateerde afbeelding

Mahitaji

Ngano 1kg
Sukari robo (kama weye ni mpenzi wa sukari, unaweza ukaongeza)
Hamira packet 2 za 7g
Bakingpowder paket 1 ya 7g
Nazi au maziwa 1ltr
Iliki iiyosagwa 2tbs
Mayai 3
Mafuta ya kupikia 1ltr
Makuli kubwa la kukandia
Karai
Kibao na msukumio

Maandalizi

Mimina mafuta kidogo au samli (150ml) kwenye kisufuria kidogo, kisha iweke jikoni yapate moto.
Mimina unga, sukari na iliki kwenye bakuli la kukandia, kisha vichanganye vizuri
Mafuta yakishapata moto vizuri mimina kwenye mcchanganyiko wa unga, angalia usiungue.
Changanya mafuta na unga vizuri, kisha weka hamira na bakingpowder. Changanya vizuri
Vunja mayai na changanya kwenye mchanganyiko wa unga.
Mimina nazi au maziwa ya uvuguuvugu taratibu kwenye unga, mpaka upate donge moja. Mchanganyiko usiwe mgumu sana na usiwe chapachapa.
Kanda ngano yako hadi iumuke.
Kata madonge tisa. Sukuma kisha kata.
Bandika Karai lako, weka mafuta, anza kuchoma mahamri yako.
Yakiwa rangi ya brown, yatoe.
Mahamri yako tayari kuliwa.

Unaweza kula na mbaazi au mchuzi.

Healthy Diet Secrets: How To Go Paleo

On 23 September 201712 September 2017 By TunessaIn Food, Health and Exercises, LifestyleLeave a comment

You keep hearing about the Paleo diet, but do you know how to actually follow it? It’s not as scary as it might seem. Here’s how to go Paleo in a few steps.

When you first heard about people going Paleo, maybe you thought it was all about meat. The stereotype is that followers of the Paleo diet tend to eat like dinosaurs or cavemen – all meat, all the time, not much else.

But that’s not actually the case. The definition of the Paleo diet? Eating more protein and fiber than you are probably used to and getting healthier in the process.

In other words, you eat super healthy food in its whole state that you already know is really good for you, from protein to beef, chicken and fish to produce to healthy fats (think avocado and almond butter and olive oil).

You’re taking the whole gluten-free thing a whole step further and you’re not going to eat any grains whatsoever. And you’re definitely cutting out the typical junk food you’ve been used to eating.

If you want more energy and to just generally feel amazing every single day, which you probably do (because who wouldn’t?), then you definitely want to follow the Paleo diet.

But if you’re sad about saying goodbye to gluten-filled treats and sugar, don’t be. You might just find this whole Paleo diet is just what you need. Here’s how to go Paleo.

1) Throw out processed food

The first rule of going Paleo? You definitely overhaul your cupboard and fridge and throw out any and all processed foods. That goes for sugar, too.

You probably know that you shouldn’t eat processed food on a regular basis, but if you truly want to follow the Paleo diet, then you have to walk the talk.

Why do you want to avoid this stuff? Because processed food has tons of ingredients that you really don’t want to put into your body, from sugar to way too much salt.

The thing is that when you go Paleo, you have to rely on your own kitchen and your own cooking skills since you can’t exactly just heat up a box of processed tomato sauce and make a pot of pasta and call it a night.

But it doesn’t have to be hard. Make easy meals based on simple components like salmon, a sweet potato, and some broccoli and you’ll be good to go.

2) Rethink what you eat for breakfast

When people first go Paleo, they’re super confused about what to eat first thing in the morning. After all, you’re probably used to eating a pretty standard breakfast, from toast with peanut butter to a bowl of granola and milk.

But a Paleo breakfast is much different. It’s got more protein and healthy fats and less refined carbs (aka white bread). But don’t worry, you can definitely make a Paleo breakfast. Think eggs and steak or bacon with some sweet potatoes and greens. Easy.

If you think that you’re going to feel much better starting the day off this way, you’re absolutely right. And since you know you need breakfast to function and focus, that’s music to your ears.

3) Eat more protein

If you think that the Paleo diet is about protein, well, you’re totally right. But it’s about choosing the right proteins. A true Paleo diet plan includes a variety of protein sources from chicken to fish to beef, and the idea is that the beef should definitely be grass-fed (aka the animals feed on grass, not grains).

If that’s out of your budget, though, don’t worry – it’s generally believed that it’s okay to start smaller and buy what you can.

4) Focus on fat

Raw salmon steak and vegetables for cooking on a light wooden background in a rustic style

Unfortunately, we’ve been pretty terrified of fat since the 1980s. It’s like we’re all living in a horror movie and fat is the evil demon everyone is running from.

But we don’t have to be afraid of fat anymore. In fact, fat is totally your BFF. Go for avocado, nut butter (peanuts aren’t Paleo so you want to get into almond butter), nuts, and good quality oils like olive oil. Salmon counts too. As long as you include a fat source at each meal and learn the proper portions, you don’t have to worry about going overboard.

So why should you eat fat? You will not only feel better and have a great time focusing right now but the long-term health effects are pretty awesome, too: you can stop yourself from getting anything from dementia to mental health problems and heart disease.

5) Don’t forget carbs

The stereotype is definitely that following the Paleo diet means not eating any carbs at all. That couldn’t be more wrong.

Yeah, you’re not going to eat bread or pasta, but it turns out that veggies actually have carbs. Yes, really.

Potatoes (both white and sweet) totally count as healthy carbs, and Paleo people definitely go nuts over plantains and all kinds of squashes.

You can also work apples, blueberries, and bananas into your diet. Compare these stats: one sweet potato has 26 grams of carbs, one banana has 27, and 1 cup of blueberries has 21 grams.

Experts definitely agree that you need carbs in order to be healthy, since they help you with sleep and they keep you in a good mood and they help your thyroid, too.

But everyone is different so the best way for you to follow a Paleo diet is to see how many carbs work for you. You’ll know when you feel really good and energetic and just feel like it’s all working well.

6) Believe in the lifestyle

Beautiful young woman with organic carrots in a vegetable garden

Going Paleo is actually all about following a new healthy lifestyle. It’s not all about steak and bacon and eggs (although, of course, those foods totally are a part of it, too).

The idea of the Paleo diet is that you have to make it work for you. So that means there are tons of gray area foods, from dairy to rice. If you can eat those foods and feel good, then you should definitely eat them.

If you find they make you feel sick, then cut them out. Basically, listen to yourself and you’ll never be steered in the wrong direction.

Following the Paleo diet also means making sure you get enough sleep every single night. The cool part is that all these things totally work together.

So once you cut out the sugar and junk food from your diet and start eating whole foods that are really good for you, you will definitely naturally see a difference in your energy levels and how well you sleep.

But another huge part of being Paleo? That would be learning how to deal when you have a stressful time at work or something’s going on in your personal life.

Making a change in your lifestyle is always tough and tricky at first. You question whether you can really handle it or if you should go back to your old gluten-eating and pizza-loving ways.

But you can absolutely handle the Paleo diet because you can make decisions that work for you. And the truth is that once you see how great you feel, well, you won’t ever want to look back.

Do you follow a Paleo diet? Have you ever wanted to try it? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

credits;youqueen

The 30-days Bikini Body Plan

On 1 May 20171 May 2017 By TunessaIn Food, Health and ExercisesLeave a comment

With summer just around the corner, some of us are busy “trying” to get our summerbody ready. I find it a hard challenge since food is bae hahahah. Gaining weight is very easy, loosing it, that’s another case. The pass few weeks I have been busy scrolling through some instagram’s fitness pages, saved some to try them, but I always end up laying on my coach hahah. But I must say I do go to boxing classes, 2-3x a week. Its the only excercise I can keep it up with. Now I need to work on my meal, cut down the junkfood. They say 80% is food and 20 exercise.

So, here is a 30-days meal plan I found online. Feel free to join me and I put down the link where you can find the recipes. Goodluck.

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Even if you have little time to cook, a buzzing social life, or a weakness for ice cream, this weight loss meal plan can help you drop pounds fast. With 1,500 balanced calories per day, it’ll fill you up and fuel your active lifestyle. The best part? All you need to do is follow the plan. And you don’t have to count a single calorie to meet your weight loss goal, because we’ve done the calorie counting for you.

Tip: If you find yourself getting hungry, hit the produce aisle. Think outside the celery stick: fresh veggies come in all colors, flavors, and crunch levels. Better yet, they fill you up without packing on pounds.

DAY 1

Breakfast
3 Scrambled Eggs
1 large grapefruit

Snack
25 almonds

Lunch
Turkey Wrap
1 apple

Snack
1 piece of string cheese

Dinner
Spicy Chicken and Pasta
Side salad and 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing

DAY 2

Breakfast
2 Tbsp of peanut butter with 1 piece of toast
1 banana

Snack
2 small boxes of raisins

Lunch
Leftover Spicy Chicken and Pasta

Snack
0% fat Greek yogurt

Dinner
Miso Salmon
2 cups of broccoli
DAY 3
Breakfast
Lean Eggs and Ham
1 large grapefruit

Snack
25 almonds

Lunch
Black Bean and Cheese Burrito
1 apple

Snack
1 piece of string cheese

Dinner
Veggie Burger and bun
Salad with 4 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing
1 serving of sweet potato fries
DAY 4
Breakfast
Berry Wafflewich
0% fat Greek yogurt

Snack
15 snap peas
2 Tbsp of hummus

Lunch
Gobbleguac Sandwich
1 apple

Snack
1 banana
1 piece of string cheese

Dinner
Steamed Snapper with Pesto
1 cup of brown rice
2 cups of broccoli

DAY 5
Breakfast
0% fat Greek yogurt
1 large grapefruit

Snack
1 Luna Bar

Lunch
The I-Am-Not-Eating-Salad Salad
25 almonds

Snack
30 baby carrots
4 Tbsp of hummus

Dinner
Chicken Spinach Parm
1 cup of brown rice
2 cups of snow peas

DAY 6
Breakfast
Loaded Vegetable Omelet
1 banana

Snack
1 piece of string cheese

Lunch
Turkey Wrap
1 apple

Snack
10 cherry tomatoes
2 Tbsp of hummus

Dinner
Quick Lemon Chicken with Rice
2 cups of broccoli

Snack
1 Sugar-Free Fudgsicle

DAY 7
Breakfast
Loaded Vegetable Omelet
1 banana

Snack
15 baby carrots
2 Tbsp of hummus

Lunch
Eat Out

Snack
0% fat Greek yogurt

Dinner
Penne with Chicken Marengo
2 cups of broccoli

DAY 8
Breakfast
3 Scrambled Eggs
1 large grapefruit

Snack
25 almonds

Lunch
Leftover Penne with Chicken Marengo
2 cups of broccoli

Snack
1 piece of string cheese
0% fat Greek yogurt

Dinner
Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps
2 cups of snow peas

Snack
1 Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich

DAY 9
Breakfast
Loaded Vegetable Omelet
1 banana

Snack
1 piece of string cheese
0% fat Greek yogurt

Lunch
The I-Am-Not-Eating-Salad Salad
1 apple

Snack
10 cherry tomatoes
1 Luna Bar

Dinner
Tofu Stir-Fry
2 cups of broccoli
1 cup of brown rice

DAY 10
Breakfast
3 Scrambled Eggs
1 large grapefruit

Snack
0% fat Greek yogurt
25 almonds

Lunch
Leftover Tofu Stir-Fry
1 cup of brown rice

Snack
1 banana
1 piece of string cheese

Dinner
Quick Lemon Chicken with Rice
2 cups of broccoli

DAY 11
Breakfast
Giant Omelet Scramble
1 banana

Snack
2 small boxes of raisins

Lunch
Turkey Wrap
1 apple

Snack
1 Lärabar

Dinner
Grilled Cilantro-Lime Chicken
1 cup of brown rice
2 cups of broccoli

DAY 12
Breakfast
Loaded Vegetable Omelet
1 large grapefruit

Snack
0% fat Greek yogurt
1 banana

Lunch
Turkey Wrap
1 apple

Snack
15 baby carrots
2 Tbsp of hummus

Dinner
Steamed Snapper with Pesto
2 cups of broccoli
1 cup of brown rice

DAY 13
Breakfast
Lean Eggs and Ham
1 medium grapefruit

Snack
1 piece of string cheese
25 almonds

Lunch
Mediterranean Hummus Wrap
1 apple

Snack
Smart Balance Light Butter Popcorn, mini bag

Dinner
Penne with Chicken Marengo
2 cups of broccoli

Snack
30 baby carrots

DAY 14
Breakfast
Don’t-Get-Fat French Toast
1 large grapefruit

Snack
2 small boxes of raisins
1 piece of string cheese

Lunch
The I-Am-Not-Eating-Salad Salad
1 apple

Snack
15 baby carrots
2 Tbsp of hummus

Dinner
Miso Salmon
Salad with 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing

DAY 15
Breakfast
Loaded Vegetable Omelet
1 large grapefruit

Snack
Smart Balance Light Butter Popcorn, mini bag

Lunch
Mediterranean Hummus Wrap
1 apple

Snack
0% fat Greek yogurt

Dinner
Whole Wheat Pasta with Vegetables
2 cups of broccoli

Snack
1 Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich

DAY 16
Breakfast
Giant Omelet Scramble
1 large grapefruit

Snack
1 piece of string cheese

Lunch
Leftover Whole Wheat Pasta with Vegetables
1 apple

Snack
25 almonds

Dinner
Tofu Stir-Fry
1 cup of brown rice

DAY 17
Breakfast
Belly-Stuffing Peanut Butter Oatmeal
1 large grapefruit

Snack
1 piece of string cheese

Lunch
Leftover Tofu Stir-Fry
1 cup of brown rice

Snack
0% fat Greek yogurt

Dinner
Chicken Spinach Parm
2 cups of broccoli
Salad with 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing

DAY 18
Breakfast
Lean Eggs and Ham
1 large grapefruit

Snack
0% fat Greek yogurt
1 banana

Lunch
Gobbleguac Sandwich

Snack
1 piece of string cheese

Dinner
Steamed Snapper with Pesto
1 cup of brown rice
2 cups of broccoli

DAY 19
Breakfast
Don’t-Get-Fat French Toast

Snack
1 banana
2 small boxes of raisins

Lunch
The I-Am-Not-Eating-Salad Salad
1 apple

Snack
15 baby carrots
2 Tbsp of hummus
1 piece of string cheese

Dinner
Miso Salmon
Salad with 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing

DAY 20
Breakfast
2 Tbsp of peanut butter with 1 piece of whole-grain toast
1 large grapefruit

Snack
25 almonds

Lunch
Gobbleguac Sandwich
1 apple

Snack
1 piece of string cheese

Dinner
Eat Out

DAY 21
Breakfast
Loaded Vegetable Omelet
1 banana

Snack
1 Luna Bar

Lunch
Black Bean and Cheese Burrito
1 apple

Snack
2 small boxes of raisins

Dinner
Grilled Cilantro-Lime Chicken
Salad with 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing

Snack
1 sugar-free Fudgsicle

DAY 22
Breakfast
Loaded Vegetable Omelet
1 banana

Snack
1 Luna Bar

Lunch
Black Bean and Cheese Burrito
1 apple

Snack
2 small boxes of raisins

Dinner
Whole Wheat Pasta with Vegetables
Salad with 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing

Snack
1 Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich

DAY 23
Breakfast
Giant Omelet Scramble
1 large grapefruit

Snack
1 piece of string cheese

Lunch
Leftover Whole Wheat Pasta with Vegetables
1 apple

Snack
25 almonds

Dinner
Miso Salmon
1 cup of brown rice

DAY 24
Breakfast
Berry Wafflewich
1 large grapefruit

Snack
0% fat Greek yogurt
30 baby carrots

Lunch
Gobbleguac Sandwich
1 apple

Snack
1 piece of string cheese

Dinner
Tofu Stir-fry
2 cups of broccoli
1/2 cup of brown rice

Snack
1 Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich

DAY 25
Breakfast
Belly-Stuffing Peanut Butter Oatmeal
1 large grapefruit

Snack
0% fat Greek yogurt

Lunch
Leftover Tofu Stir-fry
2 cups of broccoli

Snack
25 almonds
30 baby carrots

Dinner
Chicken Spinach Parm
1/2 cup of brown rice

Snack
1 Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich

DAY 26
Breakfast
Giant Omelet Scramble
0% fat Greek yogurt

Snack
1 Luna Bar

Lunch
Black Bean and Cheese Burrito
1 apple

Dinner
Veggie Burger and bun
Salad with 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing
1 serving of sweet potato fries

Snack
1 piece of string cheese
DAY 27
Breakfast
2 Tbsp of peanut butter with 1 piece of whole-grain toast
1 large grapefruit

Snack
10 cherry tomatoes
2 Tbsp of hummus

Lunch
Mediterranean Hummus Wrap

Snack
0% fat Greek yogurt
25 almonds

Dinner
Eat Out
DAY 28
Breakfast
Don’t-Get-Fat French Toast
1 large grapefruit

Snack
1 piece of string cheese

Lunch
Eat Out

Snack
Smart Balance Light Butter Popcorn, mini bag

Dinner
Steamed Snapper with Pesto
2 cups of broccoli
Salad with 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing

Snack
1 sugar-free Fudgsicle
DAY 29
Breakfast
Loaded Vegetable Omelet
1 banana

Snack
1 Luna Bar

Lunch
Black Bean and Cheese Burrito
1 apple

Snack
2 small boxes of raisins

Dinner
Whole Wheat Pasta with Vegetables
Salad with 2 Tbsp olive oil/vinegar dressing

Snack
1 Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich
DAY 30
Breakfast
Giant Omelet Scramble
0% fat Greek yogurt

Snack
25 almonds

Lunchv The I-Am-Not-Eating-Salad Salad
1 apple

Dinner
Penne with Chicken Marengo
2 cups of broccoli

Snack
2 pieces of string cheese

Credit: womenshealthmag

Recipes ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Enjoy

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/recipes

PS: Dont forget to workout 😜

5 Deliciously Romantic Meals To Cook For Him

On 4 February 201711 January 2017 By TunessaIn Food1 Comment

If you want to show your love to your man you definitely should cook him a delicious dinner. We give you ideas for romantic meals to cook for him.

With Valentine’s Day coming up, ladies everywhere are looking for romantic ways to pamper their men.

They always say “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” and it’s definitely true.

So, instead of trolling around adult stores or booking a romantic dinner at a restaurant, prepare for a romantic night in and cook a delicious meal.

1) Spaghetti with meatballs

Spaghetti pasta with meatballs and tomato sauce

While this is a simple meal in terms of skill and taste, it’s a favourite among men.

There’s something about the simple slurp of a spaghetti noodle that makes a man want his lady to be slurping at the other end.

If you’re both sharing from the same plate, then that’s a romantic bonus…especially if you’re feeding each other.

Don’t forget, it’s also the very same dish that united our favourite Disney Lady and her Tramp.

Ingredients

12 oz dry spaghetti
2 onions, chopped
¼ cup parsley, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2/3 cup bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tsp Italian seasoning
½ pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt
2 cans crushed tomatoes (28 oz each)
1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
2 tbsp Italian Seasoning
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced

3. Warm a tablespoon of oil in a Dutch oven or stock pot. Add the meatballs and cook, turning often, until browned on the outside. (5 minutes or so)

5. Cook pasta according to the directions given to you on the package. Place in a serving bowl and spoon the sauce and meatballs overtop. Enjoy!

2) Roast chicken for two

When it comes to keeping a meal simple, roasted chicken comes to mind. It is an easy, uncomplicated dish that can tantalize his tastebuds and keep his belly full.

Pair it with a nice, fruity wine (such as a Riesling or even a flirty Rose), some mashed potatoes and his favorite veggies to make it complete.

Ingredients

1 150g roasting chicken
½ tsp sage
½ tsp savoury
1 tbsp rosemary
2 cloves of garlic
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
½ a lemon
1 tsp olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.

2. Grease the roasting pan with the olive oil and then place the chicken in.

3. Sprinkle the sage, savoury, rosemary, salt, and pepper all over the chicken.

4. Place the lemon half inside the lower cavity, along with the two cloves of garlic.

5. Place the roasting pan in the oven and let it roast for an hour and 20 minutes, or until juices run clear. Must have an internal temperature of at least 170 degrees Farenheit.

6. Serve with mashed potatoes and your choice of vegetable. Enjoy!

3) Grilled Ribeye steak

Sliced medium rare grilled Steak Ribeye with rosemary

Men are all about meat and potatoes, aren’t they? As long as there’s a nice cut of meat and a starch on their plate, any man will be satisfied with the meal, right?

When it comes to cuts of beef to grill, the Ribeye is the most popular.

It’s tender, well marbled, and absorbs flavour a lot better than some of your usual choice cuts.

Grilled, buttery garlic shrimp is a great topping for a Ribeye if you want to make dinner extra special.

Ingredients

2 8 ounce ribeye steaks
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
12 de-veined, shelled shrimp
1 tsp olive oil
2 tsp salted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced

1. Heat the butter in a skillet on medium high heat.

2. Place the shrimp in skillet, along with the minced garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. Cover both steaks with the Worcestershire sauce and the remainder of salt and pepper.

4. Heat oil in another skillet over medium high heat. Place steaks in skillet and cook for varying times, depending on degree of wellness preferred.

5. Remove steaks from heat and place upon plates.

6. Top each steak with the garlic shrimp.

7. Serve with boiled baby potatoes and corn.

8. Enjoy!

4) Coq Au Vin Blanc

Coq au Vin

The French are a notoriously romantic people. It only makes sense that their cuisine is a match to their personalities.

Coq au Vin Blanc is a simple, tasty, romantic dish that is sure to please your man and your taste buds at the same time. It’s a perfect dinner for two!

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs
1 cup white wine (works best with zinfandel)
¼ cup chicken stock
1 bulb fennel, chopped
½ cup chopped pancetta (regular bacon works well as a substitute)
2 parsnips, cut into 1 inch chunks
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp olive oil

1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or stock pot over medium high heat.

2. Season chicken thighs with salt, and pepper. Place them in hot oil and cook on each side until browned.

3. Remove thighs and set aside.

4. De-glaze pot with the white wine and chicken stock. Stir until all bits are removed from bottom of pot.

5. Return the chicken thighs to the pot.

6. Add the chopped fennel and parsnips and stir until well distributed.

7. Cook over medium heat until chicken is cooked. Internal temperature must be at least 170 degrees and the juices run clear.

8. Serve in a bowl with a sliced baguette.

9. Enjoy!

5) Pork chops in Port wine sauce

Pork chop with beetroot leaves garnish and cream sauce on white plate

Not many people associate pork chops with a romantic night in, but this port wine sauce these chops are paired with will be an instant favourite with your man.

He might want you to put this sauce on anything and everything he can…perhaps you should make a stash of the sauce!

Ingredients

1 medium shallot, chopped finely
1 teaspoon sugar
½ cup port wine
1/3 cup chicken broth
¼ cup plum preserves, strained
½ tsp salt, divided
¼ tsp pepper, divided
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
4 bone-in center cut pork chops (1 ¾ pounds)
1 tbsp olive oil