Monthly Archives: October 2013

Flourless low carb pumpkin muffins

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IMAG4477_1Hello everyone!

Today I had some friends over, and I thought I will make them something sweet but low carb and healthy. Now that it’s pumpkin season I though why not to make some delicious muffins out of it J

So go ahead and please try this recipe, I tell you right now it’s phenomenal, it fits perfect with the weather. Fall is a nice season, it’s not too cold it’s not that hot, it’s cozy, it’s romantic. That’s why they named it fall because people fall in love …. I think 🙂

This is really an easy recipe, so it doesn’t require being a chef in the kitchen 🙂

Here are the ingredients:IMAG4489hh

  • 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 cups shredded coconut
  • 1 cup baked pumpkin or some organic pumpkin pure
  • 3 eggs (beaten)
  • ¼ cup raw honey
  • 2 TBS coconut oil, melted
  • Few peaces of walnuts
  • 1 TBS of cinnamon
  • ½ TBS salt

 

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
  3. Using a spoon, fill each muffin liner close to the top.
  4. Add pumpkin seeds on top.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes and voilà!

These little muffins are DELICIOUS and the best part is they’re GUILT FREE!! I love these for dessert but you can eat it for breakfast or as a snack.

Have a great Saturday night!

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Total body fat burn workout

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Hey boys and girls!

As I promised some weeks ago, I have a workout video for you, so here is the proof :))

This is a total body fat burn workout  it is an intense, calorie-blasting workout that uses a unique blend of aerobic exercise, weight-training moves, and plyometric movements to kick start the metabolism, sculpt lean muscle, and ignite your weight loss.

Prepare to sweat as you work all of the major muscle groups of your body while elevating your heart rate with this highly effective exercise. You’ll challenge your core, activate your abs, and tone the arms, legs, butt, and chest for the ultimate total body-sculpting experience that will get you results fast.

To complete this workout you will need a pair of 3-5 kg weights or as in my case a bottle of water 🙂

Modify this circuit to fit your skill level by adjusting weight, reps, and rest periods.

Do it guys, I am not telling you it’s going to be easy, but I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it!

Have a nice day and a wonderful weekend! :*

 

My favourite breakfast – healthy oatmeal

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oats finish_1Hello everybody!

I just made the most good looking and tasty breakfast in weeks!

I started to eat this kind of breakfast almost every day. It tastes so good, you can make it every day with different flavours, fruits or nuts. If I eat this first thing in the morning, it keeps me full for 2-3 hours, which is a lot for me 🙂

So here are the ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk, but you can use any other type of milk
  • 1 banana
  • 1 spoon or more cocoa powder
  • 2 spoon of walnuts
  • 1/4 spoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • some goji berries and shredded coconut on top
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender on a slow speed and put in a glass. You can layer it with any kind of fruits like bananas or berries or put some cinnamon and dried fruits, but for me it was perfect like this!
You can prepare it in 5 minutes in the morning, or if you really don’t have 5 minutes in the morning, than prepare it in the evening and store it in the fridge 🙂
Have a great day guys! :*

Healthy snack idea

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snackfHey guys!

I just made the most delicious healthy snack, and I want to share it with you immediately.

I did not invent this, I saw the recipe on one of my friends page.

Here is what you need:

  • an apple
  • a spoon of peanut butter
  • walnuts
  • some goji berries
  • a spoon of oats
  • some raisins
  • a spoon of shredded coconut

Yeah, it’s that simple! 🙂

Enjoy it for breakfast, pre workout or as a snack between meals!

Have a great day and don’t forget to smile 🙂

 

Detox Drink for Cleansing & Weight Loss

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IMAG4432fffHey guys!

Today I have for you a great detox drink, that is not just healthy and refreshing but it tastes amazing!

Detoxing with various beverages is a great way to help give your body the nutrients it’s really craving, and can give your digestive system a break from having to break down and digest food. The liver is the most important detoxifying organ in the body, so it only makes sense to drink fruits and vegetables to help it function at its best.

Here one of my favourite detox drink recipes that can be incorporated into any detox program you’re following, or just enjoyed for their health benefits.

finbbalI juiced together:

  • 2 carrots
  • half on orange
  • half an apple
  • 1 pomegranate
  • a piece of beetroot
  • a little piece of celery
  • a little piece of ginger

And that’s it! 🙂

 

It is important to drink these kind of drinks first thing in the morning on an empty stomach!

Have a nice day everybody, enjoy your drinks! 

 

Benefits of eating yogurt

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yogurt finalHey everybody! 

Did you know that yogurt it makes the list of one of the healthiest foods to eat? It’s important to note that the KIND of yogurt makes all the difference (keep reading below to find out what you should look for).

Here are 3 Benefits of Eating Yogurt:

1)      Yogurt contains probiotics (“good” bacteria also know as live active cultures) that help create a healthy environment which promotes digestion, increases immunity, fights against Candida (“bad” bacteria) overgrowth, and strengthens the immune system.

2)      Yogurt increases your immunity and protects against disease. A recent study found that daily yogurt consumption had a stimulating effect on cellular immunity in healthy young women. Yogurt helps maintain good gut flora and helps prevent all kinds of diseases, especially chronic degenerative ones, by controlling inflammation and increasing antibodies and anticancer cells.

3)      Yogurt is a great source of protein, calcium, potassium, B vitamins, and selenium. Those who are lactose intolerant can often enjoy yogurt with no problems due to the live cultures present in yogurt which break down lactose. Now, you’re probably wondering what kind of yogurt you should buy… Well, these benefits only apply to yogurts with the “Live and Active Cultures” (LAC) seal! This means the yogurt contains at least 100 million cultures per gram of yogurt at the time of manufacture and after pasteurization. Also, look for PLAIN yogurt, which has only two ingredients: live cultures and milk (whole, low-fat, or skim). The longer the list of ingredients, the less nutritional value it has (Source: The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth, Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS). As for the type (Bulgarian, Greek, Lassi, Kefir, Goat, Sheep) of yogurt, it really depends on your own preference so choose accordingly based on the guidelines above.

Now that you know what to look for, go out there and buy some yogurt! 🙂

Have a great day! See you tomorrow 🙂