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Stuffed bell peppers

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img_6147Hello everybody!

I have a very easy and delicious lunch idea for you guys. I made theese yesterday and it didn’t took me more than 30-35 minutes.

Ingredients:

  • 4 bell peppers
  • 1 small onion
  • riced cauliflower (2 cups)
  • handful of mushrooms
  • 1 cup of black beans
  • salt, pepper, red paprika, chili

How to:

  1. Dice the onions in small pieces, sauté them in avocado or coconut oil
  2. Cut the mushrooms in small pieces and add them to the onion
  3. add the cauliflower rice and sauté them all together on low heat
  4. meanwhile but the button part of the peppers, spray them with oil and outer them in the oven on medium heat
  5. when the onion, the mushroom and the cauliflower rice are saluted well add the canned black beans and the spices
  6. When the bell peppers are a little softened fill them with the sautéed veggies
  7. you can add some cheese on the top, if you are vegan than vegan rice or almond cheese and put them back in the oven and broil them for 5 more minutes
  8. Thaths is! Good appetite!

 

Tips on how to stay fit and avoid weight gain while traveling

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mushroomsHey everybody, how are u today?

Lately I was travelling a little, so I wasn’t able to write…but now I am back with a very useful topic. What should we eat when we are travelling? It doesn’t matter if it’s a road trip or by plane, the point is we cannot eat our usual healthy cooked meals. People tend to crave junk food while travelling, so to avoid this I have some tips for you about what you should pack with you, to not to be tempted to eat those crackers, croissants, chocolate bars and sugary juices.

Traveling nowadays means waiting and waiting, and unfortunately this means we eat and drink. The reason we crave more those junk foods in the first place because of the stress that goes with travelling. The stress hormones fires up your body to crave those sugary high calorie foods. Just one Starbucks blueberry crumb cake and a coke (“just” 800 calories) and you are not even satisfied.

So here is your solution!

  • Near your things you should pack a banana, which is full of fiber, potassium, vitamins and it satisfies your hunger and your sugar craving. Other option could be an apple or any kind of fresh fruit.
  • Another good snack to pack with you are natural unsalted unroasted almonds. A pack of 40 gr is enough for you to not to feel hungry. Almonds are rich in proteins and healthy fats, so I can say it is a perfect snack.
  • My third option is a protein bar, but please look for one that provides a minimum of 20 grams of protein and nor more than 20 gr. of carbs. My favorite is the Quest bar, is one of the less processed and contains the fewest ingredients on the market.
  • The forth option in actually 30 gr of whey protein powder. You just buy a bottle of water and you shake it. Perfect if you feel hungry and thirsty as well.
  • Other option could be a trail mix containing natural unsweetened nuts and dried fruits, but pay attention, those are really high in calories, so do not eat more than a handful.
  • And the last but not the least on my list is water. Very important to drink a lot of water, especially when you are travelling by plane, and the air is so dry. Skip the diet drinks and sugar free “healthy” juices, water is your best friend 🙂

So these are my tips, hope I was helpful and hope you have a nice travel!

See you soon! :*

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 🙂

 

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 🙂

I’m so happy! Thank you for following me!

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PhotoGrid_1380385716542_1Hello my dear followers! 

Today I just noticed that on my Facebook fan-page we reached the number of 1500 likes. This is so awesome, guys! I know 1500 is not a big number, but it has a big value for me.

Thank you guys so much for the support, I really appreciate it a lot.

I hope this little community will grow and we can inspire each-other day by day.

I just started all this a few mounts ago, and today I have more than 1500 people following me, reading my fitness advices, healthy recipes and watching my workout videos, it really feels amazing!

My Facebook fan page: https://www.facebook.com/BodyEnergyAction?ref=hl

I would like a lot if you would interact with me a little more, not just in your personal messages, but here on my blog. You can ask me questions, you can tell your opinions or say anything you like 🙂

Have a great weekend and Thank You again! :*

Quick full body workout

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Hey everyone!

Here is my new workout video. This workout is short, but super effective. It works your whole body, speeds up your metabolism, speeds up your heart rate and at the end of it, you will feel amazing!

You can do this workout at home, at the gym, in the park even in your hotel room, does not require any kind of equipment, it contains only body weight exercises.

In this video I am doing only one set of every exercise, but you have do 2 sets of them or repeat the circuit 2 or 3 times 🙂

Try to keep a good form while doing the exercises and let’s get started! Have a nice day guys!  😉