Food and exercise tips for summer slim down

Food and exercise tips for summer slim down : University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) exercise and nutrition experts have offered tips for those in search of a summer slim down. EatRight by UAB Weight Management Services Clinical Dietitian Lindsey Lee R.D., said nutrition is necessary to support weight loss efforts. “Incorporate good nutrition habits — eating fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy products, whole grains and lean protein...

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Get your portions under control

Get your portions under control : You want to lose weight, but you end up overeating every time you’re at the dining table? Our simple tips on portion control come to your rescue. Easy tips to help in portion control : Eat slowly: Did you know it takes about 20 minutes for your brain to register that your stomach is full? Therefore, the chances of overeating are higher when you eat fast. So chew your food properly and eat slowly, as...

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Wanna lose weight? Eat negative calorie foods

Wanna lose weight? Eat negative calorie foods : Some foods require more energy to be digested when compared to what they provide; such foods are called negative calorie foods. So fill your tummy with some negative calorie foods to prevent overeating. These are best when snack time hits. What are negative calorie foods? Negative calorie foods are foods that burn more calories in the process of chewing and digestion when compared to...

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Carrot And Apple Juice

Ingredients : Apples - 4 carrots - 3 squeeze of fresh lemon juice (optional) Preparation Method : 1. Scrub the carrots and cut each one into 2 or 3 pieces. 2. Remove the stems from the apples and carefully cut them into quarters. 3. Put the apples and carrots through the juicer.  4. Throw away the pulp and pour the juice into two glasses.  5. Add a squeeze of lemon and stir the juice. ...

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Grape Juice

Ingredients : Grapes - 500 gms (as required), washed thoroughly  Strainer A masher or something similar to mash the grapes  Preparation Method : 1. Mash the grapes thoroughly with the masher and add the grapes, juice and all, in a large pot.  2. Turn on the gas and cook the grapes on medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  3. Halfway through, mash the grapes once again to break...

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Pomegranate Juice

Ingredients : 1 - pomegranate, cleaned 1 - apple diced, cored 1 slice - beetroot, boiled, cooled 1 tbsp - jaggery grated or 1 tbsp - honey or light molasses (any) 5 to 6 drops - lemon juice salt taste pepper to taste Preparation Method : 1. Whisk pomegranate with an electric handmixer. 2. The juice will get extracted, but seed should stay intact. 3. Strain and discard seeds. 4. Now put apple and other ingredients in...

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Tomato Juice

Ingrediants :  4 tomatoes ripeand juicy 1/2 tsp chat masala 1 tsp salt 3/4 tsp pepper powder 1 tbsp sugar  Preparation Method ; 1. Quarter the tomatoes. 2. Remove seeds with a small spoon, Keep aside. 3. Blend together all ingredients with 2 glasses chilled water, or crushed ice, in a blender. 4. Strain with a not-too-fine strainer. 5. Pour into glasses and add some of the seeds back. * Stir and serve ch...

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Mixed Fruit Punch

Ingredients : Orange Juice - 1 cup Lime Juice - 1/8 cup Grapefruit Juice - 1/2 cup Pineapple Juice - 1 1/2 cups Water - 1 cup, diced Pineapple - 1 cup, diced Orange - 1, small, wedged Apple - 1, small, cored, diced Grapes - 1/2 cup, seedless, halved Lemon - 1/2, sliced Lime - 1, sliced Lemon Soda - 3/4 cup (or sparkling water or ginger ale) Crushed Ice Preparation Method : 1. Combine all the ingredients, except lemon soda...

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Coriander Idli

Ingredients : Idly – 5 Coriander leaves – 25 strings Coconut – 3 tbsp Red Chilly – 1 Garlic -1 Split dhalia – 1 tbsp Onion – 1/4 cup (finely chopped) Idly Podi – 1 tsp (optional) For Seasoning : Oil – 1 tsp Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp Split urad dal – 1 tsp Red chilly – 1 Curry leaves – a few Method of Preparation : 1. Grind coriander leaves along with, split dhalia, coconut, garlic red chilly and salt to a slightly coarse...

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Idly Manchurian / Baked Idlies in Spicy Gravy

Ingredients: Leftover Idlies – 4 to 5 (cut to small cubes) Onions – 1 cup (finely chopped) Tomatoes – 3/4 cup (finely chopped) Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp Green Chillies – 2 (slit lengthwise) Sambar powder – 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Garam masala – 1/4 tsp Coriander leaves – 1 tbsp (for garnishing Oil – 2 tbsp Salt – to taste Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp Method of Preparation: 1....

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Instant Rava Idli Upma

Ingredients:  Left over Rava Idlis – 5 Chopped onion – 1 cup Green chilies – 2 Carrot – 1 Green peas – 1/4 cup Oil – 2 tsp Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp Urad dal – 1 tsp Chana dal – 1 tbsp Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp A few curry leaves Mint or coriander leaves for garnishing Method of Preparation: 1. Follow the instructions from the package and make idlis. Or combine the instant mix with butter milk until a thick batter is...

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Mushroom Samosa

Ingredients: Onions – 1/2 cup (finely chopped) Mushrooms – 150 grams (chopped to small cubes) Green chillies – 2 (finely chopped) Black Pepper – 1/2 tsp to 1 tsp (according to taste) Salt – to taste Parsley leaves – a handful (chopped) Garlic – 2 cloves (finely chopped) Olive oil – 1 tsp and for brushing Feta cheese – 120 grams Phyllo sheets – 8 Method of Preparation: 1. Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan and fry the onions followed...

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Vegetable Cutlet Recipe

Ingreients:  Potato – 3Carrot – 2 Green peas – 2 tbsp Cut Beans – 1/3 cup Chopped onion – 1 cup Ginger paste – 1 tsp Garlic – 1 tbsp Coriander leaves – 3 tbsp Mint leaves – 2 tbsp Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Chili powder – 1 tsp Coriander powder – 2 tsp Garam masala – 3/4 tsp Salt - to taste All purpose flour or maida – 1/2 cup Bread crumbs – 1 cup Oil - for frying Preparation Method:1. Boil potatoes and peel the skin. Mash the potatoes and...

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Chocolate Honey Milkshake

Ingredients : Milk – 2cups Cocoa powder – 1 tbsp Chocolate milk – ½ cup Honey – 2tbsps Crushed ice to taste Preparation Method : 1. Put the milk in a mixing jar. Add cocoa powder, chocolate milk and honey. 2. Blend together with a hand blender. 3. Add crushed ice and blend again until smooth. 4. Pour into milk shake glasses and garnish with grated chocolate & Serve chilled. ...

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