Saturday 22 September 2012

Fiber Helps Weight Loss

fruit and bran muffin
Eating fiber can help you loose weight, fiber makes you feel full after consuming which will cut down on your total food intake this in turn will lower your total calorie and fat intake. Fiber also has no calories which is great if your on a low calorie diet or trying to loose weight. Fiber is also a great if your having troubles taking a number 2.

One great way to loose weight is to have a bran and fruit muffin 45 minutes before your meal. the fiber in the bran and fruit will fill you up and you will eat less.

The following bran and fruit muffin recipe only has 100 calories, 0.7g of fat and 3.5g of protein.

1.5 cups of wheat bran
1 cup of nonfat milk
1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce
1 egg
2/3 cup of brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup of whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of blueberries

Enjoy!

Friday 21 September 2012

Caveman Diet

caveman diet
Mr. Caveman 
I heard about this diet about 2 years ago, this diet is great but is extremely hard in our world due to all of the processed food. This diet is extremely safe for all ages and genders.

The Caveman Diet consists of only eating food that would be available to the cavemen (obviously cooking the meat though).

List of some of the food/drink you would be allowed to eat:

  • meat 
  • vegetables
  • fruit
  • milk
  • water
  • real fruit juice
  • nuts
*If I missed something please let us know in a comment below. 

I have tried this diet for a 2 week session and seen great results. If you try this diet or have tried this diet before leave your comment below on how you liked the diet.

Sunday 9 September 2012

Strawberry Boss Smoothie

loose weight with a strawberry smoothie
The most beloved berry is the strawberry, here is the Strawberry Boss Smoothie.

8 Strawberries 
1/2 cup Strawberry Yogurt 
5 Ice Cubes 
1/2 cup Apple juice

192 Calories 
2g Fat 
5g Protein 

Wednesday 5 September 2012

Pita Pizza

a delicious, low fat and low calorie pizza recipe
Everyone loves pizza, and here is another twist that you could put on the pizza. You will start with some pita bread and then you will add whatever toppings that you like. 

When I worked as an after school daycare supervisor this was my favourite snack to give the kids mainly because they could mix and match their topping to suit their likes and dislikes. 

You can try my favourite which is below, or you can add your toppings. 



Recipe:
1 Pita
1/4 cup of Pineapple 
1/4 cup of Diced Tomato
1/4 cup of Cheese 

*add any vegetable of your choice



258 Calories 
6.7g Fat
11g Protein

This is a very delicious alternative for pizza, hope you enjoy. 

Tuesday 4 September 2012

Mango, Orange Smoothie

If your looking for a quick breakfast that can help you loose weight and taste great is here, the Mango, Orange Smoothie is one of my favorites.

1 Serving 

1/4 of a Mango
1 cup of Natural Orange Juice (not from concentrate)
5 Ice Cubes
1/2 cup of Natural Yogurt (Low Fat)

369 Calories 
2g Fat
7g Protein 


Monday 3 September 2012

Banana Berry Shake

For one serving add:

1 Banana
4 Strawberries 
1/2 cup of Blueberries
5 Ice Cubes 
1/2 cup of Yogurt

You can also add some vanilla protein powder if you need some extra protein in your diet. 

Mix in a blender until smooth 

Nutritional Facts:
252g Calories
2g Fat 
9g Protein 

Easy Rhubarb Bread

Here are video's by us on how to make Rhubarb bread, hope you like: 

PART 1

PART 2

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies


These are the easiest peanut butter cookies you will ever make: 

1 cup peanut butter 
1 cup sugar
1 egg 
Mix all 3 ingredients together and bake at 350 degrees F for 8-12 minutes
You can mix in anything else you like, for example:
Chocolate Chips
- Caramel Chips
- Peanuts
...Or anything else, comment and let us know what you mix in. 

7 Uses of Cayenne Pepper


The fiery bite of cayenne pepper can make food sting with flavour, but did you know that this dried spice also has many practical uses around the home too?
Here are seven ways you can put cayenne to work around your home. 
  1.  Protect your bird feeder: Birds are immune to the sting of chilli peppers, while we mammals are most certainly not. By adding a little cayenne to your bird feed, you can ensure the food goes to the birds, while bullying squirrels are kept at bay. 
  2. Get rid of ants: Ants are insidious creatures, exploiting any opening in your home to get at your food. Try cayenne pepper for a natural ant control solution. 
  3. Curb kitty's curiosity: cats are fiends for cables and cords. If you'd like to cure a curious cat of its chewing habit, rub a raw, sliced hot pepper on your cords, or whip up a quick hot sauce. 
  4. Protect your garden; If rabbits and rodents are chewing through your garden at night, you can protect your plants with a simple mixture of cayenne and water. Fill a spray bottle with the mixture and keep your plants coated, sending thumper to your neighbours yard in search for a free meal. 
  5. Reduce joint pain: Capsaicin, the burn-inducing substance in hot peppers, is also a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, topical application of capsaicin can ease achy joints caused by arthritis. 
  6. Cure scaly skin: According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, capsaicin cream can help reduce itching and skin inflammation caused by psoriasis. 
  7. Lose weight: Although we dont officially endorse it, quite a few celebrities have lost weight quickly on a diet of cayenne pepper "lemonade" and water. Some studies claim that cayenne works as an appetite suppressant. Check first with your doctor.