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Mornings are hard. Add declining temperatures and busier lifestyles into the equation and we barely have the energy to brush our hair, let alone think about preparing a healthy breakfast. When you have little time, energy and motivation, preparing a smoothie is a great way to save precious time amid the morning chaos.

Happy Healthy Smoothies for Breakfast


Read on to see 5 of our favorite healthy smoothies recipes to see which one is right for you:

1. You need to eat more vegetables


Add kale, spinach, chard, cabbage, cucumber, or a teaspoon of greens powder to your smoothie to increase your vegetable count for the day (and before 9 a.m., at a minimum). This green pear smoothie has a handful of spinach that is not only good for the digestive tract, but spinach has also been shown to help relaxation. Buy it in bulk and store it in the freezer for a cost effective addition to any recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup packed spinach leaves
  • 1 cup packed kale leaves
  • 1 green apple, cored and diced
  • 1/2 lemon juice
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 1/2 teaspoon raw honey
  • 1/2 cup water

2. You're starving an hour after starting work.


We are great advocates of eating fruits and vegetables, but without protein your hunger will only be satisfied for so long. Whey protein has been shown to keep insulin levels under control and whether you opt for a vegan version, or a dairy-free version, there are a number of powders on the market that contain a big hit of protein without the unwanted calories. Find out how to make your perfect protein-rich smoothie here.


INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1/3 of a cup of strawberries
  • 1/3 of a cup of blueberries
  • 1/2 a cup of kale leaves (remove the hard parts of the stalks)
  • 1/4 of a cup of almond milk or water
  • 1 tablespoon of ground flax seed
  • 1 tablespoon of whey protein (or your favorite protein powder)
  • 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon of acai

3. Need a Brain Stimulus


Whether you're dazed in the morning or need to turn on for an early morning meeting, blueberries have been shown to improve cognitive function. Rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals, smoothies made with berries (raspberries and strawberries also apply here!) Can make you look and feel younger too! This cranberry smoothie is combined with nuts that contain essential fatty acids to help you forget less and stay alert all day long.


INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1/4 cup raw old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1/4 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
  • 4 ice cubes

4. You're on a low-calorie diet


With less than 150 calories per serving, our test kitchen is perfect if you're trying to lose weight. Rich in calcium and protein (thanks to yogurt) this smoothie also works to aid digestion thanks to the known digestive enzymes of papaya. Avoid store-bought versions of this smoothie that can have more than 500 calories per serving!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup Coconut Water
  • 1 cup papaya fresh
  • 1/2 cup Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt
  • 1/2 banana frozen
  • 1/2 cup ice

5. Want to be more alkaline


If you are lethargic, in a bad mood, in poor health, or with a sense of toxicity, your body may be in an acid state. Our body's healthy pH (hydrogen potential) level is seven, so any higher or lower level will have important effects on the body and health. Eating breakfast every day is one of the main recommendations when it comes to rebalancing your body's pH, and this alkalinizing smoothie is the perfect combination. Filled with fruits and vegetables, this recipe will help counteract the effects of stress, alcohol consumption and bad sleep habits that often lead to high acid levels.

INGREDIENTS:


  • 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1 cup raw almond milk
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • A few leaves of kale
  • A few mint leaves
  • A few cucumber slices
  • Pinch of cinnamon
Happy Healthy Smoothies for Breakfast



What's your favorite smoothie recipe? Share it with us below.

5 Happy Healthy Smoothies for Breakfast

This article is for people who have doubts about what a ketogenic diet menu would look like.

Keep in mind that every body is different, and that once you lose weight you must adjust your diet to your new needs and goals.

Example of Keto Diet Menu for Beginners


Remember to keep your macronutrients at 70% fat, 25% protein and 5% carbohydrates. If you do a lot of sport you can raise a little carbohydrates (but remember that you will not lose so much weight if you increase more than 10% the percentage of carbohydrates).

How to calculate macronutrients in the ketogenic diet


Macronutrients are the amount of grams of fat, protein, and carbohydrates you should eat in a day. Use ketogenic diet calculator to calculate the macronutrients you eat in a day.

How many calories do you take in daily?


To define how many calories you occupy from carbohydrates first you need to know how many calories you occupy daily, use this calculator to know your daily calorie requirement: Click Here

For example, if I weigh 65 kg and have moderate activity, I would occupy 2528 calories per day.

How do you know how much 5% carbohydrates are?


For simplicity you can use ketogenic diet calculator.

Below is the explanation:

To lose weight you can only eat 5% carbohydrates.

1 gram of carbohydrates is 4 calories.

Take out 5% of your daily calorie requirement, then divide that by 4, and that's how many grams of carbohydrates you can eat a day.

Example: In a daily requirement of 2000 calories 5% would be 100 calories. 100 calories / 4 = 25 grams of carbohydrates per day.

For example, if you ate 100 grams of broccoli, that's 5.2 grams, which means you could eat 500 grams of broccoli a day.

A simple way to reach the high percentages of good fat that is involved in this diet and especially avoid constipation is to eat almonds. 1 cup of almonds has 45 grams of fat and 11 grams of fiber.

Ketogenic Diet Menu Example


Breakfast

spinach bacon omelette keto breakfast
Spinach Bacon Omelette


If you're going to eat carbohydrates, some people prefer to do it for breakfast. Remember not to eat fruits at breakfast because of the high amount of carbohydrates.

Option 1: Bacon Eggs

Option 2: Spinach Omelet with Sausage

Option 3: Protein shake mixed with two tablespoons of Coconut Oil.

Add 10 to 30 almonds to meet the fat goal and avoid constipation, depending on your weight.

Lunch

Creamed Spinach with ground beef Keto lunch
Creamed Spinach with ground beef


For the Lunch try to make it easy and fast. Accompany it with a spinach salad, as spinach has a lot of fiber, more than lettuce.

Option 1: Chicken breast salad with spinach and bacon. (Add 1 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

Option 2: Meat with spinach and green sauce.

Option 3: Tilapia fish with garlic mojo, spinach and butter.

Dinner

Cajun salmon with avocado salsa keto dinner
Cajun salmon with avocado salsa


Option 1: Tuna with jalapeños (The jalapeño is a medium-sized chili pepper), mixed with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, with onion and lemon.

Option 2: Tilapia fish with green sauce and broccoli (4 tablespoons of dressing can be added to the vinaigrette or 2 tablespoons of olive oil).

Option 3: Italian sausage with green sauce

Desserts

Cucumber with chili powder keto dessert


Cucumber with chili powder

The most important thing to follow the ketogenic diet is to make it easy, simple and delicious.

Example of Keto Diet Menu for Beginners

If you want to make your exercise routine even more effective at burning fat and losing weight, take note of the pre-workout and post-workout foods that help you lose weight in a healthy way.

What You Should Eat before and After Workout To Lose Weight


Even if your goal is to lose weight, experts agree that intense exercise on an empty stomach is not a good idea. Playing sports involves an extra expense of energy for our body. If you don't have enough, you'll probably train for less time and end up with fatigue or starvation (encouraging you to overeat after exercise). This situation is not ideal for achieving the goal of weight loss and may also cause damage to your muscles that may have had to rely on their glycogen stores to maintain activity.

It is also not about overeating by eating more calories than you burn by exercising, because then you simply wouldn't lose a single gram. When choosing what to eat before and after weight loss workout, consider the type of activity you are going to do, its intensity, your own physical needs and also the time between eating the food and getting going.

If you want to know what to eat before and after exercising, you should of course not eat the same thing if you are training within 15 minutes of lunch as if you plan to eat it three hours after lunch. A good balance between carbohydrates, fast and slow absorption, and protein depends largely on the effectiveness of training in terms of weight loss.

What foods help you lose weight before and after exercise?


As a general rule, before training, carbohydrates take centre stage. Your body needs energetic but low-fat foods for exercise. A piece of fruit, for example a banana, a juice, or a snack in the form of a wholemeal toast with jam or yogurt with some oatmeal flakes are three good suggestions of foods that you can eat before training and that you take 20 or 30 minutes before carrying out an intense routine.

If we talk about a longer period of time between food and training, slow absorption carbohydrates come into play, those that will provide energy as the body demands it. A plate of pasta or rice and some high glycemic index fruit, such as melon or watermelon, can be the basis of an ideal menu for someone who plans to practice sports in the following hours. In this case, protein should also be present in the food you eat, especially if your training involves resistance (swimming, running, etc.) or intense muscle work (gym weights).

If you want to lose weight, include lean meats or fish in your meal and if you prefer to have just one snack, try a brown rice cake, on which you can put some slices of turkey breast or a portion of tortilla (French).

What to eat after workout to avoid weight gain?

After training hard, you'll want to know what foods to eat after training so you don't get fat, and which are recommended to keep your body burning calories while recovering from the effort. The first step is to achieve correct hydration so that the body replenishes the water and lost electrolytes. For some sportsmen and women, there is nothing better than a good glass of milk 15 - 20 minutes after the practice of their activity (you can also choose isotonic drinks). If you also notice that you need to "recharge" energy, always use "slow" carbohydrates.

The cereal bars give excellent results in order not to get fat after exercising. After a reasonable amount of time, it's time to provide the protein needed for muscle recovery and also the minerals, vitamins and fiber your body needs: salads, boiled vegetables, fish rich in omega-3s and lean meats can be ideal for a dinner around the gym. Watch what you eat before and after training if you want to lose weight, because it's important.

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What You Should Eat before and After Workout To Lose Weight
 

What You Should Eat before and After Workout To Lose Weight

Nutrition is still full of myths. But sports training is not an understatement either. So you can imagine what happens when we unite both spheres and talk about sports nutrition: a jumble of beliefs and legends.

Meal Schedule, Bodybuilding and Sports Performance


A few weeks ago, the International Society of Sports Nutrition published its position on a popular topic of sports nutrition, the influence on sports performance and muscle development of the timing and composition of meals and their synchronization with exercise (nutrient timing). The document is entitled "International society of sports nutrition position stand: nutrient timing (2017)" and for those who prefer a shortened version, these are its conclusions translated into Spanish:

1. Endogenous glycogen reserves are maximized by following a high-carbohydrate diet (8-12 g of carbohydrate per kg body weight per day); these reserves are depleted primarily by high exercise volume.

  • If rapid glycogen recharge (<4 hours) is required, the following strategies should be considered:
  • Carbohydrate intake (1.2 g / kg / h) with preference for sources with high glycaemic index (> 70)
  • Adding caffeine (3-8 mg/kg)
  • Combine carbohydrates (0.8 g / kg / h) with protein (0.2-0.4 g / kg / h).

3. Prolonged (> 60 min) high intensity (> 70% VO2max) exercise challenges energy supply and fluid regulation, so carbohydrates should be consumed at a rate of ~ 30-60 g of carbohydrate / h at 6-8% (180-360 ml) every 10-15 min throughout the exercise, particularly in those exercise sessions that go beyond 70 min. When carbohydrate supply is inadequate, the addition of protein can help increase performance, improve muscle damage, promote euglycemia and facilitate glycogen re-synthesis.

4. Carbohydrate intake throughout strength exercise (e.g., 3-6 series of 8-12 maximum repetitions using multiple exercises targeting all major muscle groups) has been shown to promote euglycemia and increase glycogen stores. Consuming carbohydrates alone or in combination with protein during strength exercise increases muscle glycogen stores, improves muscle damage and facilitates greater training adaptations, both short and long term.

5. Achieving total daily protein intake should be considered important, preferably with evenly spaced feeding (approximately every 3-4 hours during the day), .

6.Ingestion of essential amino acids (EAA, approximately 10 g), either in free form or as part of a protein bolus of approximately 20-40 g, has been shown to stimulate muscle protein synthesis (MPS).

7. Pre- and post-exercise nutritional interventions (carbohydrates + protein or protein alone) can work as an effective strategy to support increased strength and improved body composition. However, the size and timing of a preexercise meal can affect the need for protein feeding after exercise.

8. Post-exercise (up to 2 hours after completion) intake of high-quality protein sources stimulates muscle protein synthesis (MPS).

9. In a scenario without exercise, changing the frequency of meals has shown little impact on weight loss and body composition, and there is some evidence that the frequency of meals can favorably improve appetite and satiety. More research is needed to determine the influence of combining an exercise programme with changes in meal frequency on weight loss and body composition; preliminary research indicates potential benefit

10. Intake of a 20-40 g protein dose (0.25-0.40 g/kg body mass/dose) from a high-quality source every three to four hours appears to affect the rate of muscle protein synthesis more favourably than other dietary patterns and is associated with better body composition and performance results.

11. Consuming casein (~ 30-40 g) before sleep can increase muscle synthesis and metabolic rate throughout the night without influencing lipolysis.

The document is freely accessible, so if you are interested in the subject, I encourage you to read it in its entirety.

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On the other hand, I would remind you that you do not need to spend money on supplements, shakes and pills to comply with these recommendations, you can also follow them (I would say even healthier) by simply planning your diet properly.

In addition, these are conclusions on which experts have found evidence of some strength, so I would forget any other statements or advice we may have heard regarding meal times, sports performance and bodybuilding. They probably don't have enough evidence behind it.

Meal Schedule, Muscle Development and Sports Performance

When designing a weight loss diet, very fatty (and therefore calorie) foods are usually on the unwanted list or at least on the "eat in great moderation" list. After all, a lot of fat means a lot of calories. But we have already seen in several articles that this reasoning is not always correct. For example, we saw that the studies have not been able to find a correlation between nuts and overweight, since there are other factors in their composition that end up compensating in a favorable way for their energy intake.

Avocado, An Exceptional Food That Does Not Make You Fat


Avocado is another of these atypical foods. In several ways. First of all because it is one of the few fruits in whose nutritional composition the main macronutrient is fat, instead of the usual carbohydrates, which gives it a high energy density of almost 700 kJ (160 kilocalories) per hundred grams. Most of it is monounsaturated fat, so its effect on health is beyond suspicion and the exceptional amount of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) and fibre it also provides is well known. But the truth is that, despite the praise that comes with it, it is also often recommended to eat in moderation in weight loss processes, because of the commented calories that accompany it.

Since to date there was not much meaningful evidence on its relationship to obesity, little could be added to this, but fortunately, that evidence is beginning to emerge. The study "Avocado consumption is associated with better diet quality and nutrient intake, and lower metabolic syndrome risk in US adults: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001--2008" has just been published. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has analysed the relationship between various indicators and this tasty fruit by observing more than 17,000 people over eight years.

With all the precautions that must be taken in a single observational study, the results are clearly positive. They indicate that people who eat more avocado have a better diet, more nutrients, less risk of metabolic syndrome and less weight. Yes, less weight, despite all its calories.

Regarding possible intervention trials, the only one I have found is "A randomized 3×3 crossover study to evaluate the effect of Hass avocado intake on post-ingestive satiety, glucose and insulin levels, and subsequent energy intake in overweight adults" (2013), a small study in which the effect of adding half an avocado to the diet was analysed. The researchers found that their intake increased satisfaction and satiety and reduced the insulinemic response after mealtime. In addition, the final calorie balance was not negatively affected, i.e. no more calories were ingested when eating ad-libitum.

So you know, for the moment you can incorporate it into your meals without fear. If you spend a little time searching for recipes online, you'll be amazed at how many delicious ways you can take them.

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Avocado, An Exceptional Food That Does Not Make You Fat

The flu is spreading throughout Europe and we all hope to be spared. For all those who have already done it or want to prevent it, here are a few smoothie recipes with a bunch of good, strengthening ingredients. Cheers!

Super Smoothies For The Immune System


Smoothies are not only healthy, they are also super tasty, quite easy to mix yourself and on top of that they are visually quite something. Here are our 3 favorite recipes and a few tips on how to jump on this healthy super trend.


Green Smoothie


Green Power

2x handful of fresh spinach
1x approx. 10cm of fresh cucumber in small cubes
1x fresh green, juicy apple in narrow slices
1x small mint branch
(optional) 4x ice cubes, if your machine can mix them



Strengthening Detox-Smoothie


Strengthening Detox-Smoothie

1x peel juicy orange and use it completely (do not squeeze)
½ Juice lemon
½ Banana
1x cup of light green tea (should not have pulled longer than 3 minutes)
100ml almond milk



Summery Stimulant Smoothie


Summery Stimulant Smoothie

1x handful of blueberries
4x medium strawberries
2x handful of watermelon cubes
½ Mango


And here are a few quick tips:

A visit to the weekly market just before the stands are dismantled can not only be spontaneous inspiration for the next smoothie, but also saves your wallet.

If you suddenly land at home with 4 bunches of bananas, 5 avocado and 3 boxes of blueberries (from experience: Yes, it happens), then now comes the super trick: wash fruit, if necessary dice it and divide it into glass-compatible, tasty combined portions. These portions can then be individually frozen and defrosted if necessary. For example, you can save time in the morning, ensure a healthy, tasty breakfast, while the freezing condition makes the smoothie even creamier.

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So and now: off to the market and then merry pureeing. Have fun!

Super Smoothies For The Immune System

The amount of diets that can be chosen today by those who want to lose weight is growing steadily. Not only well-known concepts such as FHD or Low Fat determine the events here, but also newer methods. Low carb, the most extensive renunciation of carbohydrates, is one of the more modern variants and is hyped by many women and men downright. That the concept seems to work is obvious. But what is important if carbohydrates should no longer play a big role in the future?

Lose Weight With Low-carb - Exciting Possibilities in The Kitchen



WHAT IS LOW-CARB?

The low-carb diet, as it is known today, is considered a descendant of the classic Atkins diet. Atkins, with forty percent protein and 45 percent fat in the daily diet, was much stricter and slower, allowing low-carb to relax. This makes this form of nutrition more popular, because the conversion is not only easier at first glance and varied and nutrient-rich food planning are possible. This gave the low-carb diet in the context of a German survey from 2013 quite good values. Here, around four percent of all respondents favored low-carb. Just as many appreciated famous alternatives such as fasting or calorie counting. Systems such as Weight Watchers were only marginally more popular at just under six percent.

But how does the low-carb procedure work? Basically, the reduction of carbohydrate intake plays a significant role here. The body is accustomed to extracting energy from carbohydrates and converting possible surpluses into flab. Anyone who deprives him of the carbohydrates as the basis for energy production, sets in motion a restructuring. Then the body begins to gain its energy from proteins and fats, which stimulates the removal of unwanted cushions. The advantage for many: starvation and low carb do not belong together, because there are good alternatives that fill the plate neatly several times a day.

The basic principle of the low-carb diet uses - like many other diets too - the percentage participation of the three macronutrients. These should be broken down as follows:

  • Fat content: 50 to 60 percent
  • Protein content: 35 percent
  • Carbohydrate content: 15 to 30 percent (maximum 100 to 120 grams daily)

Since percentage values ​​are initially confusing, people wanting to lose weight should know their daily calorie needs. This then enables the calculation of actual values. It helps to know that one gram of protein and carbohydrates each provide about 4.1 calories. One gram of fat, however, accounts for 9.3 calories. As additional help to get a common thread, additional recommendations apply. Thus, the amount of carbohydrates in a low-carb diet should be a maximum of 100 to 120 grams per day, while one to two grams of protein per kilogram of body weight are considered useful. The rest of the diet is then fat.

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FAT IN LOW CARB DIET: PLEASE HIGH QUALITY!

The fact is: Even in the low-carb diet, of course, fat is not the same fat. Probably the most important distinction that men and women should know is that between saturated, unsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Basically, fat in the diet is actually not an unhealthy ingredient, but can quickly become one.

For then, if the fat sources are inferior and above all provide unsaturated fatty acids, no real consumer success is possible. So if you think you can lose weight with lots of high-fat meat, butter, cream and fat chocolate, sooner or later you will fail. It is better to concentrate on unsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids and to keep the content of saturated fatty acids as low as possible.
Good oil provides valuable fatty acids.

FAT IN LOW CARB DIET - Olive Oil


Unsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids usually originate from plants, seeds and nuts. Integrating healthy fat into your daily diet is easier with high-quality oils. Using good oils such as olive oil, linseed oil, thistle oil or even grapeseed oil is a clever move, because every oil has its own individual taste and scores high in its content of unsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Fandler supplies exact values ​​for each oil, which can be used by interested parties.

Anyone who takes care to use every oil according to their purpose increases the possibilities in their own kitchen immensely. So oils such as rapeseed oil, coconut oil or olive oil are good for searing low-fat meat, fish or vegetables. However, variants such as linseed, pumpkin seed or thistle oil do not tolerate the heat in pot and pan. They should therefore be used rather cold. However, as an addition to the morning cereal or in salad dressing, these oils can also be used perfectly without heat.

MEAL ALTERNATIVES HELPING CREATIVITY ON THE JUMP

Anyone who wants to feed on the low-carb principle, reaches a point at the latest after a few weeks, at the actually beloved food to start missing. To do without biscuits, cakes and even bread is not easy for every weight loss taker. White flour, however, is arguably the biggest enemy of any low-carbohydrate diet, and it does not score high on nutrients even off this diet. It is therefore generally advisable to banish light flour from the diet.

Low carb baking is possible with a few flour alternatives


Low carb baking is possible with a few flour alternatives.

But wholemeal flour also has a fairly high proportion of carbohydrates. However, since it provides many nutrients and fiber, it may be used in the context of a low-carb diet quite a small extent. However, the small amount is not enough to bake something delicious and alternatives must come from. Since the market has long since recognized this, there are now some exciting flour varieties that can be used in baking and have comparatively few carbohydrates.

Good examples for this are:
Flour variant                        Carbohydrates per 100 grams

Almond flour                          Four to seven grams
Coconut flour                         Nine to 15 grams
Chiamehl                                Zero grams
Soy flour                                Three to five grams


Each of these flours can then be used in baking bread, cakes or biscuits to complement the wholegrain flour. However, it is important to know how the individual flours behave. Almond flour and soy flour need a little more liquid, otherwise doughs will quickly become too firm. However, if you experiment a little and also add chopped nuts, grated coconut, cracked flax seeds or oatmeal (in small quantities) to the dough, you will quickly find your own secret recipe for low carbohydrate biscuits.

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Lose Weight With Low-carb: Exciting Possibilities in The Kitchen

Yogurt with strawberries and sesame crunch (low carb)


Delicious low carb breakfast with strawberries and sunflower seeds. Good to prepare and in a glass with lid also good to take away to work.

Low Carb Desserts - Yogurt With Strawberries and Sunflower Seeds


Preparation:

1. Wash the strawberries, remove the green, cut them into small pieces and divide them into two glasses.
2. Mix yogurt with two tablespoons of xylitol and a pinch of vanilla and add to the strawberries.
3. Melt the coconut oil in a small pan, add 2 tablespoons of xylitol and sunflower seeds and fry over medium heat until the sesame is golden yellow.
4. Pour the toasted sunflower seeds over the yoghurt and enjoy.

Ingredients:

  • 180 g yoghurt (Greek)
  • 150 g strawberries
  • 4 tbsp xylitol (e.g. Xucker Premium)
  • 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
  • 1 tsp coconut oil (native)
  • 1 pinch vanilla (ground)

Nutritional Values:
  • Carbohydrates 5 g
  • Protein 4 g
  • Fat 9 g

Low Carb Desserts - Yogurt With Strawberries and Sunflower Seeds (low carb)

When most people think of salads, they immediately visualize big, leafy strips of lettuce tossed into a bowl with all sorts of colorful companion vegetables. But there are also those kinds of salads that use deliciously sinful mayonnaise as their chief ingredient. Some of the more popular types of these salads are egg salad, potato salad, chicken salad, and the ever popular (and my personal favorite) seafood salad.

Bacon Avocado Tomato Egg Salad


Probably the easiest and least expensive to make of all mayonnaise based salads is egg salad. Who doesn't have a few extra eggs and mayonnaise in their refrigerator? This salad does a great job at filling a person up with plenty of protein, fat, and calories. An interesting twist to this delightful salad is adding corn, avocado, and crisp bacon. While it may sound a bit odd, the mix tastes out of this world!

The first step is to fry some bacon. Cook four slices of bacon in a shallow pan until crispy. Remove them and place on paper towel covered plate to drain the grease.

Second step is to boil some eggs. Now this may sound easy enough, but chances are you're one of the many people out there that have been over-boiling eggs throughout your entire life! Spread out a single layer of eggs in a pan. Fill with cold water until the eggs are covered by at least an inch of water. Bring the water to a boil and then crank the heat down a bit and simmer the eggs for another two minutes. Finally, turn the heat off, cover the eggs, and let them sit in the hot water for at least twelve minutes. This works with small batches of eggs (6 to 8). Before assuming all the eggs are hard boiled to your liking, you should crack one open and make sure its yolk is cooked enough for your taste. If not, let them cook some more. Once the eggs are done, remove them from the pan and place them inside a bowl of cold water to let them cool off.

After the eggs have cooled, peel them and slice them into small squares. Do the same for the avocados, and then place both eggs and avocados in a large bowl.

In a small bowl, mix the dressing. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, corn (drain it first), curry powder, tomatoes (chopped and diced), and lemon juice together. And don't forget your bacon! Chop the bacon into small pieces and mix into the dressing. Last, pour the dressing into the bowl of chopped eggs and avocado, and then mix everything together.

If you want, you can sprinkle fresh parsley across the salad. And if you're feeling even more indulgent, heat up some flour tortillas and use the salad as a spread. This will serve two to four people.

Ingredients
  • 8 hard boiled eggs, peeled
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 4 slices of bacon
  • 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
  • 2 cans of corn kernels (about 20oz total)
  • 1 cup of mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon of curry powder
  • 4 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 6 flour tortillas

AVOCADO EGG SALAD


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Bacon Avocado Tomato Egg Salad

Any expert will tell you that you must eat healthy foods to lose weight. Proper eating habits are upwards of 80% of your weight loss battle. For many of you going to the gym or working out simply sucks or is too time consuming. And for many of those same people after a workout you feel like you need to be rewarded, therefore, you eat empty and high fat calories. By partaking in a bad post workout meal you've not only prolonged your muscle recovery time (you'll be sorer longer), but you've basically cancelled out your workout efforts. Think about eating healthy foods to lose weight just as you think about working out to lose weight.

Best Foods To Eat To Lose Weight Quickly


Study shows that these 12 best weight loss foods are some of the best you can consume to allow you to lose weight.

Best Foods To Eat To Lose Weight Quickly


Mushrooms

Any time people consumed mushroom-based entrees, they felt just as comfortable as any time they'd consumed those same dishes made with beef—though they'd taken in part of the calories and fat, study reports. Switch mushrooms for meat in sandwich and wonderful mushroom recipes.

Eggs

Study shows that dieters who ate eggs for morning meal felt full for for a longer time and lost more than twice as much weight as people who received the same amount of calories from a bagel for morning meal. Think beyond breakfast, as well: eggs increase a salad's remaining power and make for a satisfying snack.

Apples

For only 95 calories, a medium apple has 4 grams of fiber. And latest study, posted in the Journal of Nutrition, signifies that improving your fiber intake can assist you to avoid weight gain—or even motivate weight loss.

Blueberries

The deep blue color that comes from blueberries lets you know that they are rich in antioxidants that ward off free radicals. And they’re also great for weight loss.

Thanks to the combination of fiber and water found in blueberries, they’re an excellent choice to help slim down by reducing appetite.

I like to add blueberries to my smoothies, salads, or on top of my oatmeal.

Broccoli

Instead of severely limiting your food intake, you can add more nutrients and cut calories simultaneously by eating broccoli.

With broccoli I keep it simple and steam it as a side dish or use it in a stir fry. I also like to cut it up raw for salads or hummus.

Kale

One cup of kale is only about 33 calories, yet it’s packed with nutrients to keep you feeling full and satisfied. This helps you whittle down the amount of calories you consume each day without sacrificing essential vitamins and minerals, making it a perfect weight loss superfood.

I like to add kale to my smoothies or substitute it for watered down lettuces like iceberg. I even like to pair it with my next favorite superfood, spinach.

Oatmeal

Having a morning meal made from "slow-release" carbohydrate food , like oatmeal or bran cereal , three hours before you decide to exercise can assist you burn more fat, indicates a recent study in the Journal of Nutrition. Here's why: in the study, consuming "slow-release" carbohydrates didn't increase blood sugar as high as consuming refined carbohydrates, for example white toast. Consequently, insulin levels didn't increase as high and because insulin plays a role in alerting the body to store fat, having lower levels can assist you burn fat.

Goji Berries

Goji berries may not be as easy to find as the other items on my list, but they have similar benefits.

These tiny, bright berries help control appetite and blood sugar levels. They also contain a good chunk of fiber.

Goji berries are generally sold as a dried fruit, so I’ll sprinkle them on my salads or oatmeal for a little added sweetness.

Be careful not to go overboard, as all dried fruits are easier to overeat than their fresh counterparts.

Hot Chile Peppers

In one study, eating a little hot pepper (in tomato juice or in capsules) half an hour before a meal assisted study individuals feel less hungry and consume about 10 percent less.

Almonds

Chew more to curb hunger. That is what research workers worked out in a recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition wherein they asked participants to chew a 2-ounce serving of almonds 10, 25 or 40 times. Participants became maximum satisfaction—they felt fuller longer—from the nuts once they chewed 40 times. Chewing more could potentially cause a greater release of fat from the almonds, which in turn causes bodily hormones that control hunger, speculates Rick Mattes, Ph.D., R.D., professor of foods and nutrition at Purdue University.

Grapefruit

If you can get past the super tartness of grapefruit, you’ll be well on your way to quick weight loss.

One study examined 91 obese patients and split them into four groups. One group was given a placebo, one received grapefruit capsules, one had to drink grapefruit juice, and the last group ate fresh grapefruits. The participants had to consume their allocated supplements three times a day before each meal over 12 weeks.

The results? The fresh grapefruit group lost the most weight, the grapefruit juice drinkers came in second place, and the capsule consumers fared better than the placebo takers.

The reason for this is probably that the grapefruit eaters got more whole fiber, which generally helps control appetite better than plain juice.

If it’s hard for you to enjoy the tartness of fresh grapefruit slices, try blending them in your smoothies.

Pears

Pears are incredible for controlling appetite. Since pears have an average of 5.5 grams of fiber, they keep our digestive systems moving. Fiber helps our bodies absorb the nutrients and vitamins of all the other superfoods on our list.

If you’re feeling a little backed up or constipated, slice up a juicy pear and enjoy.

RELATED: 10 Low Carb High Fiber Foods

When you are trying to lose pounds, remember that food is not the enemy. There are ways you can use it to your advantage, even when dieting. You just need to get the information you need about your body and how to keep it healthy, and use that information to get the right food to lose weight, don't skip meals, and even if you decide to eat lighter, make sure your body gets the vitamins and minerals it needs! Because although many people think food is what will keep them from achieving their weight loss goals, you can use food to lose weight!

Best Foods To Eat To Lose Weight Quickly

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