Here is how you can make homemade veggie broth! It’s super easy and your broth will be free of additives or preservatives!
Plus you can give it your special touch with the veggies that you decide to use to make your veggie broth!
Here’s the link to the video!
Hope you enjoy! =)
If you’re a longtime follower, then you know that I love Japanese style ramen! It’s has so many vegetables and savory flavors that leaves me full and satisfied! =)
What did you have for dinner tonight?
Summer is here folks! The weather is starting to heat up and we need to make sure we’re staying hydrated so we won’t pass out!
If you don’t like drinking water or need to increase your water intake, check out these helpful tips to get you on track!
1. Eat Your Fruits and Veggies
You can keep your body hydrated by consuming fruits and veggies that contain 85 percent or more water. Even though fruits are great sources of water, they’re also high in sugar and can have unwanted calories if you eat too many.
Veggies with high water content:
-cucumber
-celery
-radishes
-tomatoes
-cauliflower
-spinach
-broccoli
Fruits with high water content (eat in moderation)
-watermelon
-strawberries
-oranges
-grapefruit
-kiwi
-cantaloupe
Here is a list of more fruits and veggies with high water content:
Fruits/Veggies With High Water Content
2. Limit Alcohol Intake
The more alcohol you ingest, the more your body will become dehydrated. When you consume alcohol, urination occurs more frequently. This causes the body to lose more fluid which in turn causes dehydration. If you decide to drink alcohol, make sure to drink water in between your alcoholic beverages.
3. Add Flavor!
To make your water more enjoyable, squeeze lemon and/or lime juice into your water. It gives it a much more pleasant taste! Citrus fruits not only make your water taste better, it also a good source of vitamin C, improves skin quality, freshens breathe, and aids in digestion!
4. Dilute Your Drinks
If you can’t resist the urge and have to drink juice or a sugary beverage, water it down a bit by adding water to your drink! Try going for a half water, half juice ratio so you can still taste the sweetness but can also have the dose of water that your body needs.
5. Track Your Water Intake
If you have a hard time drinking water, try using an app to remind you when to drink your recommended cups of H2O!
I hope these tips help you get more water intake! Good luck with your water journey!
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1. Stock Up On Cinnamon
Researchers found that the spice’s main compound, cinnamaldehyde, improves thermogenesis and can help fight fat. Sprinkling a bit of cinnamon on your oatmeal is a good way to help lose your gut!
2. No More Added Sugars
A study in the British Medical Journal found that increased sugar intake showed a response of an increase in body weight and reducing sugar resulted in lower weight. So try to stay away from added sugars and sweets!
3. Open-Faced Sandwiches
Instead of giving up sandwiches or burgers because of the bread, just toss the top slice! This will help cut about 100 calories from your meal!
4. Drink Lots Of Green Tea
Several studies suggested that the flavonoids and caffeine in green tea can help increase your metabolism, increase fat oxidation, and even improve insulin activity. Drinking about 2.5 cups per day can help you lose that belly fat!
5. Use Smaller Plates!
Using smaller plates can help you cut back on the amount of food that you serve yourself. Another helpful tip is to use red plates which can help you eat less based on a study published in the journal Appetite.
6. Fill Half Your Plate With Veggies
By eating your veggies before anything else, this will help take the edge of your hunger, eat less overall calories, and still have you feeling full and satisfied!
7. Eat Wild Salmon!
Wild caught salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are healthy fats that can help you lose your gut! For added weight loss benefits, add cayenne and garlic to your salmon for an added boost to your metabolism.
8. Slice Up Some Kiwi
Kiwi contains prebiotic fiber, which preps the gut for healthy digestion. This results in more bowel movements and helps to get rid of your stubborn gut!
9. Drink Water Before Meals
Drinking two glasses before you sit down to eat can help you feel full. This helps you cut back on the amount of calories you’ll consume!
10. Make It Spicy!
Capsaicin is a compound that is found in spicy peppers like chilis, jalapeños, and cayenne, has been shown to boost your metabolism and help you drop unwanted weight. Swap ketchup for sriracha, add jalapeños to your stews, marinate meat with chili paste, add hot sauce instead of salt and pepper. Just experiment with the spiciness!
Give these tips a try! You don’t even have to lift a dumbbell or run on the treadmill to lose your gut!
All you have to do is adjust your eating habits a bit and you’ll be on your way to a nice flat tummy to show off this summer! It’s all up to you and how bad you want it! Good luck! 😊
Source: msn.com
The mornings can be so hectic that we don’t have time to eat a good, healthy breakfast and we end up grabbing a fast breakfast that may be full of carbs, sugar, salt, or preservatives!
Here is a quick and very easy recipe for a healthy, on the go breakfast option!
Ingredients:
-6 eggs
-3 pieces of bacon (crumbled)
-Seasonings: sea salt, ground black pepper, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, or any other seasonings you’d like to use
-Chopped green peppers, red peppers, red onions, mushrooms, and green onions. Feel free to add any other veggies you’d like to add
-Shredded cheese; I used mozzarella
Directions:
-Crack 6 eggs in a bowl, add seasonings, and scramble together.
-Line a muffin pan with paper muffin cups and spray pam in each cup.
-Add chopped vegetables and crumbled bacon to each muffin cup.
-Pour the scrambled egg mixture slowly into each muffin cup until all the egg mixture has been used.
-Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Set oven to 400 degrees and let bake for 25-30 minutes.
-Check the middle with a toothpick and if it’s still a little gooey in the middle, it needs more time. When the center is set and the muffins are puffy, they are done cooking. Once they’re done cooking they are ready to eat!
You can eat these egg muffins right away with salsa or by itself. Or you can store them in a covered container in the fridge for about 1 week. To eat, just reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds and enjoy!
Make these egg muffins and eat on the go for a healthy breakfast packed with veggies and protein to stay full all morning!
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