Right now most of us are thinking about the summer holidays and what we can do to look our very best for the week , 2 weeks or whatever were lucky enough to enjoy .
I saw this today and it really just sums up what we must do to get to where we want to be!
💗 Clare with the Hair 💗
Today I bring you my Hot and Spicy Warm Chicken Salad. The weather was so lovely last weekend so I made this and Its so easy yet it is so tasty, really quick this one is too. Super for a day you don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen and because the chicken is so tasty you feel like you are eating more than a salad.
Clare’s Hot and Spicy Warm Chicken Salad
Makes: 4 servings
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
1/ Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of grease paper and bash with a rolling pin to flatten them to about 1/2 an inch thick, once flat mix the paprika, pepper and salt together and press onto the Chicken, Place the coconut oil in the base of a heavy bottomed pan and place the chicken in on a med heat for 4-5 minutes , turn and continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes, leave to rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing as per image.
2/ Slice the red onions, tomatoes, and grate the carrots, mix with the salad leaves.
3/ Arrange the salad and vegetables on your plate and top with the chicken, you do not need an additional dressing as the chicken is very tasty but if you must have something, mix 1tbs lemon juice, tbs white wine vinegar, 1tbs of wholegrain mustard and 1tbs of cold water to dress the leaves.
Top Tip: This is great with pork of lamb chops and equally great with halloumi cheese.
Thank you for reading you FABULOUS people
❤ Clare with the Hair ❤
All nuts have different nutrition credentials and will offer various health benefits, it can become confusing to remember which nut is rich in calcium, which will offer a protein boost and how much fat is in each type. So today we bring you our guide to nuts and the portion size per 100 calories.
I am a big fan of Almonds, almond butter, almond milk and and here is why: If you avoid dairy, calcium-rich almonds are a good choice to ensure you’re getting enough of this bone-building mineral. Almonds are also high in vitamin E, a nutrient which helps to improve the condition and appearance of your skin. Avoid flaked almonds and opt for the whole nut with the skin intact because the almond’s skin is full of heart-protecting compounds called flavonoids.
I love Pecan’s, toasted and crushed over some frozen yugart, placed in salads or just eaten as they are as a snack, Heart-friendly pecans are packed with plant sterols, valuable compounds that are effective at lowering cholesterol levels. Pecans are also antioxidant-rich which helps prevent the plaque formation that causes hardening of the arteries. They’re rich in oleic acid, the healthy fat found in olives and avocado. As a good source of vitamin B3 pecans are the perfect option if you’re fighting fatigue because this vitamin helps us access the energy in our food.
Who doesn’t love these green bursting with goodness nuts, Being especially rich in vitamin B6, which is important for keeping hormones balanced and healthy, pistachios are a good option for those with problem periods. They’re the only nut to contain reasonable levels of lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants that play an important role in protecting the eyes. Pistachios also contain potassium and fibre.
Ideal for those with low thyroid function, Brazil nuts are a good source of the mineral selenium, which we need to produce the active thyroid hormone. Selenium also supports immunity and helps wounds to heal. You only need three or four Brazil nuts a day to get all the selenium you require.
Add nuts to your salads, pasta and stews, they add incredible flavour and texture and with some fantastic health benefits, they are a food source not to be dismissed, stick to the correct portions and these, all be it hight in fat are actually great to slot into your diet.
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❤ Clare with the Hair ❤
Snacks are a serious downfall for a lot of us, one because we don’t know what a good option is and two because we think they are harder to prepare or we simply lack idea’s.
Here is a list of snacks that are all under 100 calories!
Save this to your mobile devise , share on you FB, Twitter, Pinterest etc so you always have it to had when you fancy a snack.
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❤ Clare with the Hair ❤
The last few weeks have been pretty cold so we posted a lot of curry’s, stews and comfort foods but now the evening are getting longer and the temperature outside is increasing we will look at fresher, lighter and more summer friendly recipes, still good for you, always using little or nothing in the way of processed foods, quick to get on the table after work and super for all the family. This first one is packed with flavor, is very low in fat and my family just love it, I hope you enjoy this as much s my family do.
Makes: 4 servings
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Plate up and enjoy!
Top Tip: Cook extra chicken , add salad and place in a pitta or a wrap for a super lunch the following day
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❤ Clare with the Hair ❤
Today we bring you a list of Top Fat Burning Foods and the reason’s they are so super, these all make for great snacks and should be part of all our weight loss plans
Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C, a vitamin that helps to support the immune system. Vitamin C-rich foods like grapefruit may help reduce cold symptoms or severity of cold symptoms; over 20 scientific studies have suggested that vitamin C is a cold-fighter. Vitamin C also prevents the free radical damage that triggers the inflammatory cascade, and is therefore also associated with reduced severity of inflammatory conditions, such as asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. As free radicals can oxidize cholesterol and lead to plaques that may rupture causing heart attacks or stroke, vitamin C is beneficial to promoting cardiovascular health. Owing to the multitude of vitamin C’s health benefits, it is not surprising that research has shown that consumption of vegetables and fruits high in this nutrient is associated with a reduced risk of death from all causes including heart disease, stroke and cancer.
Green tea is more than just hot, flavoured water.The bioactive substances in the tea leaves dissolve in the water and make it into the final drink.When you drink a cup of quality tea, you’re actually getting a large amount of beneficial substances with potent biological effects.The best known of these is caffeine. A cup of green tea contains much less caffeine (24-40 mg) than a cup of coffee (100-200 mg), but still enough to have a mild effect.Caffeine is a well known stimulant that has been shown to aid fat burning and improve exercise performance in numerous studies.But where green tea really shines is in its massive range of antioxidants… being loaded with potent antioxidants called catechins.The most important of these is EGCG , a substance that can boost metabolism.Keep in mind that these benefits can be derived both from drinking green tea as a beverage, as well as taking green tea extract as a supplement.
Almonds Before we get started, let’s get the ‘almonds are fattening’ thing out of the way. They are not! but why do they help you lose weight? For starters, these popular nuts are actually low in calories with ten almonds costing you approximately 78 calories. Other than that they’re packed with useful nutrients like Vitamin E, mono-saturated fat (‘good’ fat) and fibre, which is highly satiating and provides bulk to food without adding calories. They are also full of B vitamins and zinc, which helps stop sugar cravings, plus the oleic oil in the nuts cuts hunger very quickly.
When you want a snack, make the choice to try some of these
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❤ Clare with the Hair ❤
Each day we bring you a hint, idea, or tip to keep you on track, be it with activity , eating better or a combo of both, today’s tip or advise is one that I get asked a lot for tips on, so today we have a list of snacks , healthy snacks that you can opt for when feeling peckish and in need of some sugar 🙂
Snacks seem to be a big issue and a big down fall for a lot of people , try some of these when you fancy something to snack on.
Thank you for reading you FABULOUS people
❤ Clare with the Hair ❤
Each day we bring you a hint, idea, or tip to keep you on track, be it with activity , eating better or a combo of both, today’s tip or advise is a super one and one most of us can do quiet easily, the toughest part to this is getting off the sofa.
The evening are getting brighter , the weather is getting warmer (it is really) and the summer sun is only weeks away, keep moving now so you can enjoy the summer, you will have more energy and you will feel better, that is a fact!
Thank you for reading you FABULOUS people
❤ Clare with the Hair ❤
Who does not love pizza , it is the perfect comfort food, carbs , cheese , meat, what is not to love and today I bring you my favorite home make pizza’s . as a mum catering for a family, what I love most about pizza is, one can be created for everyone taste with a change in topping , I love fresh basil with Buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes, my husband wants ham, chicken, beef and pepperoni, a real meat feast style and my daughters like just one topping, pepperoni or chicken.
Making the base take times but fresh homemade pizza base is really worth the time, if you make this once, you will never buy take out pizza again, you can use wholemeal or white flour and you can leave out the wine in the sauce, the best thing really is you decide on the finished flavor and calorie count.
Makes: 4 servings
Preparation Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 1/2 hours
For the base you will need:
400g strong white flour or wholemeal flour
5g salt
40ml olive oil
7g fast action yeast
250ml warm water
semolina, for dusting
For the sauce
Topping , Use any you like , cheese, meat, tomatoes, red onion, peppers, egg or anything you like
For the sauce:
Topping: (my Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomato and basil pizza)
What ever your topping of choice , this will be super, The sauce is delicious and the bread base so fresh and light, you will love this and never want take out pizza again.
Thank you for reading you FABULOUS people
❤ Clare with the hair ❤
This is my take on one of the ultimate in comfort food, ‘Taco Fries’ yet its actually not all that bad for you when you swap the traditional greasy chips for 1/2 baked potato 1/2 roasted butter nut squash, use a low fat cheese and home made garlic and chilli sauce.
There are a few steps to this but one complete you will be delighted with the results.
Serves 4
Preparation : 20 minutes
Total time: 60 minutes
Sauces :
1/ Place the potato straight into a hot oven, no need to pace on a tray and bake until soft in the middle (this will take 30-45 mins depending on size) Place the squash on a tray, and place in the oven until golden on the edges and soft in the middle.
2/ Place the Onion, Garlic, Chilli , ginger, lemongrass and pepper in a large pan, fry in the 1tbs of oil until softened, add the mice and brown for 4-5 minutes, add the herbs, stock and cook until most the liquid has evaporated.
3/ Mix half the yogurt with the chilli paste and lemon for the pink sauce
4/Mix half the yogurt with the garlic, parsley, salt and pepper for the garlic sauce
5/ remove the centers of the potato and just gently crush, not mash onto your serving place, add the roasted butternut squash, mince and cheese and place under a hot grill for 1-2 minutes just to melt the cheese, add the sauces and enjoy!
TOP TIP: I love this with no beef , instead using mushrooms diced finely , this makes this very low in fat but still packed with taste, Try it and see just how how incredibly taste this is.
Thank you for reading you FABULOUS people
❤ Clare with the Hair ❤
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