Saturday, 17 December 2011

halloumi cheese starter

Halloumi Cheese Wrapped in Parma Ham

Halloumi cheese is so versatile and makes a great main course or starter. To serve as a starter simply do the following:-

Serves 3
Slice packet of cheese into 6 thick slices
Wrap a large basil leaf round the cheese then wrap one slice of parma ham round each one. Simply fry in a non stick pan with a little spray oil or grill for aprox 4 to 5 mins each side and serve on a side plate with garnish of assorted salad.

how simple and tasty is that....

Monday, 12 December 2011

Smaller Spoon Smaller Waist

Weight Loss Tips

In the book 59 seconds by Professor Richard Wiseman, he quotes an experiment by Brian Wansink who invited a group of friends to a party and secretly conducted the following experiment.  Each guest was randomly handed either a 17 or 34 ounce bowl and a 2 or 3 ounce spoon. The guest then helped themselves to ice cream. However, seconds before they took their first mouthful, researchers snatched away the bowls and weighed them. The results revealed that those given the large spoons and large bowls had on average, taken 14 per cent and 31 per cent more ice cream than their modestly equipped companions.

Celebrity Liz Hurley has  been said to only eat with her own cutlery when dining out as she inists that using a smaller knife and fork helps her to eat much less and thats how she keeps her figure. It has been shown that if chocolates are placed in a glass jar on display then you will eat more of them than if in a coloured jar. We really do eat with our eyes so this is not really surprising.

Eating Habits

It has been well documented that you will eat considerably more when you are watching tv than if you are just sat down with no distraction.

choose your glass carefully
Tips for Drinks - It has also been shown that when offered to pour their own spirit into a glass that people poured double the amount if the glass was a short wide glass as opposed to a tall thin glass. So if you want keep your head whilst all those around you are not then keep to tall slender glasses.

Tips from Best Holistic Guide

Monday, 21 November 2011

5 Tips to Weight Loss


Five Secret Habits of Successful Weight Loss!
 by: Joseph S F Ng

‘In eating, a third of the stomach should be filled with food, a third with drink and the rest left empty.’

Talmudin

Hello! May I start this article by sharing with you my most inner secrets. I want to reveal to you that no matter how difficult your weight problem may seem, you can change your life for the better. If I can do it, so can you.

As many know I wasn't always so strong or sure of myself, and much of that insecurity has to do with my weight. I have had a weight problem practically all my life and I always will. But now things are different, and they can do for you, too.

Enough of this lengthy intro, at least for now! OK? Then let’s dive in with the first success habit of thin or slim people.

Success Habits No.1. Follow A Rugged framework for diet and exercise.

Let me set the record straight! Diet and exercise guidelines can provide you with a framework for making these healthy changes, but ultimately it's up to you to devise your own rules and come up with your own strategies for healthy living and dieting. It is not expected of you to grab any article or a report and immediately start following the tactics and strategies recommended. Everyone’s body is different from another.

We have DNA’s that are very different even from our blood brothers and sister. Why then should you follow exactly what people tell you. Even advices herein. The best bet is to use your own body to study the actions and reactions of the guidelines given and applied there. Fair enough?

Success Habits No. 2. Adhere to a ‘low-fat' low-calorie diet and exercising regularly

Let me clue you in on an undisputed statement. In the largest study of successful dieters to date researchers have found that sticking with a ‘low-fat' low-calorie diet and exercising regularly helped the participants shed and keep off at least 30 pounds. Sounds impossible? But trust me it’s true. You can bet your eyeball on this fact.

By the way, are you are you getting into this, or it is rubbing you the wrong way? Just be patient and carry on reading. It’s worth your few minutes of your precious time. Then shall we proceed to secrets number three. OK?

Success Habits No.3. Discover and Adapt to Better Dieting Therapies

OK, I know you’re probably shaking your head after reading success habits number three .But rests assured what you about to read is no rocket science materials. It is just plain and simple fact. Here goes!

Rest assured that successful dieters aren't afraid to do things far different from the norm. Just to find tactics that really works for them. And to use them when they work for them.

Time changes so does things. Remember the old adage, ‘Time and Tides awaits no man or for that matter woman’ Get my drift?

Up next,

Success Habits No. 4. A strong Belief in ‘Quitters Never Wins, and Winners never Quit’ motto.

Hello! Are you prepared to prepared to be shocked, disappointed and finally refreshed, reading this success secret no. 4. Right? Then let me get straight to the point! Make no mistake, along the road to change, lapses are inevitable for any one. But in and of themselves, they're not necessarily setbacks; it all depends on how you handle them.

Remember this weight loss thing is not a one shot affair. We have to live in our body every day of our lives, by the minutes, days, weeks, months and years. How our mind adapts to failures will largely determine the condition of our inherited body. Agreed?

Correct me if I am wrong. But what you are about to read may be shocking to you. If you are ready to see what’s next then go ahead and continue reading but brace yourself first!

Success Habits No. 5. Progressively overcoming unhealthy life styles

No matter how you argue or try to justify this habits number 5, common sense dedicates this obvious fact. Changing distasteful habits involves six predictable stages, researchers have found. If you can identify the stage where you are, you can take steps to spur yourself forward.

In case you don’t know the six stages, let’s have a fast reminder. Step One. Know the exact problem causing the unhealthy lifestyle. Step 2. Find alternative solutions to overcome the problem. Step 3. Select the best alternative to overcome the problem. Step 4. Schedule the start and finish times to work at this problem Step 5. Get down to solving the problem and step 6. Finish, follow up and revise if there is a need to. Simple enough?

To sum up, let’s recap! Firstly adopt a rugged framework for dieting and exercising . Secondly, to adhere to a ‘low-fat' low-calorie diet and engage in indoor or outdoor sports regularly. Thirdly to continue discovering and adapting to better dieting therapies Fourthly, have a strong belief in ‘Quitters Never Wins, and Winners never Quit’ motto. And finally take the concerted efforts to progressively overcoming unhealthy life styles.

In closing, let me add to these facts! This article has given you this weight loss information . It has given you the justification and the facts and the best advice we can give, the rest is up to you. Health is really is wealth in more than just financial, and whatever choices you make, we wish you best of luck in your pursue of a slimmer and healthier body. Goodbye and happy weight loss endeavor. Thanks for reading. Bye!

Monday, 2 May 2011

Slimmers world Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie syn free

300 gms quark
1 lemon, grated rind and juice
3 medium eggs, separated
4 tbspns granulated sweetener

Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4.
Beat the Quark in a bowl to make it smooth and creamy. Add lemon rind and juice, egg yolks and 2 tbsp of the sweetener. Share between 4 small heatproof dishes or ramekins. Stand them on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, whip egg whites in a grease-free bowl until they hold their shape. Whisk in remaining sweetener.
Remove desserts from oven and pile meringue on top. Return to oven to bake for 5 more minutes, until golden brown.
Serve chilled. 


contributed by Susan Connell

Sunday, 1 May 2011

Slimmers World Quick Quiche

Slimmers world really can help you to lose weight and it really is amazing just what you can eat. Having lost nearly a stone in less than 8 weeks its a healthy and easy way to lose extra pounds without depriving yourself of really good and filling foods and I can assure you that you will not go hungry. To be honest I am always surprised when I lose any weight as I can assure you I really do eat anything from shepherds pie, lasagna, full English breakfasts are the norm and of course I like a glass of wine or 3. It really is just a matter of food optimising and although I could not really tell you how it works or why, I just know that it does. Below is one of my favourite recipe for a free snack throughout the day or even as a meal served with homemade chips and beans or a nice refreshing salad.

Homemade Tuna & Sweetcorn quiche

3 Eggs
tin of tuna in brine
small tin of sweetcorn or baked beans if you prefer
mushrooms
sprinkle of grated cheese (optional)



Mix all ingredients together and pour into a Pyrex dish (I use the lid of one of mine) or something ovenproof,  then simply bake in a medium heat in the oven for 20mins. When its complete you can serve as suggested above or cut into pieces and keep in the fridge for a hand free snack anytime.


I will be adding more slimming world recipes and if you have one to share I would love to hear from you.


Tuesday, 1 February 2011

Cooking For Health: Ten minute pizza

Cooking For Health: Ten minute pizza: "If you like thin based pizzas you will love this. It can be made and ready to serve in less than 10 Min's. Ingredients 1 tortilla wrap fet..."

Ten minute pizza

If you like thin based pizzas you will love this. It can be made and ready to serve in less than 10 Min's.

Ingredients
1 tortilla wrap
feta cheese
1 low fat cheese slice
mushrooms
cooked chicken
creme fresh
chili sauce

Place tortilla wrap on a baking tray. Add spoonful of creme fresh and cover the base. Add cooked chicken, raw mushrooms sliced, feta cheese, and a drizzle of sweet chili sauce. Top with bits of a cheese slice and place under grill until bubbling and crisp. Serves 1

Wednesday, 19 January 2011

Spicey Chicken Stuffed Pepper

STUFFED SPICY CHICKEN PEPPERS
This is so wonderful it can be served as an amazing starter that will impress your guests or have as a main course on its own.

Serves 1

1 large long red pepper
chicken
chili
garlic
feta cheese
mushrooms
cheese slice

cut the pepper in half and open out. Place in oven and spray with oil and place skin side up. Add a few cloves of unpeeled garlic and some uncut mushrooms, add a couple of  small chicken fillets and season to taste. Bake everything for approx 15 Min's. After that time turn your pepper over and add some feta cheese, place the mushrooms inside and the now half cooked garlic and baked chicken. Sprinkle some dried chili and put back in over for approx 12 Min's, finally add the cheese slice so that it melts over all the ingredients......

Serve as starter or main

Saturday, 8 January 2011

Chicken & Walunut Salad


Tasty, healthy and simple. Walnuts help lower cholesterol and chicken is an excellent source of protein.

Serves 1 -
hand full of diced chicken
lettuce
cabbage
walnuts
tomato
cucumber
hard boiled egg
low fat mayo or salad cream

Spray chicken with a little oil then grill or oven bake. Chop ingredients for salad and add to large bowl. When the chicken is cooked simply mix in and serve with crackerbread or crusty bread for a light and very healthy lunch or light dinner.