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Why it’s time to quit sit-ups
Back strain is one of the most common exercise injuries. It turns out that one of the most common exercises is likely to be causing it.
***I kind of agree with the writer, as i grow older and become more fitness conscious, i have fears over hurting my back due to exercises like sit-ups and he use of some gym equipment.***
***I may have to do more of planking in my home exercises, while i cut sit-ups in my quest to have a flat tummy.***
***Let me know your thoughts, please drop a line in the comment section.***
*** – My thoughts.
Source: Why it’s time to quit sit-ups
Spinach & Broccoli Vege Soup
If you are already thinking of a healthy vegetable mix for Christmas, here is a very good idea for you. I fell in love with this when i finished cooking it and couldn’t resist the urge to eat it with rice, it came out so nice and yummy.
Spinach and Broccoli are great vegetables with strong antioxidants content, antioxidants are known to be useful in the prevention of cancer and maintaining a healthy system.
Ingredients.
Spinach – 3 Packets
Broccoli – 3 Bunches
Prawns- 2 Cups
Giblets (Gizzrads) – 2 Cups
Capsicum – 1
Tomato- 1
Onion – 2
Bell Pepper – 1 or 2
Olive oil – 1 scoop of cooking spoon
Spices, Salt & Herbs to taste
Shrimp Powder – 3 Tablespoons
Moroccan Spice – 2 Tablespoons
Mixed Herbs – 1 Tablespoon
A dash of ground Cinnamon.
Garlic- 3 pieces
Chicken Drumsticks – 5 or more.
Water
How To Make Your Perfect Spinach & Broccoli Vegetable Soup.
Please make sure you was h all your vegetables in water at least thrice in water with a splash of white vinegar to prevent bacterial and harmful chemicals getting into your soup.
Add water to to your cooking pot or Wok and allow to boil for 3 – 5 minutes.
Add the peeled Garlic to the boiling water in the cooking pot or wok.
Add the uncooked raw prawns, allow to cook for about 5 minutes.
Add the already cooked Giblets (I cooked them earlier to make my cooking easier).
Add the your Olive oil , spices, salt and herbs to taste and allow to cook for 3 – 5 minutes.
Add the diced onions, cover the pot and allow to cook for up to 5 minutes.
Add your washed and diced fresh Capsicum, Tomato and Pepper mix.
Add your washed Broccoli vegetable, stir and allow to steam for a 3 minutes.
Add your frozen of fresh Spinach vegetable, to steam for a 3 minutes.
Add the already cooked chicken . i did this last so chicken won’t dissolve into the vegetable soup due to over cooking. You can also use a bit of the chicken stock.
Allow to steam again for a few more minutes and vola !!! , your delicious and ‘superfood’ vegetable is ready to eat with rice, pasta , quinoa or alone.
Green Deal Smoothie
This smoothie combines vegetables, herbs, seeds and fruits rich in antioxidants which may be be helpful in cancer prevention.
It is advisable to take this first thing in the morning or in the night for effectiveness of the ingredients.
Ingredients
Coriander ( Cilantro or Chine Parsley) – 1 bunch (a lot of dietary fiber, which is excellent for lowering bad cholesterol and increasing good cholesterol).
Spinach- 1 handful
Green Basil – 1 bunch
Green Apple – 1
Sunflower Seeds- 1 tablespoon
Chia Seeds- 1 tablespoon
Lemon (juice squeezed) – 1
Wheatgrass Powder – 1 teaspoon
Water – 2 cups
How to make the green deal smoothie.
Make sure all your fruits and vegetables are thoroughly washed in water with drops of white Vinegar to ensure it is bacteria and harmful chemicals free.
Add all the ingredients into the cup of your extractor/blender/juicer, blend for 60 seconds or until smooth.
HealthyLiving #HealthyEating #EatToLive #FitFam
©All rights reserved Oladapo Kolawole 2015.
Melccoli Smoothie
One of the reasons why i love making smoothies is the opportunity to play around with colours.
I love the colour pink, and i dedicate this to everyone going through one of cancer or the other.
Ingredients
Broccoli – 5 sprigs
Watermelon- 2 cups
Grapefruit (juice)- 1/2
Red Apple – 1
Flax Seeds
Chia Seeds
Sesame Seeds
How to make your Melccoli Smoothie
Make sure all your fruits and vegetables are thoroughly washed in water with drops of white Vinegar to ensure it is bacteria and harmful chemicals free.
Squeeze your grapefruit and orange into a container.
Add all the ingredients into the cup of your extractor/blender/juicer, blend for 60 seconds or until smooth.
HealthyLiving #HealthyEating #EatToLive #FitFam
©All rights reserved Oladapo Kolawole 2015.
Slimberries Smoothie
If you are trying to lose some inches around your waistline, taking this smoothie as a meal replacement regularly e.g. dinner may help.
It came out with a calm taste, it is isn’t sweet or bitter which shows a blend between the vegetable and the fruits.
Ingredients
Spinach – 2 handfuls
Raspberry (frozen) – 1/2 Cup
Strawberry (frozen)- 3
Grapefruit (juice)- 1/2
Orange (juice) – 1
Water – 1 1/2 Cups
How to make your Slimberries smoothie.
Make sure all your fruits and vegetables are thoroughly washed in water with drops of white Vinegar to ensure it is bacteria and harmful chemicals free.
Squeeze your grapefruit and orange into a container.
Add all the ingredients into the cup of your extractor/blender/juicer, blend for 60 seconds or until smooth.
Serve and enjoy.
#HealthyLiving #HealthyEating #EatToLive #FitFam
©All rights reserved Oladapo Kolawole 2015.
Source : Nutriliving.com
BBQ Chicken & Coleslaw #DinnerIdeas
What to eat for dinner is always a big concern for those concerned with eating healthy or living a healthy lifestyle.
Meals for dinners should be light so our bodies are not over worked while we sleep since we won’t be burning the food eaten due to inactivity.
This meal for barbecued chicken and coleslaw with beetroot is a perfect idea for dinner and it is pretty easy and simple to make.
Ingredients.
Premixed, washed and ready to eat coleslaw with beetroot
Chicken drumsticks.
Salad dressing.
Ginger (grated)
Garlic (grated).
How to make your dinner.
Wash your chicken in water at least twice with lemon or lime.
Grate your Ginger and Garlic.
Add the grated Ginger and Garlic to the washed chicken
Add your favourite herbs, spices, salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the premixed coleslaw in a salad bowl, add your preferred salad dressing and cover till when ready to eat.
Grill your chicken with low flame in order to get the perfect chicken with an awesome taste for about 20 -30 minutes.
#HealthyLiving #HealthyEating #EatToLive #FitFam
©All rights reserved Oladapo Kolawole 2015.
CocoBerries Smoothie
This is to a weekend of awesomeness and one of the best smoothies for summer in in Australia.
I love the color, taste of the smoothie and it actually came out so nice.
Ingredients.
2 Cups Blueberries
4- 6 Strawberries
2 Red Apples
1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds
1 Tablespoon Flax Seeds
Almond-Coconut Milk
How to make your CocoBerries smoothie.
Make sure all your fruits are thoroughly washed in water with drops of white Vinegar to ensure it is bacteria and harmful chemical free.
Dice your Strawberries.
Cut your Apple into 4 to make it easier to blend.
Add all the ingredients into the cup of your extractor/blender/juicer, add the Almond/Coconut milk and blend for 60 seconds or until smooth.
Serve and enjoy.
#HealthyLiving #HealthyEating #EatToLive #FitFam
©All rights reserved Oladapo Kolawole 2015.
NachCaories Smoothie
This is the ‘RAW’ deal loaded with Spinach, which is a vegetable that is loaded with lots of nutrients particularly antioxidants which is good of your well-being.
Ingredients.
1 Cup Frozen Spinach
1 Carrot
5 Strawberries
1 Cup Blueberries
1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds
1 Tablespoon Cacao Nibs
2 Tablespoons of raw Honey
2 Cups Coconut Water
1 Cup of Water.
How to make your NachCaories smoothie.
Make sure all your fruits and vegetables are thoroughly washed in water with drops of white Vinegar to ensure it is bacteria free.
Cut the Carrot into smaller bits.
Dice the Strawberries.
Add the Coconut water.
Add all the ingredients into the cup of your extractor/blender/juicer, add water and blend for 60 seconds or until smooth.
Serve and enjoy.
#HealthyLiving #HealthyEating #EatToLive #FitFam
©All rights reserved Oladapo Kolawole 2015.
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