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They might not be the most tantalising foods in the world, but you should still
make decent attempts to get adequate servings of veggies daily. Here’s how
you can make them more appetising.
● HAVE A ROAST
into bite-sized pieces before adding a
Lining up an array of colourful vegetables generous splash of sake, followed by soya
on your oven tray can be your best decision sauce, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
for your dining table. Simply drizzle olive oil, Microwave the mixture and – voila! – it’s
along with salt and pepper, and they will turn ready. Eat with a bowl of rice or noodles.
out exceedingly delicious.
● DROP CHEESE INTO THE MIX
● SPICE THINGS UP
Go easy on the amount, as you would
Play around with spices like cumin, ginger, still want the main stars of the dish, the
turmeric and chilli for a flavourful result. Your vegetables, to shine. But adding bits of feta
veggies certainly won’t taste anything like cheese or cream cheese to spinach, kale or
the ordinary.
broccoli can be extremely rewarding in the
taste department.
● INVEST IN TOOLS
Depending on your preferences, tools ● CAVE IN TO YOUR SWEET TOOTH
like spiralizers, steam baskets and
Desserts can be full of surprises, especially
dehydrators can be of great help in the if they come in the form of these sweet
kitchen. They will bring a new spin to your vegetables (purple carrots, sweet potatoes,
good old vegetables.
beetroot, avocado and many more). Not
only can they be a healthier alternative
● DO IT LIKE THE JAPANESE
to sugar, they also add another level of
Here’s the no-fuss option, inspired by the texture and colour to your muffins and other
Japanese diet: Chop your favourite veggies baked goods.
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“When your body
is hungry, it wants
nutrients, not calories!”
Your body needs food in the a.m., but your busy schedule
has other ideas. Prepping ahead is the answer. These four
breakfast solutions are simple, super-healthy and stress-free.
MEAL IN A MASON JAR Yogurt and fruit, overnight oats and
chia puddings are all super-portable for breakfast. This Quinoa-berry
Parfait by Hilary Meyer combines wholegrains, fruit and yogurt for
serious staying power. Here’s how to whip it up: Stir together ⅓ cup
cooked red quinoa and ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract in a small bowl,
and set aside. Place ⅓ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt in a pint-sized
mason jar. Add most of the quinoa, followed by ½ cup mixed fresh or
frozen berries. Add another ⅓ cup yogurt, the remaining quinoa and 1
tablespoon chopped toasted nuts. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon honey, cover
and refrigerate overnight.
EGGS, REINVENTED They’re the complete package – high in
protein, vitamins and minerals. Make a frittata and pack slices all week,
hard-cook eggs to pair with crispbreads and fruit, or prep and freeze
some breakfast burritos to warm up in the office microwave.
ANYTHING SMOOTHIE It’s the easiest – and tastiest – way to
get more fruits and vegetables into your life. Throw everything and
anything you like together. Just skip the added sweeteners and fruit
juices to keep the sugar content low. Make a batch, freeze it in single
portions, and thaw one each night in the fridge.
WHOLESOME BREAKFAST CALORIES The word cookie
does not have to be defined by white flour and sugar. You can easily
bake up some healthy breakfast versions packed with good stuff like
wholegrains, nuts, dried fruit and seeds.
Acai and goji are smoothie
staples, but lesser known
varieties have amazingly
potent health powers too.
Get in more than one each
day, and your antioxidant
intake will go through the
roof, says University of
Connecticut berry researcher
Mark Brand.
ARONIA BERRIES
These tart berries come
fresh, frozen or powdered.
Toss them into yogurt
parfaits or shakes for a
megadose of antioxidants
– they have more than
practically any other fruit.
Plus they may help keep
your digestion on track.
MULBERRIES
Buy them in jam form, or add
the berries to baked goods or
even cocktails. They contain
rutin, a compound that recent
animal research say may help
activate metabolism-stoking
brown fat.
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MAQUI BERRIES
The powdered versions are
perfect for your morning
smoothie. They have skyhigh
levels of polyphenols
and anthocyanins, which
protect your heart and
encourage healthy cell
growth, translating to major
anti-ageing benefits.
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In the
June issue…
Shape Your Life Celebrity
LIV LO
THIS TV AND YOGA DARLING IS BACK ON OUR
COVER, BIGGER AND BRIGHTER THAN BEFORE. SHE
TELLS ESTELLE LOW ABOUT THE BEST MOVES
THAT HAVE SHAPED HER LIFE, AND CHEST.
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yoga. Plus, in another video,
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