Shrimp Salad with Lime and Cilantro
Shrimp Salad with Lime and Cilantro
Shrimp Salad with Lime and Cilantro
Ingredients:nnFor Salad:nn7 ounces of shrimpnn¼ teaspoon cuminnn½ teaspoon lime zestnn½ teaspoon oreganonn¼ teaspoon minced garlicnn1/ 2 cup minced onionnn1 cup chopped mix orange and red bell peppersnn¼ teaspoon saltnn4 tablespoon fresh lime juicenn2 cups riced cauliflowernnFor dressing:nn1 tablespoon cilantronn1/8 teaspoon peppernn¼ cup fresh lime juicenn1 tablespoon white vinegarnn¼ teaspoon cuminnn1 teaspoon Dijon mustardnn nnDirections:nn n
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- Whisk all the ingredients for dressing in a small bowl then set aside.
- For shrimp marinate, mix lime zest, cumin, garlic, salt, lime juice, and oregano in a small bowl. Add shrimp, toast and leave for at least 5 minutes.
- Place the marinated shrimp on a skewer and grill for at least 3 minutes on each side.
- In a separate bowl, combine cauliflower rice, bell peppers, and onion. Toast with dressing.
- Place cauliflower mix in a separate small bowl then top each with grilled shrimps.
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The HCG Diet: The Science Behind Weight Gain
Having a healthy body weight is the first step towards a longer and healthier life. With healthy body weight, you are less likely to be at risk from chronic diseases associated with weight gains such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and even cancer.
What causes weight gain? What can you do to prevent it from happening? If your weight’s been creeping up for some time, then it’s time to change your bad habits that go on for years. Many people actually gain weight. Weight gain is very common especially as you age or during the menopausal period of women, but it’s not inevitable. You can definitely do something to reverse the course by leading an active lifestyle, healthy eating habits, and choosing the right weight loss plan like the HCG Diet.
Reasons you are gaining weight
- Sugary foods
A high-sugar diet is linked to excess body fat and weight gain. Not to mention- they contribute to prolonged elevated blood sugar level, leptin, and insulin resistance.
Sugars nowadays are found in almost all types of foods and drinks. The sugar in these foods gives them a sweet taste. Added sugars, unlike foods and drinks that naturally contain sugar, have no nutritional value. Foods with sugar content are NOT allowed on the HCG Diet. Consuming too much of them will not only cause weight gain, but you are putting yourself at serious risk from diabetes and heart diseases.
- A large portion of foods
If you eat more than the total amount of calories you need, you will end up gaining weight even if you’re eating healthy foods. Controlling your food intake can help manage your weight. How much should you eat then? It depends on your metabolism, age, how active you are, and many other factors.
- Fast foods at any meal
Most fast foods contain unhealthy ingredients with a large amount of sugar, fats, and fewer nutrients. This means, if you eat fast foods at any meal, you are taking in a large number of unhealthy calories, which leads to weight gain.
- It’s all in your genes
Weight gain and obesity are strongly influenced by your genes. If your parents are obese, you are more likely to become obese. Despite this, obesity and weight gain are not completely predetermined. What you eat can have a big difference in which genes actually come into play.
- Certain medications
Many medications can cause weight gain as a side effect. For example, diabetes medication, antidepressants, and antipsychotic drugs can cause modest weight gain. A contraceptive pill, although rare, can cause weight gain. The effects are often temporary, and it’s all because of fluid retention and not fat.
- Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages can cause weight gain in many ways. They are high in calories that stop your body from burning fats. Not only does it contain many calories but its additive and mixers are packed with sugar.
Alcoholic beverages are appetite stimulant can make you feel hungry as well as lead you to poor food choices.
Phase 2 Chicken Wrapped Asparagus
Phase 2 Chicken Wrapped Asparagus
Phase 2 Chicken Wrapped Asparagus
Ingredients:nn20 asparagus spears (snapped at the bend)nn1 garlic head (more like 4 to 5 cloves)nn7 oz chicken breastnn¼ teaspoon oreganonn½ teaspoon dried basilnn2 tablespoons lemon juicennSalt and pepper to tastennDirections:n
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- Fillet the chicken breast using a sharp knife. Pound it to 1/8 inch thick using a mallet or a rolling pin
- Season the chicken breast and asparagus with oregano, basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Stuck at least 5 to 6 asparagus in the middle of one fillet chicken breast, chop some garlic and place it over the top.
- Roll the chicken breast around the asparagus and secure it with kitchen twine.
- Bake uncovered at 400for 35 minutes or until juices run clear.
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