♥ Avocado Mango Chia Seed Salad ♥

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Total making time: 15 minutes

Serves: 2 people

Ingredients:
1 large avocado
1 large mango
1 clove of garlic
2 tablespoons of chia seeds
Drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Himalayan Salt and cracked black pepper to season

 

Action:
1. Slice the avocados.
2. Slice the mango.
3. Dice the garlic.
4. On a plate place the avocado and mango.
5. Drizzle with oil.
6. Sprinkle chia seeds over it.
7. Sprinkle garlic over it.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste!

TIP:
+ Use black or regular sesame seeds as an alternative to chia seeds!

Benefits:
+ Vegan
+ Majority Raw (except for the olive oil)
+ Aids Weight Loss
+ Extremely Nutrient Dense
+ High in Vitamins
+ High in ANTI-OXIDANTS
+ Good Essential Fats

MANGO:
+ High in Vitamin E - good for the skin
+ Aids digestion
+ For treating acne
+ For improving concentration

This recipe was created by Liana Werner-Gray 2013.

♥ CARROT CAKE SMOOTHIE and ...

JABOLČNI KIS

- Apple Cider Vinegar helps regulate your blood sugar levels.
- rich in important enzymes that help your body detox, but it can also keep you feeling full and control your appetite
- The acetic acid in ACV balances your PH to help keep your body alkaline. Why is this awesome? A balanced, more alkaline body means better immune function and increased energy! Yes, vinegar is acidic, but don’t let that mislead you ~ the effect of this vinegar on your body is extremely alkalizing. The same is true for lemons & limes
- Use once a week as a hair rinse, right after shampooing for shiny, voluminous, flowing locks
- po pranju las, splahni lase z jabolčnim kisom

♥ ALMONDS / MANDLJI

Polepšajo kožo, spodbudijo vaš metabolizem in pomagajo pri porabi maščob!
Zakaj so mandlji tako dobri za zdrav & sexy izgled vašega telesa?
♥ Vsebujejo veliko bistvenih mineralov kot sta kalcij & magnezij, kar zelo pripomore pri telovadbi! Ta bistven hranilni orešček pomaga pri tvorjenju energije, olajša PMS simptome in pomaga pri presnovi maščobe!
♥ Mandlji so najboljši polnovredni vir vitamina E ~ močnega antioksidanta, ki ohranja mehkost in vlago tvoje kože. Tudi tvoji lasje bodo zdravi in svetleči! Vitamin E prav tako pomaga pri obnovi mišične mase, kar je še zelo dobrodošlo po telovadbi!
♥ So super za tvojo linijo! Mandlji vsebujejo zadovoljivo kombinacijo vlaken in proteinov ter zdravih maščob! So zelo nasitni in imajo nizek glikemičen učinek, kar pomeni, da preprečijo visoko zvišanje krvnega sladkorja. 
(Prevod: Tina P.)

Helps your gorgeous skin, boosts your metabolism and helps burn fat!

Why are Almonds so great for your sexy body?
♥ They're high in essential minerals calcium & magnesium. This means good things for your workouts! These essential nutrients help with energy production, ease PMS symptoms and help metabolize fat!
♥ Almonds are the best whole food source of Vitamin E ~ a powerful antioxidant that keeps your skin smooth and moisturized! It also keeps your hair shiny and healthy! Vitamin E will also help your body with muscle repair...this is essential after a good workout!
♥ Great for your Waistline! Almonds contains a satisfying combination of fiber, protein and healthy fats! They're filling and with a low glycemic impact, they keep your blood sugar from spiking.
♥ TIP Ground Almonds + Perfect Fit Protein makes an awesome substitute for flour in healthy baking recipes ;) oh YES!
What about cocoa powder?
♥ Cocoa, the base chocolate is made from, is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet! It contains sky high levels of antioxidants that keep your skin healthy and radiant!
♥ It's a great source of iron, magnesium and trace minerals ~ essential for your body to stay healthy and energized
♥ It keeps you happy! Cocoa contains high doses of mood enhancing phytochemicals
♥ Add to smoothies, baked treats or use in your TIU Healthy Hot chocolate recipe! It's satisfying, delicious will definitely give you a natural energy boost
We love dusting almonds with a little cocoa powder & stevia for a sweet and good-for-you anytime snack ~

Got this from Tone it Up.

Need a healthy and tasty afternoon snack?

What you need:
- Cucumber
- Avocado
- Carrots
- Cabbage
- Slice the above and roll into spring rolls.

To make the Spicy Peanut Dipping sauce

- Mix 1/2 tbs natural peanut butter with lemon juice, 1 tsp rice vinegar, dash of ginger, red pepper and sea salt.

Can't find the spring rolls? Just toss the ingredients in a bowl and drizzle the sauce over :)

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EXERCISING AT HOME

I have finally found the best ever fitness trainer and her name is Jillian Michaels. If you're one of those people who doesn't like fitness studios and likes to exercise at home, her exercises are the best. Not only carefully planned, but she also supports you all the way through the exercise.
I combine her videos with Tone it Up, where I not only find great exercises but also yummy recipes for smoothies, salads, etc etc.

Here's a smoothie I just love:

Copyright: Tone it Up

Sok iz svežih jagod & kokosa ♥ Pospeši metabolizem & imunski sistem; vsebuje ogromno kalija & antioksidantov, kar izboljša vašo kožo & ima anti-vnetne moči. Naredite sok iz jagod - z juicerjem in dodajte kokosovo mleko (iz svežega kokosa).
Če nimate juicerja, si naredite smoothie iz jagod in dodajte kokosovo mleko ali mandljevo mleko.

Fresh juiced strawberries & coconut ♥ Boosts your metabolism & immune system and it's packed with potassium & antioxidants to give you beautiful skin & anti-inflammatory powers. Juice the strawberries and add the juice from the inside of a coconut. You can also make it a smoothie by blending frozen strawberries, unsweetened shaved coconut with coconut water or almond milk.

A HEALTHY BREAKFAST: energy boosting

I'm back, this time obsessed with health. :)

Quinoa-yogurt parfait
Quinoa is higher in protein than most whole grains, so it's a great choice at breakfast. Layer ½ cup cooked quinoa, a 6-ounce container of nonfat yogurt, 1 small chopped apple, and a dash of cinnamon.

315 calories, 20g protein, 2g fat, 55g carb, 7g fiber

I got this here.

Jamie Oliver, Goop, and so many other things

Could this day even be any lazier?....

This is precisly why I started looking for a website with easy and good recepies. I have given up on finding a really cool cook book...they are terribly expensive, half of the book is filled with photos and I would probably never cook half of the recepies anyway...

Browsing through the countless websites on cooking, I came accross a website called Goop, which is, to my surprise, a website created by Gwynteh Paltrow. I am sure that the whole world already knows about it, but I JUST discovered it. It's actually a blog about healthy way of living. Of course, Jamie Oliver's recepies were in there as well....and here's what I'm making for dinner today - easy and fast as hell :).

Classic Tomato Spaghetti

This pasta sauce takes minutes to cook. What’s great about this recipe for beginner cooks is that once you’ve done it a few times you can add other simple ingredients to your basic tomato sauce to completely transform it. Check out the end of the recipe, where I’ve given you some ideas to get started.

Serves 4-6
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 fresh red chile
• A small bunch of fresh basil
• Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 pound dried spaghetti
• Olive oil
• 1 x 14-ounce can of diced tomatoes
• 4 ounces Parmesan cheese

To prepare your pasta
Peel and finely slice the garlic. Finely slice your chile (halve and seed it first if you don’t want the sauce too hot). Pick the basil leaves off the stalks and put to one side. Finely chop the stalks.
To cook your pasta
Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil, add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions. Meanwhile, put a large saucepan on a medium heat and add 2 good lugs of olive oil. Add the garlic, chile, and basil stalks and give them a stir. When the garlic begins to brown slightly, add most of the basil leaves and the canned tomatoes. Turn the heat up high and stir for a minute. Season with salt and pepper. Drain the spaghetti in a colander then transfer it to the pan of sauce and stir well. Taste and add more salt and pepper if you think it needs it.
These can be added to your tomato sauce when it’s finished. Just stir in and warm through:
Add a handful of baby spinach leaves to the sauce at the same time you add the pasta—when the leaves have wilted remove from the heat and serve with some crumbled goat’s cheese on top.
A few handfuls of cooked shrimp and a handful of chopped arugula with the juice of ½ a lemon.
A can of tuna drained and flaked into the sauce with ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, some black olives and the juice of ½ a lemon.
A handful of fresh or frozen peas and fava beans.