Quick Weight Loss Diet

Apple fruit bars

admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:05:35 +0000

Apple fruit bars are a great choice as desserts for small parties or events. They rank high in children’s favorite list also. The nutritional value is great and it is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, fiber and is low in calories. So you can fix them for your child’s birthday party and enjoy a healthy dessert.

Ingredients
For bar crust

½ cup chopped walnuts and almonds
½ cup oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ cup sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 tablespoon low fat butter
¼ small spoon saffron

For fruit top

4 cups peeled and diced apples
1 cup diced strawberries
¼ cup cornstarch
½ cup raisins
¼ cup sugar
¼ orange juice
1 teaspoon honey

Preparation
For bar crust

Mix more than half of nuts and oats with whole wheat flour, sugar and salt. Beat them well in a food processor.
Add 1 tablespoon butter and saffron. Mix and grind well until nuts are finely crushed.
Beat egg and add remaining butter in another bowl. Add it to the processor and continue to grind until a crumbly mixture is formed. Now the dough is ready.
Take a medium sized baking dish and coat it with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400° F.

For Fruit topping

Mix apples, strawberries, half of the raisins, sugar and cornstarch in a pan. Cook for few minutes on medium heat and stir constantly till mixture is thick. Add orange juice.

Assemble fruit bars

Pour the dough in the prepared baking dish. Spread the dough and firmly press to form an even crust. Spread the fruit topping over the crust. Sprinkle the remaining raisins over the top.
Bake the crust for 10-15 minutes. Then reduce the temp and bake for another 30 minutes till crust turns light brown.
Let the crust cool for 2 hours. Cut them into rectangular bars.

Place the fruit bars in a serving dish. Pour honey over the fruit bars before serving.

Multigrain breakfast cereal

admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:03:35 +0000

Multigrain cereal is quick to make and best for morning breakfast. The mixture of oats, barley, whole wheat and corn will give you the required energy with sufficient fiber. Also the goodness of dry fruits will help you maintain your health while enjoying this crunchy breakfast. You can have this daily with variations as per your choice. It tastes great with a bowl of milk and you can add some fresh fruits also.

Ingredients
Use ready to eat or quick cooking cereals

3 cups oats
1 cup barley
1 cup small whole wheat flakes
½ cup small corn flakes
½ cup wheat germ

Other additions

¼ cup chopped almonds
¼ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup raisins
¼ cup honey
¼ cup date syrup
2 tablespoon canola oil
Cooking spray

For serving

1 bowl low fat milk
¼ cup chopped apples
¼ cup chopped strawberries

Preparation

Preheat oven to 300°F
Mix honey, date syrup and canola oil in a bowl and keep it aside.
Take all the quick cooking cereals and mix them in a large bowl. Add chopped walnuts and almonds.
Add the honey mixture to it and stir well.
Coat a roll pan with cooking spray. Spread the cereal mixture evenly onto the pan.
Bake it for 30 to 35 minutes, while stirring after every 10 minutes.
Remove it and add raisins. Allow it to cool.
While serving, mix it with milk and add chopped apples and strawberries.

Southwestern Omelet

admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:02:09 +0000

Southwestern omelet is a tasty and healthy preparation that you can enjoy on any occasion. The combination of eggs, beans and cheese is especially rich in proteins and gives you the required nutrition. This is a wonderful choice to include in your weight loss diet plan. You can make slight variations as per your choice.

Ingredients
For omelet

3 egg whites
1 egg
¼ small spoon salt
¼ small spoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped coriander
Cooking spray

For filling

¼ cup canned black beans
¼ cup canned red beans
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup grated cottage cheese
1 teaspoon cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped tomato ketchup

For serving

¼ cup cucumber and carrot rings

Preparation

Mix egg and egg whites in a bowl and beat them. Add salt, pepper and chopped coriander to it and whisk thoroughly. Keep the egg mixture aside.
Combine beans, onion, tomato, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese and ketchup in a separate bowl and mix it. Keep it aside.
Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
Pour the egg mixture onto the pan. Allow it to set a little.
Then tilt the pan carefully and let the mixture spread evenly over the pan. Allow it to cook.
Turn over the omelet.
Take the bean onion mixture and spread onto half of the omelet.
Slowly loosen the other half of the omelet using a spatula and carefully fold it over the spread bean mixture.
Cook it for 2 minutes on slow heat.
Once cheese melts, lift the omelet carefully and slide it into the plate.
Make diagonal cuts to cut it into triangular shape.
Serve it with cucumber and carrot rings.

Veggie Mushroom pan tossed salad

admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:58:38 +0000

Salads are the best to include in your weight loss diet plans. Especially, tasty salads like the veggie mushroom salad are a must for your health and a treat for your taste buds. This green salad soothes your eyes and is soft on your stomach too. The combination of vegetables given in this recipe will provide you with adequate energy, proteins and the required vitamins and minerals. However, you can make changes by adding other vegetables. You can enjoy this recipe by serving hot or it can also be packed for your snack box. To make a full meal you can add a slice of baked tuna or chicken to this salad.

Ingredients

¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped broccoli or cauliflower
¼ cup grated carrot
¼ cup chopped tomato
¼ cup lightly cooked green peas
½ cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup fresh lettuce
¼ cup black olives
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

Clean mushrooms thoroughly before use. Cut each mushroom into four halves for use.
Take fresh or frozen green peas. Wash them and place them in hot water and lightly cook on slow flame for few minutes. This preserves their nutrition, flavor and color. They are then ready to use in the salad.

Preparation

Heat a non-stick pan and add olive oil.
Add onion and sauté for a few seconds.
Add broccoli, carrot and peas.
Add mushrooms and sauté for few seconds.
Then add tomato and gently toss the salad.
Add salt and pepper as per your taste.
Remove the salad in a serving dish and allow it to cool.
Serve it with fresh lettuce and black olives.
Enjoy it with or without dressing.

Whole wheat pasta with tangy tomato

admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:56:01 +0000

Ingredients

¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped broccoli or cauliflower
¼ cup grated carrot
¼ cup chopped tomato
¼ cup lightly cooked green peas
½ cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup fresh lettuce
¼ cup black olives
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

Clean mushrooms thoroughly before use. Cut each mushroom into four halves for use.
Take fresh or frozen green peas. Wash them and place them in hot water and lightly cook on slow flame for few minutes. This preserves their nutrition, flavor and color. They are then ready to use in the salad.

Preparation

Heat a non-stick pan and add olive oil.
Add onion and sauté for a few seconds.
Add broccoli, carrot and peas.
Add mushrooms and sauté for few seconds.
Then add tomato and gently toss the salad.
Add salt and pepper as per your taste.
Remove the salad in a serving dish and allow it to cool.
Serve it with fresh lettuce and black olives.
Enjoy it with or without dressing.