Coffee Art – It will make you thirsty!
Not really a recipe, but I found this link while browsing the internet and I just HAD to share it with someone. So, I’m sharing it with all of you. Whoever this barrista is, he has skills. Just watch this video to see how he takes the art of making a good coffee to a whole other level! via: Coffee Art Share on...
Read MoreWoolworths Foods is doing SOMETHING right
This article applies to South Africans because of the products I’m talking about. ESPECIALLY since Woolworths in England has closed up shop (last I heard) after 99 years of business. At the bottom of this post I tell you of 2 Woolworths Foods products that you HAVE to try. If you do, let me know if you agree with me… What are your favourite foods from Woolworths? Do you even shop at Woolworths? There are a few options here in SA: Pick n Pay They’re upping their game to cater for all the people who think that Woolworths is getting too expensive. As well as being something of...
Read MoreLow GI Salad Recipe
Here’s a recipe for a Low GI salad that my wife is now making. It’s great for lunch, and she says it can be made in advance, which is always cool. I have taken it to work in a lunchbox, so I can definitely say that it keeps. This recipe serves 2 people, and goes down really well on a Saturday afternoon when you’re looking for a light, healthy meal. Low GI Salad Ingredients - 125g of shaved chicken loaf, cut in squares (with scissors ) - 1 cup of cooked pasta (we use the “pasta shells“) - 1/2 red or yellow pepper, finely sliced - 1/2 cup of green peas - 2...
Read MoreHealthy Energy Drink that won’t make you fat
I previously wrote about how to make a sparkling energy drink with Energade and sparkling mineral water. The problem with this is, you shouldn’t be drinking an energy drink like Energade as a normal, everyday drink, unless you’re doing a LOT of exercise. It is SO high in energy that it can actually help you to put on weight! A few dietitians have said that it’s actually healthier to drink Coke than Energade if you’re not replacing energy spent doing exercise. So, here’s an alternative. Instead of using Energade, try buying a low energy fruit drink that you need...
Read MoreHow to make the perfect cup of tea
This should actually be called: “How to make MY perfect cup of tea” because everybody likes their tea differently. But I’ll tell you how I like my tea made, and you can decide whether it’s a good way to make tea. How to make tea - Boil the kettle To save energy and money, it’s preferable that you only put as much water in the kettle as you’ll need to make the cup of tea. - Let the kettle settle Let the kettle stop bubbling. Don’t put water that’s still boiling into your cup. - Insert the tea bag Put your tea bag in your cup. Lay it out so that...
Read MoreLow GI Pizza Snack
Here’s a recipe I asked my wife to write up for me: The latest buzz word when it comes to healthy eating and achieving your goal weight is ‘LOW GI‘. Upon discovering the LOW GI diet, my husband and I adopted the principles of this and were on the hunt for easy, quick recipes that are healthy, delicious and obviously, LOW GI. This is one of my favourites – great for a quick Saturday lunch at home. And kids love it too Ingredients (Serves 2) 2 Slices of 100% Rye Bread 2 Tablespoons Tomatoe Paste 4 Mushrooms, sliced 1 Jalapeno, thinly sliced 2 Handfuls of grated...
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