Foods advance fat burning

The following foods speed up your metabolism and promote fat burning.

·      Turkey and other lean meats

build muscles, strengthen immune system

·       Fatty fish (such as salmon, tuna, mackerel)

increases fat burning

·      Dairy products

build strong bones, help lose weight.

·      Whey

builds muscle, burns fat

·      Eggs

build muscles, burn fat

·      Beans and legumes

build muscle, help burn fat, regulate digestion

·      Peanut butter

builds muscle, burns fat, boosts testosterone

·      Whole grains (quinoa, brown rice, millet)

small doses prevent body from storing fat

·      Spinach and green vegetables

               attack free radicals in your body

·      Berries antioxidants

·      Almonds and other nuts

build muscle, reduce cravings

·      Grapefruit

regulates blood sugar level and metabolism

·      Chili peppers

spikes metabolism

·      Green tea

Fires up fat burning

Pumpkin is a Super food

Cucurbita pepo, the pumpkin, is a cultivar of a squash plant.

Pumpkin is one of the most nutritious fruits loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Pumpkin is a super food, which contains high level of potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin A, C and B6. Its low calorie content helps in weigh control, preventing   obesity and diabetes 2.  Its beta-carotene substance, an antioxidant, provides fight against certain types of cancer, prevents heart disease and asthma. Fibre, potassium and vitamin C content in pumpkin support healthy heart and help in lowering blood pressure.

Pumpkin is gluten free fruit. You can use pumpkin and pumpkin seeds in wide range of dishes: soups, salads, bread and desserts. When you prepare your food do not use extra sugar, the pumpkin is sweet enough.

Delicious and quick autumn dish, does not require cooking experience:

Roasted pumpkin, apple, carrot, red onion and parsnip.

Wellbeing Welfares of Beetroots

Beta vulgaris, beetroot is source of many raw or cooked healthy dishes, food colouring and medicinal plant.

Nutritional value of beetroot:

Beetroot is an important phytonutrient it should play an essential role in your daily diet.

Purple vegetables and fruits contain disease-fighting phytochemicals, including anthocyanins and phenolics. Anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants help reduce the risk of diseases including cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's, and may even slow down the aging process.

The beetroot contains small amount of calories and fat but high level of fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Minerals: sodium, potassium, calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, manganese and copper.  

It also contains inorganic nitrates.

Vitamins: vitamin C a powerful antioxidant, vitamin A, carotenoids, flavonoids, vitamin B-s; folates, niacin, pantothenic acid and pyridoxine,

Phytonutrients: carotene-b and betaine and glycine.

Health benefits:

·      Beetroot can reduce blood pressure further reduces the risk of heart disease due to the increased level of nitric oxide which relaxes the blood vessels.

·      It has anti-cancel properties

·       Beetroot helps to fight inflammation

·       The betalin pigments content supports your body detoxification process.

·      It also improves your energy level.

Before serving beetroots, wash them under running water and scrub them thoroughly with a brush to remove any dirt or fungicide residues. Peel them and cut away their greens. The grated raw beetroots are healthy ingredients in a fresh salad.

Beetroot soup for 2

4 cooked beetroot

2 cm length of ginger cooked with beetroots

1 tsp of ground cumin

500 ml of water 

½ freshly squeezed lemon juice

1tbsp olive oil 

salt & pepper  up to your taste

homogenise them in a smoothie maker