среда, 3 июня 2015 г.

Nosh on 50 Healthy Lunches That'll Help You Lose Weight

Nosh on 50 Healthy Lunches That'll Help You Lose Weight

Tired of your typical lunch rotation of traditional salads and sandwiches? If you're looking for healthy meals to take to work or fix before running errands, check out these filling, delicious recipes. These 50 meals will leave you satisfied and ready to take on your afternoon, whatever it holds.


1. Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wraps: Get double the flavor as you enjoy two spicy wraps for only 335 calories. And if you aren't a fan of spicy foods, you can substitute our Light Bleu Cheese Dressing rather than loading it with buffalo sauce. Try it here.


spicy buffalo chicken wraps

2. Skinny Pizza Wrap: This is definitely not a normal sandwich, but it can satisfy your pizza cravings in a skinny fashion. One wrap is only 255 calories and it will have you singing "That's Amore" all afternoon. Click here to get the recipe.


skinny pizza wrap

3. Ultimate Veggie Sandwich: This sandwich is an amped-up classic that looks as if it came from a fancy diner. It's colorful and flavorful to keep you filled all day, even without the deli cuts. (via Two Peas and Their Pod)


Two Peas veggie sandwich
(Photo: Two Peas and Their Pod)

4. Skinny California Roll Wraps: At only 164 calories per wrap, this new take on a California roll will quickly become a new lunchtime favorite. The brown rice, avocado and tomatoes make this an easy, healthy choice. Click here to get the recipe.


skinny california roll wraps

5. Healthy Veggie Wrap: For a lunch with a Mediterranean flare, try this Healthy Veggie Wrap. It includes hummus and avocado, two "trendy" and healthy foods, to add bursts of flavor to your traditional veggies. (via The Skinny Fork)


skinny fork veggie wrap
(Photo: The Skinny Fork)

6. Greek Quesadilla: The quesadilla lends itself well to many ethnic variations of the Mexican classic. This skinny recipe is quick and satisfying, because honestly, what can’t you put inside a quesadilla? Using vibrant ingredients and a Greek yogurt dressing, this quesadilla is melt-in-your-mouth good, and only 348 calories per serving. Check it out here!


greek quesadilla

7. Turkey Wrap with Apples and Brie: For a light yet filling option, try this turkey wrap. It can be made easily in a panini press, skillet or oven! Check it out here.


turkey wrap with apples and brie

8. Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwiches: For a caprese explosion in your mouth, try this healthy grilled cheese, tomato and basil option. Check it out here!


Skinny Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

9. Peach and Ham Grilled Cheese Sandwich: For a fun, unique and skinny summer treat, try this quirky peach and ham grilled cheese! If the flavor combo sounds a little strange to you now, we promise that it won’t once you’ve bitten into the ooey gooey deliciousness. Click here for the recipe!


Peach and Ham Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

10. Guaca-Mango Bagel: Bagels are great for any time of day. At lunch, try adding some tasty guacamole and sweet mango for a unique midday meal experience. (via Happy Healthy Life)


healthy happy life guaca-mango bagel
(Photo: Healthy Happy Life)

11. Avocado, Mozzarella and Jalapeno Chimichurri Grilled Cheese: This is not the grilled cheese your mom used to make! With jalapeños, green onion, cilantro and lime, your tastebuds will thank you for this flavorful sandwich. (via Naturally Ella)


naturally ella avocado grilled cheese
(Photo: Naturally Ella)

12. Skinny PB & Banana Protein Wrap: Some days you crave your old-fashioned PB and banana sandwich. But when you live an on-the-go lifestyle, dressing it up in a wrap will be the perfect solution. Try this swap here.


pb banana wrap

13. Garlicky Bacon and Spinach Grilled Cheese: If you're craving some salty bacon, look no further than this delicious sandwich. It's only 293 calories and you'll be the envy of all your lunch pals. (via My Fitness Pal)


myfitnesspal garlicky bacon grilled cheese
(Photo: My Fitness Pal)

14. Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps: If you’re a fan of PF Chang’s, you’ll LOVE this healthy Asian Lettuce Wrap recipe. The lettuce serves as the perfect crunchy wrap to eat the savory filling, and still leave you feeling full without being weighed down. Here's the recipe.


Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

15. Light and Easy BLT Wrap: Who doesn’t love a warm, crunchy BLT? Our waistlines, that’s who. The calorie, sodium and fat counts that bacon packs is unreal — but if you find the right cut and bake it rather than fry it, you’ll have less to worry about in the nutrition department. Click here for more info!


BLT Wrap

16. Skinny Chicken Salad: Toss it on a croissant, crackers or lettuce to indulge in a skinny version of a lunch classic. You can prepare it in under 30 minutes and have leftovers for dinner (and more)! Click here for the nutrition.


skinny chicken salad

17. Greek Tortellini Salad: If you're looking for a break from lettuce-based salads, try this Greek Tortellini Salad for bursts of flavor in a light, healthy way. Packed with pasta, feta and veggies, a serving is only 198 calories that you'll be sure to enjoy. Check it out here!


Greek Tortellini Salad

18. Asian Chicken Salad Lettuce Wrap: Lettuce wraps are a huge trend in the foodie world right now, and who can be mad at it? The crunchy lettuce gives your wrap the perfect texture — plus it saves you a ton of calories. Click here for the recipe.


Asian Chicken Salad Lettuce Wrap

19. Skinny Cobb Salad: Chicken, eggs and bacon add so much flavor to this salad, you'll forget it's helping you lose weight. At only 343 calories per two-cup serving, it will leave you, and your tastebuds, satisfied. Try it here.


skinny cobb salad

20. Shrimp Caesar Salad: You don't have to choose between salad or seafood for lunch because you can have both with this Shrimp Caesar Salad. It's refreshing and includes a homemade caesar dressing you'll crave. For directions, click here.


Shrimp Caesar Salad

21. Rainbow Salad: Lay out all the ingredients and let the family serve themselves – even the kids! Want it to be a vegetarian meal? Leave off the ham and add other veggies like bell peppers, onions, chickpeas or even sunflower seeds. To make it, click here.


Rainbow Salad

22. BLT Salad + Avocado: As you try to eat healthy, you may be missing your old friend, the BLT sandwich. This salad can calm those cravings in a low-calorie fashion! Try it here.


BLT Salad with Avocado
(Photo: Skinnytaste)

23. Carb-Cutting Avocado Zoodles: The zucchini noodles cut down on carbs you would normally find in spaghetti noodles, while the avocados and artichokes full of antioxidants help you burn fat and detox your system. Check it out here!


Carb Cutting Zucchini Noodles

24. Sweet Potato Pomegranate Salad: This gorgeous salad looks almost too good to eat. With sweet potatoes, pomegranate, feta and pepitas, taste this salad and indulge in every healthy bite. Check it out here.


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25. Avocado Chicken Salad: While we love our original Skinny Chicken Salad recipe, making the decision to add avocados might be one of our more genius ideas. We use Greek yogurt to slim down the dressing, while the avocados ensure you’re getting your healthy fats. Here's the recipe!


Avocado Chicken Salad

26. Italian Chopped Salad: This Italian Chopped Salad recipe is based on the chopped salad from Portillo’s in Chicago… so all you Chi-Towners, get ready for some fun! For those of you unfamiliar with Portillo’s, this salad is pretty substantial, thanks to the ditalini pasta and bacon. Learn more here!


Skinny Mom Italian Chopped Salad with House Dressing recipe

27. The Ultimate Pizza Quesadilla: This lunch option combines two favorites: pizza and quesadillas! We keep it low-calorie and high-protein so your waistline can reap the benefits as much as your taste buds will. Check it out here.


pizza quesadilla

28. Clean Eating Quinoa Salad: This salad is an office favorite at Skinny Mom HQ. Not only is it delicious, refreshing and filling, but it’s super healthy! Kale is one of the most cleansing foods you can get your hands on, and we use protein-packed quinoa, red and yellow bell peppers, shallots and sunflower seeds to really give you that cleansing kick you need. Here's the recipe.


Cleansing Quinoa Salad

29. Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon: Salmon is one of the best foods to eat when trying to eat healthy. It’s a lean protein (this recipe contains 24 grams of protein and only 5 grams of fat!) and is tasty to boot! Full of essential fatty acids, your waistline will be thanking you after this meal. Here's the quick, easy recipe.


Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon

30. Open-Faced Classic Tuna Melt: This low-calorie, low-fat tuna melt is the perfect lightened up recipe when you’re craving a good old fashioned sandwich. Leaving it open-faced will cut out carbs and using Greek yogurt will ensure that the fat count stays as low as possible. Check out the recipe here.


Open Faced Classic Tuna Melt

31. Mediterranean Flatbread: Made in only 20 minutes, this flatbread is made with natural ingredients. It's a fresh lunch option without sacrificing flavor. (via Naturally Ella)


Naturally Ella Mediterranean flatbread
(Photo: Naturally Ella)

32. Roasted Veggie and Ricotta Pizza: The kids may be wary of all the veggies at first, but the ricotta and mozzarella cheese will ease their minds. Once they take a bite of this healthy creation, they’ll forget all about the vegetables. Check it out here.


skinny roasted veggie and ricotta pizza

33. Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Pistachio Flatbread: When pizza meets veggies, you get surprisingly delicious flavor. Try this recipe for an exciting, healthy lunch option. (via Two Peas and Their Pod)


two peas and their pod flatbread
(Photo: Two Peas and Their Pod)

34. Five-Ingredient Spinach Parmesan Pasta: When you need to cook a simple meal, try this pasta dish. Made with only five ingredients, it's great for the days when you need a hot meal on the go. Start making it here.


Spinach Parmesan Pasta

35. Skinny Florentine Flatbread: For this recipe, one serving is the entire flatbread, and it's only 311 calories! It can be cooked in about 20 minutes, making it the perfect option for a quick-paced day. Find the ingredients here.


skinny florentine flatbread

36. Cheesy Spaghetti Squash: A part of Family Fresh Cooking's Project Lunchbox, this spaghetti squash is the ideal office lunch. She recommends packing sides of whole grain Goldfish crackers and baby carrots or tomatoes for a delicious, nutritious meal. (via Family Fresh Cooking)


family fresh cooking spaghetti squash
(Photo: Family Fresh Cooking)

37. Raw Lasagna: This is a creative, deconstructed vegan dish. It features cashew cheese and broccoli sun-dried tomato pesto, and it will have all your friends begging for the recipe! (via This Rawsome Vegan Life)


rawsome vegan life raw lasagna
(Photo: This Rawsome Vegan Life)

38. Light and Healthy Vegetarian Lo Mein: This is a light option for Chinese lo mein noodles. This meal balances low-cal with providing a filling, indulgent meal without feeling like you left a Chinese buffet. (via Can You Stay for Dinner)


stay for dinner lo mein
(Photo: Can You Stay for Dinner)

39. Quinoa and Vegetable Stir-Fry: Adding quinoa into a traditional stir-fry completely changes the texture of the dish. But don't be alarmed, it's just as yummy and brings along many health benefits. Check it out here.


quinoa vegetable stir fry

40. Veggie "Sushi" Rolls: If you love sushi, try this healthy, meatless option that is packed with raw, organic ingredients. It's a fresh and healthy lunch option that you'll love making yourself. (via Nutrition Stripped)


nutrition stripped veggie sushi rolls
(Photo: Nutrition Stripped)

41. Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup: For days that you need a bowl of warm soup, try this superfood-packed recipe. (via Family Fresh Cooking)


family fresh cooking roasted cauliflower and broccoli soup
(Photo: Family Fresh Cooking)

42. Lightened-Up Broccoli Cheddar Soup: This soup may already be in your lunch food rotation, but try this skinny version to shed the pounds. It's only 210 calories per serving and you'll have enough for dinner, too! To check the ingredients, click here.


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43. Vegetable Ravioli Soup: For comfort food in a bowl, you've got to try this vegetable soup with ravioli. It's a hearty meal that is made quickly and can serve eight to 10, so you'll have tasty leftovers to enjoy. (via Cooking ala Mel)


Cooking ala mel vegetable ravioli soup
(Photo: Cooking ala Mel)

44. Italian Pasta Soup: This colorful soup will warm you up on cold days or fill you when you need a hearty meal. It's only 175 calories per serving and you won't have hunger pangs a few hours later. Try it here!


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45. Southwestern Turkey Chili: For a spicy soup, try this Southwestern Turkey Chili. You can use last night's leftovers as the meat and create a lean, healthy lunch with other items from your pantry. (via A Food Centric Life)


food centric life turkey chili
(Photo: A Food Centric Life)

46. Skinny Chili Cheese Potatoes: Who knew something this indulgent could be a skinny food? It's only 231 calories per serving but is packed full of flavor to put your meat and potatoes together in just the right way. Make it by clicking here.


skinny chili cheese potatoes

47. Skinny Honey Lemon Chicken: Sweet and sour flavors come together in this skinny dish. It's a modern take on a classic Asian meal that will keep you ready and energized for your afternoon. (via Gimme Some Oven)


gimme some oven honey lemon chicken
(Photo: Gimme Some Oven)

48. Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets: Forget the fried chicken cravings, these baked alternatives are just as tasty without the added calories and fat. You can even trick your kids into loving them! Start making them now.


healthy baked chicken nuggets

49. Citrus Roasted Strawberry Parfaits: If your sweet tooth is calling, try switching out a warm lunch for a light and fluffy parfait. The fruit and yogurt blend together perfectly for a satisfying meal. Try substituting your favorite fruits or mixing them! (via Family Fresh Cooking)


family fresh cooking citrus roasted strawberry parfait
(Photo: Family Fresh Cooking)

50. Berry Banana Smoothie Bowl: This is a way to have dessert for lunch in a healthy way! (via Two Peas and Their Pod)


Two peas and their pod smoothie bowl
(Photo: Two Peas and Their Pod)

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(Photo: Girl Scouts of America)

meetthecookies_rah-rah-raisins
(Photo: Girl Scouts of America)

Original article and pictures take asset.popculture.com site

вторник, 19 мая 2015 г.

Non-Stick Single Kabob Baskets - Set Of 4

Non-Stick Single Kabob Baskets - Set Of 4
Non-Stick Single Kabob Baskets - Set Of 4

Non-Stick Single Kabob Baskets - Set Of 4

Non-Stick Single Kabob Baskets - Set Of 4

Non-Stick Single Kabob Baskets - Set Of 4


Single Kabob Baskets from Charcoal Companion are the answer for people who want to make kabobs faster and easier. Simply fill the kabob basket with cut up food, latch lid and grill. Rosewood handle for easy turning. Nonstick coated metal. Set of 4.


Features:


  • 1.7 x 1.7 x 19.4
  • Nonstick coated, heavy gauge steel
  • Rosewood handles
  • Set of 4 Single Kabob baskets

Original article and pictures take cdn3.bigcommerce.com site

четверг, 7 мая 2015 г.

New Year’s Detox Plan to Jumpstart Your Weight Loss

New Year’s Detox Plan to Jumpstart Your Weight Loss
New Year's Detox to Jumpstart your Weight Loss on the 17 Day Diet

Did you over indulge in your New Year’s celebration? If so, no fear! A great way to jumpstart your weight loss plan is a one or two-day detox. This will help you flush out toxins so your body is ready to release weight. If you’re familiar with the 17 Day Diet, then this detox will look familiar. It’s simply a very clean day of eating to release toxins.


Here’s a quick menu for your detox day(s):


New Year’s Detox Plan to Jumpstart Your Weight Loss


Hot Lemon Water within ½ hour of waking


Breakfast:


Green smoothie with your choice of greens, low-sugar fruits and ice water, no sugar added almond milk or plain yogurt

(Smoothie formula is 1cup greens, 1 ½ cups fruit and 1 cup liquid base)


Lunch:


Roasted Chicken breast over leafy greens, cucumber, and tomatoes

Apple Cider Vinaigrette


Dinner:


Lemon and Dill Salmon

Roasted Asparagus


Snacks:

Cool Cucumber and Strawberry Salad with Vinaigrette


Make sure you drink plenty of water, green tea at meal times, and if you’re hungry, eat liberal amounts of cucumbers and asparagus along with an extra green salad.


Here's a quick, one-day New Year's Detox Plan to jumpstart your weight loss

Original article and pictures take 17ddblog.com site

четверг, 23 апреля 2015 г.

Naturally Flavored Water

Naturally Flavored Water
Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas
Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas

Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water with these refreshing, healthy flavors! I'm keeping 2-3 flavors of this "spa water" in my fridge now, so I have a variety to motivate me to drink more water.


I was a hardcore Dr. Pepper girl for years. Then I gave up regular soda because of the high sugar content and switched to diet soda. Next we were warned to avoid the chemicals in diet soda; and more recently studies have indicated that diet soda actually causes rather than prevents weight gain (source). Geez. Lots of us moved on to bottled water, but that has landfill and environmental consequences and can be less healthy than regular tap water (source). Juice has more nutrition than soda, but is comparable in sugar, carb, and calorie content (source). Dang. It's hard to keep up.


Simply water

At the end of the day, regular old tap water--or at least a filtered version of it--seems to be the way to go. I'm fortunate that St. Louis is considered to have some of the best tasting tap water in the U.S. I still prefer the taste of it filtered through a Brita Water Filter Pitcher--we've been using one for years. But, I still don't drink enough water.


Aside from my morning coffee, I honestly forget to drink fluids throughout the day. I know that it's important for my health. I don't dislike water, but I do get kind of bored with it. That was the motivation for starting to make flavored waters.


Subtle flavor without sweetness

These aren't sweet waters, so they'll be disappointing if that's what you're expecting. This is water with subtle flavors infused into it. Water with a little something extra. A touch of flavor--not an explosion of flavor--with little or no sweetness. You've probably had pitchers of ice water with lemon served at restaurants. This is the same idea, but with more variety. Many spas serve fancy waters like these, and it turns out that they couldn't be simpler to make. And, they are oh-so-refreshing.


The KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) approach to Flavored Waters

My natural tendency is to go overboard and overcomplicate things, so I really have to fight that when I'm developing recipes. I read about and was tempted to try all kinds of methods for flavoring water that involve blenders, boiling, specialty infuser pitchers, and lots of different ingredients. But, I know myself. If I truly want to transition completely away from soda & juice and drink more water throughout the day, I have to make this simple so it can be an easy routine for me to maintain. When I read celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's quick and uncomplicated approach to making flavored waters, I was inspired to follow his lead and keep it simple. My easy formula for making KISS flavored waters is to use only fruit and herbs, water, ice, and a jar or pitcher. This is something I can make in a minute or two so I can always have flavored waters on hand in my fridge.


How to make

Naturally Flavored Water


Supplies Needed:


  • fruit -- whatever kind you like (except no bananas); make sure it's good and ripe for maximum sweetness and flavor. I like to use all kinds of citrus and berries. I also found pineapple and watermelon to work well for flavoring water. If you don't want to buy whole ones, many grocery stores sell small containers of pre-cut fruit.
  • herbs -- these are optional, but many herbs are a surprising complement to fruit flavors; almost any herb will work depending on your personal preference
  • jars or pitchers -- I use 2 quart mason jars primarily, but any 2 quart pitcher will do.
    fruit infusion pitcher--I recently purchased one of these--it's another option if you think you'll be making infused waters regularly; a very easy, tidy way to strain fruit from water.
    fruit infusion water bottle--I love using this for a portable, on-the-go option.
  • muddler or wooden spoon for mashing fruit and herbs
  • water -- I use filtered water, but regular tap water is fine if yours tastes good to you

Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas
Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas

Fresh vs. frozen fruit. When in season, I prefer to use fresh fruit. However, when fruit is out of season, the fresh version can be tart or flavorless. Because fruit that is to be frozen is picked at the peak of ripeness, it is often the better option for the best flavor, sweetness, and nutrients. I find this to especially to be the case with berries and peaches.


A variety of fresh herbs. Use whatever herbs you like or happen to have on hand. I picked all of these from my herb garden and have tried them in flavored waters. It's surprising how well they blend with most fruit flavors, and they amp up the refreshing factor of the water. Mint is the most obvious herb choice. I also have tried basil, rosemary, sage, thyme, lavender, and tarragon. All good.


Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas
Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas

I'll share some of the fruit and herb combos that I've recently tried for flavoring water. But, honestly, you can combine most fruits and herbs according to your favorite flavors and what you have on hand in your fridge. I'll show you how to make 5 flavor combos. You can take it from there, creating endless flavor combos of your own.


Quantities: The quantities in my flavored water recipes are all for 2 quart jars or pitchers. However, I ran out of the 2 quart jars and used a few 1 quart jars, halving the recipe ingredients. So, don't be confused by the different jar sizes. It's easy to make a full or half batch depending on your jar or pitcher size.


The first 2 waters are

flavored with fruit only (no herbs)
WASH FRUIT THOROUGHLY! The citrus and berries need to be really, really clean to keep contaminants and bacteria out of your flavored water. I recommend organic fruit, if it isn't going to be peeled.


1. All Citrus Flavored Water (adds refreshing tartness to water) -- slice 1 orange, 1 lime, 1 lemon into rounds, then cut the rounds in half. Add to jar, press and twist with a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon. Press enough to release some of the juices, but don't pulverize the fruit into pieces. Fill the jar with ice. Pour in water to the top. Stir it with the handle of a wooden spoon or a chopstick. Put a lid on it, put it in the fridge, and chill.


  • click here to view plastic lids for mason jars on Amazon -- these are long-lasting and easier to screw on and off than the metal rings and lids that come with the jars; they fit all wide-mouth mason jars

Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas
Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas

You can drink it right away, but the flavor intensifies if it's made an hour or two ahead. It's even better the next day. 24 hours later straight from the fridge, the ice still hasn't melted completely in mine. The ice at the top serves as a sieve so that you can pour the flavored water without getting fruit bits in your glass.


2. Raspberry Lime Flavored Water (beautiful color and mildly tart) -- Quarter 2 limes; with your hands, squeeze the juice into the jar, then throw in the squeezed lime quarters. Add raspberries. Press and twist with a muddler to release some of the juices (don't pulverize the fruit). Fill the jar with ice, then add water to the top. Stir, cover, and refrigerate.


Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas
Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas

The next 3 waters are

flavored with fruit and herb combos


3. Pineapple Mint Flavored Water (a hint of minty sweetness). Add a sprig of mint to the jar--you can throw in the whole sprig; or, remove the leaves from the sprig, if you prefer to have the mint swimming around and distributing in the jar. Muddle the mint--the goal is to bruise the leaves and release their flavor--don't pulverize them into bits. Add pineapple pieces, press and twist with the muddler to release juices. Add ice to the top and then water. Stir, cover, and refrigerate.


Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas
Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas

4. Blackberry Sage Flavored Water (subtle, refreshing flavor). Add sage leaves to jar and bruise with a muddler. Add blackberries; press and twist with muddler to release their juices. Fill jar with ice cubes, add water to the top, stir, cover and refrigerate.


Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas
Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas

5. Watermelon Rosemary Flavored Water (lovely flavor combo). Add a sprig of rosemary to jar and muddle gently (rosemary releases a strong flavor without much muddling). Add watermelon cubes; twist and press gently to release juices. Fill jar with ice cubes, add water to the top, stir, cover and refrigerate.


Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas
Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas

Here's the whole gang. It's hard to pick a favorite, because they all have a different, distinctive flavor. The all citrus and raspberry lime are both quite tart (and refreshing!), the watermelon rosemary and pineapple mint are the sweetest, and the blackberry sage has the mildest flavor (that may be because my out-of-season blackberries weren't very flavorful). I enjoyed all of these and love having a variety in my fridge. You can get creative and use this same simple method for combining all kinds of fruits and herbs.


Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas
Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas

How long will they keep? Put a lid on them, put them in fridge, and they will keep for up to 3 days. It only takes a few minutes to make several varieties to keep on hand. No more boring water for me!


Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas
Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas

Pour a glass. When there's still ice left in the jar (my ice lasts up to 24 hours in the fridge), it will filter out the fruit/herb bits as you pour the water into a glass. After the ice melts, if you don't want to drink fruit bits along with the water, use a small wire strainer to remove them as you pour the water into your drinking glass. UPDATE: Another option that was suggested by reader Kelley in the comments section is to use a sprout strainer lid made to fit wide mouth mason jars. I bought one, and it works great! (Thanks for the tip, Kelley!)


  • click here to view mini wire strainer on Amazon
  • click here to view strainer lid for mason jars on Amazon

Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas
Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas

Sweeten it up, if you must. If you have a sweet tooth and find these flavored waters undrinkable without some sweetener, go ahead and stir in some simple sugar syrup, honey, agave syrup, or whatever sweetener you prefer. 1 teaspoon of sugar only has 15 calories, so go ahead and add one to your glass. Given that a single can of soda or juice has the equivalent of 10 teaspoons of sugar, you are still way better off drinking slightly sweetened water. If you are hooked on sweet tasting drinks and want to reduce or eliminate sugar or artificial sweeteners, you may need to wean yourself gradually. Unsweetened beverages are an acquired taste. I prefer them now, but it took me awhile to get there.


Or, try making my Naturally Flavored Fruit & Herb Honey Syrups. Just stir these into your chilled water for a healthier way to add a hint of flavored sweetness.


Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas
Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas

Great for entertaining! Flavored waters are very popular now, as more people are avoiding soda and juice. Make a variety of flavored waters to offer at your next party. Look how gorgeous they are! Refreshing, healthy, inexpensive, and beautiful. Plus you can make and refrigerate them well in advance of the party.


Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas
Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas

For more ideas for flavoring waters and ice cubes, I recommend:

COOL WATERS
Cookbook

click here to view on Amazon


KISS Flavored Waters. My new beverage of choice. How about you?


Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas
Naturally Flavored Water -- An easy formula for making an endless variety of fruit and herb infused waters. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water! www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water #vegan #glutenfree #paleo #flavoredwater #recipes #drinkideas

Let me know if you have other flavored water combos to recommend.


Make it Yummy day!

(keep scrolling to get to the printable recipe for Flavored Water)


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By Monica Servings: 6-8 servings


  • fruit -- 2 cups berries, citrus, melons, pineapple...most fruits will work (see recommended amounts in directions)
  • herbs -- a sprig of mint, basil, sage, rosemary, tarragon, thyme, or lavender
  • water (tap or filtered)
  • ice

Supplies needed: 2 quart pitcher or jar with lid; muddler or wooden spoon


General formula for whatever fruit/herb combo you desire.

1. If using herbs, add a sprig of fresh herbs to jar/pitcher; press and twist with muddler or handle of wooden spoon to bruise leaves and release flavor; don't pulverize the herbs into bits.

2. Add approx. 2 cups of fruit to jar/pitcher; press and twist with muddler or handle of wooden spoon, just enough to release some of the juices

3. Fill jar/pitcher with ice cubes.

4. Add water to top of jar/pitcher.

5. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.


Suggested flavor combinations:

ALL CITRUS (no herbs) -- Slice 1 orange, 1 lime, 1 lemon into rounds, then cut the rounds in half. Add to jar and proceed with muddling, add ice & water.

RASPBERRY LIME (no herbs) -- Quarter 2 limes; with your hands, squeeze the juice into the jar, then throw in the squeezed lime quarters. Add 2 cups raspberries. Muddle, add ice & water.

PINEAPPLE MINT -- Add a sprig of mint to the jar (you can throw in the whole sprig; or, remove the leaves from the sprig, if you prefer to have the mint swimming around and distributing in the jar). Muddle the mint. Add 2 cups pineapple pieces, muddle, add ice & water.

BLACKBERRY SAGE -- Add sage sprig to jar and muddle. Add 2 cups blackberries; muddle, add ice & water.

WATERMELON ROSEMARY -- Add rosemary sprig to jar & muddle. Add 2 cups watermelon cubes; muddle, add ice and water.


Original article and pictures take www.theyummylife.com site

вторник, 7 апреля 2015 г.

Natural Detoxifying Foods for the 17 Day Diet (Infographic)

Natural Detoxifying Foods for the 17 Day Diet (Infographic)

Here are a few of my favorite naturally occurring detoxifying foods.


Natural Detoxifying Foods
Here are my favorite Natural Detoxifying Foods for the 17 Day Diet (and beyond). #17DDBlog

Original article and pictures take 17ddblog.com site