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7 DAY DIET PLAN -MEDITERRANEAN DIET

7 DAY DIET PLAN  credit: third party image reference  DAY 1  Breakfast   I cup of Greek yogurt   With half a cup of fruits, such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, chopped almonds or walnuts  Lunch   2 cups of mixed salad greens with cherry tomatoes and olives on top and a dressing of olive oil and vinegar   Whole-grain pita bread with hummus  Dinner   Salmon with potatoes and corn salad  credit: third party image reference   DAY 2  Breakfast   One pan-fried egg   Whole-wheat toast    Grilled tomatoes   For additional calories, add another egg or some sliced avocado to the toast.  Lunch   Mixed bean salad  Dinner   One portion of baked cod or salmon with garlic and black pepper to add flavor   One roasted potato with olive oil and chives  DAY 3  Breakfast   1 cup cooked oatmeal    Half cup of berries like blueberries, and raspberries or add cherries.    1 tablespoon chopped walnuts    credit: third party image reference  Lunch    Boiled white beans with spices, such as laurel,

Vegan Diet

VEGAN DIET  A vegan diet is also known as a Plant-based diet . It excludes all types of animal products like meat, eggs, and dairy products like milk, cheese, and butter. credit: third party image reference VEGAN VS VEGETARIAN VEGETARIANS Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or poultry, but they consume dairy products like milk, butter, cheese and some eat eggs. VEGAN It is the same as the vegetarian diet, but they don't consume any products that come from animals. Mostly meat, fish, poultry, eggs , dairy , and honey are avoided. Sometimes products that use animal products like leather, wool, and medicines derived from animals are also avoided. Example they don't use leather shoes or belts, woolen sweaters, fur coats, gelatin. HEALTH BENEFITS Vegan diets can help you lose weight Lower risk of heart diseases Lower cancer risk It helps you to manage Diabetes WHAT TO EAT Here is sample 7 day vegan meal plan While following a vegan diet, you can be on a shortage of few nutrients lik

Edgy Veggie Wraps

EDGY VEGGIE WRAPS credit: third party image reference         IN GREDIENTS 1/2 teaspoon olive oil 1-inch slice red onion 1/2 medium red bell pepper 1/2 small zucchini 1/2 cup carrot, and beans 1 medium-sized potato 2 whole-grain wraps or tortillas 1/4 cup hummus 1/2 cup baby spinach 2 tablespoon feta cheese, crumbled(optional) 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon sliced black olives PREPARATION Thinly slice the red onion, bell pepper, zucchini, carrot and beans.  Boil and mash the potatoes and keep it aside( if you don't want the potatoes, just skip it) credit: third party image reference In a pan, heat oil over medium-low heat.   Add the veggies and saute them, until soft, for about 5 minutes. In a separate pan, heat the wraps. Spread half of the hummus down the middle of each wrap. Divide spinach between wraps, then top them with sauteed vegetables. Sprinkle with feta, oregano, and olives. Fold edges over to roll up, and cut in half crosswise And your healthy Edgy Veggie Wraps a

Mediterranean Diet

MEDITERRANEAN DIET credit: third party image reference WHAT IS MEDITERRANEAN DIET There is no exact definition for the Mediterranean diet.i t is a blend of the basics of healthy eating with the traditional flavors and cooking methods of the Mediterranean countries. It typically consists of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, nuts, and seeds. ORIGIN OF MEDITERRANEAN DIET The concept of a Mediterranean diet was developed by the food patterns of Crete, Italy, and Greece in the early 1960 s. It is observed that coronary heart diseases are fewer in these countries when compared to the U.S and Europe.                       credit: third party image reference      Main components of the Mediterranean diet include: Daily consumption of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and nuts  Weekly intake of fish, poultry, beans, and eggs Moderate portions of dairy products Limited intake of red meat HEALTH BENEFITS There are many health benefits in this diet plan, Reduced risk of cardiovascular

Popular Weight Loss Diet Plans

                            9 POPULAR WEIGHT LOSS DIETS There are thousands of diets. Some are for losing weight , while others are for gaining weight, lowering cholesterol, living a long and healthy life , and many other reasons. First, let's understand the basics before we undergo any type of diet.                                                                  Credit: third party image reference WHAT IS DIET A diet can be described as a fixed plan of eating and drinking the type and amount of food are planned out in order to achieve the targeted weight or healthy lifestyle. Dietary habits and choices play a significant role in the quality of life, health, and longevity. WHAT IS A BALANCED DIET                                                            Credit: third party image reference A  balanced diet  is one that fulfills all of a person's nutritional needs. Humans need a certain amount of calories and nutrients to stay  healthy . By  eating a balanced diet , people can

Healthy Chocolate Almond Cake

                    CHOCOLATE ALMOND CAKE                                                                     credit: third party image reference HEALTH BENEFITS Chocolate is one of the world's favorite foods. It is rich in antioxidants and the health benefits of chocolate include reducing stress and improves mood and so on... Almonds contain lots of healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium, and vitamin E. The health benefits of almonds include lower blood sugar levels, reduced blood pressure, and lower cholesterol levels. INGREDIENTS:                                                                       credit: third party image reference    CAKE 2 cups all-purpose flour or almond flour 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 -1/2cups sugar or coconut sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon almond extract 2/3 cup baking cocoa 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2  cup milk FROSTING 5 tablespoons butter, softened 2-1/2 cups icing sugar 1 teasp