Question by Newcastle Gal: what is a great diet to loose weight… anyone know any weekly recipes or advice what to eat 4 a healthy diet?
I would like some suggestions which others have used and find the diet recipes great and healthy…. I have tried to look up on google but there are thousands to search through and I would like some first hand recipes which real people have tried and think works… any ideas???
I am also planning to go swimming and do a whole bunch of physical activities aka bike riding and occasionally going to gym.
Best answer:
Answer by Piggychopps
Good, try these recipes
Lemon Coriander Soup
* Lemon juice – 2 tbsp
* Fresh coriander (hara dhania) leaves, chopped – 2 tpsp
* Oil – 2 tbsp
* Onion, chopped – 1 medium
* Spring onion bulb, chopped – 1 medium
* Ginger (adrak), chopped – 1 inch piece
* Garlic (lahsun), chopped – 5 cloves
* Gram flour (besan) – 2 tbsp
* Vegetable stock – 4.5 cups
* Cabbage (pata gobhi), chopped – 1/4 small
* Carrot, cubed – 1 medium
* Black pepper, crushed – 7-8
* Salt – to taste
Instructions
1. Reserve the stems of coriander leaves. Heat oil in a pan.
2. Add onion, spring onion bulb, ginger and garlic and sauté till translucent.
3. Add gram flour and continue to sauté till you get a nice aroma.
4. Add vegetable stock, coriander stems, cabbage and carrot cubes and bring to a boil.
5. Add crushed peppercorns and continue to boil.
6. Add half of the chopped coriander leaves and cook for five to ten minutes. Strain and keep aside cooked vegetables.
7. Heat the strained soup. Add salt, lemon juice and bring to a boil again.
8. Season with the remaining chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Coriander Mint Chutney Sandwich Recipe
Indian, Snack (Sandwich)
An fat-free, cholesterol-free, low-calorie sandwich. Perfect for the ones who are aiming for weight loss or are otherwise health conscious.
Good For Heart Disease, Weight Loss
Health Factor Low Fat, Low Cholesterol, High Fiber
Prep. Time 10 min
Cook Time 10 min
Ingredients (Makes 2 – 4 Serving)
* 1 bunch fresh mint (pudina)
* 1 bunch fresh coriander (hara dhania)
* 6-8 cloves garlic (lahsun)
* 1″ piece of ginger (adrak)
* 2 green chillies
* 1 tsp sugar
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 2 tsps lime juice
* 3 pieces brown (whole-wheat) bread
* 1/2 cup grated carrot
* 1/2 cup grated cabbage
* 3 tsp fat free yogurt (optional)
Instructions
For chutney:
1. Cut off roots from both mint and coriander, peel garlic and ginger and remove stalks from green chillies. Wash all these ingredients thoroughly.
2. Grind these and all the remaining ingredients into a smooth paste.
For Sandwich:
1. Mix yogurt and coriander-mint chutney thoroughly and spread a layer of it on one piece of brown bread followed by a layer of grated carrot. Cover it with another piece of brown bread.
2. Spread a thin layer of yogurt-chutney mix on it followed by a layer of cabbage and cover it with the second piece of brown bread. Bind the sandwich with a little pressure.
3. Finish the sandwich by trimming the four edges. Cut diagonally into two pieces.
4. Place in a plate and garnish with a few leaves of fresh mint.
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