Month: July 2018

 

Love this title already healthy weekly shopping list ideas because this is something we all spent a lot of time on unconsciously or consciously.

 

We all know the feeling every week when we’re about to go to the grocery shop. It’s always difficult to decide on what to eat that next week. Let’s see if I can help you with this healthy weekly shopping list ideas blog.

 

In our household, we always have a healthy weekly shopping list, it’s a must, and again because it’s healthy it doesn’t need to be expensive at all. It just gives such a good feeling eating healthy and knowing you saved so much money instead of spending it on expensive lunches.

 

So let’s crack on, not too much chit chat and let me guide you through this simple healthy weekly shopping list ideas blog?

 

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Where to start?

Back to the pen and paper or an online app to create a shopping list. Whatever you do always go to the shop prepared with a shopping list.

It saves you a lot of money and prevents you from buying things you don’t need at all.

 

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Example of our personal household shopping list basics we always buy: 

Vegetables:

Broccoli

Celery

Carrots

Tomatoes

Cucumber

 

Fruit:

Oranges

Apples

Bananas

Grapes

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Protein:

Animal or non animal protein like:

Chicken

Fish

Canned chickpeas or kidney beans (water based)

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Carbs like:

Brown rice or pasta

Whole wheat pita

Dark Ryvita crackers

 

Unsalted mix nuts

Water

Cheese

Honey

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You can buy all of this for not that much money we spend like around £35/40 a week and that for 2 adults and a baby and I eat 4/5 times every single day

 

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Cooking twice a week

A great tip: for Monday lunch we always have leftovers from the weekend and on Monday we cook for Tuesday and Wednesday. And Wednesday we cook for Thursday and Friday.

And then its weekend again and the cycle repeats?

 

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Tip #1

If you’re on a really tight budget instead of animal protein which can be a lot more expensive I would suggest buying a things like a canned beans or kidney beans so you still get a lot of protein in.

Where you would buy meat for £3 or more you can buy canned beans, chickpeas for just a couple of cents.

 

Tip #2

If you know you’re a sweet tooth, instead of buying  a 4 pack snickers just buy 1 and try to eat it once a week, that’s it. Or if you are really struggling with it, don’t buy any sweets at all in your house.

Did you know that?

To stay healthy and fit exercise only contributes 20% and healthy food 80% didn’t knew that huh, now you know?

 

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So there you have it cheap healthy easy dinner ideas made easy just for you:)

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me, I’m here to help you. if you have any feedback please let me know so I can improve myself helping you achieving and enjoying your goals.

 

God Bless

 

Mitchell Balker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Founder of: Cheap  healthy easy dinner ideas blog

Founder of the website: https://healthyfoodplanning.com/

Email: mb@healthyfoodplanning.com

 

 

Besides world peace etc. what we also need is a simple tuna pasta recipe just to make life easier right?

 

 

Learned about this pasta when I came to the UK in 2010 from a roommate then. It’s such a simple and quite cheap pasta but it’s really good, so I had to write this simple tuna pasta recipe blog for Y’all?

 

The only thing that was missing in this simple tuna pasta recipe was vegetables but this is solved now as I came up with a great vegetable which suites this pasta beautifully.

 

So like you know me not to much chit chat without an example so let’s crack on and let me show you a simple tuna pasta recipe, enjoy?

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So, what do you need?  

 

1 pack of whole wheat pasta 

1 pack of kale

2 0r 3 cans of tuna

Philadelphia cheese

Half of an onion

1 garlic

Olive oil

Salt and pepper

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First step Prep time

 

Mince the onion and garlic

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Next step 

 

Remove the stems of the kale and cut the leaves it in even size chunks

 

Wash the leaves and let it dry

 

You can the cook the kale but what I Personally prefer is to steam the kale for just a couple of minutes to keep all the good stuff in the kale. Whatever you do don’t do it too long otherwise you lose all the good vitamins, minerals etc.

 

Once its ready cool it off with cold water or if you have cooked it, get it out if the pan and put it another bowl so it doesn’t cook further leaving you with alone with a vegetable with not all the good stuff still in it.

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Next step   

 

Fill up a pan with cold water and boil it up

 

Add the same time boil up another pan if you go to steam your kale

 

Once it reaches its boiling point ad generously some salt to it and what I love to do is to add a little bit of olive oil to the water

 

Let it cook 8-10 min- and what I always say taste your food when preparing so go ahead and taste once a while if the pasta is good yes or no

 

Once its ready cool it off with cold water and put the pasta away

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Next step

 

In the meanwhile, depending on how fast you are otherwise you can also do this before you boil up the water, mince the onion and the garlic

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Next step  

 

Cook the onions and garlic until they get a light brown color

 

Add the pasta to it and stir everything around

 

Then add some scoops of Philadelphia cheese to it

 

Add some salt and pepper to it and then stir everything around for just a couple of minutes because you don’t want to get all the good stuff out of kale.

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Finish   

 

And that’s it! And if you made the whole pack of pasta just put the rest in containers and enjoy it another day which saves you again on a lot of time and money.

So there you have it, a simple tuna pasta recipe quick and simple ?

 

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me, I’m here to help you. if you have any feedback please let me know so I can improve myself helping you achieving and enjoying your goals.

God Bless,

 

Mitchell Balker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author of the blog: a simple tuna pasta recipe

Founder of the website: https://healthyfoodplanning.com/

Email: mb@healthyfoodplanning.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fast food vs healthy food prices and I can already hear you guys thinking: boring? No worries, like you already know I keep my blogs light and simple?

 

So why did I write this blog fast food vs healthy food prices? Simple because my website is also about ‘affordable’ healthy food planning so I would like to show you how you can plan your hard earned money better than wasting it on fast food.

 

And in the blue corner we have chubby fast food and in the red corner we have Hercules healthy food so lets this fast food vs healthy food prices contest begin and let’s get ready to rumbleeeeee?

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Saving money

So let me give you some examples of how you can eat healthier while saving your hard earned money.

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Example 1

 

Fast food Meal deal £2.20 

With this, you will get 5 chicken wings, chips (as they call it in the UK) sauce, and a can of soda

So let me show you what you can buy with the £2.20 or whichever currency you are 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• A pack of 5 slices Whole wheat pita- £0,50
•  A pack of 6 tomatoes- £0,69
•  A pack of half fat Mozzarella – £ 0.95
   Total: £2, 14

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First put everything mise and place like the French like to say it

– Slice the tomatoes
– Slice the mozzarella in not too thick slices
– Cut the green onions in thin rings

Instructions:

– Toast or heat the pita light brown
– Once the pitas are ready to spread some butter or margarine with modest, please?
– After this add 2 to 3 slices mozzarella on the toast
– After this add the tomatoes on top of the mozzarella
– After this sprinkle some green onions on the tomatoes
– And after this sprinkle some salt and pepper on top of it

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And there you have it:

 

A cheaper healthier meal and if you buy 1 more pack of pita of 0, 50 you can enjoy this healthier meal more days then just 1 junk food meal

 

 

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Example 2

 

 

 

 

 

I am not going to call out names, the only thing that I will say is: I’m loving it?

OK let’s go for the good old large big mac meal in the UK you will pay for a large meal £ 5, 09

 

So let me show you what you can buy with the £5, 09 or whichever currency you are using:

– Whole wheat Fusilli pasta pasta (500 gram)- £0,56
– Cherry tomatoes- £1
– Feta cheese- £1,35
– Pesto- £ 1
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Total of £ 3,91

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First put everything mise and place like the French like to say it:)

• Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half
• Cut the feta cheese in small cubes
• Boil the water with some salt and olive oil

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Instructions:

• Cook the pasta 3 1/5 min to 4 min
•  Once done rinse it straight a way with cold water so it doesn’t cooks anymore further
• Once you have done this put it back in the pan with the cherry tomatoes,feta cheese and pesto and mix everything up together. (If you feel it is still missing something ad to your own taste more seasoning)
• You can top it of with some fresh basil if you like:)

 

 

 

 

 

 

And there you have it,with all these ingredients you can eat way more,healthier  for that hard earned money, what more do you want?

 

 

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So there you have it fast food vs healthy food prices made easy just for you:)

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me, I’m here to help you. if you have any feedback please let me know so I can improve myself helping you achieving and enjoying your goals.

God Bless

 

Mitchell Balker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Founder of: cheap healthy easy dinner ideas blog
Founder of the website: https://healthyfoodplanning.com/
Email: mb@healthyfoodplanning.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had to write this 2 easy healthy meal ideas for lazy people, yes again I am talking to you?

 

I consider myself as an extremely organized individual but life often throws those quick, unexpected jabs in your face you didn’t expect so I have to give you  2 easy healthy meal ideas which can help you in the busy lifestyle we all have these days.

 

What about those lazy days where you don’t even care about cooking, just thinking about it makes you tired, yep I know those days especially Sundays? But don’t worry these 2 easy healthy meal ideas are literally so easy everyone can do this, like I always say it’s all about plan and prep.

 

Also, these 2 easy healthy meal ideas are also great for if you have friends coming over, just chilling relaxing with some great food to share, we all know how much fun that is.

 

So let’s crack on, not too much chit chat and let me show you 2 easy healthy meal ideas

 

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Serving 1

Time 10 min

Meal 1- Healthy Salad

What do you need?

1 Big or 2 small ripe avocado’s

2 Tomatoes

1 pack of Mozarella

Spring onions

Smoked salmon or boiled eggs (depends on your budget) 

Salt & pepper

 

Roughly cost 

Between £ 5,24 and £8 (depends if you use eggs or smoked salmon)

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Instructions

1

Slice the tomatoes in even size slices

Slice the mozzarella in even size slices
Slice the green onions in even size slices

Slice the avocado’s in even size slices

 

 

2

Spread everything nice on a plate (for inspiration check out my picture)

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Top it off with some slices of spring onions
Sprinkle some salt and pepper on it and that’s it?

And there you have it how easy was that?

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Meal 2- Whole wheat pitta with guacamole topped up with  chicken, halloumi

What do you need?

1 big or 2 small ripe avocado’s
1 onion
1 tomato
Salt and pepper
Whole wheat pita
Something you would like to add to top it up with like chicken of haloumi

 

Butter but this is not a must

Roughly cost

Between £3, 74 and 5,74

 

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Instructions

1

Chop the onions in small dices

Cut the tomato in small chunks

Cut the avocado in chunks (doesn’t need to smooth chunks or slices because it will all be mashed up)

 

2

Insert the avocado chunks in a bowl and mash the avocado to a nice mash

 

Add the onions and tomatoes and stir everything together

 

Add some salt and pepper

3

Heat the pita’s in a toaster or in an oven light brown
Let the pita’s cool off
Spread some butter on the pita
Spread the avocado mash on the pita

 

And there you have it, how easy was that?

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So there you have it 2 Easy healthy meal ideas for lazy people?
Made with love for you?

I hope you enjoyed this blog and If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me, I’m here to help you. If you have any feedback please let me know so I can improve myself helping you achieving and enjoying your goals.

God Bless

 

Mitchell Balker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Founder of: 2 Easy healthy meal ideas for lazy people?
Founder of the website: https://healthyfoodplanning.com/
Email: mb@healthyfoodplanning.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi everyone,

 

In today’s blog, I will start with cheap healthy easy dinner ideas.

 

We might think that healthy food is always very expensive but that’s not always true. So, I’m happy to show you this cheap healthy easy dinner ideas blog, so you can see for yourself that’s it not so hard.

 

And again, it’s all about planning/preparation? so you can have a healthy meal every single day.

 

So like you know me not to much chit chat without any example so let’s crack on and let me show you a cheap, healthy, easy dinner ideas, enjoy?

 

P.S I’m not vegan but I don’t  necessarily need animal protein every day. So no worries my meat lovers?

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When to prep? 

I would say weekends or Wednesdays (see my Cheap weekly meal plan ideas! Blog why)

 

What do you need? And roughly cost?

 

Roughly £7,63

-Which will last you a whole week? Put in a fridge for 2 days and pop the rest into the freezer.

The only thing I suggest is to get vegetables every 2 days so you mix it up.

 

Brown rice

#Tip- Find out on the internet where you can buy this the cheapest. For example, I found out one on the ASDA website for just £1,49 for 1 kilo

Broccoli ( 2 good size of broccoli’s should be enough for 2 or more people)

#Tip- You can find this very cheap in your local grocery stores. I have found for example one on the Tesco website. Frozen green peas for just £0,90 for 900 gr

 

Kidney beans (3 cans for 2 people should be enough)

–    If you can’t find it you can use black beans, chickpeas, brown beans as well no problem

#Tip- You can find this very cheap in your local grocery stores. I have found for example one on the Tesco website for just £0,30 for 1 can of 400 gr

 

Curry sauce

#Tip- Also this you can find very cheap in your local grocery stores. I have found for example one on the Sainsbury’s website for just £0,55 for 900 gr

 

Salt

Black pepper

1 Onion

1 Garlic

2 Tomatoes

–    You can get all these ingredients very cheap 

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Instructions 

 

1st step

Everyone makes rice in different ways but I prefer this way.

• Wash the rice and let it dry
• Heat a pan with olive oil and start baking the rice until it gets a darker color
• Once darker ad water to it, my mum taught me that if you put your finger in the water and your finger touches the rice the water should not be higher than the first line on your finger
• Lower down the fire and let it cook
• Once the water disappears check how soft the rice is.If it’s still too hard ad some more water and let it cook longer until its right

 

2nd step

• First, cut the garlic and onions in little chunks and put them together
• Cut the tomatoes in small chunks
• Heat up a pan with olive oil
• Once hot add the garlic and onion to it and stir it until its get a little bit brown
• Add the tomatoes to it and stir it short
• After this, all add the kidney beans to it and stir it short browner
• After this add the curry sauce to it
• After this add some salt and pepper how you prefer
• Let it slowly cook for around 20 min

 

3rd step

• Add some olive oil to a pan and heat it up slow
• Add the green beans to it, stir it short and add some salt and pepper to it and cook it very short so you keep all the good stuff in it, like vitamins, minerals etc.

 

And there you have it, a delicious, cheap, healthy meal for around £7,63

quick and simple. Healthy food doesn’t have to be expensive?

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So there you have it: cheap and healthy easy dinner ideas, made easy just for you:)

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me, I’m here to help you. if you have any feedback please let me know so I can improve myself helping you achieving and enjoying your goals.

 

God Bless

 

Mitchell Balker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Founder of: Cheap  healthy easy dinner ideas blog

Founder of the website: https://healthyfoodplanning.com/

Email: mb@healthyfoodplanning.com

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, back to the smoothies, I love it ? and this delicious beetroot smoothie recipe will blow you away, as it is full with all the good stuff?

 

I love making smoothies especially this powerhouse of vitamins and minerals beetroot smoothie recipe, it works therapeutically for me or I sound like a weirdo now? ?

 

What I love about this beetroot smoothie recipe and smoothies in general: it’s just so easy to make. y’all know what I am about to say now: It’s all about planning?

 

but all jokes aside and like you know me now not too much chit-chat without examples so let me go ahead and give the details of this delicious beetroot smoothie recipe blog?

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2 servings

Time: 10 min

 

What do you need

 

• 2 Beetroot already cooked which you can buy in the shop or raw beetroot 
• Handful of Blueberries
• 2 Peaches
• Handful of Raspberry
• Milk
• Honey
• Ice cubes only if you like it like that

Check out this cool review about one of the best blenders out there. 

 

Instruction

 

• Cut the beetroot into chunks, doesn’t need to be very nice chunks
• Wash the peach and cut the peach in chunks
• Wash the raspberries
• Insert everything in the smoothie cup until the maximum is recommended on your blender
• Insert some honey and ice if you prefer this and switch on your machine

And people how quick and easy was that! that’s literally it?

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So let me now show you some great benefits of these ingredients

 

Beetroot 

 

Did you know?

• That drinking beetroot juice can help stimulate oxygenation to the brain which can slow down the process of dementia
• That it can help blood pressure and heart health which was shown by a study in 2008
• That beetroot contains zinc which is a great antioxidant which can help prevent cancer and which maintain the hormone level
• That top roasted beets with goat cheese is a great combination

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Peach 

 

Did you know?

• That China is the largest producer of peaches
• That peaches are great for your skin therefore also used in the cosmetic industry
•  A large peach can pertain 33,3 mg of potassium which can help with maintaining a healthy blood pressure and prevents kidney stone and       bone loss
•  Because of the fibers it’s great for weight loss

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Raspberries

 

Did you know?

• Raspberries are wrinkle killers, they protect the skin against sun rays
• Raspberries are full of antioxidants and Phytonutrients which are a killer team together and work against diseases
• Raspberries may help manage obesity
• They are rich in water 85% of pure, rich   water so they flush out all the toxins

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Blueberries 

 

Did you know that:

• Blueberries are the King of antioxidant foods.
• According to a study from the university in reading blueberries is a great brain food thanks to its abundance of antioxidants called flavonoids.
• Combat aging because they help damage done by toxins and free radicals
• Blueberries can help improve mental health as studies have shown
• Studies have shown that they can improve mental health

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So there you have it people my blog – Which foods are super foods? 

 

I hope you enjoyed reading this blog!

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me, I’m here to help you. if you have any feedback please let me know so I can improve myself helping you achieving and enjoying your goals in life.

God Bless,

Mitchell Balker

Check out this cool review about one of the best blenders out there. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author of the blog: Preparing baby food at home with the Tommee Tippee Baby Food Steam Blender review

Founder of the website: https://healthyfoodplanning.com/

Email: mb@healthyfoodplanning.com

 

Most people like banana’s so I had to create an easy banana smoothie recipe for the banana lovers.

Easy banana smoothie recipe for the banana lover’s – this blog makes me excited already because I love bananas.

You can use and enjoy banana’s in so many different ways, it’s just such a healthy, sweet fruit with a lot of benefits. Therefore I am delighted to show you my super, quick, easy banana smoothie recipe.

 

So like you know me not to much chit chat without an example so let’s crack on and let me show you a simple tuna pasta recipe, enjoy?

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What do you need?

Banana’s frozen or normal
Milk
Honey
Ice
Cinnamon
Nuts
Greek yogurt

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Instructions            

First step

Cut the banana’s into pieces
Next step

Add milk
Add honey
Add cinnamon
Add the yogurt
Add ice cubes ( it’s not a must)

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Next step

Blend everything for a couple of seconds

And that’s it

Pour it in a cup and enjoy the ride, how easy was that?

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And today’s Headliner ingredients are?

Banana, Milk, and honey

Only this combination itself says enough banana, milk, and hone…wow, I love this combination. You can either drink it hot or cold, it stays and incredible duo for I don’t know how long?

Bananas 

Did you know that?

 

• Banana is rich in Vitamin B6 which helps maintain a healthy metabolism, nerve and liver function and so much more how great is that:)

• On an average, a banana contains only 119 calories.

• Banana’s are naturally fat and cholesterol free.

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Milk

Did you know that?

 

• Is great for bone health because of the Calcium

• Is a great source of Vitamin A, zinc, Magnesium and Vitamin B

• Milk contains proteins so great for rebuilding muscles

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Honey 

Did you know that?

 

• Honey is a great energy booster because of the high carbohydrate load its a great source of unprocessed sugar energy.
• Honey is a great memory booster because it helps the brain absorb calcium, which improves the memory.
• Honey helps with a good night sleep, it’s a whole process but eventually, the body converts serotonin to melatonin. Don’t worry, it’s a chemical       that helps your body to sleep:)
• Honey can help and build up your digestive system.

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Fun facts

 

Did you know that banana peels are not slippery at all, Yes they have been lying to us the whole time

Did you know that an old Russian custom was to put a frog in a bucket of milk to keep the milk fresh how weird is that?

Honey is also good for a hangover because it helps the oxidation of alcohol which helps the toxins out of your body faster. You can thank me later all you party animals out there, it was my pleasure giving you this tip:)

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So there you have it an easy banana recipe made easy, just for you

 

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me, I’m here to help you. if you have any feedback please let me know so I can improve myself helping you achieving and enjoying your goals.

 

God Bless

 

Mitchell Balker

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author of: Easy banana smoothie recipe made easy just for you?
Founder of the website: https://healthyfoodplanning.com/
Email: mb@healthyfoodplanning.com

 

Why are lemons good for you and more? I can hear my wife already say iiiuuueeewww? But I love Lemons I just love it. I love it in my drinks, water, salads and the list go on. And to be very honest and I know I am a healthy guy but I am a sweet tooth as well, so I love lemons in cakes, pies, yogurts, ice cream I just love it, weird huh?

 

It’s hard to explain why I love it so much but I think it’s just the sour taste which is so refreshing. Even if you just add it to water it just makes a plain glass of water taste so good. Hold on let me get some water with lemon while writing this blog about why lemons are good for you and more?

 

But again I have to go back to my daughter who inspired me to write blogs like this why lemons are good for you. I always loved to see how little children react the first time when they get that sour lemon for the first time in their mouth, those faces are priceless.

 

Not my daughter though ? My wife was filming and I just cut a lemon in half, squeezed it a little more so all those sour juices came out to play. I gave it to my little girl and we were waiting for that moment to come on… come on…. Come on… absolutely nothing just stared at me ice cold and looked at me like: was that it? priceless?

 

So let’s crack on, not too much chit chat and let me show you why Lemons are good for you and more

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Amazing benefits of lemons  

 

• Lemon can help with flu, fever as it increases the perspiration which helps to sweat all of the toxic out of your system
• Drink lemon with lukewarm water and honey can help reducing weight loss
• Lemon is high in vitamin C which is a powerful antioxidant
• Lemon is great for dental health. Next time your gum is bleeding just add some lemon juice to makes this stops
• Lemon holds more potassium than apples or grapes. Potassium is beneficial for the heart

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Did you know?

 

• That if you have problems with having a dry skin you can add a mixture of a spoon lemon juice extractor, olive oil, on your skin you can combat dry skin
• One lemon tree can produce between 500 and 600 lemons in a year
• Drinking regularly a cup of warm lemon water early in the morning on an empty stomach will eventually stabilize your blood pressure
• Lemon destroys intestinal worms
• That If you don’t want your rice to stick you can just an add a teaspoon of lemon juice in the boiling water
• That lemon and lemon oil helps you to digest fast

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Lemon meringue 

 

OK, I know this is a healthy website etc. but when you have your cheat day please oh please get yourself a good lemon meringue. It is really delicious you won’t regret it trust me.

And for all your lemon haters I got absolutely no words for you?

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So there you have it some bullet points why lemons are good for you?

 

I hope you enjoyed this blog and If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me, I’m here to help you.

if you have any feedback please let me know so I can improve myself helping you achieving and enjoying your goals.

God Bless,

 

Mitchell Balker

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author of the blog: Why lemons are good for you

Founder of the website: https://healthyfoodplanning.com/

Email: mb@healthyfoodplanning.com

 

 

 

 

 

Why strawberries are good for you? Read on and I will show you why?

 

I love healthy fruits and vegetables. I just love it but strawberries really started to get interesting to me when I saw how my 1-year-old daughter just loves strawberries. You can put down a whole box of strawberries and she will kill it, so I had to write a blog about why strawberries are good for you?

 

So with this blog ‘why strawberries are good food you’ I will make sure all you strawberry lovers have a simple, relax read on why strawberries are good for you?

 

So let’s crack on not too much chit chat and let me show you why strawberries are good for you

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Amazing benefits of strawberries 

 

•    Strawberries are high in fibers which helps the digestive system so great for individuals with constipation or irregular stools
•    Strawberries help your skin to stay younger because of it so full of vitamin C which is very important for the production of collagen
•    Because full of vitamin C it’s a great boost immunity
•   Because of its Vitamin K, Potassium, manganese it can help improve bone health
•   Strawberries are a great source of antioxidants and diets rich with antioxidants have been associated with: immune systems, cardio health, brain functions, blood sugar stability and the list go on. 

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Did you know that

 

There are 3 types of strawberries

• June-bearing strawberries
• Everbearing strawberries
• Day-Neutral

 

There are more than 103 species of strawberries

Belgium has a museum just for strawberries – Le muse de la Fraise

Strawberries are the only fruit who wear their seeds on the outside

Strawberries are members of the rose family. Don’t believe just smell them?

That technically a strawberry is not a berry. As a berry has the seed on the inside which the strawberry officially doesn’t have.

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Where to buy strawberries?

 

You can buy strawberries in your local but if you would like to have so much more I would suggest you buy them from your local markets. You literally get so much more for a better price. 

 

Healthy strawberry idea

 

Strawberries in salads

I never heard of it until a friend of mine shared it with me and I was hooked. Strawberries in salad really it maybe sounds strange but it’s really delicious.

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Conclusion 

 

So what can I say about Strawberries? Strawberries are amazing and especially in this nice hot weather strawberries are a must.

 

Go outside enjoy the nice weather, go for a nice picnic with your loved ones, music and laughter and enjoy this beautiful fruit which everyone can enjoy

 

So there you have it why strawberries are good for you?

 

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me and leave a comment below, I’m here to help you. If you have any feedback please let me know and leave comment below so I can improve myself helping you achieving and enjoying your goals.

 

God Bless,

 

Mitchell Balker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author of the blog: Why strawberries are good for you

Founder of the website: https://healthyfoodplanning.com/

Email: mb@healthyfoodplanning.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My favorite fruits available in  summertime, man this brings me back to my amateur boxing days 2006, 2007, 2008 in Brooklyn, Queens New York city. By the way, I love New York it has a special place in my heart?

 

It was a hot summer and on the weekends these fruits were a really healthy snack for me as I was training like twice sometimes 3 times a day.

 

So what are my favorite fruits available in the summertime? Pineapple and watermelon! Yeah baby, eating those fruits cold in the summertime are my favorites love it!

 

Man at the weekend I would go to the grocery shops or the markets place and I would eat these babies like they were cookies, definitely my favorite fruits available in summer times.

 

So summer time 2018 if you haven’t had your pineapple, watermelon shot yet, you better go that shop and get these fine ass fruits before the summer is gone?

 

 

So let’s crack on, not too much chit chat and let me show you some interesting/fun things about Watermelon and Pineapple my favorite fruits available in summer time 

 

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Watermelon 

I recently bought myself some watermelons and man these babies were huge and they were just a quarter but still huge. But man on man they were so Juicy and sweet, I bought them in Woolwich Arsenal were I live. My wife, my 1-year-old baby and I could not stop eating it? I think it was gone in 2 days or something?

 

Did you know and benefits:

• That watermelon consist of 92% which makes it hydrating and makes you feel full
• That water and fiber are important for digestion, watermelon consist of both
• That Watermelon is the top leader of lycopene in fresh fruits and vegetables.
• And that Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant
• That Lycopene is a carotenoid which gives the watermelon its red color as it is in tomatoes
• Reduces the risk of kidney disorder
• Regulates blood pressure 

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Fun info:

Do you know that  they say that Watermelon is natures Viagra hmmmmm interesting huh?

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Sources

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/watermelon-health-benefits#section8

https://www.watermelon.org/Nutrition/Lycopene-Leader

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/watermelon.html

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Pineapple

Did you know and benefits

• That it takes almost 3 years for a pineapple to matures crazy huh
• That Pineapple juice mixed with sand is said to effective to clean stubborn surfaces
• That Pineapple juice helps with morning sickness
• That Pineapple is great for eye health-Pineapple can help the reduce the risk of macular degeneration, an eye disease which happens a lot with older people
• That Pineapple can help with Asthma and diabetics
• That Protects heart health

 

Fun info about pineapple

The Hawaiian pizza was invented by a Canadian restaurant in Canada- was that funny? I don’t know I did my best?

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Sources

 

https://www.livescience.com/45487-pineapple-nutrition.html

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/276903.php

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/pineapples.html

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So there you have it, people, my favorite fruits available in summer time 

 

I hope you have enjoyed reading this  blog:)  and on’t forget to get your watermelons and pineapples this summer and I see you guys around again?

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to leave a comment below, I’m here to help you. if you have any feedback please let me know so I can improve myself helping you achieving and enjoying your goals in life.

 

God Bless,

 

Mitchell Balker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author of the blog: Preparing baby food at home with the Tommee Tippee Baby Food Steam Blender review

Founder of the website: https://healthyfoodplanning.com/

Email: mb@healthyfoodplanning.com