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It’s possible to eat well and still enjoy the co

It’s possible to eat well and still enjoy the company and wonderful treats that Eid has to offer.

#healthyeid #eidmubarak #eidfood #moderation #antidiet #nutritioncoach

My favorite part of Ramadan iftars is the boatload

My favorite part of Ramadan iftars is the boatload of appetizers, and my very favorite is kibbeh/kobeiba. These cup-shaped ones are a healthier and easier take on the deep fried version that I still can’t learn to shape to this day.

⭐️Baked Kibbeh Cups⭐️
1/2 kilo minced beef, low fat
1/4 cup fine bulgur
3/4 cup water
1 large red onion
Pomegranate molasses
Olive oil
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Dried thyme
Salt
Pepper
Fresh thyme and pomegranate seeds, to garnish

⭐️Recipe⭐️
1️⃣Sauté 1/2 onion in olive oil until translucent, then add 1/2 of the beef and a little salt and pepper and sauté until nicely browned. Remove from heat.
2️⃣Add a teaspoon of molasses and a small pinch of seasonings (nutmeg less than 1/4 teaspoon- that’s a tiny dash). Adjust until it’s to your taste. Set aside.
3️⃣Soak bulgur in water for 15 minutes. Squeeze excess water out and put in a food processor. Add the other half of the onion along with the rest of the raw beef with a pinch of salt and pepper. Process until mixture is smooth.
4️⃣Brush muffin pan with oil and then add a golf ball sized part of the mixture into each tin. Press with your fingers into the shape of a cup.
5️⃣Bake at 200 c until golden brown.
6️⃣Add a spoonful of cooked beef to each muffin cup and garnish with pomegranate and thyme. Serve right away and enjoy!

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To diet or not to diet in Ramadan- that is the que

To diet or not to diet in Ramadan- that is the question.

#healthyramadan #balancedramadan #رمضان_صحي #رمضان_متوازن

The real reason why you get a headache on the firs

The real reason why you get a headache on the first day of Ramadan.

#healthyramadan #رمضان_صحي

This roasted cauliflower salad can be just as cozy

This roasted cauliflower salad can be just as cozy as a a big bowl of soup. The addition of spicy gremolata dressing is an extra warning touch.

⭐️Cauliflower Salad with Gremolata Dressing⭐️
300 grams cauliflower florets
Mixed greens
Blueberries (optional)
Olive oil

Gremolata:
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Lemon zest
1 small bunch parsley
1 tablespoon thyme
2 tablespoons almonds
2-3 garlic cloves
Chili flakes
Salt and pepper, to taste

⭐️Recipe⭐️
1- Toss cauliflower with olive oil and roast at 180 c in the oven for 20-30 minutes.
2- Make gremolata by mixing a tablespoon or two of olive oil, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, chili flakes, half the almonds, and garlic in the food processor into a course chop. Remove half of the amount and set aside.
3- Add extra oil and plenty of lemon juice to the remaining amount and mix again into a smooth dressing. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
4- Toss cauliflower, mixed greens, and blueberries with dressing and then top the salad with the chopped gremolata and remaining almonds for extra crunch.

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Eating salad doesn’t have to be synonymous with

Eating salad doesn’t have to be synonymous with dieting.

The joy of a fresh, colorful bowl of vegetables is often defined by the feeling of being ‘good’ for choosing the salad instead of the steak. When in fact, sometimes we actually want the salad but the restrictive nature of dieting has made us feel like we could always be having something better instead.

Next time you’re eating dinner out, consider having the steak AND the salad and enjoy both for what they are; foods that simply satisfy our appetites and health in different ways🥩🥗

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If life gives you purple cauliflowers, make purple

If life gives you purple cauliflowers, make purple cauliflower soup 🥣

⭐️ Roasted Purple Cauliflower Soup⭐️
500 grams purple cauliflower
1 large onion, roughly chopped
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
Thyme, fresh or dry
1 teaspoon chopped celery
Chicken or vegetable stock
Salt and pepper, to taste
Nutmeg (optional)
Milk, regular or plant-based
Olive oil

⭐️Recipe⭐️
1- Roast cauliflower pieces and onion in a little olive oil at 180 c in the oven until very lightly charred (around 30 minutes).
2- Sauté garlic and celery in a tablespoon of oil for 30 seconds and add 1-2 cups of stock. Bring to heat and then add roasted cauliflower, onion, and a sprig or 1/2 teaspoon of thyme.
3- Simmer for 20 minutes or until veggies are tender and then purée until smooth. Add a little more stock if soup is too thick.
4- Add seasoning to taste (but just a tiny pinch of nutmeg) and a couple of tablespoons of milk. Serve hot with crusty bread 🥖

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Mawled El Nabawi has always been synonymous with a

Mawled El Nabawi has always been synonymous with an amazing array of sweet nut bars. And although I love the real thing, this healthier version is equally as delicious and we get to have it year round.
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I’ve got to admit though that it’s a bit of a fiddly recipe. It took several attempts to get it right, so save it for a rainy afternoon when you’re in an experimental mood😃
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⭐️Kind Nut Bars⭐️
2 cup roasted, unsalted almonds
1/2 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts
1 cup cashews
1 cup pistachios
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup cranberries
1/2 cup goji berries
1 dash of salt
1 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
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⭐️Directions⭐️
1️⃣Give everything except the maple syrup a whiz in the food processor to get the nuts into a rough chop (don’t pulverize them).
2️⃣Put into a stainless steel bowl and prepare a baking pan by lining it with lightly greased parchment paper.
3️⃣Boil maple syrup until it reaches 148 c on a candy thermometer.
4️⃣Immediately mix hot syrup and nut mixture and press into pan until packed very well.
5️⃣Let it cool down until it’s hard but still pliable then carefully lift out and cut into bars with a sharp knife.

Music by: Music: Beautiful Ramadan
Musician: Ramol
Site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUmQ5uV1YRw
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If you often feel like eating salad is a chore syn

If you often feel like eating salad is a chore synonymous with diets and restriction, you’re not alone.

The labels we slap on different foods can affect our eating choices. This food is “good”, that one is “bad”. I “should” order the salad even though I “want” to have the pasta.

If we start enjoying each food for what it is and how it benefits us physically, socially, and psychologically regardless of its status on the food hierarchy of good/bad; that’s when it becomes easier to eat more intuitively and perhaps go for the salad BECAUSE it’s a salad, and not because it’s the “right” thing to eat.

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A lovely breakfast to make use of those end-of-sea

A lovely breakfast to make use of those end-of-season summer grapes that are too soft to enjoy fresh but perfect for roasting and topping a dollop of creamy labneh on a piece of crunchy toast. Add a few sprigs of thyme and a smattering of crunchy almonds to make it into a fancy treat.

⭐️ Roasted Grapes & Labneh Toast⭐️
2 cups of fresh grapes
4 tablespoons of labneh (or ricotta cheese)
1 tablespoon of honey
Olive oil
A few sprigs of thyme, fresh (or dried)
4 raw almonds, toasted and sliced

⭐️Directions⭐️
1️⃣ Spread grapes and a few springs of thyme on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, drizzle with a little olive oil, and roast in a 180 c degree oven for 45 minutes.
2️⃣ Check on grapes every 15 minutes and remove from the oven as soon as they look soft and crinkly. Make sure they don’t turn burn and discard thyme. Refrigerate until a juicy syrup forms at the bottom of the container.
3️⃣ Add honey to labneh or ricotta and mix with a fork until smooth and creamy.
4️⃣ Spread cheese on toast and top with roasted grapes. Drizzle with a little of the grape syrup and garnish with more thyme and sliced almonds.

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Is there anything more cheerful than finding fruit

Is there anything more cheerful than finding fruit in your salad? 🥭🍗🥗

This one just screams summer: the juicy mangoes, spicy chicken, crunchy cashews, and grilled corn are like a breezy July afternoon on a plate.

⭐️Epic Summer Chicken Salad⭐️

Chicken breasts (rubbed with your favorite spicy seasoning then grilled)
Mango (eweis if you’re in Egypt)
Freshly grilled corn
Avocado, sliced
Mixed greens
Dry roasted cashews
Cherry tomatoes, sliced
Cucumber
Lemon juice
Olive oil
Oregano
Fresh parsley, minced

⭐️Directions⭐️

1- Slice chicken into thin strips
2- Add a bed of mixed greens and top with avocado, corn, tomatoes, sliced or chopped mango and cucumber.
3- Add cashews
4- Drizzle with dressing made with olive oil, oregano, lemon juice and minced parsley.

#summersalad #summerrecipes #mango #egyfoodies #cairofoodies #egyfoodblogger #healthyfoodporn #healthysalad #chickensalad #mangosalad #summerfood

Our relationship with food is becoming increasingl

Our relationship with food is becoming increasingly complicated.

Food has been called medicine, toxic, life-changing, fear-inducing, and many other “big” adjectives.

Poor food. All it wants is to be filling, satisfying, and taste good. It never asked to take on such a huge responsibility all on its very own.

Life and health are so much more than food. Food is a big part- NO doubt about it. But there are many, many other aspects to living the best life we want.

But if we have to talk about food, then it’s the wholesome foursome of fruit, vegetables, some protein, whole-grains, and the occasional whatever-the -heck-you-want. That’s really it. No need for miracle foods or exotic ingredients (unless you enjoy and can afford them).

It’s our healthy attitudes, perceptions, and mindful behavior towards what we eat that matter in the big picture.

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You need to make this before cherry and peach seas

You need to make this before cherry and peach season is over 🍒🍑 And grill the corn to a light char before mixing it in- trust me on this.

⭐️Summery Peach & Cherry Salad⭐️
Peaches, sliced
Cherries, pitted and sliced
Grilled corn
Blackberries
Grape tomatoes
Mixed Greens
Cashews
Lemon juice
Honey
Fresh basil, minced
Olive oil

⭐️Directions⭐️
1️⃣Top mixed greens with fruit, tomatoes, corn and
cashews.
2️⃣Add dressing made with honey, lemon, minced basil
and oil, toss salad and enjoy!

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Happy Eid Al Adha to everyone celebrating today xx

Happy Eid Al Adha to everyone celebrating today xx I like to stick to tradition on days like this, but tried to lighten up this old-fashioned roast beef recipe to make it more digestible but every bit as comforting.

⭐️Healthy-ish Old-Fashioned Roast Beef⭐️

1.5 kilos lean roast (a little bit of fat is important for juiciness)
Red onions, roughly chopped
Baby potatoes, washed and whole
Carrots, chopped into large pieces

Marinade:
Salt
Pepper
Heart-healthy fat
Several cloves of garlic, sliced
Drizzle of honey
Fresh rosemary
Fresh thyme (optional)
Squeeze of lime
Your favorite beef-friendly dried spices (optional)

⭐️Recipe⭐️
1️⃣Marinade
2️⃣Heat a drizzle of fat in a large cast iron or thick bottomed stainless steel post.
3️⃣Sear/brown all roast sides for 1.5 minutes each on high heat.
4️⃣Decrease heat to a medium low and add 1/2-1 cup of water to the pot and cover.
5️⃣Check on the beef every half hour and add water as needed (not too much at once).
6️⃣After an hour add in veggies.
7️⃣Keep covered until it’s so tender you can stick a knife in and it easily goes through.
5️⃣Remove from heat and let rest for ten minutes. Then enjoy with your loved ones and don’t forget to keep those leftovers;)

⁉️So what are you having for dinner today?

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Some people’s version of “healthy” is to wor

Some people’s version of “healthy” is to work out five days a week and eat 150 grams of protein a day. 🥩 🏋️‍♂️

Many people feel great when they cut down on certain foods. 🍞

Lots of us enjoy a pizza and movie night with friends after a long week. 🍕

Some of us need daily midday naps to feel our best. 😴

Some never go to the gym and prefer to go for walks. 🚶‍♀️

And others love a bite of chocolate after a lunch of salad. 🥗 🍫

⭐️ Yes, as long as we live, it’s natural to try and eat better, move more, and stress less. But human beings are different in everything, so why not create our own versions of health?

⁉️ So what’s your “healthy”? Tell me in the comments xx

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Who said you had to choose between sweet and savor

Who said you had to choose between sweet and savory? With these baked sweet potato fries + a side of cinnamon date and spicy siracha dips, you won’t have to🍠🔥🍯

⭐️Sweet & Savory Sweet Potato Fries⭐️
2 medium sweet potatoes, sliced
1-2 teaspoons heart-healthy oil
2/3 cup cashew cream (1 cup raw cashews+1/2 cup water)

🍯 Sweet dip:
2 tablespoons cashew cream
3 dates, pitted and soaked to soften
Cinnamon, to taste

🌶 Savory dip:
1/4 cup cashew cream
1 small garlic clove or garlic powder
Pinch of salt
Squeeze of lemon
Siracha, to taste

⭐️Recipe⭐️
1️⃣Blend sweet and savory ingredients separately and refrigerate.
2️⃣Air fry or bake sweet potatoes tossed in oil until done (keep an eye on them carefully as they burn quickly once they’re ready).
3️⃣ Enjoy immediately with your sweet toothed or savory loving friends xx

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Coconuts go with summer like, well, coconuts and s

Coconuts go with summer like, well, coconuts and summer 🥥 🌴 🏖

These light and airy coconut bites are just the snack to tide you over between spring and summer.

⭐️Coconutty Almond Bliss Balls⭐️
2 cups desiccated coconut, divided
1/2 cup almonds
2 tablespoons oat flour
1/4 cup almond butter
Pinch of salt
Vanilla, to taste
Honey, to taste
Water, as needed

⭐️Recipe⭐️
1️⃣Blitz 1.5 cups coconut, salt, oat flour, and almonds in the food processor.
2️⃣Add almond butter, vanilla, and honey and mix. If the mixture is dry, add water little by little until you’re able to form a ball with a teaspoon of the mixture.
3️⃣Form into balls and roll in the rest of the desiccated coconut. Refrigerate and enjoy!

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Restricting foods for non-medical reasons is usual

Restricting foods for non-medical reasons is usually a recipe for frustration and can lead to disordered eating behavior.

⁉️Instead of restricting foods and ingredients, have you tried eating more of the “good stuff”- foods that make you feel good inside and out? How did it make you feel?

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This cool spinachy pesto salad is just the kind of

This cool spinachy pesto salad is just the kind of lunch that makes me feel closer to vacation when it’s still six weeks away.

⭐️Can’t-Wait-For-Summer Pasta Salad⭐️
100 grams whole-grain pasta (or legume pasta for an extra boost of protein)
1 bunch baby asparagus, steamed lightly
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
1 tsp crushed pistachios, to garnish

Pesto:
1 cup spinach
2 cups fresh basil
1/4 cup pistachios, shelled
Pinch of salt
1-2 cloves garlic, to taste
Olive oil

⭐️Recipe⭐️
1️⃣ Add pesto ingredients except olive oil in a food processor and then slowly mix while drizzling the oil until mixture is nice and smooth.
2️⃣ Boil pasta until al dente and blast with cold water until it’s cooled down. Mix with sliced cherry tomatoes and steamed asparagus and then add pesto and toss to coat. Sprinkle with crushed pistachios and enjoy!

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Enjoy your kahk كحك- making it, decorating it,

Enjoy your kahk كحك- making it, decorating it, giving it to family and friends, and eating a few with a deeply-missed hot morning drink☕️🍪

If joy had a flavor then that would be kahk. Kahk is more than just a food, it’s memories with loved ones and sprinkled sugar all over the house. It’s sticky little hands holding their first عيدية gift and the wonderful-ness of watching them experiencing this happy day for the first time.

It’s more than okay to eat for joy. Salad will always be there, and a couple of cookies with family can be soul food for our well-being.

كل سنة و انتوا طيبين و مستمتعين بكل
نعم ربنا ❤️

Recipe for vegan/vegetarian Eid cookies كحك are on healthyish.me (link in bio)

Music: Happy Eid Al-Fitr
Musician: Ramol
Site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-FX0PRguow

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