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This meal in a glass smoothie is bursting with berries and orange juice , healthful sources of carbohydrate and powerful antioxidants .Getting plenty of antioxidant-rich foods makes sense for active people , since free radicals are produced any time the body's cells process oxygen . Ingredients benefits Berries : The antioxidants in berries can help your body fight oxidative stress caused by free radicals that can lead to illness .Eating a diet rich in antioxidants can help improve your health , protect your skin and hair , and prevent certain disease .All fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants , but nutrients -rich berries are some of the absolute bast source . Vitamin C is another strong antioxidant found in berries .It is largely responsible for the health of collagen , which helps maintain cartilage stores and aids in joint flexibility .Eating vitamin C -rich berries will contribute to radiant skin and healthy hair , and may reduce the risk of arthritis , cataracts ...

Twice baked sweet potatoes are the perfect thanksgiving side dish , featuring a smooth , creamy filling and a topping of either toasty marshmallow or crunchy pecan streusel .This is one of my favorite recipes for twice baked sweet potatoes .That's great news if you 're on a tight budget because they're quite inexpensive to buy and enjoy . These sweet roots are full of vitamins A , C , Potassium and calcium . They're quite the super food for their health benefits and they're hard to dislike with their rich sweetness . Ingredients 6 small dark orange sweet potatoes 2 tablespoon all purpose flour 2 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 tablespoon butter or margarine , softened 1/4 cup chopped pecans 2 tablespoon butter or margarine , softened 2 tablespoon half-and half 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice  1/4 teaspoon salt method Pierce each potato twice with point of sharp knife to vent steam .Place in single layer in microwave oven .Microwave on high 5 minutes .If ...

      Easy and delicious sweet and sour chicken recipe that calls for chicken and sweet and sour sauce .I am excited to share this enjoy recipe because it was so good ! Let get started ... Ingredients Serves 4-6 450 g lean chicken meat,cubed 5 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil 1/2 minced garlic 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger 1 green pepper, coarsely chopped 1 onion, coarsely chopped 1 carrot finely sliced 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tbsp finely chopped spring onion freshly cooked rice, to serve marinade 2 tsp light soy sauce pinch of white pepper                            1 tsp salt dash of sesame oil sauce 4 tbsp sugar 2 tsp light soy sauce 6 tbsp tomato ketchup             method 1 . Place all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and marinate the chicken pieces for at least 20 minutes . 2 .To prepare the sauce , heat  the sugar ,light soy sauce ,and t...

         There's nothing like the creamy , sweet comfort of homemade rice pudding .The brown sugar in this recipe lends a caramel like sweetness ,while cinnamon and rum soaked raisins add warmth and depth . Either cinnamon will work in this dessert , but true cinnamon makes a more harmonious match . Cinnamon rice pudding offers more health benefits than other desserts ,such as custard or ice cream.With fewer calories than other dairy treats , rice pudding offers around 4 grams of protein per 1/2 cup ,a good course of calcium and is low in cholesterol . Rice pudding can be fairly high in carbohydrate , running anywhere from 20 to 40 grams , depending on the type of rice pudding that you enjoy .Rice pudding also offers a small amount of both vitamin A and vitamin C per 5 ounces serving . Ingredients Serves 2 350 ml water or rice milk 100 g organic abort grain brown rice 1/4 stick cinnamon 1/4 pod vanilla 2 tbsp brown sugar pinch of salt 1 egg 1/3...

     Creamy of chicken soup is low in calorie and high in vitamins .Preparing homemade chicken broth to use in the soup ,is a good way to cut the trans fat and boost of the level of vitamin A .         Enjoy this cream of chicken soup recipe alone or serve it with a salad to make it a meal . Ingredients Serves 4 3 tbsp butter 4 shallots , chopped 1 leek , sliced 450 g / 1 lb skinless chicken   breast , chopped 600 ml / 1 pint chicken stock 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp fresh thyme ,    plus extra springs to garnish 175 ml / 6 fl oz double cream salt and pepper Method                 1 . Melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat . Add the shallots and cook , stirring for 3 minutes until softened . Add the leek and cook for a further 5 minutes . Stirring . Add the chicken , stock and herbs , and season . Bring to the boil then simmer for 25 minutes until the chicken i...

 Bananas, the little fruit that is neatly packed in a bright yellow jacket , can offer you more than just a natural fruit sugar rush for increased energy . In fact there are many health benefits that can be obtained by eating bananas , just read on to find out more . - Rich in Potassium  If you asked most people why eating bananas is good for them , the most common reply would be that they are rich in potassium . Whilst this is true , it is also important to understand exactly why we need potassium in the first place . Potassium  is a vital nutrient because it helps to regulate your blood pressure , which is what helps to keep your heart functioning correctly . Our bones also need this potassium as it helps to reduce calcium excretion , which is how bananas help to reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis and help to keep bones strong the older we get . - High in Fibre Fibre is a natural digestive aid that helps to keep your digestive tract in tip top s...

   Apples deserve to be called " nutrition powerhouses" . They are one of the healthiest foods a person can eat . They are high in fiber and Vitamin C , and they are also low in calories ,have only a trace of sodium , and no fat cholesterol .     Homemade apple tart - a wining combination of delicate , sweet pastry filled with heavenly scented apples .Simply can't be eaten . To ring in the changes , mix the apples with blackberries or try a mixture of rhubarb and strawberry . To make your tart extra special , add the vanilla pod to your bag of sugar and leave for at least a week before using . Ingredients 150 g unsalted butter (soften) 60 g icing sugar 140 g plain flour 1 egg  100 g ground almond Fillings 150 g unsalted butter 6 green apple (sliced) 75 g raisins 35 g cinnamon powder 20 g sugar (optional) 1 lemon rind, chopped Method 1 . For pastry , mix the unsalted butter with icing sugar till well combined .Add in plain flour , followed by...

Looking for a family friendly virtuously healthy stew ? Try this chicken and barley stew recipe .This stew is perfect to make and freeze ahead of time .Just heat up and enjoy ! Barley Health Benefits: -  Helps you lose weight : Barley helps to reduce weight , partially because of several kinds of essential amino acids ,and partially because of its fiber content .Barley modulates your blood sugar levels , thus avoiding the sugar peaks and drops usually associated with the fat storage process . Barley compared to other grains , is low in calories and at the same time it makes a satisfactory meal , helping you feel full longer , so you don't need to eat as frequently . -  Reduce Risk of Cancer and Heart Disease : Barley is reach in plant lignans which protect against breast and other hormone -dependent cancers as well as heart disease .By reducing free radicals and visceral  fat , and stabilizing the blood pressure , barley minimizes our chance and heart disease . ...