Quick Weight-Loss Recipes You Can Make in 30 Minutes

 

Quick Weight-Loss Recipes You Can Make in 30 Minutes

 

Thai Steak Salad

This Thai Steak Salad is the perfect quick and easy healthy dish to make in 30 minutes. It is loaded with protein, nutrients, flavor and is great for those nights when you need something light.

 

Protein: Protein is essential for your body to function correctly and it contains all of the essential amino acids necessary for a healthy body. This salad has a high protein content which contributes to its healthiness. The Thai-style steak is loaded with iron and B6 vitamins, which also contribute to the body's overall well-being and brain function.

 

Red beans and coconut rice is a favorite meal on the islands. Red bean paste is a South American delicacy made by cooking red kidney beans with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and bay leaf until they are fragrant. Coconut milk is periodically added to the mixture to thicken while it cooks down. Rice can be any white or brown rice that has been soaked in water overnight (preferably using 1/2 cup of water per cup of long-grain white or brown rice). When this dish is served as an appetizer for dinner, all needed for garnish is chopped parsley and tomatoes. The dish can also be done as a main course with vegetables like white sweet potatoes cooked in coconut

Green tea is a source of antioxidants and has been found to have numerous health benefits. Green tea can help fight cancer, obesity, heart disease and diabetes by helping reduce the risk for certain types of cancers such as breast cancer. Research has also shown that green tea helps prevent type 2 diabetes in overweight women at risk for developing this condition. Green Tea helps slow the production of fat cells, which may help to lower a person's total cholesterol levels, including LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. In addition green teas beneficial antioxidants may also be able to reduce blood pressure by dilating blood vessels, allowing more oxygen and nutrients into the artery walls and thereby reducing your risk for stroke or heart attack if high blood pressure is present.

 

Red lentils are a type of legume known to be very rich in protein, fiber, and a number of minerals and vitamins. They have anti-inflammatory properties as well as being known for its ability to improve digestion. Red lentils are also low in fat and carbs, making them one of the most ideal foods for diets that need to be less carb or calorie dense. These beans can be easily prepared by soaking them overnight in water, then boiling until they become tender. They can also be made into creamy sauces with spices like cinnamon or cardamom plus tomato paste or canned tomatoes. Red lentil soup is great served on its own but it can also be used as the base for many other entrees such as Indian dal

Tzatziki is a Greek yogurt-based side dish. It's served as a dip, as part of a meze platter, atop gyros and souvlaki, and as a condiment on Greek salads.

 

Yogurt is made from milk that has been left to ferment with heat for 5-8 hours before it's strained and becomes quite tart in flavor; this yogurt becomes tzatziki once cucumbers are squeezed into the mixture for its initial flavor punch. A dash of salt and some black pepper later and you have one of the most refreshing dips known to man (or woman).