tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51258655085020580262024-03-13T07:17:48.944+00:00A Light PerspectiveHealthy eating, weight loss advice & beauty chit chat by girl in a purple dress (UK RD, BCAPSc, PGDipDiet)Girl in purple dresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577220320722082936noreply@blogger.comBlogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125865508502058026.post-62057166059586613272016-02-28T15:03:00.002+00:002016-02-28T15:06:11.454+00:00Creamy Feta Spinach over Rice / Pasta<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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1. Boil rice or pasta<br />
2. Meanwhile heat olive oil in a saucepan<br />
3. Add 1/2 of finely diced shallots, 1 sun-dried tomato, 1 chestnut mushroom and 2 balls of organic frozen spinach<br />
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This can easily be blended with water for a puree or pasta is great to encourage biting/chewing. My 8 month old helped herself to 2 bowls!</div>
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Girl in purple dresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577220320722082936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125865508502058026.post-72539877084801890402013-07-16T21:18:00.002+01:002013-07-16T21:21:06.934+01:00Lemony & Zingy - Your Minimalist Houmous<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I first came across this recipe in a cute little French recipe book. I decided to try it out and have had several requests for the recipe since. It's so easy to make and so intensely zingy you will be pleasantly pleased at it's intense flavour when matched with cool cucumber or celery sticks. You cannot go wrong with this unique taste of chickpea goodness! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 fat garlic cloves</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">400g chickpeas from a tin (drained, but reserve the liquid)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon ground cumin</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"D</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">u pain, du vin, du Boursin".. Sound familiar? If you know the saying (some bread, some wine, some Boursin) you are probably French or you are a cheese lover and watch a lot of TV. The advert with this popular slogan is permanently tattooed in every French person's mind (or so I'm told) but how does cheese fit in with your New Year's resolution on Valentine's day?</span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are planning to celebrate Valentine's at home, either with friends or with a loved one then you may be considering a cheese platter. Soft cheeses are usually the way to go but Boursin like many is a full fat soft cheese. Based on 40% as fat, a thin spread on bread or crackers is certainly recommended. You will especially like the garlic & herb flavoured variety as it will add a little something to your cheese board. I say hold back on the garlic choice if it's your first Valentine together as a couple. The 'pepper' flavour might be more suitable if you want to save your breath.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For the health conscious, Boursin Light is a delightful option as it ticks all the boxes for fat content. If you are not sure how to read labels, then please refer to <a href="http://alightperspective.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/shopping-savvy-nutrition.html" target="_blank">Be Shopping Savvy</a> which will teach you the principles of label reading. The Light variety contains 9% fat, thus passing your nutrition screening tool for fat with flying colours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If it sounds like a drag to be compromising on taste with a low fat cheese option, then consider throwing in chopped tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes and even some of your favourite fresh herbs. Mixed together, this will make a scrumptious dip for cut up vegetables. So starter is done. Anything left-over can even be used as a filler for sandwiches the next day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What's more this purse-friendly option could also make the perfect addition to home made pasta bakes and will leave your heart singing with joy for skipping the cream for that white sauce.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There isn't a fool proof way to tackle Valentines Day, but with careful attention to ingredients and close-ups of nutrition labels, Valentines can be a terrific day for you.</span><br />
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Girl in purple dresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577220320722082936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125865508502058026.post-27999470946985374312012-12-30T20:41:00.003+00:002012-12-30T22:22:09.773+00:00Host A French Style Festive Feast<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Welcome back lovely readers! You have probably had one of the most amazing times of your life, feasting and celebrating with loved ones. I love Christmas so much because I get to walk down the beautifully lit Champs Elysees and of course spend time with some of my favourite people.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Speaking of favourite people, I had so much fun baking with my two favourite girls over the Christmas holidays. To ensure that there was something to delight the girls for dessert, my Christmas helpers Margot who is six and Pauline who is now three, helped me measure, mix and then finally bake these gorgeous chocolate cup cakes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cupcakes are incredibly popular and a fantastic treat food that also follow the rules of <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">portion contro</span><span style="font-size: large;">l.</span> You definitely cannot go wrong with these mini cup cakes. They are a delight to make with the little ones too. Just make sure that they keep their sticky fingers away from the bowl so that at least most of it does end up baked!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Part of hosting lovely Christmas lunches and dinners (like they do on the 24th of December in France) is the excitement in setting up the table. I love the use of candles to create soft lighting but also these beautiful crystal glasses and ornaments to set the scene in such an elegant manner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What a surprise that lamb was chosen for both meals but duck has been a popular choice in previous years. The first dish was a beautiful roast prepared using home grown rosemary. Beautiful! The second lamb meal that we ate for Christmas lunch was prepared with a pork, mushroom and fig stuffing. It tasted incredible and was perfectly accompanied with rich and luxurious dauphinoise potatoes, quickly followed with a green salad for healthy measure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dessert was ice cream laced in a vanilla and caramel flavour or wicked chocolate. I wouldn't be surprised if it was the modern version of </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.19367218017578px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">bûche de Noël. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The homemade option was C<span style="background-color: white;">annelés</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">de Bordeaux. It is a little pastry like cake with a caramelised shell and a soft center. It is prepared using flour, milk, butter and eggs and flavoured with rum and vanilla.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sound too good to be true? Throw out the million excuses that you can think of for why you cannot keep up your solid exercise routine and you will soon discover that you can continue to slip into your gorgeous party outfits night after night.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's all about solving the calorie, booze and exercise balance. Let's face it, who wants to count calories or even consider the fat content of that delicious dessert staring at you? You have been working so hard all year that surely you can loosen up, be merry, eat, drink, indulge but then be motivated enough to burn it off the next day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If it makes you nervous to let go, then calorie solve by simply slotting in an extra exercise session. It doesn't have to be a monstrously long session on the treadmill either. Perhaps a 30 minute work-out during your lunch break? Or a short power run before work. Not only will the burst of exercise invigorate you; the shorter work-outs will also motivate you to invest more energy into the activity you choose. Taking this break from your usual routine will help you appreciate the change and enable you to enjoy your well deserved party night all the more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When you are presented with a multitude of yummy dishes to try, why not share them with your neighbour at the dinner table? This is not just about saving calories either. This is one smart idea where yes, you do reduce your intake of high calorie foods but you also get to try a lovely range of dishes minus the guilt. Portion control will never let you down!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Try to go easy on the booze or cocktails but if you really have over done it, try not to panic. Just slot in a short but vigorous exercise date the next day. It's achievable and your figure will thank you for it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With only a few years of cooking experience under my belt, it's no wonder that I often get green with envy at the expertise that my girlfriends display when they host their dinner parties. In this post, you will feast your eyes at a wonderful choice of delicious Japanese foods that will tease and tantalize your taste buds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To begin with, we had gorgeous crunchy vegetables (see pictured above). They were coated in a potato and wheat flour batter that was mixed into a paste using water, then fried. Yes <i>fried. </i>For the heart healthy version, what you could do is pan fry or spray lightly in oil then bake in the oven until crispy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next to be served were <i>Takoyaki </i>balls, which are essentially balls made from a wheat flour based batter then cooked in a special takoyaki pan. These were filled with octopus and topped with thin shavings of dried fish. They are served with takoyaki sauce and Japanese mayonnaise. Gorgeous.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A Japanese dinner party should draw on its heritage, the lovely sushi. Absolutely ideal for the health foodie amongst your guests. The lovely couple who prepared these hand rolled sushi rolls had recently attended a sushi culinary course and were thrilled to be able to show off their newly acquired skills. They did a beautiful job too. Each roll was lovingly filled with avocado, salmon, pickled ginger, omelette, crab or cucumber. Packed full of flavour, each bite definitely did not fail to please.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remember that when preparing sushi at home, you will need to purchase sushi grade salmon and go fresh to retain flavour and colour. The rice for sushi also needs to be prepped with vinegar, sugar and salt or mirin. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the reasons why I love Japanese cuisine is also because of the amazing china and serving dishes that you get to use. The little soup bowls or side bowls for sauces are often intricately painted with lovely floral designs that you will need very little to decorate your table. The food and serving plates will do the advertising for you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This course was swiftly followed by the main. The vegetarian option was <i>Agedashi tofu</i>. If you are wondering what that means, don't worry, so did I! All I can tell you is that it was a beautiful silky tofu dish in a savoury sauce. It is apparently a <i>dashi </i>sauce. Although the tofu is traditionally deep fried, in this instance, it was not. The delicate salty flavours of the sauce was perfect for the tofu. Yummy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The leading dish was chicken<i> katsudon </i>served on a bed of egg fried rice. I would recommend trying this dish as it really was just so tasty! You will enjoy the combination of dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, sugar and eggs in this recipe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was delighted when my girlfriend shared her recipe for these little green beauties with me. Her recipe was inspired by this lovely blog that created <a href="http://ooh-look.blogspot.co.uk/2011/06/fusion-green-tea-panna-cotta.html" target="_blank">Fusion Green Tea Panna Cotta</a>. You will need Japanese green tea powder or <i>Matcha</i>, cream, sugar, gelatine powder, milk and vanilla extract. A wonderful idea for a Japanese themed dinner party.</span><br />
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are my two greatest loves. Food photography is for me, the perfect combination
of them both. There is nothing worse than a beautifully prepared meal that is
terribly photographed- case and point, many of those horrible 90’s cook books.
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cooking, painting was my thing, and I have found that a lot of the great food
stylists out there apply the same rules of the canvas to the lens. Here’s my
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cook a meal, we are advised to add ingredients that will form layers of
texture, and this is something I would also greatly advise when you photograph
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transforming your shots, is to use accessorize your plate. The lists of
possibilities are endless, crockery, cutlery, ribbon, chopping boards and so
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photos an extra lift. Cooking a curry, then why not photograph in an authentic tiffin
carrier? Homemade bread looks great in an organic basket and chopsticks make
for a simple stamp of the East. You get my point. If you can’t find what you
want in your own kitchen, then raid your mum’s house- trust me, I’ve picked up
some absolute gems from mine; and if you’re after something a little different,
then head to your local charity shop. There’ll be a veritable treasure chest of
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people often forget is garnishing- and I’m not just talking about a sad
sprinkling of parsley- I mean, enough already, there are other herbs out there!
No, by garnishing, I mean, taking any part of your dish and using it to really
tell the story of it. Jamie Oliver is an absolute master of this. After you
have prepared your meal, always leave a handful of ingredients so that you can
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day, food is meant to be fun, so have fun with photographing it. There are no
rules, so always try to push what you can do with it. More inventive and adventurous
presentation will engage your viewers and make your food come alive, so give it
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.lovemygrub.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">www.lovemygrub.blogspot.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Girl in purple dresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577220320722082936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125865508502058026.post-31073635405617580242012-11-18T13:07:00.002+00:002012-11-18T22:06:15.498+00:00Perfect Eggless Banana & Chocolate Cake<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">250ml water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">200g soft brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">75g dark brown muscovado sugar</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon wheat & gluten free baking powder</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 medium ripe bananas, mashed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon egg replacer + 1 tablespoon nut milk</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">50g caster sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">40ml water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">80g icing sugar</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preheat your oven to 180 ºC. Grease a round baking tray and set aside.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a saucepan add the water, sugars, cocoa powder and baking powder. Allow to simmer over a low heat. This should take only 5 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool until warm.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas with the gluten free flour. Next add the egg replacer mixed with a tablespoon of nut milk.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When the chocolate solution is warm to touch, pour into the flour mixture and beat to create a smooth runny texture.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pour into your greased baking tray and bake in the oven for 40 - 45 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To prepare the ganache, in a separate saucepan place the margarine, caster sugar and water and allow to simmer. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sift the cocoa powder and icing sugar then add to the saucepan. Mix well.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Allow to cool, cover and place in the refrigerator for up to 20 minutes. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When the glace is firm enough, beat it with a wooden spoon to soften a bit then coat the cake generously.</span></li>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am very excited to introduce to you a very special person today. Krishanthi is one of my favourite photographers. Although her </span><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">specialty lies in wedding photography, she also works in commercial photography. She has worked with Daniel Galvin, Quill London and even Koj from Masterchef. How </span><i style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">amazing </i><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">is she? I know that you will love her essential tips in food photography, so grab a cuppa and enjoy the read my lovely readers!</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We've all been guilty of it: that amazing melting chocolate fondant arrives on a plate, and you </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">just have to take a photo of it. This practise has become even more popular since the birth of </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">iPhones, Facebook and Twitter: but I'm going to share a few simple tips with you on how to </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">easily enhance your food photography, whether using a smartphone, compact digital camera or </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">DSLR.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Where you photograph your food will have the single biggest impact on the outcome of your </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">photo. Placing your subject <span style="color: #674ea7;">as close to natural light as you can </span>will render a pleasantly lit </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">image - close to a window in daylight is a good starting point. If it's a really sunny day </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(funnily enough I don't worry about this too much in London!) you might want to drape some </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">white muslin or even a sheet in front of the window to diffuse the rays of light, and avoid harsh </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">shadows. This is how I photograph most of my food. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Don’t forget that rules are there to be broken</span> (in some instances, anyway!); placing your subject dead centre can also make for a high impact image and can be forgiving when you don't want people to look too closely around the bull's eye point of focus. This photo was taken in a restaurant (the classic foody-nerd-with-a-camera scenario). When the plate arrived looking like it did, I knew how I wanted to get this photo and had approximately 20 seconds to execute it before I would invite stares from surrounding diners. The 20 seconds included dragging my fellow diner from his chair out of the way, as I wanted the glow of the restaurant's lights in the background rather than his shirt - whatever you have to do to get the shot!</span><br />
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It definitely helps to <span style="color: #351c75;">visualise the final image</span>; knowing what you want the food to look like in the photo before you even pick up your camera can save you precious time, especially when you are in a public place such as a dinner party or restaurant as above. That doesn't mean that you can't experiment as you go along, far from it: just that if you can imagine the end result, or a version of it at least, you can prepare your props accordingly. When I say props, this can be anything from plates, glasses and cutlery to vintage sets, distressed wood and materials.</div>
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Trying to photograph an item of food that is not stationary is a classic example of when previsualisation becomes invaluable. If, like me, you cannot settle for anything other than a runny yolk, then timing is imperative. When photographing food in a cooking or moving state (e.g. egg yolk, pouring sauce, sizzling meat) then you have to time it carefully, and often you only get one or two shots before you will need to start from scratch. However, if you’ve thought about the end result that you want, you’ll have a more streamlined (and hopefully less painful!) journey to get there. </div>
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both of the images below were taken at f/4; yet it appears that more of the fig
salad on the right is in focus, because there are more elements of the food
resting on the focal plane at f/4, whereas in the ice cream picture, the
nearest thing behind the ice cream was a shop about 8 feet behind. So, <span style="color: #351c75;">distance also affects the blurriness of
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">I have a very special post for you today. My friend Faith Gorsky
from </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.anediblemosaic.com/"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">An
Edible Mosaic</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"> just had her
first cookbook released: <i>An Edible Mosaic: Middle Eastern Fare with
Extraordinary Flair</i>. I’m excited to be participating in her </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.anediblemosaic.com/?p=10444"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">virtual
book launch party</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"> and sharing a
recipe from the book!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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recipes, with a focus mainly on dishes from the Levant, but also a few recipes
from other areas of the Middle East. Faith has a pretty unique story…after
getting married Faith spent six months living in the Middle East, where she
fell in love with the culture and cuisine. Subsequently, she returned four more
times for visits, each time delving deeper into the cuisine and deepening her
passion for and appreciation of the region. Recipes in her book are authentic
Middle Eastern (taught to Faith mostly by her mother-in-law, Sahar), but <em>streamlined</em>
just a bit for the way we cook today, with unique ingredients demystified and
cooking techniques anyone can follow. If you didn’t grow up eating Middle
Eastern food, it can be a difficult art to master; Faith understands that, and
explains complicated dishes in an approachable, easy-to-follow way. The
book is available to order on </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/An-Edible-Mosaic-Eastern-Extraordinary/dp/0804842760/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333475299&sr=8-1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Amazon</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"> and </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/an-edible-mosaic-faith-gorsky/1110912770"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Barnes
& Noble</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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blog to check out her </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.anediblemosaic.com/?p=10444"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">virtual book
launch party</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US"> to</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"> see the other bloggers who are
participating. Also, as part of her virtual book launch, Faith is hosting a
giveaway of a fabulous set of prizes. Be sure to head over and enter!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Saffron Rice with Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts, along with a variation for
Mixed White and Yellow Rice. The recipe is actually vegan so you won’t have any
trouble incorporating it into a vegan or vegetarian meal, but it is just as
delicious served with chicken, beef, lamb, or seafood, and it would be really
fantastic with just about any curry dish. (In the cookbook, Faith recommends
pairing Shrimp in Aromatic Tomato Sauce with this rice dish.) <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Nuts, Pictured with Shrimp in Aromatic Tomato Sauce, another recipe from </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">An Edible Mosaic: Middle Eastern Fare
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courtesy of </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/An-Edible-Mosaic-Eastern-Extraordinary/dp/0804842760/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333475299&sr=8-1"><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">An
Edible Mosaic: Middle Eastern Fare with
Extraordinary Flair</span></i></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"> by Faith
Gorsky (Tuttle Publishing; Nov. 2012); reprinted with permission.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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in tepid water for 10 minutes; drain. While the rice is soaking, put half a kettle of water on to boil.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Add the oil to
a medium, thick-bottomed lidded saucepan over medium heat. Add the pine nuts
and cook until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Transfer the pine nuts to a small bowl and set aside.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Add the onion
to the saucepan you cooked the pine nuts in, and cook until softened and just
starting to brown, about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the rice
and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the sultanas, boiling water,
salt, and saffron (or turmeric), turn the heat up to high, and bring it to a
rolling boil.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Give the rice a
stir, then cover the saucepan, turn the heat down to very low, and cook until
tender, about 10 minutes (do not open the lid during this time). Turn the heat
off and let the rice sit (covered) 15 minutes, then fluff with a fork.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Transfer to a
serving dish and sprink</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">le the toasted pine nuts on top; serve.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">Serves</span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"> 4 to 6<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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a medium, thick-bottomed lidded saucepan, cover and place over moderately high
heat. Once hot, add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes,
stirring occasionally.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Add the rice,
bay leaf, cloves, cardamom pods, peppercorns, and salt, and cook until
fragrant, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the boiling water to the
rice, turn heat up to high, and bring it to a rolling boil. Give it a stir,
cover the pot, turn heat down to very low, and cook 10 minutes (don’t open the
lid during this time).</span></span></li>
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with a fork. Transfer 1/3 of the rice to a separate bowl.</span></span></li>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is another gorgeous heart warming meal that is perfect for Mediterranean Mondays. It's tempting to fill up on high fat foods that taste good and warm the belly, but don't forget that a greasy number isn't going to make the 'A' list for a heart friendly meal.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My simple rule with foods is always consider how does it score on a scale of 1 to 10 for the health factor? Do this before you commit to a meal that you would not usually eat but feel tempted just because it looks 'oh so good'. Are there any vitamins? Minerals? Is it high in heart friendly fats? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Did you just justify your love based on 20 minutes of happiness only to regret your choice for days later? A <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">healthy meal</span> on the other hand is truly a<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"> joy laster</span>. Not only will you be pleased with your choice, your heart, skin and hair will also thank you for your nutritious choices.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For that extra edge when selecting your Sunday meal or something to satisfy that hot spot why not aim to meet your weekly quota of fish with this delightful gluten and wheat free meal?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fish is also your easiest source of essential fatty acids. For more information refer to my article <a href="http://alightperspective.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/a-fishy-bite-eat-it-for-youthful-skin.html" target="_blank">A Fishy Bite - Eat It For Youthful Skin.</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">INGREDIENTS</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons olive oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 red onion, sliced finely</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 garlic cloves, chopped finely</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 large tomatoes, diced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 large courgette, cut into rings</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Large pinch of red saffron threads</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 large fillets of firm white fish, cut into pieces </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 large squid tubes, cut into rings</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">220g (1 cup) paella rice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">500ml fish stock</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8 raw jumbo prawns</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">150g raw king prawns</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 small bunch of spring onions, chopped</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a large heavy non-stick pan, heat the olive oil then add the red onions. Cook until softened.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add the garlic cloves and tomatoes and cook until you very soft, almost a paste. Now add the fish sauce if using.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Slice each courgette ring into 8 triangles and add to the pan. Cook for a few minutes then add the cayenne pepper and saffron thread, following swiftly with the white fish and squid tubes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Give it a few minutes, stir, then add the paella rice.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gradually add the fish stock, stirring often over very low heat. Once you have poured all of the hot stock into the pan, add the jumbo prawns only. Cover and cook for 20 minutes but check half-way through to ensure that the rice does not stick to the bottom of the pan.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you need to add extra liquid, consider adding up to half a cup of extra boiling hot water.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When the rice is almost ready, throw in the king prawns. Your seafood rice is ready when the prawns have changed colour to a gorgeous pink.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Garnish with herbs of your choice.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tip - this is also a<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"> low fat recipe</span> and will easily serve at least <span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">four people</span>. I love extra vegetables thus I had a plate of baby spinach ready on the side to eat alongside this delicious wheat and gluten free meal.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">London is currently freezing, wouldn't you agree? I have started to dream about hot tropical holidays even though sadly none have been booked! To console myself, I pulled out one of the recipe booklets that I was given after I completed a cooking course in Thailand. I was impressed at how relatively easy it was to prepare Thai cuisine, provided that you had all of the ingredients required of course.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You will be pleased to know that this recipe is naturally milk, egg, gluten, wheat and soy free.<span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span>The fish sauce really does add a lovely flavour in this salad. Fish sauce is also a great alternative to soy sauce without tasting too 'fishy'. Combined with orange juice or even lime juice and the sugar, you end up with gorgeous flavours that lean towards sweet, salty and a little bit citrusy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When you start to tire of green salads, why not give this delicious Thai inspired fruity salad a go?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 fat garlic cloves</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 large red tomato</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 small mangoes, cut into pieces</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 thick chunk of fresh pineapple, cut into pieces</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon palm sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 teaspoons fish sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon orange juice</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon oven roasted peanuts</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Prepare your sauce by mixing the palm sugar, fish sauce and orange juice together. Lime juice is gorgeous in this recipe too.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pound the beans and garlic together then add to the fishy sauce.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chop your tomato into large chunks and add to a serving bowl. Next add the fresh mango and pineapple pieces. Pour the fish sauce over the fruit and top with the oven roasted peanuts.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a lovely recipe that works well with rice and chicken based dishes. Enjoy this summery recipe. This salad can be eaten on a vegetarian diet if you do normally eat fish. Couscous could be a wonderful accompaniment for this salad, but of course remember that this contains wheat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Monosodium
glutamate (MSG) is a common flavour enhancer found in canned foods and is
typically associated with Chinese restaurant meals or takeaways. Some of the side effects reported from its consumption
include headaches, dizziness, flushes and asthma. Where is the evidence to support these
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">It’s an interesting
topic for debate. I was inspired to
write about it today as I felt that my knowledge in this area was not
especially spectacular. I cannot say
that I can recall having experienced any of these symptoms after a Chinese
takeaway either. But then again, how
often do I enjoy Chinese? I would say, once
in a blue moon. Tinned fruit or
vegetables, ah yes – you will definitely find these in my cupboards and in
yours probably too. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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possible. I think that you will agree, that you cannot really rid your diet
completely from artificial additives or preservatives. All that you can ever do is to minimise intake.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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controversy with MSG related headaches are that children do not report these
symptoms and this is because immature or young cells appear immune to the
effects of MSG as reported in a study in <i>International
Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine</i> in 2009. In contrast, adult mature mice cells did
exhibit cell swelling or injury but this was entirely dose dependent. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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discussed that boiling food for up to 10 minutes did not destroy MSG in a
particular food item. Vitamin C on the
other hand appeared to show a protective effect against MSG damage. Pre-exposure to a low dose of MSG could also
either prevent or reduce the symptoms experienced post eating MSG containing
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tolerance level to MSG intake and thus reduce headaches experienced after
ingesting foods containing MSG.</span></span></blockquote>
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word, although MSG has been quoted to hold the ability to trigger migraines, the
findings from adult clinical trials are not conclusive. For individuals who believe that they do
experience headaches associated with MSG intake, learn to recognise these symptoms. Consider keeping a headache journal and don’t
forget to evaluate; is it MSG or could it be the lack of sleep, inadequate
fluids or your high caffeine intake?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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even if you do decide to place MSG behind bars, one solution is home prepared
meals with increased use of natural and fresh ingredients where ever possible. So perhaps, fewer sauces out of a can and
more of those freshly prepared home dishes with a rich array of coloured fruit
and vegetables. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I could have chosen a pumpkin themed baking for you this Halloween season, but I am sure that there are hundreds of gorgeous pumpkin based recipes out there for you to try today. So I've chosen something a little bit different; a flourless death by chocolate cake.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is inspired from a French recipe and I had so much fun making and eating this! Just as well that I have lots of exercise sessions planned for the week. This cake is incredibly moist on the inside and is quite chocolatey enough, so I skipped the chocolate ganache to save a few calories. If you really <i>really </i>want to, you could prepare the ganache with dark chocolate and greek yoghurt. That could work really nicely. Just remember, you will need to fit in extra exercise sessions to work off this deadly beauty. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I could calculate the nutrition profile of this cake, but really - why spoil the treat? If you plan to have a treat such as this, I say, enjoy every mouthful then move on and hit that treadmill.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let me know if you try this recipe - it really is absolutely delicious. Remember, it is not egg free.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">200g good quality dark chocolate pieces</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">150g dairy free margarine</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5 eggs, separate the yolks and whites</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a saucepan, melt the chocolate and margarine over a very low heat. Allow to rest for 10 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Beat the egg yolks and sugar until you have a creamy mixture. Add the chocolate and margarine mixture and mix in the ground almonds.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until you have soft peaks. Mix the egg white mixture into the cake batter.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pour into the greased oven tin and bake for approximately 55 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once baked, allow to cool for at least 15 minutes in the tin, before removing from the tin to cool further.</span></li>
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Girl in purple dresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577220320722082936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125865508502058026.post-71487785184215218702012-10-29T20:50:00.000+00:002012-10-29T20:50:58.545+00:00Sicilian Inspired Prawn Pasta With Homemade Passata & Roasted Vegetables<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As tempting as it may be to empty out a store bought jar of tomato sauce or passata over your pasta, this autumn aim to minimise the use of convinient jars and opt for meals prepared from scratch. Easier said than done I agree, but this gorgeous flavoursome meal can definitely be prepared and be ready in under 30 minutes. It's a great meal when you are starving after a big workout at the gym too. A bite of this and you will be reminiscing about your lovely holiday in Sicily. If you have never been, my god, you simply must go. The temples and ruins are so beautiful, the weather hot and the food absolutely phenomenal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6 sundried tomatoes (in olive oil)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 fat garlic cloves, minced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons chopped basil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Freshly cracked black pepper</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can use any vegetables you like but I used 2 yellow bell peppers and 1 large eggplant sliced. Place on a flat oven tray, drizzle a little olive oil and cook in a preheated oven (temperature of 180ºC) until the vegetables are soft appear chargrilled on one side.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">250g king prawns</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 heaped tablespoons cottage cheese (flavoured with onion and chives)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I used dried pasta. In a large boiling pot of water, place 200g of dried pasta. Follow cooking directions on the packet.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before preparing the passata, prep your vegetables for roasting and cook in the oven as described above.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next cook your pasta.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a blender, add tomatoes, red capsicum, sundried tomatoes, 2 of the garlic cloves, basil, pepper and salt. Blend to form a smooth paste.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a small saucepan, heat a tablespoon of the olive oil and cook your red onions. You can add a little extra fresh basil into the pan if you wish.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now add the red onions into the blender and give it a final blitz. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When the pasta is ready, add to a large hot saucepan. Add the final tablespoon of garlic and stir for a few minutes. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now pour about half of the passata. Pour the remaining passata in clean dry jars and store in the fridge for later in the week.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cover and cook for a further 10 minutes, toss in the prawns and the cottage cheese. Stir well and cook until you have a thick sauce.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://alightperspective.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/mediterranean-smoked-haddock-gammon.html" target="_blank">Mediterranean Smoked Haddock & Gammon Steak With Sweet Potato</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://alightperspective.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/why-good-old-days-saved-lives.html" target="_blank">How To Beat The Monday Blues And More</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://alightperspective.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/aromatic-mediterranean-chicken-and.html" target="_blank">Aromatic Mediterranean Chicken And Courgette Rice With Parsley and Smoked Paprika</a></span></li>
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Girl in purple dresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577220320722082936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125865508502058026.post-29305325819172879652012-10-28T16:23:00.001+00:002012-10-28T16:23:31.836+00:00Sunday Hangover Breakfast - Sweet Oats With Mango & Peach<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I remember only too clearly when my Frenchman had his friends over from France one year. After a big night out, I suggested that we go out for English Breakfast with tomatoes, mushrooms, a bit of sausage and so on for the next morning. This suggestion was instantly crushed with disapproval. 'We want sugar,' said the Frenchmen. 'We want croissants and hot chocolate'. Hmm..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What do you think? What do you like to eat for breakfast or brunch after an energetic night out? I usually am consumed with a great need for sustenance to get on with the rest of the weekend. I think my sweet tooth might request sweet foods. I love American style pancakes with fruit and maple syrup as a treat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you plan to stay in for breakfast and need to put something together within a few minutes that is also heart loving, choose oats with yoghurt and fruit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Few tablespoons of jumbo oats*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>TIP - choose gluten free oats as required. For a milk and soy free option, skip the yoghurt and use any of the calcium enriched nut flavoured drinks available on the market today.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can add any fruit you like. Fresh blueberries or strawberries would be lovely and a sight for sore eyes I am sure. You may enjoy including at least one choice of tinned fruit in juice as the natural sweetness will stop you reaching for the sugar bowl.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Why this particular choice of meal you ask?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fruit is abundant in potassium which is an important mineral in heart health. It may have a role in regulating blood pressure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fruit is also abundant in antioxidants such as vitamin C, polyphenols and others. Don't forget that vitamin C has a role in maintaining healthy skin. You will definitely want to bear this in mind when selecting your breakfast, as alcohol can have 'dehydrating' effects on skin. Alongside your bowl of superfoods, do reach for that glass of water too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oats are a wonderful source of fibre. My favourite brand MornflakeGold Scottish Jumbo oats provide an impressive 10.8g per 100g. Why the fuss with fibre? Besides relieving symptoms of constipation, the fibre in oats help release its energy slowly thus improving the glycaemic index score of your meal. More excellent news is that oats have been quoted to play a beneficial role in reducing total blood cholesterol levels.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So here we go, this elegant bowl is absolutely heart loving after a fun night out. It is full of calcium for healthy bones as well as potassium, antioxidants and fibre for a healthy gut, skin, hair and heart. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am delighted to introduce you to my lovely friend Amin. We met at University where he was a great pillar of support through the geeky but fun years! It's a funny story actually. Amin and I shared the same lectures during the first year of university. I used to notice him notice me all the time. I am sure that he'll deny it if you ask him. I even wondered if the handsome doctor possibly fancied me; but no, he was just looking for a friend to study with. Never mind - a girl can always hope! So here we are, well over a decade later. The dietitian and the doctor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Which top 3 nutrition related problems do you frequently treat regularly?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Iron deficiency anemia is one. Vitamin D deficiency is another important area especially in families with dark skin. Often mothers who do not realise that they have poor vitamin D status may go onto breastfeed their child who may then have increased risk of vitamin D deficiency. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another area of nutritional concern are when children with multiple food allergies are subsequently placed on very restricted diets without the advice from a dietitian. Sometimes families attempt restricted diets to alleviate the symptoms of eczema, but unfortunately there are a lot of inaccurate information available on the internet which parents can access. This is not recommended as an alternative solution to seeking necessary medical advice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Iron and vitamin D deficiencies are often picked up when children are first admitted to hospital and when high risk groups are screened. </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However, earlier screening or accessing education in the community can help prevent these deficiencies. To achieve this, we need to support families by increasing awareness of which groups of children may be at increased risk of iron or vitamin D deficiencies. For example, it can be as simple as reminding a mum with known low vitamin D status, to take her prescribed dose of v</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">itamin D supplements during breastfeeding to reduce the risk of reduced vitamin D status in her baby.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Vegetarian mothers may also wish to seek dietetic advice when she starts weaning her baby over to vegetarian weaning solids to ensure optimal iron intake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the area of food allergies, always seek medical advice if these are suspected. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Families should not feel that they need to manage these allergies or food intolerance on their own as you can run the risk of inadequate intake of various food groups and essential vitamins or minerals.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Families often ask me if they need to restrict their child's diet based on a history of food allergy in a sibling. My current advice in New Zealand is to give any 'suspected' allergen food such as milk, in small quantities in a step by step process. It is not always probable that a sibling will also develop food allergies even when a family history of food allergy exists.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a straight forward case of food allergy to peanuts, it has been quoted that there is less than 10% chance that a non-identical
twin or a sibling will also develop an allergy to peanuts. This risk increases
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If a mother has already been diagnosed with iron or
vitamin D deficiency, it is important that the mother seeks medical advice or
resources from her general practitioner to ensure that both baby and mum are
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not all eczema is related to food allergies so it is
important that families remember this and manage the eczema as directed by your pediatrician. Having said that, some
children with severe eczema can have this exacerbated secondary to food allergies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remember that children do grow out of food allergies so
always discuss with your paediatrician or dietitian about when is a good time to
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you so much to Amin for an interesting chat about nutritional related problems that families may face from around the world. If you would like to see Dr Sheikh again next month, please feel free to comment below with any questions that you would like him to explore in next month's interview.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enjoy your day lovely readers. Remember, the information that you have read on this blog today must not replace any specific medical or dietetic advice that you may have received for your child.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These lovely muffins are delicious with a morning cup of tea. This is also a great way of getting in a small portion of fruit for the day. Did you know that pears are a great source of vitamins and fibre? Fruit are low in calories and also score very well on glycaemic index measurements. These muffins are only delicately sweetened so they really are a delicious way to start your day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 1/2 cups gluten free oats</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 ground ginger</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 teaspoon mixed spice</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 tablespoons golden syrup or honey</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3/4 cup mashed banana</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/3 cup brown sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/3 cup mascarpone</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/3 cup vegetable oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 teaspoons egg replacer</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons semi-skimmed milk</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a large bowl mix the flour, oats and remaining dry ingredients together.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next prepare your pears and place them in a separate bowl. Note that I left the skins of the pears on the fruit, but this is optional. Add the mashed banana, brown sugar, mascarpone and vegetable oil to this bowl. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mix the egg replacer with 2 tablespoons of the milk and make into a paste. Add to the pear mixture and mix well. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Combine the flours and the pear mixture. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally add the freshly grated ginger and divide into greased muffin cases. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://alightperspective.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/ginger-greatness-can-it-curb-your.html" target="_blank">Ginger Greatness - Can It Curb Your Appetite?</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://alightperspective.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/are-you-sugar-addict.html" target="_blank">Are You A Sugar Addict?</a></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It seems like only yesterday when I published my first article online. If you had told me that I would reignite my interest in working with 'grown up' people; as opposed to my darling babies and children who I advice daily; I would have laughed. Not because I dislike working with adults. For a start, I work with mums, dads and how I can forget the cheeky adolescents who never fail to amuse me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However, the paediatric world is rewarding and joyous. We love children so much and would bend over backwards to make a difference in a child's world. It is almost entirely impossible to say no to a child. As an adult, you simply find different ways of rephrasing it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Give me the non-compliant adult who continually feasts on high fat foods despite soaring lipid profiles, now that's different - it's not difficult to be firm but kind. That said, there really is something instantly feel-good about a smiling child and the grateful parent. Especially if that reason is you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On that note, to help celebrate over 6 months of <a href="http://www.alightperspective.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">A Light Perspective</a> I have had the chance to rejoice with a neatly packaged and personalised cake from <a href="http://www.bakerdays.com/" target="_blank">Baker Days</a>. The letterbox cakes are first placed in a sturdy cake tin and then a stiff cardboard box. It arrived in perfect condition.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a fun way to convey 'Happy Birthday', 'Merry Christmas' or 'Congratulations' or any particular personal message that you would like to get across to someone special . Delivery in the UK is free so you could take advantage of this and make someone's day incredibly happy with this lovely letterbox cake idea.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course I am not saying eat cake everyday, see <a href="http://alightperspective.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/can-you-have-your-cake-and-keep-your.html" target="_blank">Can You Have Your Cake & Keep Your Waistline Too?</a> I especially love the letterbox cake idea as they are tiny and perfectly sized to share a little piece with the family or colleagues at work; should this arrive to surprise you in the office!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was especially pleased that a gluten and wheat free option was available. This cake on its own was delicious. A full list of ingredients are also available on their website - see <a href="http://www.bakerdays.com/pages/ingredients" target="_blank">Ingredients.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don't forget to explore the <a href="http://www.bakerdays.com/categories/cup-cakes/cupcakes-for-her" target="_blank">cup-cakes</a> tab as these are the perfect portion control option. For further tips on portion control see my article <a href="http://alightperspective.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/how-to-exercise-little-portion-control.html" target="_blank">How To Exercise A Little Portion Control.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For the creative individual you can also upload your own photo and design the cake yourself. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall plenty of fun ideas in here. So next time you order flowers for a loved one, consider sending a personalised letterbox cake too. They are so small, a slice from this petite cake will not break the calorie bank!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks again to bakerdays.com for a lovely gluten and wheat free cake. It's good to know that you look after people with special diets too.</span><br />
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Girl in purple dresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577220320722082936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125865508502058026.post-58164143370386004502012-10-16T23:06:00.002+01:002012-10-17T07:58:37.647+01:00How Much Vitamin B12 Is In This – Easy Healthy Vegetarians<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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smart is your key to a successful healthy vegetarian diet. It can be tricky when you get down to a vegan
diet but have you ever wondered if you are meeting your daily requirements for vitamin
B12?</b></span> </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><b>Can you guess how much vitamin B12 there is in the bowl of vegetables above?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Anyone
following a vegan diet will benefit from a B12 supplement or drinks enriched in
this B vitamin. This is because plant
foods contain minimal amounts or practically no vitamin B12. Animal foods and fortified products are the
predominant sources for this vitamin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Inadequate
intake or malabsorption of food cobalamin whereby vitamin B12 cannot be dissociated
from its carrier proteins can lead to increased risk of pernicious anaemia. However, deficiency is only likely in strict
vegans or in older adults with reduced absorption.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Do you know your requirements?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The UK
Department of Health recommends 1.2-1.5μg/day of dietary vitamin B12 for
adults. This is the RNI or dietary
reference nutrient intake that is deemed safe for at least 97% of the general
population. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">But what is B12?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Vitamin
B12 contributes to the optimal function of the human nervous system through
their role as cofactors in numerous catalytic reactions in the human body. The best sources of these foods are meat,
fish and dairy products.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">For vegans
out there, your beacon of hope is fortified foods such as breakfast
cereals. So to answer your question
above – there is practically no vitamin B12 in that bowl of sweet potato and
capsicum.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">YOUR ACTION PLAN<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>Vegetarians
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">A sandwich
filled with tuna, sardines or herring will contain at least 3.7 – 18μg
depending on portion sizes.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">If your
requirements as a female are 1.2 μg/day, then you can see that meeting your
vitamin B12 dietary requirements are effortless.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Fish fingers contain a smaller amount of vitamin B12, but chances
are that if you eat fish, then you probably also include dairy on your vegetarian diet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Vegetarians
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">A glass of
milk contains approximately 1.9μg of vitamin B12. A 30g portion of cheese consists of at least
0.7μg. This illustrates that after a few tweaks to your diet, it is incredibly
easy to meet your requirements for this vitamin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">If you are
following a strict vegan diet or also need to follow a milk free diet as part
of your vegetarian diet, then no problem.
Simply choose fortified rice or soy milks and you will find that a 200ml
glass will contain around 0.8μg. Soy
yoghurts are also another useful way of increasing intake.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Here is an
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><i><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Typical
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Toast with
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Black tea
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Salad
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Fruit<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Supper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Roasted
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Special K or
instant oats and vitamin B12 fortified soy milk (250ml)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Cup of tea
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">As above
but consider including a soy yoghurt that is B12 fortified or a soy milkshake
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">As above
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Boost your anti-aging potential with this gorgeous Mediterranean inspired smoked haddock dish. This heart healthy meal is so good for you because it combines lovely monounsaturated fats from olive oil, whilst boasting a modest amount of omega-3 fatty acids from the delicately flavoured haddock. For further information on the benefits of fish read </span><a href="http://alightperspective.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/a-fishy-bite-eat-it-for-youthful-skin.html" target="_blank">A Fishy Bite - Eat It For Youthful Skin.</a></b></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was keen to dress this recipe up so that you also had the option of using this for a saturday lunch party. This is perfect for such occasions as the recipe is quick and easy, which means that besides being a 'healthy' host, you also get to be the perfect host by actually engaging with your guests in conversation instead of lathering up a mountain of dishes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After last night's post <a href="http://alightperspective.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/are-you-sugar-addict.html" target="_blank">Are You A Sugar Addict? </a>I was keen to advocate carbohydrates with a low glycaemic index and hence why I chose both sweet potato and basmati rice for this dish. By using smoked fish and ham, there was no need to use stock for this recipe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon olive oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 small red onions, cut into thin wedges</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">650g sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1 inch cubes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 large courgette, sliced then cut into quarters</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 1/2 cups basmati rice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup Italian wine</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 cups water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">350g smoked haddock fillets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">120g smoked gammon steak, chopped into small pieces</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon spring onions, sliced into fine rings</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heat a tablespoon of the olive oil in a large saucepan, then add the red onions. Cook over a low flame and allow the onions to soften.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add the sweet potato and courgettes and cook for a further 5 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now add the rice and allow to be coated in the oil.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next add 1 cup of water and allow to simmer. As the water begins to get absorbed, pour in the wine.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add the gammon pieces and add the haddock fillets on top of the rice.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cover and cook for 10 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you need further water to cook the rice, add the final cup of water.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The meal is ready when all of the water has been absorbed by the rice.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is optional, but if you are not requiring a milk free meal, stir in 1 - 2 tablespoons of mascarpone before serving. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://alightperspective.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/why-good-old-days-saved-lives.html" target="_blank">How To Beat The Monday Blues And More On A Mediterranean Diet</a></span></li>
<li><a href="http://alightperspective.blogspot.co.uk/p/weekend-party-food-cocktails.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Weekend Party Food & Cocktails</span></a></li>
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enjoy this Meditarranean themed Monday dinner meal idea. What do you enjoy eating on Monday nights in? Do comment below, I love hearing from you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Sugary
doughnuts for breakfast, biscuits for morning tea, a fruity caramel sauce
coated snack bar later – hang on surely that’s got to be healthy right? Who are we kidding here, are you 'addicted' to sugar?</span></b></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">It’s the
same as owning 30 pairs of shoes in black and believing that you only own 5 pairs. First it’s addiction and then denial. Then there’s indulgence, addiction and
further denial. Notice how I consider
owning 30 pairs of shoes as normal, but 30 pairs of <i>black</i> shoes a little bit
indulgent. I guess it’s all about where
you draw the line. After all, who does not
own 30 pairs of shoes these days?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">So where
do you draw the line with sugar intake? </span></b></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">It all
really starts with <span style="color: #674ea7;">how well fuelled you are</span>.
Starvation increases food cravings and the likelihood of stuffing your
face with the sweetest thing around. Sure
the festive delights taste phenomenal when you are starving, but with Christmas
parties around the corner, never leave the house without breakfast. If you really are not a morning person and
struggle to exit the house with at least matching ear rings, have breakfast
cereals or fruit and yoghurt ready to eat once you do get a moment to eat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Contrary
to common belief, a study in <i>Clinical Nutrition</i>
concluded that there is no support from human literature that sugar is
addictive. This is great news, but that’s
not to say that the dieter who plans his or her meals carefully will be less
likely to be caught beside the biscuit tin at 4pm. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">It’s bitter
sweet but the Journal <i>of Psychoactive
Drugs</i> in 2010 described that in some brains, the consumption of sugar rich
foods or drinks prime the release of euphoric endorphins and dopamine. For this reason, it’s not surprising that
there is a natural preference for sweet foods. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">So how do you overcome ingrained bad habits?</span></b></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">YOUR ACTION PLAN</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">First of
all, get rid of the cookie jar and replace this with a large bowl of gorgeous
fruits.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Eat just
enough at meals to be at least 80%, full but with enough space for the next
meal. Ensure that your meal is comprised
of complex carbohydrates.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Carbohydrates
are not evil. If you need to be
convinced, then read <a href="http://alightperspective.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/purple-carb-diet-how-low-do-you-go.html" target="_blank">The Purple Carb Diet - How Low Do You Go?</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Sugars are
also carbohydrates but because they cause a yo yo type effect on your blood ‘sugar’
or glucose levels, it is preferable to stock up on low glycaemic index (GI)
foods. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The
glycaemic index is a ranking of carbohydrates on a scale of 0 to 100 and how
quickly they raise your blood glucose levels after eating.</span></span></b></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">fruit and vegetables</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">boiled white rice</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> such as easy-cook rice or
basmati rice</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">breads made with </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">whole grains</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">high fibre bran cereals</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">oats</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">
prepared with skimmed milk</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">some </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">fruity yoghurts</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">dried apricots and peach</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">lentils</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">nuts</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Fusilli pasta</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">tagliatelle egg pasta </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">and some </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">fruit or nut based
cereal bars</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Remember, foods that are high in protein or fats can also have a low glycaemic index;
like nuts. That’s why digestive biscuits
may appear to boast a low GI, but this is predominantly due to its high fat
content.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">It may be
comforting to know that even dietitians eat sugary foods but the key is, eat
these in moderation and in small amounts.
If your diet is primarily made of complex carbohydrates at breakfast,
lunch and dinner, a small serving of that dark chocolate or the rich tea
biscuit with your cup of tea is unlikely to send you on sugar frenzies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">So it’s
not even a question of knowledge, because I know that you are already aware of
these key facts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><b>The trick is to kill
bad habits and replace these with satisfying and rewarding ones.</b></span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Make
friends with your diet and fill it with long lasting carbohydrates. The short acting carbs in baking are tasty
and fun I agree, but they really are not designed to stick around and will certainly
leave you wanting for more. Evil. Oops, I meant, highly undesirable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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out? I know the feeling. Health professionals like dietitians
juggle responsibilities, whilst promoting evidence based practice. We nurture a
never ending expansive list of skills in barely enough hours of the day.
Yet we keep going, and going; and do our best to retain the picture of
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">They say there's a story behind
every book and there's definitely a story behind every dietitian. A
dietitian can be based in a clinical hospital, run a business, work in the food
or fitness industry or as a lecturer at a university. Just like Cinderella,
as the clock strikes a certain hour, some of us transform into bloggers, to
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">It's been a little while since
I've published a blog post, so I thought that it was only fair that you knew
what I have been up to. I am passionate about evidence based practice, so
it should come as no surprise to you that I also work in the area of research.
I have currently completed a research study in vitamin A and am in the
process of writing up the findings of this study. As soon as I publish
these results, I will share the study findings with you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">My daily routine therefore
comprises of clinical work in a children's hospital, where I will either
review children's growth and nutritional requirements, or work on my
research project. I may have private clients to see later in the day or
teaching material to prepare for the multidisciplinary team and patients.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">For example, during the past
week, I have been slaving away on a power point to update the renal team on
vitamin A. After all, clean slides with messages in bullet points or via images
help convey key messages clearly. But really, the biggest influences for a
powerful and successful presentation are the content itself and how
well you have revised your notes, don't you think?</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">The role of the dietitian is not
as straight forward as it appears. I rarely work the typical 9-5 either.
Behind the scenes I can recall the countless times when I have comforted
mums when they first learn about their child's diagnosis. I may even lend
a caring ear when she simply needs to vent or talk about her impossible
non-compliant teenager. I chat to food companies for further details on food ingredients or lately have been studying metabolic disorders very closely.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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or spending time with friends. Here are
photos below from my Friday girly night out. These nights out in London really help melt away any stress that may have accumulated over the week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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industry has an unsung hero: the great principles of weight loss that everyone
refuses to believe in. Energy
restriction coupled with increased calorie burn, truly does equate to weight loss. You just need to believe the facts, practice
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wondering what inspired me to write this blog post, I tried to get into my
white jeans this weekend. Sure they
zipped up, but my rebellious curves made me look like a pumpkin that someone
tried to squeeze through the middle. Not
pretty. Christmas is under 3 months away
so my instincts told me, “I should BE ABLE to get into these comfortably before
the party / festive season hits!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have mastered the laws of nutrition but simply lack the practical tips to put
together a healthy eating plan for weight loss; then dare to give this a
go. If variety is the heart of healthy
eating, then I’ll be lovingly filling myself with fruit and vegetables for the
much needed mineral and vitamins.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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trying vegetarian recipes and eating my favourite foods such as salmon for
essential omega 3 fatty acids and proteins. I will also be filling up on plenty of slow releasing
or low GI (glycaemic index) carbohydrates to fuel my runs. I love carbs and would not be able
to survive more than 8 hours without it (and that’s when I am asleep of
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have been following me on A Light Perspective’s facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Alightperspective">www.facebook.com/Alightperspective</a>
then you may have noticed that I have been posting pictures of the food I eat. Feel free to join in and post pictures of
your breakfast or lunch meals on the fan page.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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next? I’ll be posting 1500 calorie
eating plans for a few days each week. I have chosen 1500 calories as I believe that an average woman normally eats around
2000 calories a day. To facilitate weight
loss, you need to cut back by around 500 calories per day for weight loss of
500g at the end of the week. If you want
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like anything else, if you want to maintain a beautiful dress, you get it dry
cleaned and store it carefully to ensure that it lasts beautifully over the
seasons for a timeless piece. Your body
works the same way. For a high quality
living product, fill it with high quality foods packed with nutrition. Remember to exercise it regularly for a toned and beautiful exterior.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of whether you want to LOOK good for your age or improve your risk factors for
disease, you will enjoy feeling lighter and healthier after shedding a few
pounds if overweight. Or maybe like me, you may just be aiming to shed a few pounds to simply look good in your clothes. Remember, as long as your weight loss goals also envelope the principles of healthy eating, then you will be on the road to a slimmer and healthy you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">So let’s
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Breakfast<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1 cup of reduced
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">½ cup of
cooked oats<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">½ small banana
sliced or ½ cup strawberry halves<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">125g fat
free yoghurt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use this portion of milk to make a cup of tea or coffee.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Mid-morning tea<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">20 grapes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Cup of tea
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Lunch<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Sandwich –
make your own using 2 slices of wholegrain bread that’s high in fibre. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Aim for >5g/100g or see my article <a href="http://alightperspective.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/are-you-carb-smart-screening-bread-made.html" target="_blank">Are You Carb Smart?</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><i>Fillings</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">60g mozzarella<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Tomato slices<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">30g
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Fresh / dried herbs OR salad leaves<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">120g
pottle of reduced fat yoghurt (or save for later)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1 large
orange<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Cup of tea<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><b>Mid
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Cup of tea or use the orange or yoghurt from lunch if you have saved this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1 portion
of <a href="http://alightperspective.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/aromatic-mediterranean-chicken-and.html" target="_blank">Aromatic Mediterranean Chicken & Courgette Rice With Smoked Paprika.</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1 serving
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Plus</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Extra
vegetables on the side if still hungry such as green beans, broccoli or a
simple salad of tomato and cucumbers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Drink –
plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">These are only tips to give you ideas of what a 1500 calorie eating plan looks like.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Don't forget to fit in at least 30 minutes of exercise such as walking, jogging, cycling or sport. Whatever you choose, enjoy, have fun and remember the successful dieter continues the principles of healthy eating for a lifetime.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Researchers in New Zealand appear to
have created a genetically modified cow.
Its purpose; to produce low allergenic milk whereby the major whey
protein beta-lactoglobulin has been removed to undetectable quantities.</span></span></b></blockquote>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">This does not guarantee the milk to be
completely allergen free; however, this is incredibly exciting news for the toddler
who may be diagnosed with cows’ milk protein allergy in the future.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Are we likely to see this milk in the
shops any time soon? The research is
still at infancy but in the meantime, milk allergy is easier to manage today
than even say just five years ago. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Under the expert guidance of a
dietitian, for a mum who would like to breast feed her baby with cows’ milk
protein allergy, you can do so, as long as mum follows a strict milk free diet
and excludes all milk proteins from her diet.
Milk proteins can transfer from maternal blood stream to human milk and
hence the rationales for the strict milk free diet for mum.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">For the older child, there is a good
range of calcium fortified milks available in the market. Starting with soy milk, you can also find these
in a variety of flavours. Always select
a brand that has added calcium to help meet these requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">For children who may also be battling soy
protein allergy, nut milks such as almond or hazelnut milks are an option. You can also try pea milk, oat milk and rice
milk. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">A word of caution, as per the food
standards authority, it is recommended that rice milk is not offered to
children under 4 ½ years of age. Arsenic
occurs naturally in a wide range of foods at low levels. In rice drinks, the amount of inorganic arsenic
present is too high to be deemed safe for young children between 1 and 4 ½ years. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Consult your dietitian or GP for
advice on suitable alternative drinks for a child requiring cows' milk protein free drinks.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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