Category: DIETA EFECTIVA

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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients 1 teaspoon avocado oil ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 10 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons crumbled cooked bacon (Optional) Directions Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Add […]

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Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower

Ingredients 3 cups broccoli florets 3 cups cauliflower florets 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon paprika ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper Directions Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place broccoli florets in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave at full […]

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Herb ‘n Honey Cucumber Tomato Salad

Ingredients 3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 2 green onions, sliced thin 8 leaves fresh basil, chopped ½ cup crumbled feta cheese ½ cup seasoned rice wine vinegar ½ cup honey Directions Layer cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions, and basil in a bowl; top with feta cheese. Drizzle rice wine vinegar over […]

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Margherita Chicken

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) 1/2 cup reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup marinara sauce 16 fresh basil leaves 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced lengthwise 1 cup frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped 3 green onions, chopped 1/4 cup shredded part-skim […]

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Garlic-Grilled Chicken with Pesto Zucchini Ribbons

Ingredients 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) zucchini mixture: 4 large zucchini (about 2-1/2 pounds) 1/4 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon […]

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Citrus-Marinated Chicken

Ingredients 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup orange juice 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon dried tarragon 1/4 teaspoon pepper 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) Directions Combine the first eight ingredients in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken; […]

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Breakfast super-shake

Ingredients 100ml full-fat milk 2 tbsp natural yogurt 1 banana 150g frozen fruits of the forest 50g blueberries 1 tbsp chia seeds ½ tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp goji berries 1 tsp mixed seeds 1 tsp honey (ideally Manuka) Method STEP 1 Put the ingredients in a blender and blitz until smooth. Pour into a glass […]

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Green breakfast smoothie

Ingredients 1 handful spinach (about 50g/2oz), roughly chopped 100g broccoli florets, roughly chopped 2 celery sticks 4 tbsp desiccated coconut 1 banana 300ml rice milk (good dairy alternative – we used one from Rude Health) ¼ tsp spirulina or 1 scoop of greens powder or vegan protein powder (optional) Method STEP 1 Whizz 300ml water […]

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Breakfast smoothie

Ingredients 1 small ripe banana about 140g blackberries, blueberries, raspberries or strawberries (or use a mix), plus extra to serve apple juice or mineral water, optional runny honey, to serve Method STEP 1 Slice the banana into your blender or food processor and add the berries of your choice. Whizz until smooth. With the blades […]

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Healthy pancakes

Ingredients 50g self-raising flour 50g wholemeal or wholegrain flour 2 small eggs, separated 150ml skimmed milk berries and low-fat yogurt or fromage frais to serve Method STEP 1 Sift the flours into a bowl or wide jug and tip any bits in the sieve back into the bowl. Add the egg yolks and a splash […]