I think with amazement at the wonders of the human body, the subtle and sophisticated machine that no one and no one engineered steering and therefore humanity so busy cracking. How to operate in the best way, how to improve her, listen to her and obey her needs. Even I Pei daily occupational pots stirring, kneading dough, sweetening baked goods - and busy fulfilling wishes and desires of the body and mind, two related and bound together especially with regard to food.
Fingers, heads and all the work invested capillary satisfying their needs. And Csnatzrim, dropping a wooden spoon on the side, struggles and floured hands full cooperation with the head and insights cook food satisfying, rich, healthy and tasty - always delicious. Carefully select all that went into the pot and into the mouth and the stomach. Image forming a culinary round, intelligent and meticulous.
All books and use of raw materials are absolutely no culinary Ntoroftiim. These are not recipes suitable for one or another diet but thought-intensive recipes and flavor designed to expand the scope, raise awareness and change a bit habits of food lovers everywhere.
Cracker spices and seeds vegan and gluten free
Thin crisp crackers those most addictive. They are gluten-free, vegan and rich variety of goodies.
Materials (about 40 crackers):
• 1 cup chickpea flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup water
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 4 tbsp sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons dried mixture freshly ground spices: coriander seeds, garlic flakes, mustard seeds, chilli, ginger (or what you love)
Decoration:
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons black sesame
• 3 tablespoons of flaxseed
• 4 tablespoons peeled sunflower seeds
Preparation:
1. Mix all the dough ingredients until it forms a sticky dough and uniform.
2. Cut parchment paper on a baking sheet and spread it flat dough.
3. Cover with baking paper more lightly oiled with olive oil, and roll out between two sheets of paper the dough until very thin sheet.
4. Peel the top paper remaining dough and sprinkle the seeds evenly. Using a rolling pin lightly tightening.
5. Bake in the oven at a high temperature, 200 degrees, for about 20 minutes or until crust is golden and baked whole.
6. Remove from the oven and immediately cut into squares using a pizza roller knife.
7. leave to cool completely and store in an airtight container.
Components - and their benefits:
• chickpea flour; chickpea flour rich in protein and omega-6, and is an excellent source of folic acid - all make it very wholesome, healthy. Is comfortable and easy to work and special and interesting flavor. corn: Dry corn is ground and its great advantage is its low amount of fat, the garden is an excellent substitute for regular flour for people who wish to lose weight. Sunflower seeds: sunflower seeds are rich in protein, iron, dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin E and essential amino acids. Flaxseed: Flaxseed contains a high amount of fatty Blti-rooi including alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is used as a starting material for the production of omega-3 fatty acid nucleus itself is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, fat quality, Bligninim, phytosterols and phytoestrogens. Linen is also gives a feeling of satiety typical foods rich in fat and high in dietary fiber. Sesame: comes as no white when Full and black sesame seeds. Sesame is an excellent source of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and copper, in addition to vitamin B. The complete Slsomsom even greater nutritional value, note the shell contains oxalic acid, interferes with full absorption of minerals. The most effective way to settle the acid is sprouting. coriander seeds: are used to strengthen the digestive system and help states bloating, gas and constipation. In addition, studies have shown that seeds antineoplastic properties.
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Beef meatballs and spinach in tomato sauce
Meatballs are complete, nutritious meal rich in protein and all good and devoid of carbohydrates. Rigorously separating foods would be the perfect main course. Seeking a dose containing all the nutrients may submit extra beans or whole grain dish.
Materials (about 20 meatballs):
• 1.2 kg low-fat beef
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1 cup fresh spice leaves (parsley, cilantro, dill, basil)
• 1 onion, peeled and diced
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/2 cup walnuts, ground
• 1/2 cup shredded Chia Seeds
• 2 heaped tablespoons sesame tahini full
• Salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
Sauce:
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 2 cups tomato sauce smooth and natural (usually comes in glass bottles of 1 liter)
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preparation:
1. To make the sauce pan heat olive oil in a large, high-margin, immediately add cherry tomatoes, sliced garlic and tomato sauce and let them simmer together over low heat for about 10 minutes.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Meanwhile, grind all the ingredients in a food processor and the seasoning if necessary.
4. Roll small balls with clean hands.
5. Carefully place the meatballs as a bubbling hot sauce. Leave to simmer on one side for about 5 minutes. Turn and let simmer on the other side for about 5 minutes.
Components - and their benefits:
• Chia Seeds: The origin of the little black seeds and plant Selby Hisfnikh (a type of mint), which grows mainly in South America. The seeds were an important component in the diet of the Aztecs and Mayans as an energy source available (Chia Mayan word meaning strength). The seeds are rich in antioxidants (Anti-aoksidntim) fighting free radicals and thus slowing down aging and reduce the risk of cancer and various diseases. Almost 100% of fiber carbohydrates Chia is not digested in the body, does not affect blood sugar, so do not count carbs. The right amount of fiber which, Chia can absorb 10 times more water - which causes her to have the consistency of a gel that expands in the stomach and increases the feeling of fullness. Chia contains a lot of protein and a sufficient quantity of amino acids, which help the body use protein. Not for nothing has the honorary Chia "super food". spinach: spinach low in calories and has owned more than half the daily amount of vitamin A that we need, namely a lot of minerals, iron, magnesium and potassium in the correct amounts. Tomatoes: Tomato is very rich in vitamins B, A and C, iron, Bta-krotn (which makes the body to vitamin A), potassium, calcium and iron. Tomato Average also contains 3 mg of lycopene, which gives it the color and other attributes. Lycopene is considered antioxidant fighting free radicals, and it does this model. Research shows that lycopene is associated with the prevention of heart disease and vascular, cancer in general and prostate cancer in particular, diabetes, osteoporosis , infertile male and preventing aging skin. walnuts: a handful of walnuts contains a nearly twice the antioxidants found in any type of nuts else, and high in protein, vitamins and minerals and fiber. Combining nuts daily diet can help reduce bad cholesterol in the blood (among the primary factors for heart disease). Nuts contain healthy fats and reduce the risk of narrowed arteries, which can lead to heart attack.
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Baked schnitzel coated oats and pesto
Secret Fricotm of schnitzels and delicious baked lies in the special coating, which combines oat flakes and corn and dotted with fresh herbs. In addition, the dose-free eggs.
Materials (12 schnitzels):
• 4 units flattened chicken breast thin
• 4 heaping tablespoons of pesto quality
Topping:
• 1/2 cup corn chips coated schnitzel
• 1/2 cup shredded oat flakes
• 4 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup chopped herbs (parsley and basil)
Pesto:
• 1/2 bunch parsley
• 1/2 bunch basil
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 tablespoons almonds, walnuts or sunflower seeds
• Salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preparation:
1. pesto: In a food processor grind all the ingredients in a uniform paste, and season with salt and pepper.
2. Cut each chicken breast lengthwise into 3 parts, that received 12 chicken nuggets.
3. Mix the chicken with the chicken pesto that will be expected from all sides.
4. Mix all the components of the coating.
5. Dip the Hsnitzlonim coating to float well in all directions.
6. Arrange in a baking dish lined with baking paper and brush with olive oil.
7. Bake at high heat, 200 degrees for about 5 minutes, depending on thickness schnitzels.
8. Serve immediately (not recommended to heat up again, because the schnitzels may dry out).
Components - and their benefits:
• Oatmeal: Oatmeal is a rich source of protein carbohydrate, provide energy and calories to the body. It balances the skin pH, satisfying and can be part of any diet. Fox spike Hbta-glokn compound increases the production of the hormone that fights hunger. Oat lower glycemic index that helps slow the digestion of food and allows insulin to remain stable over time. Also, oatmeal is rich in soluble fiber and these proved to contribute to heart health. It also contains calcium and potassium, which prevents known high blood pressure. olive oil: considered one of the healthiest oils that. It's presenter Blti-rooih single fatty acid, oleic acid, better known as omega 9. It prevents heart disease, reduces blood pressure and is very effective weight management. In addition, olive oil is rich in many antioxidants, especially vitamin E - powerful antioxidant maintains healthy cells in the body. The best olive oil is olive oil "extra virgin" degree of acidity is set to 0.8%. Basil: Basil helps blood circulation, improving digestion and preventing cavities and is also low in calories. parsley: lo and behold, one cup of parsley Bta-krotn have more than one large carrot, 2 times more vitamin C than could be found in an orange, and a higher amount of calcium than a glass of milk contains. Parsley ability to reduce tension and thereby reduce the risk of a disease. Antioxidants help fight many parsley oxidative damage and thus slow down the aging process and inhibit cancerous processes. Parsley helps to improve the efficiency of the digestive system, and thanks to the high content of vitamin C it helps strengthen the immune system and maintaining skin elasticity.
Cake almond, orange and maple sugar free and gluten free
Flour and juicy cake of this wonderful exchange very generous amount of ground almonds and a little cornmeal. The cake contains no dairy products except fresh orange juice and delicious. For color, taste and the many qualities is also studded with seasonal red fruit.
Materials (cake diameter 26 cm):
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup maple syrup natural
• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• grated orange peel an orange one
• 1/2 cup oil
• 3 1/2 cups ground almonds
• 5 tablespoons cornmeal
• 1 cup fresh blueberries (or other seasonal red fruit)
• 1/2 cup almond chips
Preparation:
1. mixer with a whisk, whip the eggs with maple syrup for about 5 minutes until you get a fluffy cream and clear.
2. Fold gently Gradually add the remaining ingredients and half of the fruit. The second half and almond chips retain decoration.
3. Transfer the mixture into a round of greaseproof paper or paper formats personality.
4. Sprinkle fruit and almond chips.
5. Bake in a moderate oven, 180 degrees, for about 40 minutes, a big cake and 20 minutes of small cakes.
Components - and their benefits:
• natural maple syrup; indeed, even less natural sweeteners recommended for consumption, but the best sweeteners for use, if you already have a particular need in their use, they are undergoing minor processing, provided they are used in small quantities and controlled, for example, natural maple syrup and organic. Of course, do not forget that natural sweeteners have a high calorific value and raise blood sugar. Almonds: contain large amounts of protein, vitamins, minerals and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Many studies have shown that the combination of a balanced menu almonds may help prevent heart disease and blood vessels. orange: rich in vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system, and vitamins E and A and fiber, calcium, citric acid and folate. In addition, citrus fruits prevent damage caused by high consumption of animal fats and contribute to dental health. Fruit acidity causes irritation to the mouth and lymph fluid secretion current teeth and gums scraps and bacteria. red fruits: Eating berries helps to prevent the development of cancer cells and helps reduce the risk of diseases such as diabetes, stroke and heart disease. Their health benefits of berries is that they are rich in pigments and chemicals. In addition, eating berries helps maintain proper pH in the gastrointestinal tract, and thus may prevent heartburn. Fruits of the forest also in the balance level oral bacteria and therefore positively affect the health of your teeth and gums. Featured berries food slows aging (anti-aging) and contain a considerable amount of vitamins (A, E and C) are considered antioxidants. Some say that the pigment (anthocyanin) containing bilberry helps maintain memory and other brain functions.
