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Pineapple Mint Limeade

Nothing is more refreshing than a lemonade. This one has a twist. I swapped the lemons for lime and pineapple. Then added some mint leafs for extra freshness. Serve cool with ice cubes. Delicious! (more…)

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Salmon and Brussels Sprouts salad

Salmon and Brussels Sprouts salad #healthyrecipe #salmon #pasta #salad

Salmon, pasta, cream cheese, dill and chives are a classic. I added Brussels sprouts, ginger, lime and soy sauce for a twist. Delicious and very healthy. You can eat this salad just out of the pan or put it in a lunch box and take it to the office. (more…)

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Banana, Orange and Ginger frozen yogurt

Banana, Orange and Ginger frozen yogurt

This ice cream is made withe banana, physalis, ginger, Greek yogurt, perfumed with peppermint and cinnamon. Delicious! (more…)

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No-churn sugar-free Apricot Fro Yo

No-churn sugar-free Apricot Fro Yo

An easy apricot fro yo. All you need to make it is a food processor, frozen fruit, quark and ground cinnamon. Add some chopped almonds and you have got a very tasty dessert, guilt free. (more…)

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Turkey, Celery and Pineapple salad

Turkey, Celery and Pineapple salad

A light and colorful salad that is a meal in itself. Turkey, Celery and Pineapple @ diabeticnowwhat.com 1 thick slice of turkey, diced 1 slice pineapple cut into small pieces 1 stalk celery laminate (if raw store it for garnish) 1 pepper baby orange, cut into rings 1/3 sliced cucumber 1 tablespoon whole-wheat pasta cooked 1 tablespoon cheese soup spread 0% 1 teaspoon dried chives tea 1 pinch of…

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Chicken, Apple, caramelized Shallot and Sage salad

Chicken, Apple, caramelized Shallot and Sage salad

This is a tribute to the first meal I had in Ireland ☘: a chicken, onion and sage sandwich. Delicious! 😋After the first bite I knew I was going to be okay. This was my first time working abroad and I was completely alone. I have the worst sense of direction and I was very worried I would get lost. I have very good memories from that time and I do miss the tap apple cider and lamb hamburgers.😍 I…

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Onepot roast Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon

Onepot roast Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon #healthyrecipe #FoodRevolution #onepot #chicken #rosemary #lemon

Chicken potroast with lemon, rosemary, ginger and potatoes. All cooked in the same pan. To complete add salad and join family and / or friends around the table. Serve sprinkled with chopped fresh chives.  (more…)

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Apricots with Cocoa Porridge and Almonds

Apricots with Cocoa Porridge and Almonds

Apricots in cocoa porridge bed, sprinkled with almonds coarsely chopped. This is the sign that the Summer days are near🌞 .  Apricots with Cocoa Porridge and Almonds @ diabeticnowwhat.com For the porridge: 40g steel cut oatmeal 4 g low-fat unsweetened cocoa 2 g of Stevia 200 ml of milk (of your choice) 1 g of sesame seeds (about 1 tsp.) 1 pinch of grounded cinnamon Mix all ingredients and place…

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Apple and Peppermint mousse

Apple and Peppermint mousse

Peppermint, Granny Smith apple,  quark and gelatin make this mousse  a very refreshing, delicious and healthy dessert. If you want you can add sliced strawberries and make it richer.😋😍 (more…)

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Chicken with Lemon, Sage and Shallots

Chicken with Lemon, Sage and Shallots

Today I went to the farmer’s market at Principe Real (Lisbon) and found plenty of fresh herbs, including sage so I decided to make this dish. I served with the chicken parsnip puree, orange and fennel salad. Different but no less delicious! (more…)

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Millet porridge with Raspberries and Almonds

Millet porridge with Raspberries and Almonds

The millet is a small grain that can be used in both sweet or savory dishes. This version was inspired by the  rice pudding recipe. To the traditional flavors of cinnamon and lemon peel I added raspberries and chopped almonds. Approved! 😋 (more…)

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Apple, Celery and Bulgur Salad

Apple, Celery and Bulgur Salad

This week I decided to extend the range of carbohydrate sources and found this whole grain a biological supermarket. Almost perfect in that we can buy the amount we need. The negative is to be provided very thin paper bags which do not resist wet weather. I will return, but carry a plastic bag with zip not to get grain in the backpack. 😉 (more…)

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Orange and Lime Chia Pudding

Orange and Lime Chia Pudding

Chia, coconut milk, orange and lime are the basic ingredients of this healthy and so easy to do pudding! When chia seeds are in contact with a liquid they puff slightly and form a gel layer around, which makes them very useful when we need to make a sweet sugar-free pudding or make a cake more moist. These seeds are loaded with anti-oxidants and are considered a super food. Orange and Lime Chia…

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Greek yogurt, dill and fresh chopped chili combined in a delicious sauce that goes very well with salmon dishes. If, like me, the taste of the fish is not what you like most in life this sauce will solve this problem😉

Yogurt and Chili Sauce @ diabeticnowwhat.com

2 tablespoons nonfat Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon garlic  powder 1 teaspoon dill 1 pinch of salt 1 chili

Open a chili in half, remove the seeds and ribs (if you like spicier keep some seeds) and cut into thin slices. Reserve.

Pour the lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and dill. Stir well and let re-hydrate for 1 minute.

Add the yogurt and mix well.

Note: The sauce can be used in grilled fish dishes, breaded or grilled meat wraps.

Enjoy your food!

Yogurt and Chili dip Greek yogurt, dill and fresh chopped chili combined in a delicious sauce that goes very well with salmon dishes.

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Cocoa Oats with Pear

Cocoa Oats with Pear

I combined Oat flakes with Cocoa and added Packams  pear . A healthy and delicious breakfast!😍😋 (more…)

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Turkey, Cucumber, Pepper and Endive salad

Cucumber, pepper, endive, turkey meat, dressed in a Greek yogurt sauce with mustard and lemon, perfumed with mint and coriander. Delicious! (more…)

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Turkey Meatballs with Mushrooms and Mint Zoodles

Turkey Meatballs with Mushrooms and Mint Zoodles

Zoodles are a  good alternative to the traditional spaghetti. Add salt, mint, garlic powder and sauce from the turkey meatballs. To balance this meal just add toast in the amount recommended by your nutritionist. Yummy!😋😍 (more…)