#and that can be anywhere from apple to pear to a combo of both and sometimes with a healthy dash of cranberry

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I cannot give you the recipes of the meals that are So Good that they actually make me want to eat.

I made them up. The recipes don't exist. Not even in my head. I take whatever I can find that sounds good out of the fridge and put them on the stove together until they resemble a finished food.

Even the bread I bake has morphed so far beyond the recipe I originally looked up that I cannot even ask someone else to make it for me if I'm too tired.

[speci-society]

Here i'll start. This is a sandwich/melt? Grilled cheese? i make all the damn time that i love dearly

The ingredients can be changed around and varied a bunch. I'll give that info at the end

Ingredients:

2 slices sourdough bread

1-2 slices of ham

Brie, enough to roughly cover one side of both slices of bread

1/4 to 1/2 of an apple

Peach jam

Lil bit of butter for grillin

Rosemary (optional)

Slice the apple half or quarter into thin slices

Spread a small amount of peach jam onto both slices of bread. It should be a very thin layer of jam on what will be the inside of the sandwich

Cut some thin slices of brie, enough that they can be arranged on both slices of the bread with gaps in beyween brie pieces. Also cut a couple extra slices and put those to the side

Arrange apple slices on one slice of bread so they overlap. Put the couple extra slices of brie over the apple slice arrangement on the left and right of it, with even spacing from each other as they are from the left and right edges of the sandwich

Place the ham slice(s) over the brie and apples, fold the ham in half if it's bigger than the bread

Carefully place the other slice of bread + cheese on top, thus creating the familiar Sandwich Forme

Preheat a pan for however long it takes your stuff to preheat (you can do this step anywhere i think, i jist always forget to do it early so this is around when i turn on the stove)

Also carefully, lightly butter the outside of the sandwich, OR put the butter in the pan if you're a person who uses that method for grilled cheeseing. I occasionally add a little bit of rosemary to the butter too

Grill that dang sandwich over low-medium heat 👍 basically like how you would a normal grilled cheese, keeping in mind that you might be using a different bread than usual. But brie is a very melty cheese so you dont have to do this long, just keep checkin and flippin

Serve that dang sandwich 👍

Uhhh variations, the bread can be your favorite bread that is a step above white bread. The cheese can be most kinds of melty cheese that is a step above kraft singles (i actually dont always use brie since we dont like, always have brie stocked in the fridge, but i do it with white cheddar a lot and its also REALLY good. Brie is just my favorite version of this sandwich). The jam can be most kinds of jam, the main 2 things here with variations are to keep in mind what flavors you think would go together, and also that the quality does matter here. Thats why im saying bread and cheese that is even a little better than the most standard basic options. Ive yet to find a bread/good melty cheese/jam combo that isnt good. Hell ive even used peach and pear slices for this sandwich (altho i think apple slices still work best)

So. Can you tell ive never written a recipe for another person to follow

ANSWERS REQUESTED: anyone got any good recipes they like? For literally anything. Just give me some recipes you like in any format

[wellnessroutines]

12 Delicious Juicing Recipes for Weight Loss

I have actually currently discussed my love for green smoothies, and also how they can aid you slim down, but there are juicing dishes out there that are equally as advantageous. They could aid you bust stubborn belly fat, detox your body, and also clean your system, plus they're delicious as could be with natural fruits and veggies. So if healthy smoothies typically aren't actually your thing, or you're food craving a change, juicing is the method to go!

My daddy hopped on the juicing train means prior to it was ever a "thing." When I was bit he would certainly make juices in his juicer constantly, my much-loved being an orange, carrot, ginger collection of some sort. I wasn't encouraged. At such a young age, I really did not recognize all the nourishing advantages that those home made juices could have, and would certainly often choose store-bought juice, that obviously is complete of sugar. Children, right?

Now I applaud my dad and his health-nut, juicing ways. Self-made juices are a great method to obtain the nutrients as well as vitamins your body longs for and has to function. It's not constantly very easy to obtain the suggested dose of fruits as well as veggies on the daily, however juicing recipes make it basic and fun.

Plus, as we going into summer, you might have your swimsuit body on your mind. With a healthy diet regimen and also normal workout, these delicious juicing recipes make sure in order to help you shed weight and also look amazing from the health club to the coastline as well as anywhere in between.

You can actually include practically anything to your juice. Every person has various preference buds and delights in different fruits and veggies, which makes juicing personal! If you 'd instead have some direction and also suggestions, I've assembled 12 amazing juicing recipes for weight management, as well as I very advise you view Joe Cross' docudrama, Fat, Sick, as well as Nearly Dead and purchase his book The Reboot with Joe Juice Diet regimen: Slim down, Get Healthy and also Feel Amazing.

Bring it, summer!

1. Pear, Mango, Spinach Juice (Katie's Cucina)

This is green juice at its finest. If you are a green juice enthusiast, this is one to add to your rotation, as well as if you're not, this will be the one to change your mind. Yes, there's spinach, however with the mix of mango and also pear, you could rarely taste the spinach whatsoever - it just offers the juice its brilliant eco-friendly colour and also lots it with nutrients!

2. Warm Pink Beautifying Juice (Vegannie)

With metabolism-boosting lemon, not only is this juice fantastic for fat burning, it's additionally impressive for your skin. Kale is a superfood that cleanses and detoxes the body, as well as the addition of beetroots offers it its remarkable pink colour, and is full of vitamins as well as minerals. This juice is an outright must for a healthy and balanced body.

3. Watermelon Pineapple Ginger Juice (Reboot with Joe)

These three super-ingredients make for a healthy and also delicious juice you'll desire to consume alcohol on the everyday. Watermelon and pineapple are nourishing with anti-inflammatory buildings, and ginger helps food digestion and functions to improve your metabolism.

4. Eco-friendly Lemonade (In Sonnett's Kitchen)

This eco-friendly lemonade is a delicious method to obtain your fruit as well as veggie intake. With cucumber, kale, ginger, apples as well as more, this is one healthy, fat-busting juice. The kale is loaded with anti-oxidants and the cucumber is ultra-hydrating. You'll really feel healthy and balanced as you sip away.

5. Blood Orange Chili Juice (See and Savour)

I have actually recently ended up being a big follower of blood oranges. They're so delicious and are incredibly high in vitamin C, just like other citrus fruits. The addition of serrano chili is so special. Plus, any type of warm pepper speeds up your metabolism, assisting with weight loss!

6. Eco-friendly Juice Recipe to Drop weight (Ideal of Life Mag)

As the name states, this environment-friendly juice is optimal if you want to reduce weight. The ingredients will likewise boost your power as well as sustain a healthy diet regimen. The creator of this juice lost seven extra pounds in six weeks after juicing once daily as well as making no other way of living changes. Give it a go!

7. Carrot, Apple, Ginger and Orange Juice (Joy is Homemade)

This juice recipe is called an immune booster permanently factor! Each of the components is chock-full of vitamins and also are great resources of anti-oxidants. This juice makes sure to detox your body, aiding you lose weight as well as contribute a much healthier lifestyle.

8. Fresh Watermelon and also Cucumber Juice (Serious Consumes)

It doesn't get any kind of better than this. Watermelons and cucumbers are both SO revitalizing, especially in the summer season. This dish seems absolutely savory, and also watermelon as well as cucumber are both made up mainly of water, yet are still packed with nutrients! It's the best combo!

9. Purple Cabbage Juice (Juicing for Health and wellness)

I didn't know how remarkable purple cabbage was for you until investigating this blog post, but I need to state, I'm really satisfied! From being a powerful anti-oxidant to lowering inflammation and improving blood circulation, the health advantages of purple cabbage abound. And also, it creates an actually pretty juice colour. This is one dish I'll be trying ASAP.

10. Fat Murder Simple Bedtime Beverage (Mamabee)

Drinking this juice is a natural means to breast tummy fat. It will certainly clean your system, enhance your metabolism and body immune system, as well as aid you drop weight. With cucumber, parsley, ginger, lemon and water, it's a wonderful way to stay moisturized and also gain lots of dietary benefits.

11. Beet, Carrot, Apple Juice (Wonderful Journeys)

Beneficial in many ways, this beetroot, carrot, apple juice is great for your body and metabolic process, plus with a bit of ginger, it has some added zing! Ginger is among my preferred active ingredients to utilize in both juices and smoothies - I like the preference and it is insane excellent for you!

12. Strawberry Limeade (Low Carbohydrate Yum)

This juice recipe is the excellent summertime sip. It's rejuvenating, wonderful, as well as excellent to sit out with on a bright day. With 5 easy components consisting of strawberries as well as fresh lime juice, this juice makes sure to be a go-to this season!

Juicing is a healthy and also tasty means to obtain your fruits and veggies. Attempt one (or all) of these juicing recipes and also you'll be able to discover which one you like ideal as well as could make them every day for weight loss as well as cleansing benefits!

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How to Lose Weight on a Budget

Here’s Pro Tip #1 on how to lose weight on budget: Don’t spend your paycheck on imported superfoods, a personal trainer, and spendy meals.

Losing weight on a budget is completely doable, says Krista Maguire, R.D., C.S.S.D. and Beachbody nutrition manager. What’s more, eating healthfully on a regular basis doesn’t have to cost significantly more.

Maguire points to research which found that the healthiest diet patterns cost only about $1.50 more per day than the least healthy diet habits.

That adds up to about $40 extra dollars a month, an amount you can easily save in other areas, like meal prepping or making coffee at home.

That said, there are still a number of smart budgeting and creative hacks to help you stretch your dollar even further, says Maguire.

Before you get started, though, it’s important to map out your weight-loss strategy.

Identify Your Goals and Create a Budget

First things first: Spend a little time brainstorming your specific weight-loss intentions, whether it’s exercising three times a week or eating one serving of vegetables at every meal.

Next, consider what will motivate you to follow through (or not) with your goals. Do you need to participate in a guided workout program to exercise regularly? Or need a detailed grocery list to avoid temptation?

Having a clear idea of what’s necessary to carry out your weight-loss goals will help you stay on track and effectively determine where to allocate your spending money.

13 Weight-Loss Tips If You’re On a Budget

1. Stock up on simple, healthy staples

“You don’t need fancy foods like chia seeds, coconut kefir, or organic sprouts to lose weight,” says Maguire. “Keep it simple and stock up on some basic veggies, fruit, lean protein, canned beans, nuts, seeds, and whole grains [that you can] mix and match to make a variety of meals.”

Maguire adds that Beachbody’s Portion Fix eating plan, which comes with a comprehensive food list and color-coded portion containers, can help you prepare inexpensive, nutritious, and delicious meals that won’t break the bank.

The Beachbody Blog has hundreds of recipes — all Portion Fix-approved — so you’ll never be wondering what to make next.

(Pro tip #2: Check out this comprehensive guide on how to lose weight with simple adjustments to your diet.)

2. Rely on budget-friendly sources of protein

Instead of fresh meat, which can be expensive, look to more affordable sources of protein for your meals, suggests Jackie Newgent, R.D.N.

“Eggs are delightful beyond just breakfast-time, [and] lentils and beans contain both protein and fiber; this nutrient combo is especially satiating,” she says.

If you’re a vegetarian, you’re probably well-versed in budget-friendly vegetarian sources of protein, like yogurt, cottage cheese, tofu, quinoa, and teff, to name just a few.

For ideas on how to incorporate more plant-based proteins into your meals, check out these vegetarian recipes.

3. Do at-home workouts

You don’t need to belong to a pricey gym or buy an expensive (and space-hogging) treadmill to get fit and healthy.

When you join Beachbody On Demand, and you can stream workouts from the comfort and privacy of your home.

You’ll have 24/7 access to hundreds of different workouts designed for exercise newbies, advanced athletes, and everyone in between.

(Pro tip #3: Take an interactive quiz to find the Beachbody programs for your goals.)

4. Drink Shakeology

All the Beachbody programs include a nutrition plan to help you learn how to eat a healthy, balanced diet, fuel your body, and make the most of your workouts.

Shakeology is an important part of that nutrition plan. It isn’t a meal replacement, but it can be part of a heathy meal, and it’s a great way to curb junk-food cravings so you won’t be tempted by sugary or fatty (and expensive!) snacks.*

This superfood protein shake can also help you hit your daily nutrient targets when you’re on the go or don’t have access to a wide variety of healthy fruits and veggies.

(Pro tip #4: Concerned about the cost? Find out how a Team Beachbody Coach manages to fit Shakeology into her tight monthly budget.)

5. Double-down on water

Make water your go-to beverage, Newgent suggests. “It quenches thirst, provides zero calories, and can be virtually free,” she says.

Water should be an essential part of your diet, regardless: Up to 60 percent of your body is composed of water, and your body needs plenty of it to function properly.

The amount you need will vary by individual, but Beachbody experts recommend consuming half your body weight in ounces of water each day. So, if you weigh 150 pounds, you should drink 75 ounces of water daily.

Don’t like plain water? Infuse it with your favorite fruits and herbs for a hydrating and delicious drink.

In terms of cost, consider this: Replacing your morning coffee drink or afternoon soda with a tall glass of good old-fashioned H2O can save you anywhere from two to five dollars a day, which amounts to a whopping $60 to $150 a month.

The same goes for alcoholic beverages, like happy hour cocktails and mimosas at brunch, which tend to be high in cost, sugar, and calorie count.

6. Go grocery shopping with a list

Instead of ambling through the grocery store with only a vague idea of you want to buy, go in prepared.

“Once you know what you plan to eat for a week, even if it’s just a rough outline, then you can wisely plan your shopping list,” says Newgent.

And a good shopping list will help you stick to your budget and your healthy meal plan. The key to creating one? Be specific, yet flexible.

“Keep some foods in general categories on your weight-loss menu and shopping list,” says Newgent.

Instead of listing apples and pears, for example, just list “fruits,” then wait until you see what’s on sale/in season in the produce aisle.

“As a bonus, it’ll likely be what’s most seasonal and [in] its peak of nutritional value and flavor,” Newgent explains.

7. Move more throughout the day

Ramping up your daily activity level outside of your regular workouts is an effective and affordable way to burn even more calories.

When you’re going about your day, all your movements — washing the dishes, mowing the lawn, and taking out the garbage — is often referred to as NEAT: Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis.

Research calls NEAT an “essential tool” for controlling body weight. A Mayo Clinic report shows that the differences in energy expenditure between two people of about the same height and weight can vary as much as 2,000 calories per day based on NEAT.

So, get your NEAT on by making small changes to your routine: Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park your car farther from the store. Do a lap around the office every hour, or see how many calf raises you can complete while your coffee is brewing.

(Pro tip #5: Get more (almost) free ideas on how you can move more here.)

8. Buy healthy food in bulk

“You don’t have to shop at Whole Foods or Erewhon to be healthy and lose weight,” says Maguire. “Stores like Costco sell organic produce and other high-quality foods in bulk for lower prices.”

Before you head to the store, make a list of healthy foods you reach for on a regular basis. That’ll help you stick within your budget and prevent food waste.

Items like apples, carrots, eggs, mixed greens, beans, lentils, nuts, and whole grains are great staples to have on hand at all times because you can use them in a wide variety of meals and snacks.

9. Meal prep and cook at home

If you adopt just one new habit from this list of weight-loss tips, make it this one.

Preparing your own nutritious meals and snacks can do wonders for both your body and your bank account.

Let’s face it: Dining out regularly can be get expensive, not to mention super challenging if you’re trying to eat the proper portions and cut back on processed foods.

“By cooking more at home,” Newgent says, “you’ll have more control over calories and cost.”

Research shows that people who cook at home are more likely to choose nutritious foods and consume fewer calories per meal than people who dine out.

To maximize your grocery budget and save time, try meal prepping nutritious foods for the week so you always have something calorie-friendly at the ready, says Newgent.

For instance, if you cook a big batch of low-calorie soup, whole grains, and chop your veggies ahead at the beginning of the week, all you’ll need to do is mix and match and you’ll have dinner done in snap.

As Maguire notes, buying pre-sliced or pre-cooked foods (say, a head of romaine lettuce versus a pre-packaged bag of it) is often more expensive than doing the prep work yourself.

10. Skip the processed snacks and make your own

Processed packaged snacks can be pricey, not to mention loaded with refined sugar and other additives.

Making your own healthy grab-and-go snacks requires a little more effort, but it’s a weight-loss tip that can save you precious money and calories.

“Planned snacks can help keep you satisfied and curb overeating at mealtime,” says Newgent.

For a high-protein snack, try mixing cashews, almonds, and pumpkin seeds with roasted edamame. Or try your hand at making your own protein or energy snack bars.

Or satisfy your sweet tooth with a Chocolate Caramel Delight Shakeology or a Pineapple Mango Smoothie.

11. For produce, go seasonal or frozen

When buying produce on a budget, it’s a good idea to look for seasonal fruits and vegetables.

“Produce that is in-season is not only more fresh and nutritious, it is [also] more economical,” says Maguire.

But if you want produce that’s not local or in-season — say, strawberries in January or Brussels sprouts in the summertime — go for the frozen variety.

“It’ll be both budget-friendly and diet-friendly — and in ready-to-fix form,” says Newgent. Bonus: frozen produce means less food waste because it won’t spoil as quickly as fresh, giving you more time to use it, adds Maguire.

12. Find your tribe

Exercise groups can help make working out more fun. They can also help keep you accountable for working out, increasing your exercise consistency — and your odds of achieving your fitness goals.

With a Beachbody On Demand membership, you’ll be assigned a Team Beachbody Coachwho hosts Challenge Groups with other like-minded members, and provides one-on-one guidance and support.

In the Challenge Groups, you can check in, ask questions, share workout advice, and track your progress.

The Beachbody community is also a great place to get encouragement, find inspiring success stories, and share your own journey.

13. Be creative with leftovers and scraps

“Food waste can add up to a lot of wasted money,” says Maguire. Before you buy more groceries or call for takeout, try to use up whatever is left in your fridge or pantry.

Leftover brown rice? Use it to bulk up soup. Four eggs, half an onion, and a can of beans that haven’t been used? Make a filling scramble. Berries that are about to go bad? Throw them in a shake.

If you can’t eat food that’s about to expire, don’t stress — just freeze it to enjoy later on, Maguire suggests.

Check out these tricks from the pros that will make your leftovers taste like new:

– Store leftover plain pasta with a little oil to keep it moist. If your pasta is sauced, reheat it in the oven (covered) at 350ºF until heated through.

– Use the stove for “soupy” grains like risotto; and use the microwave for grains like quinoa and rice — add a little water or broth to keep them from drying out.

The Bottom Line

With some practical hacks, smart choices, and a little elbow grease, you’ll find that losing weight on a budget is totally doable and may even save you money in the long run!

from News About Health https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/lose-weight-on-a-budget