8 Energy Boosting Foods

 

Missed me? well I am back and as you can see there are changes on the blog, which means it is bigger and better. There are a lot in the goody bag, more food recipes, weight loss tips, healthy living and much more. So lets see the top 8 energy boosting foods.

YOGURT
If you’re eating carbs, add some protein. When added to carbs, protein slows digestion further, for more sustained energy. Greek yogurt in particular is packed with protein, boasting 15 to 20 grams per 6-ounce serving—about the same as in 2 to 3 ounces of lean meat. Traditional yogurt typically provides about 5 grams of protein. Either way, it’s a great breakfast, especially when combined with granola. Just make sure to choose a variety with less added sugar.

Nuts

Ever wonder why peanut butter sandwiches were Mom’s go-to lunch for you? Nuts are an excellent source of protein, fiber, and nutrients. A tablespoon of peanut butter on whole

Ofe Nsala (white soup)- How to prepare

So today I tried Ofe Nsala and it was so delicious that everybody keep asking for more, So I decided to share.

Ingredients
-1½kg Chicken or goat meat( I used chicken)
- 1 large stock fish head
- Dried Fish
- 1 medium slice Yam
- 2 tablespoons Crayfish (ground)
- 1 teaspoon Ehuru
- ½ teaspoon Uziza seeds (ground)
- 1 tablespoon Dry pepper (ground)
- Ogiri
- Utazi and Uziza leaves
- 2 Maggi cubes
- 1 litre Water
- Salt To taste

Method of preparation

Dietary/Nutiritional management of Typhoid Fever

Typhoid fever patients has digestive tract problem like vomiting and diarrhea. But, by a good food management and diet will help speed up the healing process.

 Foods that  are recommended for patient.

1. The consumption of lots of juice, soup, watery food  lots of mineral water (> 2.5 l)
2. Consumption of milk or its products
3. Foods with high biological value protein such as eggs, meat paste, fish, poultry, cheese, etc.
4. Refined foods with high sugar content such as: honey, jam, candy / sugar, jelly, grass jelly, and fro, nata de coco, seaweed etc.
5. Low-fiber foods, ripe fruit, potatoes, etc. in order to decrease intestinal motility
6. Vegetables with a fine fiber / soluble dietary fiber: spinach, squash, turnips, squash / squash, bitter melon, eggplant, carrots.

Foods that a patient should avoid.

Cashew Milk- How to prepare

Cashews are nutrient-dense, fiber-loaded, rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants, and are amazing sources of magnesium and copper—important for bone health, skin and hair health, and general energy and beauty.

Cashew milk is creamy and refreshing, nutritious and easy to make. You shouldn't need to strain the mixture after blending if you have a decent blender. That means less hassle and less waste!

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 4 cups water (divided)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey or agave nectar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• dash sea salt
• pinch cinnamon (optional)

Method of preparation

Six foods that can make you feel anxious

ANXIETY can make you feel as if you’re walking a tightrope every day.

Symptoms such as hot flushes and chronic worrying are red alerts that your body and brain are stuck in fight or flight mode.But how did you get there? We often blame our jobs or family life, but what’s on our plate can also turn up the tension.

 To reclaim that inner calm, cut your intake of these anxiety-boosting foods.

CAFFEINE
If you live from one hit to the next, those long blacks, cups of tea or slugs of energy drink could be taking their toll on your temperament. “Side effects of caffeine intake can include shakiness, heart palpitations, difficulty sleeping and anxiety,” Jared Brown, a poisons specialist from the NSW Poisons Information Centre, says. If you tend towards caffeine sensitivity (which you may have without knowing it), even one cup of coffee or tea can put you on edge.
Try this instead:
- Drink more water, and decaffeinated tea and coffee, and ask the barista for only a single shot in your long black.
- Avoid energy drinks. Some have the equivalent of five cups of coffee in one can.

HOW TO PREPARE WHIPPED CREAM

Whipped cream makes a great treat for everything from ice cream to fruit, and if you stay away from the store bought variety, it is healthy. Here is how to make it yourself in between five to ten minutes.

Ingredients
1 pint/2 cups/16 ounces of heavy whipping cream
4 tablespoons/1/4 cup of organic powdered sugar or cane sugar
Tools Needed
Large metal mixing bowl, chilled
Wire whisk, chilled

Directions

HOW TO PREPARE YAMARITA- YUMMMY!

Yamarita ,also known as Dun Dun Oniyeri, is simply thinly sliced Par-boiled/blanched yams dipped into whisked egg+flour& fried until crispy.
   The difference between Yamarita and the common fried yams (dun dun) is the egg and flour mix, which takes this easy meal to another level.

It is so easy to prepare, that you can make it as a snack or quick meal.
 Ingredients
 * 1 small Yam tuber(the size depends on the number of people you're serving)
 * 2 eggs
* 3 tablespoonful plain Flour
* 1 bouillon/stock cube/seasoning cube (crushed)(optional)
* Vegetable oil for frying the yams
* Ground pepper to taste 
*  Salt to taste  

Here's how to prepare the Yamarita sauce . You can choose to add canned sardines, fresh fish or ground beef/chicken.

GRATED WATER YAM POTTAGE

Ingredients
1/4 medium size Water Yam
16 pieces of Beef ( small chunks)
1 cup pieces smoked Fish
1/2 cup smoked Prawns ( dressed)
11/2 cooking spoons Palm Oil
1 table spoon chopped Effirin
Dried Pepper to taste
Seasoning to taste
Salt to taste

Method
1, Peel, wash and grate the water yam, add a little salt and mix
2, Season and steam the meat with onion, pepper, salt and beef seasoning
3, When meat is cooked add the smoked fish, prawns and correct seasoning,  some more water and cook

ORANGE DATE SHAKE- HOW TO PREPARE

Dates are the sweetener here, and they contribute a rich flavor as well as calcium, magnesium, fiber and potassium to the shake. Look for fresh medjool dates. If your dates are hard, to soften them place in a steamer above 1 inch of boiling water for about five minutes. Use fresh orange juice for the best results.

INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
3 plump fresh dates, preferably medjool
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt, vanilla yogurt or almond milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

METHOD OF PREPARATION
1. Combine the oats and water in a 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup or a 3- to 4-cup microwave-safe bowl.

CRAB CAKE: HOW TO PREPRE

 

Sometimes, you need to give yourself a break from the usual snack you eat and try something new.. So here I bring you CRAB CAKE. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:
1 large egg
2½ tablespoons mayonnaise (I like Hellman’s Real)
1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard (I like Maille brand)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup finely diced celery (you’ll need one stalk)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 pound lump crab meat*
½ cup panko (I like the Whole Foods 365 brand for this recipe)
Canola oil

DIRECTIONS:
1. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.