FAT BURNING OILS, SPICES AND FLAVORINGS ARE: Olives, olive oil, honey, carob, vegetable bouillon, spices, chili pepper, herbs, ginger.
1. HERBS
1. Parsley-is a potent cleanser, particularly of the blood and the kidneys, and contains high levels of vitamin C to boost the immune system.
2. Thyme-reduces bloating and irritable bowel syndrome, and also contains thymol, an oil that helps to digest fatty-foods.
3. Rosemary-boost circulation and is a general tonic and detoxifier, especially for the heart and the digestive system.
4. Sage-acts on bloating and indigestion.
5. Chives- have similar benefits to onions
6. Mint-boosts digestion
Nutrients-varies between individual herbs, but include: Vitamin C, beta-carotene; calcium, iron, magnesium, sodium; volatile oils
FRIED PARSLEY
2 tsp. olive oil
2 large bunches parsley
2 tbsp. pine nuts
4 tbsp. toasted mixed seeds
In a skillet, heat the oil and gently fry the parsley and pine nuts 1-2 minutes. Scatter with the mixed seeds and serve with fish.
2. GINGER - A Natural antiseptic and is rich in the mineral manganese which supports the immune system and is particulary good at fighting off infection. Excellent for the digestive, ginger heats the body-boosting circulation and metabolism, to help keep you in optimum health while you lose weight.
Nutrients- Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus; phenols; volatile oils
GINGER PICKLE
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. honey
pinch of salt
2 heaping tsp. grated fresh gingerroot
Mix all the ingredients together and take 1 teaspoon 20 minutes before each meal.
Stimulates and balances the digestive system, extracting maximum nutrition from food.
3. OLIVES AND OLIVE OIL- Easily digested and their oil stimulate bowel function, aiding in detoxification, Olive oil can help you lose weight because it contains essential fatty acids which enable unwanted, stored fat to be removed from the system, however it should be used in moderation an excessive amount will have the opposite effect. Olives strengthen the immune system to keep you healthy while you lose weight, as well as lowering high cholesterol levels and blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart disease.
Nutrients-Vitamin E, beta-carotene; iron, calcium
GREEK SALAD
2 oz. feta cheese, cubed
1/2 cucumber, diced
20 fresh black olives, pitted and chopped
2 tomatoes, diced
1 green bell pepper, deseeded and sliced into strips
1 onion, sliced into rings
3 tbsp. olive oil
juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper
Put all the salad ingredients in a salad bowl and pour over olive oil and lemon juice. Season to taste and serve.
Olive Tapenade Bruschetta
This recipe makes: 12 pieces
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
2 tablespoons pitted and finely chopped green or black olives
1 teaspoon capers
3 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
freshly ground black pepper
12 French bread slices
2 cloves garlic
Cooking Instructions
1. Mash the olives, capers, 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil and pepper together.
2. Toast the bread on both sides in a toaster oven, under the broiler or on the grill.
3. While the toasted slices are still warm, rub them with garlic and drizzle them with the remaining olive oil on one side.
4. Put a dab of the olive mixture on each slice of bruschetta.
4. CHILI PEPPERS-Chilies are a first-rate fat-burners, they can increase your calorie burn by up to 8 percent for two hours after eating. This is because the capsaicin found in chili peppers is a supernutrient that speeds up your metabolism and helps you burn off more energy.
Because they heat you up, chilies are good for fighting off colds and coughs and other respiratory infections.
Eating chilies releases endorphins that lift your mood, weight for weight chilies contain about twice as much vitamin C as citrus fruits.
Nutrients-Vitamins B3, B6, C, K, E, beta-carotene, folate; calcium, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc; fiber, glucosinolates
CHILLI CON CARNE
1 cup dried red kidney beans, soaked over night and drained
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tsp. chili flakes
1 carrot, diced
2 tsp. olive oil
1 lb. lean ground beef
14 oz. can chopped tomatoes
4 tsp. vegetable bouillon
salt and pepper
Put the beans in a pan of water and boil fast 10 minutes, then simmer, covered, a further 30 minutes. Saute the onion, garlic, chili flakes, and carrot in oil for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and cooked beans. Simmer 15 minutes and season to taste.
1. HERBS
1. Parsley-is a potent cleanser, particularly of the blood and the kidneys, and contains high levels of vitamin C to boost the immune system.
2. Thyme-reduces bloating and irritable bowel syndrome, and also contains thymol, an oil that helps to digest fatty-foods.
3. Rosemary-boost circulation and is a general tonic and detoxifier, especially for the heart and the digestive system.
4. Sage-acts on bloating and indigestion.
5. Chives- have similar benefits to onions
6. Mint-boosts digestion
Nutrients-varies between individual herbs, but include: Vitamin C, beta-carotene; calcium, iron, magnesium, sodium; volatile oils
FRIED PARSLEY
2 tsp. olive oil
2 large bunches parsley
2 tbsp. pine nuts
4 tbsp. toasted mixed seeds
In a skillet, heat the oil and gently fry the parsley and pine nuts 1-2 minutes. Scatter with the mixed seeds and serve with fish.
2. GINGER - A Natural antiseptic and is rich in the mineral manganese which supports the immune system and is particulary good at fighting off infection. Excellent for the digestive, ginger heats the body-boosting circulation and metabolism, to help keep you in optimum health while you lose weight.
Nutrients- Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus; phenols; volatile oils
GINGER PICKLE
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. honey
pinch of salt
2 heaping tsp. grated fresh gingerroot
Mix all the ingredients together and take 1 teaspoon 20 minutes before each meal.
Stimulates and balances the digestive system, extracting maximum nutrition from food.
3. OLIVES AND OLIVE OIL- Easily digested and their oil stimulate bowel function, aiding in detoxification, Olive oil can help you lose weight because it contains essential fatty acids which enable unwanted, stored fat to be removed from the system, however it should be used in moderation an excessive amount will have the opposite effect. Olives strengthen the immune system to keep you healthy while you lose weight, as well as lowering high cholesterol levels and blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart disease.
Nutrients-Vitamin E, beta-carotene; iron, calcium
GREEK SALAD
2 oz. feta cheese, cubed
1/2 cucumber, diced
20 fresh black olives, pitted and chopped
2 tomatoes, diced
1 green bell pepper, deseeded and sliced into strips
1 onion, sliced into rings
3 tbsp. olive oil
juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper
Put all the salad ingredients in a salad bowl and pour over olive oil and lemon juice. Season to taste and serve.
Olive Tapenade Bruschetta
This recipe makes: 12 pieces
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
2 tablespoons pitted and finely chopped green or black olives
1 teaspoon capers
3 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
freshly ground black pepper
12 French bread slices
2 cloves garlic
Cooking Instructions
1. Mash the olives, capers, 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil and pepper together.
2. Toast the bread on both sides in a toaster oven, under the broiler or on the grill.
3. While the toasted slices are still warm, rub them with garlic and drizzle them with the remaining olive oil on one side.
4. Put a dab of the olive mixture on each slice of bruschetta.
4. CHILI PEPPERS-Chilies are a first-rate fat-burners, they can increase your calorie burn by up to 8 percent for two hours after eating. This is because the capsaicin found in chili peppers is a supernutrient that speeds up your metabolism and helps you burn off more energy.
Because they heat you up, chilies are good for fighting off colds and coughs and other respiratory infections.
Eating chilies releases endorphins that lift your mood, weight for weight chilies contain about twice as much vitamin C as citrus fruits.
Nutrients-Vitamins B3, B6, C, K, E, beta-carotene, folate; calcium, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc; fiber, glucosinolates
CHILLI CON CARNE
1 cup dried red kidney beans, soaked over night and drained
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tsp. chili flakes
1 carrot, diced
2 tsp. olive oil
1 lb. lean ground beef
14 oz. can chopped tomatoes
4 tsp. vegetable bouillon
salt and pepper
Put the beans in a pan of water and boil fast 10 minutes, then simmer, covered, a further 30 minutes. Saute the onion, garlic, chili flakes, and carrot in oil for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and cooked beans. Simmer 15 minutes and season to taste.
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