Hello ladies! Ready to try 3 new recipes? We hope we’ve convinced you that it’s possible to eat well while looking after your figure!
RECIPES
BREAKFAST
RED BERRY & OAT SMOOTHIE
Ingredients – for 1 large glass/mug:
• 250 g mixed berries
• 50 cl skimmed milk (or plant-based milk of your choice)
• 3 tbsp rolled oats
• 2 tsp honey
Method:
For this recipe, you’ll need a blender.
Rinse the berries if using fresh fruit (frozen berries work just as well).
Blend the berries with the rolled oats, milk and honey.
Pour into a glass, then sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of oats on top.
If you’d like to make 2 or more servings, simply double the quantities 🙂
This smoothie makes a truly complete breakfast, thanks to its fruit and cereal content.
If you’re worried about a mid-morning dip, feel free to bring along a handful of almonds, a piece of fruit, or round out this breakfast with some plain yoghurt and honey.
LUNCH
AVOCADO, GRAPEFRUIT & PEA TABBOULEH
Ingredients – serves 4
• 400 g bulgur wheat
• 300 g shelled peas
• 2 grapefruits
• 2 avocados
• 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chopped mint
• A little pepper
Method:
Place the bulgur wheat in a salad bowl and cover with water.
Squeeze the lemon over it, season with pepper and stir.
Leave to swell for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally with a fork.
Meanwhile, steam the peas. Drain and leave to cool.
Scoop out the flesh of the grapefruit and avocado and cut into small pieces.
Combine the peas, grapefruit and avocado with the bulgur wheat, drizzle with olive oil and add the mint, then mix well!
Keep refrigerated. You can serve this dish alongside cold or pan-grilled turkey breast, cooked without any added fat.
DINNER
THAI RICE WITH SOY SAUCE
Ingredients: serves 4
• 300 g rice
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 eggs
• 2 onions
• 1 garlic clove
Method:
Start by peeling and finely slicing the garlic and onions.
Cook the rice according to the packet instructions, then remove from the heat and drain.
Heat a frying pan over high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
Beat an egg in a bowl with a fork, then pour it into the hot pan.
Add the onions and garlic along with a tablespoon of soy sauce.
Stir well, then add the rice and cook for 3 minutes, stirring continuously.
Serve hot with fish, prawns or chicken pieces, depending on your preference!
OUR TIPS
Following your many messages, today we’ve decided to share a few extra tips on how to structure your day. You can absolutely adapt this plan to suit your lifestyle (whether you exercise or not, you’re a stay-at-home mum, a student, etc.). Here are a few slimming tips to keep in mind:
- You can have a slice of bread alongside your lunch
- You can treat yourself to 1 square of dark chocolate (70%+) during the day, whenever you fancy it
- If you feel peckish mid-morning, reach for an apple (its satiating power will easily keep you going until lunch)
- For your afternoon snack, go for a handful of dried fruit or nuts (almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts… unsweetened and unsalted). If you prefer something savoury, opt for 2 slices of ham or a hard-boiled egg: perfect for active women as it’s a protein-rich snack!
- For dessert, you can have 1 yoghurt or a fruit of your choice, and try to skip dessert in the evening. At dinner, eat less than at lunch 🙂
- Stop eating after 10 pm
- Aim for at least 7 hours of sleep per night
TIP OF THE DAY
The grapefruit contains just 40 calories per 100 g (half a grapefruit) and is packed with fibre to support digestion. Half a grapefruit covers three-quarters of your daily vitamin C needs — a natural fat-burner that helps combat cellulite. Enjoy it fresh at breakfast, as a starter, for dessert, as a freshly squeezed juice, or incorporated into a recipe! The great thing is that you don’t need to add any sugar at all: its naturally mild flavour means you can enjoy it without any fuss! Pink and red grapefruits are richer in antioxidants and vitamins, so they’re the ones to favour in your diet. Today we’re featuring it in a slightly different recipe: an avocado, grapefruit and pea tabbouleh! Enjoy! Join us on social media and share your creations with the hashtag #defiminceurcellublue! We check in every day to see all the brave women taking on the challenge!
CHALLENGE VALIDATION STEP
At the end of the day, don’t forget to validate your participation for Day 5 by heading to our Facebook page and/or our Instagram account and leaving a comment under today’s post with “DAY 5 DONE!”
Join us on social media and share your daily culinary creations with the hashtag #defiminceurcellublue! Our coaching team will check in every day to see all the brave women taking on the challenge! 🙂
Finally, to thank you for taking part in our challenge, we’re offering €5 off on any order from our online store with the code DEFIMINCEUR2016
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