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dinsdag 14 augustus 2012

The Thermoccino Smoothie

                                                    A nice and healthy protein smooth




Ingredients
• 1 scoop Vanilla Iso-Smooth Isolate Protein
• 1 shot of espresso
• ¼ cup of greek yogurt
• Pinch of stevia
• Pinch of cinnamon
• 5 ice cubes


Directions
Blend and Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts
(Per Serving)



  • Calories: 169
  • Protein: 35g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fat: 1g                                                                                           for more metabolic recipes click here

  • dinsdag 10 juli 2012

    Southwestern Eggs Salad recipe

                                                            Southwestern Eggs Salad recipe
                                                         Perfect for a snack, spread or sandwich







    Makes 1 Serving

    Perfect for a snack, spread or sandwich


    Ingredients
    • 1 whole hard-boiled egg
    • 3 hard boiled eggs, whites only
    • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
    • Pinch of chilli powder
    • Pinch of garlic powder
    • Pinch of onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar



    Directions
    1. Peel the eggs and slice the eggs in half.
    2. Carefully remove 3 yolks (leaving 1 yolk) into a mixing bowl.
    3. Mash the eggs with a fork. Stir in, yogurt, chilli powder, garlic powder, onion powder, apple cider vinegar, and mix until creamy.



    Additional
    Tomato slices, red onions and cucumber 


    Nutritional Facts
    (Per Serving)


  • Calories: 129
  • Protein: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fat: 5g                                                      For more metabolic recipes click here
  • Asian Turkey Burgers recipe

                                                              Asian Turkey Burgers recipe 
                                                   How to make easy Asian Turkey Burgers



    Makes 3 Servings (3 Burgers)


    Ingredients
    • 1 pound ground turkey
    • ¼ cup minced onion
    • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
    • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 tablespoons minced green bell pepper
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
    • Salt and pepper
    • 2 cloves garlic, crushed



    Directions
    1. Combine all the ingredients in a big bowl.
    2. With clean hands, squeeze it together until it’s very well combined.
    3. Divide into three equal portions and form into burgers about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick.
    4. Spray a skillet with non-stick cooking spray.
    5. Place over medium-high heat.
    6. Cook the burgers for about 5 minutes per side until cooked through.



    Nutritional Facts
    (Per Serving)


  • Calories: 184
  • Protein: 33g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fat: 4g                                                       For more metabolic recipes click here
  • Easy Ginger Beef Recipe

                                                                  Easy  Ginger Beef Recipe                                               
                                                              Another metabolic recipe.

    Makes 2 Servings
    I

    ngredients• 2 sirloin steaks (4oz each), cut in strips
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 small onion, diced
    • 1 clove garlic, crushed
    • 2 diced tomatoes
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • Salt and pepper


    Directions



    1. Place the oil in a large skillet and brown the steaks in it over medium-high heat.
    2. When both sides are well-seared, add the onion, garlic, and tomatoes.
    3. In a bowl, stir the ginger, salt and pepper into the vinegar and add that mixture to the skillet, stirring to combine.
    4. Cover the skillet, turn the heat to low, and let the whole thing simmer until liquids evaporates completely.


    Nutritional Facts(Per Serving)





  • Calories: 208
  • Protein: 31g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fat: 8g


    For more metabolic recipes click here





  • Hot Paprika Shrimp recipe


    Makes 2 Servings


    Ingredients
    • 8oz shrimps, shelled and deveined
    • 1 tablespoon macadamia oil
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • Pinch cayenne pepper
    • 2 cloves garlic, crushed



    Directions
    1. In a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the shrimp and garlic.
    in the oil for about 5 minutes until it’s pink.
    2. Sprinkle the paprika and cayenne over it.
    3. Cook for about another minute and serve.



    Nutritional Facts
    (Per Serving)




  • Calories: 159
  • Protein: 23g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fat: 7g

    For more metabolic recipes click here
  • Introduction by Karine Losier


    Karine, co-author of Metabolic Cooking is also known as the 'Lean Kitchen Queen' and has a strong passion for food, fitness, and culinary adventures. She gets excited about challenging the commonly used techniques that most chefs turn to while seeking out healthier alternatives. Simply put, she's a real kitchen glamour renegade.
    Karine isn't just a bubbly little chef either. She's holds a master's degree in psychology so she is fully aware of all the psychological struggles that people face with regards to their eating habits and diets, thus why she knows the importance of good nutrition that tastes great and serves to motivate people to stick with their diet by challenging their commonly held psychological beliefs.