Lose weight through natural and easy-to-prepare recipes
The first recipe: an egg white omelet with vegetables
This easy and nutritious omelet is a great way to start your day on a healthy note. It's full of protein and fiber from the egg whites and vegetables, and low in calories and fat. Plus, it's a versatile recipe that can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
Ingredients :
- 3 egg whites.
- 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (such as bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes).
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or cooking spray.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions :
1. Heat a small non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add olive oil or cooking spray.
2. Whisk the egg whites in a small bowl, then pour them into the pan.
3. Spread the chopped vegetables over the egg whites. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the eggs are set.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Carefully flip the omelette and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the other side is set.
6. Serve hot and garnish with additional vegetables, if desired.
- Calories: 100
- Protein: 15 grams.
- Fiber: 2 grams.
1. Feel free to use any combination of vegetables you like. Some options to try include shredded zucchini, broccoli, or asparagus.
2. Add a little cheese or a pinch of herbs for more flavour.
3. For a protein boost, you can also add a small amount of diced cooked chicken or turkey.
The second recipe: scrambled eggs with spinach and feta
This simple and delicious scramble is a great way to get protein and veggies in one dish. It is easy to prepare and can be served as breakfast, lunch or dinner. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover spinach and feta cheese.
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup of chopped spinach.
- 2 tablespoons of crumbled feta cheese.
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or cooking spray.
- 1/2 cup of chopped spinach
Instructions :
- Heat a small non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add olive oil or cooking spray.
- Whisk the eggs in a small bowl, then pour them into the pan.
- Add the chopped spinach and crumbled feta cheese to the skillet. cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until eggs are cooked to desired level of doneness.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnishing with more spinach and feta cheese, if desired.
- Serving size: 1 serving (2 eggs)
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 150.
- Protein: 12 grams.
Customization tips:
1. Feel free to use any kind of cheese you like in place of the feta cheese. Some options you can try include shredded cheddar cheese, mozzarella cubes, or crumbled goat cheese. Add a sprinkle of diced tomatoes or peppers for more flavor and color.
2. To increase the protein, you can also add a small amount of diced cooked chicken or turkey.
The third recipe: egg and lettuce salad
Delicious and satisfying, lettuce wraps are a great way to enjoy egg salad in a lighter, healthier way. They are easy to prepare and can be served as a lunch or snack. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover hard-boiled eggs.
- 2 boiled eggs, peeled and cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 lettuce leaves (eg lettuce, romaine, butter lettuce)
Instructions :
1. In a small bowl, mix together the egg cubes, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and mustard. Add salt and pepper to taste.
2. Place a spoonful of the egg salad mixture in the center of each lettuce leaf.
3. Fold the lettuce leaves around the egg salad mixture to form a wrapper.
4. Serve cold and garnish with additional vegetables, if desired.
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 90.
- Protein: 6 grams.
- Fiber: 1 gram.
Customization tips:
1. Feel free to use whatever kind of mayonnaise you like. Some options to try include low-fat mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise.
2. Add a sprinkle of diced tomatoes, peppers, or herbs for more flavor and color.
3. For a protein boost, you can also add a small amount of diced cooked chicken or turkey.
Conclusion
In this article, we summarized the benefits of including eggs in a weight loss diet. I hope you like it
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