Fried and healthy? This loaded healthy fried rice will become your favourite if you love rice like me and are counting calories for weight loss. highly nutritious, low-fat and super filling meal you can eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Gluten-free and vegan options included! My version of this healthy fried rice tastes as good…
Healthy Instant Pot Rajma Masala ideal for weight loss and calorie counting diets. Low-fat, healthy, gluten-free and suitable for vegans. Served with basmati rice or Indian flatbreads, this Indian Rajma Masala is sure a crowd-pleaser. Rajma masala aka Red Kidney Beans Curry is one of the most popular curries from Northern parts of India. This…
If you have no mood to cook on any given day this quick Borlotti bean salad can be a great meal option that is both filling and super nutritious. This salad is completely vegan and gluten-free. Being a vegetarian, naturally am a lover of lentils and beans which are the main source of proteins. Beans…
Getting active amidst Nature is the best and fun way to get some exercises into your busy routine. Find out everything you need to know about Kentish coastal walk from Broadstairs to Margate If you need a good day out packed with decent walking, this guide for Kentish coastal walk from Broadstairs to Margate is…
If you are struggling to start exercising after a long break, this post is for you, I have given you practical and doable ways on how to get back to track with little effort. 2 months ago, I was struggling and desperately looking for ways to start exercising after a long break that I got…
You can make instant pot brown rice and beans tonight! No need for any soaking!.Completely gluten-free and vegan. Play with additional flavours as you like. One of the best decisions I made to purchase my instant pot is because I don’t have to stop or change the plan for making my meals just coz I…
This instant pot peas pulao(pilaf) is so fragrant and mildly flavoured which can be paired with any curries or a meal on its own when served with some freshly made cucumber onion raitha. Suitable for gluten-free diets and vegan options included. One-pot dishes are my favourite and this green peas pulao can be made using…
Perfectly crunchy corn tossed with cilantro, lime juice, red onion, and crumbled cheese bathed in lime olive dressing. This healthy Mexican street corn salad recipe is super easy to prepare with only a few ingredients and is the perfect summer side dish or, with the addition of protein, the perfect healthy lunch. Hola…the sun is…
Quick and easy avocado chocolate protein balls are perfect post-workout snack or as a healthy alternative to sugary bars when you have late-night chocolate cravings. I wonder how much money I have wasted buying those sugar-loaded protein bars and so-called bliss balls at hefty prices in supermarkets in the past. Especially after a tough gym…
The perfect creamy healthy instant pot mushroom risotto is a low-fat version of traditional risotto but made with less cheese and absolutely no alcohol. Perfect for batch cooking! This creamy healthy Instant Pot mushroom risotto is a game-changer as it doesn’t involve any stirring and interval cooking like a traditional risotto made on the stove…
Green Tomato Chutney or Andhra Pachi Tomato Pachadi with step by step photos. A unique chutney recipe bursting with South Indian flavours, pair it up with hot rice or dosas/crepes or idlis. Or even makes an excellent dip for corn chips or a whole grain cracker or flatbread, just like spicy hummus! When our very…
Vegan pesto chickpea salad – because I have a jar full of fresh homemade low-fat pesto sitting in my fridge. this vegan salad is a kind of summer in one bowl, loaded with full of protein and good fats from walnuts. This recipe for vegan pesto chickpeas salad is basically a reminder that you can…
Vegan Low-Fat basil pesto is easy to make at home with controlled amounts of oils and salt in it. No need of adding any cheese in this and still the pesto tastes divine! I love summers here in the UK, this year it is even more special as we have experimented growing our own produce…
If you want a low-calorie vegan spinach lentil meatballs to pair with spaghetti or to eat as a healthy appetizer, here is the recipe for you! These are completely vegan,low-calorie and have an option to make it completely gluten-free too! I love Italian food next to Indian, Mexican and Thai so it is only natural…
Chocolate chia seed pudding is gluten-free and vegan that can be a quick breakfast or dessert which keeps you full for longer as it is rich in fibre content. Continue reading its benefits and how it can be helpful in your weight loss journey. I understand you may not need yet another recipe for a…
If you need a quick to make a dessert with fewer calories, this low-fat fluffy vegan chocolate mousse with aquafaba recipe is what you want! It is completely vegan and also perfect for calorie counting and weight-loss diets. Am really excited to bring this vegan chocolate mousse with aquafaba since the time I have read…
If you are bored of eating your daily oatmeal and need a low-calorie breakfast idea for a change, then this instant pot millet porridge is for you! Millets are naturally gluten-free and completely vegan making it suitable for vegan and gluten-free diets. Instant Pot Millet porridge is a creamy breakfast option like your oatmeal porridge….
If you are vegetarian turned into vegan recently and are missing eggs, this simple vegan chickpea flour omelette is for you. It is completely gluten-free, soy-free and each serves (2 omelette packs 10 grams of protein and less fat making it ideal for weight loss and calorie counting diets. Vegan chickpea flour omelette is basically…
If you love a sweet breakfast no need to force yourself eating a boring porridge. These banana chocolate protein pancakes(with video recipe) are perfect gluten-free breakfast made with oats and protein powder. One serving(2 pancakes) is loaded with ~13.5 g of protein! Eating healthy doesn’t necessarily mean eating the same boring breakfast every day. Weight…
Slimming world strawberry Puff Pastry bites satisfy your pastry cravings with fewer calories and are perfect for weight loss or any calorie counting diets. I love a good pastry anytime be it savoury or sweet. Growing up, a simple egg puff was always a luxury snack for us that my father would bring occasionally usually…
For years, I have gone mad about what kind of foods to eat and what to avoid during my initial cycles of weight loss journey. Eventually, I learnt my way that the most important factor is to develop a positive mindset for weight loss that gives long term benefits. Let’s look into a few strategies…
This Chocolate French toast is an indulgent and ultimate dessert for breakfast that is perfect for weight loss or any calorie counting diet plans. Takes no time so no excuses on eating healthy! Weight loss food need not be just leaves and fruits. You can indulge in your favourite food and still be on plan….
Healthy peanut butter banana baked oatmeal welcomes you to the meal-prep club ;)Ideal for batch cooking and no excuse anymore for skipping breakfast. Honestly, I need variety in my food sometimes to stay motivated to my weight loss eating plan. Porridge is so boring to eat daily and I can’t make time for a cooked…
Paneer Tikka is a popular Indian appetizer that can compete tall with Chicken Tikka. Here am presenting you the healthiest no oil version that is perfect for weight loss or if you are counting calories for general fitness. If you are a vegetarian and love Indian food, you are gonna love this healthy paneer tikka….
Diet slip-ups are very common in any weight loss journey.Learn how to tackle such practical life issues with these mindful tips. I have already told this in my about section that this blog is not just about pumping you with recipes like a blogging robot. During my own weight loss journey, I had faced several…
This is the ultimate slimming spinach mushroom frittata perfect for breakfast or brunch or even a light lunch when served with extra salad. Perfect if you are counting calories or looking for a high protein meal in your weight loss journey. This healthy vegetable frittata is a great low-calorie and healthy make-ahead meal with loads…
If you are bored of eating porridge daily and are counting calories for your weight loss or fitness these sweet and easy blueberry banana quark pancakes are for you! Eggs are my go-to item anytime to prepare a quick breakfast or as a side for my Indian dal chawal (rice and dal) in the form…
If you are looking for a single-serve dessert with fewer calories that help your weight loss journey,then this quick chocolate lava mug cake recipe is for you. Am not going to promise that these chocolate lava mug cakes are the best or the softest. But hey how many times have we lost control ending up…
Indian lemon rice is a very flavourful and fragrant easy dish to make at home which can be served as a side dish with many curries Indians(like me) eat this fragrant lemon rice or nimmakaya pulihora( as we call in Telugu) as a whole meal which is a different story altogether. The traditional way to eat…
Creamy, low fat? No kidding, we have got the magic dip/cream/sauce/dressing whatever you can call to make a dreamy creamy low-fat pasta salad with all the possible rainbow colours. This will be your quick choice for those weekday lunches without having to sacrifice on your weight loss goals. Healthy pasta salads are very easy to…
Every one of us in the weight loss aspirant tribe needs this creamy no mayo Avocado Egg Salad in our life right now, Coz it’s summer and officially we should be out of the kitchens and spend more time in the gardens, pools and porches sipping drinks? No? I love this recipe for no mayo…
If you are looking for a tasty make-ahead breakfast which is slimming friendly and easy to make, these cherry Bakewell Oats muffins are for you. Who doesn’t like cherries!? Not me. Aren’t summers reserved for sitting in the yard all day sipping cold drinks and watching honey bees? (huge fan here). Or spend the long…
We are food-obsessed, we love to eat snacks even right after a huge meal or during late-night Netflixing. Here am bringing you the healthiest and crispy baked sweet potato chips to rescue your hanging weight loss plans. We are not giving up, we are prepared to face these snack attacks, my friends! I always lose…
Presenting you my version of the low-fat roasted garlic tomato pasta, my friends! We are ready for this weight loss game, yaassss! My low-fat roasted garlic tomato pasta is a winner! So quick to make and refreshing oozing noodles slow-cooked/simmered in a nice roasted garlic tomato sauce and then topped with your favourite cheese, nope,…
I bring you the spicy healthy baked version of masala french fries or can we just call them masala chips? You decide! Before I talk about masala french fries, let’s get back to few years ago.Back in 2011, when I moved to London from the Southern states of India, different foods here really excited me….
If there is one thing I have learned about myself during my fitness journey, its that I always give up my control and lose track on eating snacks(like these peanut butter protein balls are an exception).Being an absolute foodie I should have something to eat in between my main meals, so it important I make…
Cookies for breakfast? Doesn’t sound too bad, right? Chewy, mildly sweet, sugary yet not so sugar and finally guilt-free low caloried, quick, pop-in-the handbag before you leave the house kind of cookies! Also, I hate ripe fruit esp banana, so these quick banana oatmeal breakfast cookies are a nice choice to replace your boring porridge…
Hands up, those who secretly indulge in a blob of jam every time you open your fridge door. Being a great foodie, I do this sneaky thing all the times and hence homemade jams are great lifesavers for foodies like me. This Apricot Chia Jam is a fantastic low-calorie substitute for any store-bought jams thus…
