It’s been a while since I last posted a nut & dried fruit “truffle” recipe, so here’s one that might whet your appetite.
Well-suited for savory and sweet dishes alike, ginger is a distinct flavor that I have come to adore. If you love ginger as much as I do, then you are sure to like these truffles.
I used mild buttery cashew nuts as part of the base, which are processed until they look like so:
Soft sweet Medjool dates and spicy ground ginger – as well as a bit of Kosher salt – are then processed into the cashew crumbs to form a dough of sorts.
Finally, all-natural white chocolate chips are pulsed into the mixture just until incorporated.
After a trip into the fridge to chill, the dough it rolled into balls for the perfect two-bite energy-packed treat.
The white chocolate adds just enough additional sweetness to render these truffles dessert-worthy, but they are definitely healthy enough to enjoy as an anytime snack.
2 Tbsp natural white chocolate chips, such as Sunspire
Instructions
1. Prepare Your Chocolate
Place the finely chopped white chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
2. Heat the Cream
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium-low heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat immediately to avoid scalding.
3. Create the Ganache
Pour the hot cream over the chopped white chocolate.
Allow it to sit for about a minute to melt the chocolate.
Gently stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add the freshly grated ginger, crystallized ginger, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.
4. Chill the Mixture
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for 2-3 hours or until it becomes firm.
5. Shape the Truffles
Once the mixture has chilled and solidified, use a spoon to scoop out small portions and roll them into bite-sized balls. Place them on a parchment paper-lined tray.
Work quickly as the mixture will soften at room temperature.
6. Prepare the Coatings
In separate bowls, place the white chocolate chips and cocoa powder.
7. Coat the Truffles
Roll each truffle in the white chocolate chips or cocoa powder until they are evenly coated. You can also get creative by using crushed ginger snaps or chopped nuts as coatings.
8. Set and Serve
Place the coated truffles back on the parchment paper and refrigerate for another 30 minutes to set.
9. Presentation
Arrange your ginger and white chocolate truffles on a beautiful serving platter.
Dust them with a bit of cocoa powder for an extra touch of elegance.
10. Enjoy
Your homemade ginger and white chocolate truffles are now ready to be enjoyed! They make a fantastic dessert or gift for any occasion.
Estimated Nutrition per Serving (1 truffle)
Calories: 90 kcal
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 10mg
Total Carbohydrates: 9g
Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
Sugars: 8g
Protein: 1g
Please note that these nutrition values are approximate and can vary based on the specific brands of ingredients used and the size of each truffle.
Directions
In the bowl of a food processor, process the cashews until finely crumbled – mixture will resemble coarsely ground flour.
Add dates, ground ginger, and salt into the food processor bowl, and blend until the mixture comes together to form a crumbly “dough”. Add in the white chocolate chips and pulse a couple of times until incorporated.
Remove mixture from food processor. Form into a large ball and refrigerate for about 10-15 minutes.
When the dough has chilled for a bit, take it out of the fridge and roll into 10 balls.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Either I’m getting more nitpicky about the end result of my recipes or I’m off of my game because I have been making two – and sometimes three – versions before settling on one that I’m happy to share with you.
This ice cream for instance: the first time around I just pureed fresh strawberries and stirred them into the ice cream base. I was disappointed not only by the bland flavor but also by the lackluster hue.
Enter roasted strawberries. A sprinkle of sugar + a quick roast in the oven yields sweet & juicy little jewels that beautifully dye the creamy coconut milk a vibrant pink color.
Strawberry flavor & pretty color: check.
But the roasted strawberry coconut ice cream wasn’t quite special enough, so I added in a bunch of chopped vanilla cream sandwich cookies to make a “blonde” cookies & cream ice cream.
20 all-natural vanilla creme sandwich cookies, such as Wild Harvest Organic or Mi-Del, roughly chopped/crushed
Instructions
Preheat oven to 300°F. Toss halved strawberries with 1 Tbsp sugar. Lay strawberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast in oven for 20 minutes. Let cool completely.
Refrigerate the cans of coconut milk for 1 hour (no longer). Chilling the coconut milk will cause the coconut cream to rise to the top of the can and slightly solidify.
Meanwhile, process cooled roasted strawberries, plus any accumulated juices, in a food processor or blend in a blender until pureed w/ some discernible pieces (some texture is good).
When chilled for an hour, carefully scrape out the coconut cream and water from both cans into a large mixing bowl. Add in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla extract. Hand-whisk lightly to break up the solidified cream, and then whip with an electric mixer for about 20-30 seconds, or until smooth and thick.
If you whip for much longer that this, you’ll start to make vegan whipped cream (not a bad thing, but not what we’re aiming for here!). Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the strawberry puree into mixture until almost fully combined (some streaks are fine).
Pour mixture into your ice cream machine and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions, gradually adding in the chopped/crushed cookies during the last 5 minutes.
Transfer mixture to a freezer-safe air-tight container and freeze until desired consistency is reached (at least a few hours).
Estimated Nutrition Per Serving (1/2 cup serving)
Calories: 250
Total Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 15mg
Total Carbohydrates: 22g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 17g
Protein: 2g
Please note that the estimated nutrition values are approximate and may vary based on the specific brands of ingredients used and the serving size.
Maple syrup is – without a doubt – one of my very favorite sweeteners. Much more than just sweet, the thick amber-colored liquid is rich, bold, and flavorful.
Obviously delicious when poured over a stack of fluffy pancakes or drizzled into the pockets of crisp waffles, maple syrup is also a fantastic addition to all sorts of recipes.
I have a large bottle of grade B maple syrup on hand in the fridge at all times, and I often add it to baked goods and desserts. So when Voskos offered to send me a case of their Greek yogurt to develop a recipe, I jumped at the chance to make maple frozen yogurt.
To ensure that the frozen yogurt had a rich maple flavor – without using too much maple syrup – I used a generous amount of maple extract. The resulting yogurt is slightly tangy and tart with a robust maple flavor.
I know I’ve already waxed poetic on this blog about these maple cream sandwich cookies from Trader Joe’s, and it was a given that they’d make their way into the fro yo.
A quick churn in our ice cream maker (which has remarkably lasted for about 5 years) and the yogurt takes on a creamy soft-serve consistency.
You can either serve the frozen yogurt right away, or spoon it into an airtight container and place it in the freezer until hardened.
Due to the low fat content, the fro yo will freeze pretty hard. Simply pull the fully frozen yogurt out of the freezer and keep at room temperature for about 1/2 hour before you intend to eat it, or place the container in the microwave and heat in 20 second intervals until slightly softened and scoopable.
Wheat berries took the healthy living blogosphere by storm a while ago, but sadly enough they haven’t been making a commanding appearance in recent years.
In case you’re unfamiliar with just what wheat berries are, you can click here to read about the versatile little nutritional powerhouses that are most often used to make whole wheat bread.
Here’s what they look like in their uncooked state:
Wheat berries do take a while to become tender (about 45 minutes of simmering on the stovetop) but you can cook them in advance to add to salads, soups, oatmeal, or baked goods.
The little nuggets of chewy goodness are the base of this salad, onto which I piled texture and flavor by way of seasonal ingredients. Crisp sweet apples, tart dried cranberries, crunchy buttery pecans, and tender baby spinach are folded into the still-warm wheat berries and accompanied by a cider vinaigrette.
For an additional punch, you can sprinkle on some soft crumbled goat cheese.
The flavors work beautifully together, and I love the contrasting textures. If I’m going to eat salad as a meal, it has to be interesting! No plate of lackluster lettuce topped with sad-looking out-of-season veggies to be seen around here. No ma’am. Or sir.
This autumnal vegan salad can certainly be served as an accompaniment alongside a main course, but it is also hearty enough to suffice as lunch or a light dinner.
If you make the salad in advance, I suggest leaving the spinach out until right before serving so it doesn’t wilt. Without the spinach, the wheat berry salad can be stored in the fridge for a few days.
½ cup dried cranberries, preferably apple juice-sweetened (available at Whole Foods)
½ cup pecan halves, toasted and chopped
2 packed cups baby spinach, preferably organic
1 large apple, preferably organic, chopped
Instructions
Cover wheat berries by 1 inch with water in a medium saucepan set over high heat. Add in a generous pinch of Kosher salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until chewy, about 45-50 minutes (taste and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes if you’d like). Drain and transfer to a medium bowl.
While wheat berries are cooking, whisk together the cider vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, apple cider, & olive oil in a small bowl (or shake together in a small jar). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
While the drained cooked wheat berries are still warm, toss with the vinaigrette. Taste, and add salt and pepper if desired. Stir in the cranberries, pecans, baby spinach, and apple.
Estimated Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 348 kcal
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 1.8g
Carbohydrates: 51g
Fiber: 8g
Sugars: 19g
Protein: 6g
Sodium: 69mg
Please note that these nutrition estimates are based on standard serving sizes and may vary depending on the specific brands and varieties of ingredients used.
It is also quite crisp, so if you prefer a chewy granola, simply bake it for less time at a lower oven temperature.
Those disclaimers aside, this granola is delicious!
It tastes pretty much like crumbled and toasted macaroons, which is precisely what I was aiming for.
Name
Almond & Coconut Macaroon Granola
Cuisine
Fusion
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cooking Time
25-30 minutes
Total Time
35-40 minutes
Servings
10
Yield
5
Ingredients
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
1 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
1/4 cup almond butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries (optional, for added sweetness)
Instructions
Preheat Your Oven
Begin by preheating your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, shredded coconut, and sliced almonds. Mix them well to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Prepare the Wet Ingredients
In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the honey, melted coconut oil, almond butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Heat this mixture in the microwave for about 30 seconds or until it’s easy to stir. Make sure to mix everything thoroughly.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Pour the wet mixture over the dry oat mixture. Stir until all the dry ingredients are well coated with the sweet, nutty mixture. If you want to add dried cranberries for extra sweetness and a touch of tartness, fold them in now.
Bake
Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Press it down slightly with the back of a spatula to help it clump together.
Bake for Perfection
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the granola turns golden brown, stirring once halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Cool Completely
After removing the granola from the oven, let it cool on the baking sheet. It will continue to crisp up as it cools.
Break and Enjoy
Once the granola has cooled completely, break it into clusters of your desired size. Store in an airtight container to keep it fresh for longer.
Tips
Customize It
Feel free to get creative with this recipe. You can add other nuts like cashews or pistachios or even some dark chocolate chips for an extra treat.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy this Almond & Coconut Macaroon Granola with your favorite yogurt, milk, or simply as a crunchy snack by itself.
Storage
Keep your homemade granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks or in the refrigerator for even longer freshness.
This Almond & Coconut Macaroon Granola recipe is a delightful and wholesome way to start your day or satisfy those midday snack cravings. Plus, making it at home allows you to control the ingredients and flavors to suit your preferences perfectly. So, go ahead, whip up a batch, and enjoy the delicious rewards!
Although I can’t give you the exact recipe – as I made these taquitos over a week ago and therefore don’t remember exact ingredient measurements – I can give you a rough guideline for how I put them together.
I slightly adapted and scaled down Mollie Katzen’s recipe for Black Beans in Mango Sauce, spooned the mixture onto flour tortillas, rolled ’em up, and baked them until crispy and lightly golden brown.
I know that is a sorry excuse for a recipe, but it’s the best I can do.
They were so tasty, that I just might have to make them again. If I do get around to it, I will be sure to document the exact recipe and share it with you… because I like you and I think you’ll love these taquitos :).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, diced mango, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped red onion, chopped red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro.
2. Season the Filling
Sprinkle the ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper over the mixture. Toss everything together until well combined, ensuring the spices are evenly distributed.
3. Assemble the Taquitos
Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave for about 20 seconds or until pliable.
Place a spoonful of the black bean and mango mixture onto each tortilla.
Roll up the tortillas tightly, securing them with toothpicks if needed.
4. Bake the Taquitos
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Arrange the rolled taquitos on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Lightly spray the tops of the taquitos with cooking spray.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown.
5. Prepare the Mango Salsa
While the taquitos are baking, prepare the mango salsa by mixing diced mango, finely chopped red onion, fresh cilantro, jalapeño pepper, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
6. Serve
Once the taquitos are done, remove them from the oven.
Serve the Black Bean & Mango Taquitos hot, with a side of mango salsa for dipping.
People say that eating apples every day can keep the doctors away. Found almost everywhere in the world, what are the benefits of eating apple?
Apples have the same benefits as banana benefits ad more. This year-round fruit has seven thousand different cultivars throughout the world.
From the sweet varieties to the tart green ones, apples are the favorite fruit of most people. I personally love the green apples.
So, are apples healthy? Or are apples bad for you? The benefits of eating apple at night and day can be proved by science.
So, read the full article to understand the benefits that come with eating apples.
Apple Nutrition
An apple is a very nutritious fruit. You can eat apples every day only to reap all the benefits that they provide.
Let us look at the apple components that 200 grams of apple can provide you with.
104 calories
5 grams of fiber
6% copper of the Daily Value
4% vitamin K of the Daily Value
28 grams of carbs
10% vitamin C of the Daily Value
5% potassium of the Daily Value
When asked, ‘apple contains which vitamin?’, you may answer vitamin C. But, now you know apples contain vitamin K, E, B6, and B1 as well as other essential nutrients.
Health Benefits of Apples
There are a lot of health benefits to this amazing, tasty fruit. Let us explore those benefits down below.
Apples Help with Weight Management
High fiber foods and foods with a lot of water in them make it so that you feel a lot fuller after eating them. And apples have both of those things in large amounts.
So, your fiber intake will increase with eating apple juice and it is also good for your cardiovascular health.
As apples have low calorie density, your calorie intake will lessen than eating foods of other kinds, and you can lose excess weight because of the apple plant compounds.
The fuller you feel after eating a medium sized apple, the less you would want to eat anything else. Thus, it can become a great weight-loss strategy because it will help manage your big appetite if you have one.
If you eat one or more apples and continue with a balanced diet, you are sure to lose a lot of weight. You can even drink red delicious apple juice for a healthy living.
That is how you can easily lose weight by eating apples on a regular basis.
How many apples should I eat a day? You should eat about one or two apples every day to keep your weight in check.
A study shows that if you ate a whole apple, you would feel full for about four hours longer than if you consumed the same amount of apple juice or puree.
This happens because this whole fruit can reduce gastric emptying, which is the rate at which the stomach can empty its contents.
Apples even contain polyphenols that have a positive effect on obesity.
Apples Are Good for the Heart
Eating apples can give you a reduced risk of many cardiovascular diseases.
Apples have soluble fiber in them that can help lower the cholesterol levels in your blood. This is why apples are good for the heart and your blood sugar.
So, increase your apple consumption. You can even try clear apple juice if you want or just eat a medium apple or two.
Additionally, the polyphenols in apples, such as flavonoid epicatechin, help lower your blood pressure, which is good for the heart.
Studies show high flavonoid contents can even lower risk of having a stroke.
It can even prevent different heart diseases by reducing LDL oxidation, lowering your blood pressure, and reducing atherosclerosis.
Lowers the Risk of Diabetes
If you eat apples, you may as well be at lower risk of diabetes like type 2 diabetes.
So, if you have diabetes risk, you should definitely eat apples.
Several studies show that eating apples can reduce type 2 diabetes by 18% and 3% within a week of consumption.
Because of the high antioxidant polyphenols such as phloridzin and quercetin, apples have this effect on diabetes.
Promoting Gut Health
The pectin in apples acts as prebiotics, which is great for your gut as it feels the good gut bacteria called microbiota.
This gut bacteria is essential for your body as it keeps your gut healthy.
Benefits of Apples for Skin
There are a lot of benefits for your skin from eating apples.
If you eat apples on a regular basis, it can improve your complexion as well as keep your skin hydrated.
Eating apples protect your skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun. It can even treat and be at lower risk of dark spots, acne, and blemishes.
You can use apple as a natural toner as well. It can reduce dark circles under your eyes and reduce puffy eyes.
An apple a day can keep the skin supple, and you can even use apples as a moisturizer.
Preventing Cancer
After reading the above-mentioned 5 uses of apple fruit, you might wonder, what more could apples do for you?
Well, it might help you in preventing cancer as it has cancer fighting properties according to the Healthline media websites.
So, for cancer prevention, eat apples or increase your apple intake.
The antioxidants that apples contain can help with cancers, including breast, digestive tract cancers, and breast cancer.
Studies with test tubes suggest that the polyphenols on apples keep the cancerous cells from growing.
Helps Combat Asthma
Apple varieties are rich in antioxidants, which protect the lungs from damage from oxidation.
Free radicals in your body can cause this damage from oxidation. This can even lead to allergenic and inflammatory responses in the body.
Apple skin has a lot of antioxidants called quercetin, which helps regulate the immune system, reducing inflammation.
Protecting Your Brain
The quercetin that is in apples can protect the brain from oxidative damage as well.
Research with rats shows that this antioxidant protects nerves and the brain from this kind of oxidative damage as well as wards off injuries that result in brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease or even dementia.
This antioxidant can even help prevent nerve damage caused by stress as it helps regulate inflammatory and oxidative stress markers.
Side Effects of apple
There can rarely be a few side effects of eating apples. They are explained down below.
Toxins
The seeds of apples have cyanide in them. If you chew and swallow a large amount of these seeds, it can be deadly for you.
Allergies
It is rare, but some people may experience an allergic reaction to apples. You should contact wellness professionals if you notice swelling, hives, or find it hard to breathe after eating apples.
Choking
This could happen to older adults and young children. They could easily choke on apple slices.
Conclusion
Are apples healthy? Yes, they are incredibly healthy. They are rich in essential antioxidants and fiber that can fight a lot of diseases such as cancer, obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
Apples can also help in improving gut health as well as brain health.
Even though there needs to be more research on apples, the benefits that they provide you need to be acknowledged.
Breakfast cereals can be healthy. They are convenient food and are quick and easy to make. Many people do not understand what cereals are.
They just eat it for its convenience and the marketing that it is the healthiest kind of breakfast.
But, are cereals healthy for breakfast? Is healthy cereal for weight loss? What are the disadvantages of cereals?
What are the benefits of eating cereal in the morning? I will answer all these questions for you in this article.
So, read the rest of the article to know the cereal benefits and disadvantages before you make a choice to eat them regularly.
What Is Cereal?
Breakfast cereal is usually made with processed grains and sometimes they contain minerals and vitamins.
Generally speaking, we eat cereal with milk, fruit, nuts, or yogurt. Here us how cereals are usually made:
The grains of cereal is processed into flour and then cooked.
Then they mix the flour with ingredients such as water, sugar, and cocoa.
Now the extrusion process begins, which requires a high temperature to make the shape of the cereal using a machine.
Then they dry the cereal.
Lastly, they shape the cereal into forms like stars, rectangles, balls, or loops.
These cereals can also be shredded, flaked, or puffed, as well as coated in frosting or chocolate before they are dry.
Disadvantages of Breakfast Cereal
There are quite a lot of disadvantages of breakfast cereal. Let us look at these disadvantages down below.
Refined Grains
They make cereal from wheat, corn, or rice, these grains are highly processed.
Plus, the extrusion process of making cereal strips them of their essential nutrients and vitamins,
Now, these grains become refined, and the cereal becomes a sort of processed food and refined carbohydrate.
It is good to add grains to your diet, but cereal is not the most ideal or healthy form of grains.
Added Sugar
Not only are the carbohydrates refined, but breakfast cereal usually also has a lot of sugar in them.
These refined sugar can cause a lot of health issues.
However, these sugar make it so that the breakfast cereal is really addictive, which makes you overeat them and cross the limit of the recommended daily sugar intake by breakfast.
Diabetes Canada says that you should not eat more than 10 percent of sugar of the entire day’s calorie intake, which is about 50 grams of sugar on a 2000-calorie diet per day.
It is ideal that you consume less than 5 percent of sugar, which would be about 25 grams of sugar.
Unfortunately, in a cup of those so-called healthy breakfast cereals, there are about 11 grams at the least.
Preservatives
Not only are there excess amounts of syrup, sweeteners, and sugar in breakfast cereal, but they also have potentially dangerous preservatives and additives in them.
A lot of cereals consist of artificial colors that make them look more appealing and vibrant, which are associated with cancer risks, behavioral issues as well as allergic reactions.
Furthermore, some popular brands still consist of BHA or butylated hydroxyanisole and BHT or butylated hydroxytoluene, which are harmful to the body.
BHA can cause cancer as it has on lab animals, while the research on BHT has mixed findings. Although a lot of brands do not use these components any longer, some still do.
Misleading Claims
The misleading health claims are part of the reason why people still think that breakfast cereal is healthy.
Processed foods like cereal have labels on them with buzzwords like high fiber, whole grains, low fat, and all-natural, whole grains, which encourage customers to think that they are healthier than they really are. So, the healthy cereals UK are not as healthy.
A lot of studies show that the health claim of these kinds mislead people into believing that these products are healthier than they really are.
Furthermore, these labels sometimes even target children with cartoon characters and bright colors, making them seem appealing.
And the sugary taste adds to the appeal.
The misleading health claims are just a marketing strategy that convinces parents to buy them as well.
Selecting Healthier Cereals
If you really want to eat breakfast cereal healthy, then you should definitely follow the tips that I am laying out for you to have a healthier output.
Limit Sugar
There is a lot of breakfast cereal healthy that has low sugar content. You just need to check the ingredients list first.
When checking the ingredients list, look for sugar content that is lower than 5 grams per serving. Always check the food label before buying.
Go for Higher Fiber Content
Again, you have to check the ingredients list for this.
You should check if your cereal has a fiber content of at least 3 grams per serving.
Eating a lot of fiber can have a lot of health benefits. So, you do not want to miss out on these benefits.
Portion Control
Breakfast cereals are ready tasty, and crunchy, making them more appealing.
You can easily overeat cereal because of this and add more calories to your body.
Try not to overeat and make sure you measure the portion that you are going to eat to avoid overeating.
Ingredients List
Do not fall for the health claims on the packaging. Instead, read the ingredients list to make sure what is what. You need to check for healthy fats a well.
They can list sugar under different names to increase its amounts and get away with it. So, make sure you know those names and check the list well.
Add Protein
If you add protein, your breakfast will be more filling, and that will reduce your appetite. You can use nuts, seeds, or even green yogurt to add more protein to your breakfast as well as adding fresh fruit.
Top 10 Healthiest Cereals
The healthiest breakfast cereals 2020 are down below.
One Degree
Nature’s Path Flax Plus
Kashi Go Play
Bob’s Red Mill Muesli
Cascadian Farm Organic Purely O’s
Nature’s Path Smart Bran
Kashi Go Rise
Alpen Muesli
Barbara’s Cereal
Purely Elizabeth Ancient Grain Granola
Conclusion
Are cereals healthy? The answer is not straightforward. Most cereals are not healthy. Brands make health claims of different sorts, but you should not fall for them.
The whole grains and sugar of cereal have no health benefits. Instead, they are bad for your health. So, check the ingredient list for fiber and sugar according to my tips, and you should be fine.
Getting in the perfect shape of the body by reducing excess weight is a very difficult and time-consuming process. If you do not have enough patience to wait, the Tea Burn weight loss formula can be a favorable option for you. In our Tea Burn reviews we will show how Tea Burn is effective in weight loss for people who don’t want to follow a strict diet and exercise.
Before starting the course you should know all the facts about Tea Burn to ensure your safety. To help you out in this matter I have arranged this Tea Burn review including all the possible details. This review will surely alleviate all your queries so don’t be late in reading it thoroughly.
What is Tea Burn?
Tea Burn is a natural dietary supplement that helps people who deal with excess weight by reducing their weight. A person can gain weight for several reasons but the most common one is impairment of metabolism. Tea Burn for weight loss solves the issues with one’s metabolism to cut off excess weight.
This formula is available in powder forms that easily dissolve in tea but don’t change the taste of tea. You can enjoy your favorite tea while improving your impaired metabolism with it which is pretty amazing. Visit official website for more details.
Who Is Behind Tea Burn?
The creator of the popular weight loss formula Java Burn, John Barban has launched this new tea formula for weight loss. He is a metabolism expert and has experience in the field of weight reduction. Numerous weight loss formulas that improve metabolism have been created till now but the Tea Burn John Barban formulais somehow different as it works well with tea only.
Tea Burn Ingredients
You already know the answer to what is Tea Burn, now it’s time for you to acknowledge the ingredients that make this formula so effective. Each packet of this weight loss formula contains a proprietary blend of some active organic elements.
Ingredients
Benefits
Chlorogenic Acid
Helps to lose weight and lower blood pressure. Its has anti-diabetic, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity impacts.
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
Helps to reduce inflammation, aid in weight loss, and prevent certain chronic diseases.
L-Theanine
Helps to reduce anxiety, stress, and insomnia.
L-Carnitine
Helps to reduce visceral belly fat.
Chromium
Increase lean body mass and decrease percentage body fat
I have discussed the details of all Tea Burn ingredients below here, let’s take a look.
Chlorogenic Acid
It is one variety of phenolic acid that is collected from green coffee beans. Glucose absorption gets improved with chlorogenic acid and that’s why it is included in the Tea Burn formula. Besides, it has other beneficial effects like hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
The source of Epigallocatechin gallate plant is green tea extract which has proven effective in weight loss. The combination of EGCG with chlorogenic acid shows a great influence on insulin activity, reducing visceral fat and weight. This blend also helps in increasing the level of brown fat which is promising for weight loss.
L-Theanine
L-theanine is a type of amino acid obtained from green tea that is used to lift mood and concentration. It is also well known for increasing the neurotransmitters serotonin and GABA which have calming effects. Though it has no direct connection with weight loss it shows beneficial effects blended with other elements.
L-Carnitine
This natural amino acid is directly linked with healthy weight loss and empowering brain functions. Research claim that it enhances the transportation of cells’ fatty acids to mitochondria. Mitochondria break down fatty acids to produce energy thus your excess body fats get melted.
Chromium
Chromium is a natural substance that we get in a reasonable amount from our daily diet. But when our body stores additional amounts of body fats extra supply of chromium is needed. That’s why Tea Burn includes this component in its ingredient list. The main effect of chromium is increasing the metabolism of carbohydrates, protein, and fat by improving insulin activities.
Does Tea Burn Work?
If you want to know the answer to Does Tea Burn works or not then follow this segment. According to experts’ statements, Tea Burn is one of the most effective beverages for weight loss. Torching off fat from tough areas like the belly and thigh can be done with the Tea Burn supplement.
This powder is flavorless and colorless yet able to convert your regular tea into a super tea for weight loss. It is because all the effective natural ingredients that help in losing weight are included in the formula. So, it is needless to say that the answer to ‘does Tea Burn work‘ is affirmative.
Tea Burn to Burn Belly Fat
Now that you know the answer to ‘Tea Burn does it work‘or not, it’s time for gathering knowledge on how it works. That being the case, I am going to portray the Tea Burn belly fat burning technique here.
Increases the Speed of Metabolism
Maximum people face the problem of obesity due to their impaired metabolic function in the body. Tea Burn manufacturers kept it in their mind and made this formula in such a way that it increases the metabolism rate adequately. The faster your metabolism will be, the quicker your furnace will burn to make you fit.
Improves the Efficiency of Metabolism
It is essential to have an efficient metabolism process to cut off the fats from stubborn areas like the belly, thigh, etc. Without healthy metabolism, the stored fats won’t leave the area even after following strict diets and exercises. Tea Burn makers added some ingredients that cause thermogenesis which gives surety of an effective metabolism in your body. Because of thermogenesis acceleration stored fats get burned even when you are sleeping.
Suppresses Hunger
There is sufficient evidence of the fact that green tea burns belly fatefficiently by suppressing hunger. Tea Burn weight loss supplement makers utilized this effect of green tea extracts blended with other effective ones. For example, l-theanine, by crossing the blood-brain barrier controls your cravings for food. As a result, you eat less and there remains no chance of accumulating fat in your body.
Enhances Energy
All the ingredients involved in the Tea Burn formula are proven to provide additional nutrients along with weight loss. Thus, it helps to strengthen your immunity and overall health. You will feel more energetic for sure rather than lethargic even after losing a good amount of weight.
Tea Burn Benefits
Tea Burn user reviews demonstrate many of the benefits you can get from this product. You must have an overall knowledge of all those privileges. Analyzing all the reviews, here I am going to present some of the Tea Burn benefits you can get after using it regularly.
Causes a quick acceleration of the metabolism rate in your body.
Helps to cut off excess fats from stubborn body areas like the belly, thighs, and arms.
Stimulates the process of thermogenesis that burns extra calories and makes your metabolism more efficient.
Lack of sleep is one of the vital causes of decreased metabolism so, this supplement tries to improve your sleep.
It tones down your cravings for the foods that can make you gain weight.
Teas contain tannin which is the element that makes your teeth color yellowish gradually. Tea burn powder has the capability of neutralizing tannin and making your teeth whiter.
Losing weight can be a cause of lassitude but with Tea Burn, you will lose weight and be energetic at the same time.
Tea Burn includes some vitamins and antioxidant-containing elements that can boost your immunity.
There are some ingredients blended into the formula that helps you with insulin sensitivity and blood pressure management.
It also improves your mental alertness and other brain activities.
Can strengthen cardiovascular functions in your body as well.
Once you know both the positive and negative features of a product it helps you more to make a sensible decision. So, if you want to test Tea Burn results you must check out its advantages as well as possible disadvantages. Here are the pros and cons of Tea Burn for weight loss which may help you to a greater extent.
Pros
It is formulated with organic ingredients that will cause no harm to your health in normal dosage.
There are no chemicals or gluten included in the remedy.
Increases both the speed and efficiency of the metabolism rate in your body.
Can control your appetite so that you do not eat excessively.
Do not alter the recipe of your tea as it is completely colorless and flavorless.
Provides the benefit of teeth whitening and strengthening.
You will get a money-back guarantee offer of 60 days after buying Tea Burn.
Cons
Excessive intake of Tea Burn with tea can cause mild side effects.
Pregnant or lactating women and people under 18 years are restricted from using this product.
It is an online-based solution for weight loss so you won’t find it in the physical stores.
Where to Buy Tea Burn?
Even though Tea Burn is comparatively new, its demand is quite high among people from all over the world. People often search for Tea Burn UK, Tea Burn Canada, and many other countries. Fortunately, customers from anywhere can order it on the Tea Burn official website.
Other online platforms will not be able to provide you with authentic products so don’t look for Tea Burn Amazon. The official website of Tea Burn can furnish you with all information like price, refund policy, customer support, etc. Let’s dive into these small details inspired by the official site below in this segment.
Tea Burn Price
It’s time to see if the Tea Burn price harmonizes your budget or not. Go through the price list given below for having a decent idea.
One pouch of Tea Burn costs $49 plus a shipping charge of $9.95.
You can get the 3 pouch package by paying $39 for each pouch with a $9.95 shipping charge.
If you buy the six pouch package you have to pay $34 for each with an additional shipping charge of $9.95.
Tea Burn Refund Policy
Although we live in an era of the internet still it is hard to put our trust completely in any online brands. I have already answered the question of where to buy Tea Burn so, you know that you can buy it only online. Luckily, Tea Burn’s official website offers a complete money-back guarantee of 60 days.
This offer denotes that you can return your product within 60 days if you can not identify any improvement. You will get your full money back once you return the products, hence, you can rely on the Tea Burn website.
Tea Burn Customer Support
Without a strong customer support team, no online brand can progress much in their business. Keeping this in mind, Tea Burn tea company has established a very active customer support squad. You can contact them with any query about their product via call and email.
Even when you want a complete refund you have to give a call on their toll-free number and leave an email. The customer service tries to solve your condition within 48 hours and refund your money immediately after you return the product.
Tea Burn Customer Reviews
Once you type Tea Burn product review on your search bar there will be numerous results in front of you. From those reviews, you can gather a lot of honest information about this supplement. Therefore, I have arranged this section with Tea Burn real reviews from actual customers.
“I was completely frustrated as I was unable to lose my weight due to my cravings for unhealthy foods. Following a strict diet was near impossible for me. Finally, I got to know about Tea Burn from a Facebook Ad, and it worked like a miracle for my weight loss.”
William Wiles
“A few months back it became quite difficult for me regarding dress-up as my stubborn belly fat used to come in the way. I was looking for an effective natural weight loss remedy and found the name Tea Burn. After using it for a few days I was amazed as it had already started to cut off my belly fat.”
Amanda
“Which a strict diet and exercises can not do easily, Tea Burn weight loss supplement can. I highly recommend this product as it worked like magic in my weight loss journey.”
Lorenzo
Tea Burn Side Effects
Tea Burn complaints about facing any side effects are very rare as it is an all-natural weight loss remedy. If certain factors get violated, negative health effects can appear. Let’s see when there are chances of facing Tea Burn side effects below here.
Overdose
The ideal dose of Tea Burn is to take one packet daily with a cup of tea or any other beverages. Although no exact timetable is fixed to take it, experts suggest taking it in the morning. The problem arises when you start drinking Tea Burn detox tea more than once a day regularly. As overdose impacts, you may feel slight headaches and dizziness.
Hypersensitivity Reaction
The Tea Burn diet includes all the natural elements so there is no chance of chemical-induced negative effects. But if you are allergic to any of the ingredients contained in the formula you may have to deal with some health impacts.
For example, you may develop rashes on your body and intense itching. So, you should go through the ingredients list to exclude any hypersensitivity reaction.
Is Tea Burn Safe?
The Tea Burn buy online protocol leaves many people in doubt if it is safe or not. Well, you can confront the Tea Burn scam when you order it from any other site rather than the official one. Hence, when you are sure of buying Tea Burn you must contact its official website. This is also the answer to the query of “is Tea Burn legitimate.”
Even though Tea Burn is a natural and safe product in some conditions one should remain cautious. For instance, Pregnant and lactating women and people under 18 years should avoid this supplement. Whatever be the condition you must consult a doctor before starting the course of Tea Burn weight loss solution.
Tea Burn Alternative
If we analyze the Tea Burn weight loss reviews, complaints will be very rare to find. Yet some people may face problems as different people react differently to a product. That’s why I am going to acquaint you with the alternative of Tea Burn for weight loss and compare them.
Tea Burn vs Java Burn
Both Tea Burn and Java Burn weight loss solutions come in powder forms that dissolve in tea and coffee respectively. These two are truly effective for losing sufficient weight, the choice depends upon whether you love tea or coffee. However, the Tea Burn calories burner provides an extra benefit for teeth whitening and strengthening.
Our Verdict – Tea Burn Worth it or Not?
The concept of making the Tea Burn supplement is to ensure people’s body fitness without hampering their diet and exercise patterns. This tasteless Tea Burn new powdered weight loss remedy helps to shed stubborn fats on the belly, thighs, and arms. Just by taking your regular morning tea mixed with Tea Burn you can easily burn your excess weight.
The most amazing fact is that you don’t need to worry about the discoloration of teeth due to frequent tea intake. Tea Burn can neutralize the element in tea responsible for teeth blemish. It can be said that it helps to improve your overall health along with weight loss.
All the Tea Burn reviews play as great guides towards your decision-making. So, As soon as you read the above review you will have a gross idea about the product. After that, you can make a wise decision that will surely solve your problem of excessive body weight.
Yes, Tea Burn works effectively for weight loss by boosting metabolism in the body. Even the Tea Burn on the thighs, belly, and other stubborn areas, cut off fats efficiently.
How Much Does Tea Burn Cost?
One pouch of Tea Burn contains 30 sachets of Tea Burn powder which cost $49 plus a shipping charge. When you go for the three pouch package it costs $39 per pouch and shipping charge. You have to pay $34 and the shipping charge if you want to buy the six pouch package.
Is Tea Burn a Scam or Legit?
You will get a legit Tea Burn package when you will buy it from the official website. But if you go for any other platform to order it you may face a scam. So, if ‘is Tea Burn legit‘ is your question the answer is only the ones from the official site are authentic.
Is Tea Burn FDA Approved?
Unfortunately, the Tea Burn fat burner is not authenticated by the FDA as it is a dietary supplement. However, there is nothing to worry about because it is manufactured under the GMP guideline which is an FDA-certified protocol.
Does Green Tea Actually Burn Fat?
Many researchers have found the effectiveness of green tea in burning fat. The outcome becomes more satisfactory when you add a supplement like Tea Burn to the tea.
Are Fat-Burning Teas Effective?
The effectiveness of any fat-burning product depends on the ingredients and their mechanism of action. Until these factors are top class in a fat-burning tea that will work for sure. Tea Burn fat reviews are an example of the potency of any weight-loss tea.
Does Fat-Burning Green Tea Work?
Fat-burning green teas work by increasing your calorie expenditure so it can be said that they work. However, outcomes vary as the ingredients and working method may not be the same for every fat-burning green tea.
What Tea Is Best for Burning Fat?
There are several teas for weight loss available in the market and everyone claims their product to be the best. But there are some genuine weight loss teas available that are beneficial. For example, Tea Burn customer reviews are evidence of its efficiency in burning fat.
Can You Put Tea Burn in Coffee?
Although Tea Burn is a mixture that dissolves into the tea best it can be added to any other beverages as well. So, Tea Burn coffee can also be made, and you can drink one cup regularly for weight loss.
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Nachos are that one snack that you can enjoy with all your friends or alone while watching a movie or doing some other activities. Americans eat nachos the most along with melted cheese.
Who does not love nachos? There are so many varieties that you can choose from when you are having nachos.
But, should you not know what they really are before you consume them? Do you not wonder, are nachos healthy? Or, how to make nachos healthy? Are there healthy nachos for weight loss? Are Doritos nachos healthy?
If you are wondering about all these questions, then you are on the right track. This article will help you get all the answers to your questions. So, stay tuned.
Nacho Nutrients
Here is the nutrient content of 113 grams of nachos.
356 calories
19 grams of fat
8 grams of saturated fat
18.1 milligrams of cholesterol
815.9 milligrams of sodium
171.8 milligrams of potassium
36 grams of carbs
9 grams of protein
Vitamin C 2% of the Daily Value
Calcium 27% of the Daily Value
Iron 7% of the Daily Value
Vitamin b6 10% of the Daily Value
Cobalamin 13% of the Daily Value
Magnesium 13% of the Daily Value
What Are Nachos?
Usually, nachos are made with tortilla chips, beans and meat, cheese, and vegetables. Let me explain a few things about these ingredients.
Tortilla Chips
Are plain nachos healthy? It depends on what ingredients you use to make them. Americanized nachos typically are not a healthy go to meal.
Usually, these fried tortilla chips are the base of the ingredients for the rest of this snack. Unfortunately, they are fried and high in calories and fat. So, are nachos fattening?. Yes.
The American Heart Association suggests you avoid these fried chips and shells. You can use baked tortilla chips to make healthier nachos. Moreover, You can make your own tortilla chips.
A registered dietitian named Dawn Clifford at Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center recommends that you cut triangles out of whole-wheat tortillas and lightly broil them to get the crispiness.
You can make corn chips this way as well.
Beans and Meat
If you want meat on your nachos, it is good to use lean ground beef, chicken, or turkey while seasoning them with cumin, pepper, and chili powder.
Beans can provide your nachos with fiber and heart-healthy protein, while canned beans can offer you variety and convenience.
You can include black beans or pinto beans as well. If you want to add refried beans, you should check the labels so that you can avoid any lard-ladened brands.
Making healthy nachos without chips will not make them nachos. It will become some sort of a salad with meat, bean, and cheese.
Cheese
The holy grail of nachos is the cheese. You should choose cheese that would give your nachos a lot of flavors in smaller servings so that you can control the fat content and calories. Do not use glue like orange cheese.
Maybe you can try using pepper-jack cheese or cheddar cheese. But, you should definitely avoid any kind of canned cheese or cheese sauces.
Vegetables
You can use a variety of vegetables on your nachos. Pile up your nachos with different types of vegetables such as chopped onions, shredded lettuce, sliced jalapenos, and chopped tomatoes.
Sliced olives or avocados will provide your nachos with heart-healthy fats. You can use french spinach instead of iceberg lettuce and add chopped bell pepper to add more color to your nachos.
Health Benefits of Nachos
Despite the fattening properties that store-bought nachos can provide, there is a healthy alternative to nachos, which is homemade baked tortilla nachos.
And there are a lot of health benefits to these homemade nachos. Let us explore them down below.
Fiber
Because of the fresh vegetables and beans in nachos, this snack can provide you with a lot f goof dietary fiber, which is good for your body as well as weight loss.
Eating a lot of fiber can make a meal very filing and control your appetite. This way, you can achieve your weight goals easily.
Dietary fiber is also essential for gut health, reducing the risks of cardiovascular disease, preventing constipation, and maintaining the glucose levels in your blood.
Strong Bones
As we all know, the holy grain of nachos, which is cheese. The cheeses that you use in nachos can be very beneficial for you, depending on what cheese you are using.
You might use both cheese and sour cream on your nachos, which can have a lot of health benefits for you.
Both of these provide you with phosphorus and calcium, which are great for your bone health. And, as calcium is vital for bone production, the cheese and sour cream in nachos are really good for you.
Muscle Growth
Nachos are not any good without the meat content that we use on them. The taste of nachos is not the same without meat such as chicken, pork, or ground beef, or even all of these combined if that is what floats your boat.
These kinds of means could provide you with both plant-based and animal proteins, which are essential for the development of muscles as well as the growth of muscles.
Weight Management
Nachos with baked tortillas and a good amount of cheese is a balanced meals. It can cover all the food groups that are major, providing you with fiber, fats, carbs, and protein.
So, nachos can keep you feeling full for quite a while without causing spikes in your blood sugar. This way, you can easily manage your weight and enjoy a tasty meal.
How to Make Healthy Nachos
You need to prepare each ingredient carefully in a way that makes your nachos healthy. Let us take a look at how you can do that.
Bake Your Chips
There are some whole wheat tortillas that have a calorie count from 80 to even 300. You should choose the ones that have about 80 calories. Then, you can bake those tortillas chips yourself.
Cutting Back on Your Cheese
Cheese is important for making nachos. But, when you have lots of toppings such as ground beef, sour cream, black olives, and tomatoes, you do not have to use a ton of cheese to get to your satisfactory flavor.
Use Less Beef and More Veggies
Seasoned ground beef is tasty, but you do not need a lot to make your nachos delicious. Instead, use a lot of mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions.
The chopped vegetables will give you a sort of meaty texture. Plus, if you are cooking them in the same pan as the beef, you will get some of its taste as well.
Use Low-Fat Sour Cream
Instead of using full-fat sour cream, why not use low-fat sour cream? It adds all the benefits of sour cream while ensuring your nachos are healthy.
Final Word
Are nachos healthy? Not in general, but you can make healthier nachos yourself at home by baking the tortilla chips, adding more vegetables, cutting down on your cheese and beef intake, and using low-fat sour cream.
If you make it the right way, nachos can be very healthy indeed. It can provide you with a lot of protein, fiber, calcium, and other nutrients, which are good for you.
