I have to state something before writing anything else.I'm not a chef, and by no means can I be considered a nutritionist or a specialist.There are many people out there who are much more knowledgeable and therefore more qualified to give nutritional advice than me. I do enjoy eating healthy though,and I have read and researched extensively on the subject. I am saying this so as not to be misunderstood by anyone.What I have come to know today has been gained with a lot of effort over the past five years. In this way I have lost considerable weight, about sixteen kilos.I've gained some of them back due to my bad mental state over the past year,but hey, I'm still here and persisting.I need another eight kilos.So, by now you are wondering,what am I babbling about,right?Well,tonight I whipped up a fruit salad of my own device and I liked it so much that I thought it was worth sharing with you.It is after all very hot,so the thought of food was something that completely nauseated me.I decided on a fruit salad.I can tell you it was yummy and very refreshing, What you need in order to prepare this salad are simple ingredients and fruit we all have in the fridge in the summer.After all seasonal fruit is healthier,fresher and definitely contains all the necessary vitamins.You may decide to omit some of the ingredients if they are not your cup of tea.So, here are the basic ones. 2 small pears, peeled and diced 1 peach, peeled and diced a small bunch of grapes(without the pits) 1 cup of Greek yoghurt(about 200 grams) 1 spoonful of raw honey some fresh lemon juice a pinch of cinammon a pinch of ground clove half a teaspoon of ground ginger a handful of goji berries some chia seeds (according to taste) some sea-buckthorn Peel and slice the fruit In a bowl.In another bowl mix the yoghurt,honey, lemon and the spices thoroughly until it's fairly thick.Pour it over the fruit until it is completely covered.This is the basic recipe.If you like the taste of goji berries, sea-buckthorn and chia seeds, then sprinkle them over your salad to taste.Enjoy! So, wishing you all a great summer night....I think you will all agree there is a certain kind of magic to summer nights,something almost mystical.The wamth of the atmosphere, the intoxicating scent of flowers and the occasional breeze are the very things that make the Greek summer so special, no matter how much we whine and moan about the heat.Besides, it has been said that the temperature is likely to drop a bit.A short breather in a way. Anyway,I'm rushing off to enjoy my first episode of Game of Thrones.Been looking forward to it for ages.Enough ranting now. Do let me know if you tried out the salad and if you liked it.Any comments are most welcome!!! With love, light and a cool summer breeze, Lia The song seemed pretty relevant....very upbeat,not too sappy and just a bit of sexy in it...Come on, join me!!!Get up on your feet and let's rock the night away!
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CategoriesAuthorI am a passionate English teacher.Aspiring writer and speaker.I take educational matters to heart and hope to bring about some positive change in the field of education. |