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4 No-Cook Chilled Soups (Weight Loss Recipes)

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♥ #28DaysSoupChallenge. Eating soup on a daily basis can help you lose weight. They are high in nutrients, filling but low in calories.
♥ Soups aren’t only meant to be eaten warm, you can have CHILLED SOUPS too. Read below for the full ingredient list.
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Here are more ideas on the ingredients you can use:
• VEGETABLES – Beets, cucumbers, summer squash, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, celery, ginger, corn, avocado, scallions, spinach, arugula, basil, watercress, lettuce.
• FRUITS – Mango, watermelon, peaches, cherries, strawberries, apples, papaya, cantaloupe
• CREAMINESS – Yoghurt, silken tofu, milk or almond / cashew nuts.
• ZEST – Add fresh citrus juice (lemon or lime) or a dash of vinegar for a better, more complex flavour.
• RICHNESS – Add a drizzle of olive oil or avocado oil. Avoid coconut oil, which will harden if cold.
• FULLNESS – Add beans such as black beans, white beans, chickpeas, lentils and more to make it a filling meal.
• EXTRA KICK – Cayenne, minced jalapeños, garlic cloves, chilli, harissa, sriracha, tabasco or paprika.
• TEXTURE – Pulse very quickly if you like chunky soups or blend until smooth.

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CHILLED MINT CUCUMBER YOGHURT SOUP (Serves 4)
1) 4 cups Cucumber, roughly chopped – 64Cals
2) ½ cup Fresh Mint Leaves, roughly chopped – 8Cals
3) 1 Garlic Clove, minced – 5Cals
4) 1.5 cups Greek or Plain Yoghurt – 225Cals
5) 2 tbsps. freshly squeezed Lemon Juice – 14Cals
6) 2 tbsps. Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 138Cals
7) Salt & Pepper to Taste
8) ½ cup Cold Water
Per Serving = 113.5Cals
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CHILLED CHICKPEAS SESAME SOUP (Serves 4 or 5)
1) 2 cans of Chickpeas, rinsed & drained – 584Cals
2) 1 Garlic Clove, minced – 5Cals
3) 2 tbsps. Sesame Seeds – 104Cals
4) ¼ tsp. Ground Cumin – 2Cals
5) 3 tbsps. freshly squeezed Lemon Juice – 21Cals
6) 2 tbsps. Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 238Cals
7) Salt & Pepper to Taste
8) 1.5 – 2 cups Cold Water
Per Serving: 238.5Cals or 159Cals
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CHILLED SPICED TOMATO SOUP
1) 3 cups Tomatoes, chopped – 96Cals
2) ¼ cup Cucumber, diced – 4Cals
3) ¼ cup Red Onion, diced – 15Cals
4) ¼ cup Red Bell Pepper, diced – 11.5Cals
5) 1 Garlic Clove, minced – 5Cals
6) 2 tbsps. Balsamic Vinegar – 28Cals
*more if you like the taste of it.
7) 2 tbsps. Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 138Cals
8) 1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper – 6Cals
9) ½ tsp. Cumin – 4Cals
10) Salt & Pepper to Taste
11) 1 cup Cold Water
Per Serving – 73Cals
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CHILLED AVOCADO SPINACH SOUP
1) 4 cups of Fresh Baby Spinach – 28Cals
2) 1 ripe Avocado, peeled and diced – 240Cals
3) 1 Garlic Clove, minced – 5Cals
4) 2 tbsps. Fresh Basil – 2.5Cals
*Option: Parsley or Coriander
5) ¼ cup Plain or Greek Yoghurt – 37.5Cals
6) 2 tbsps. freshly squeezed Lemon Juice – 14Cals
7) 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika – 6Cals *optional
8) Salt & Pepper to Taste
9) 1 – 2 cups Cold Water
Per Serving = 83Cals
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– No cooking required! Add all the ingredients into the blender and just blend it up. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
– These recipes are easily adaptable to suit your diet, whether you’re a vegan or vegetarian. Just change or omit the ingredients as needed.
– The soups will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze them up for up to 2 weeks.

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My Bedtime Routine for Better SLEEP (10 Tips)

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♥ Do you struggle to sleep? Do you want to improve the quality of your sleep? Watch this video through!
♥ I love my sleep. Here’s My Bedtime Routine, which has helped me to get a quality rest. I hope it’ll inspire you to love your sleep!
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To sleep better, it isn’t just about your bedtime routine, but how you spend your entire day will have an impact on your sleep.

10 Tips for Better Sleep
1) Get moving daily
2) Avoid caffeine after 2pm
3) Soak in a warm bath
4) Avoid big heavy meals at night
5) Scent your way to sleep
6) Power down an hour before bedtime
7) De-clutter the mind
8) Develop a sleeping time
9) Go for a black out!
10) Stay put if you’re still awake

What other method has helped you to get a better rest at night? Let me know in the comments below. =)

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Breakfast in a Jar Chia Pudding (Grab & Go)

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♥ No time for breakfast? Rushing out? Always on the go? You will love this CHIA PUDDING BREAKFAST IN A JAR!
♥ 5 minutes. 5 ingredients. No cooking. This tiny jar is packed with antioxidants, calcium, fibre, protein & healthy fat.
♥ Watch the video for the complete step-by-step guidance, including calories. Be sure to LIKE & SHARE this video. Snap pictures of your creation and tag me on Facebook & Instagram. =)
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Read below for ingredients, steps and calories:

1) TROPICAL MANGO CHIA PUDDING
Ingredients (Serves 2)
1) ¼ cup Chia Seeds – 280Cals (70Cals per tbsp.)
2) 1 cup Milk, any choice – 100Cals
3) 1 tsp. Maple Syrup or Honey – 64Cals
4) 1 cup Mango puree – 140Cals
5) 1 tbsp. Pumpkin Seeds – 56Cals

Per Jar – 320Cals

Steps
1) Pour mango puree evenly into two 8-oz jars. Chill in the fridge.
2) In a bowl, mix together chia seeds, milk and honey. Stir until well combined.
3) Pour chia mixture on top of mango puree.
4) Cover and let it set overnight in the fridge.
5) Next morning, top it up with pumpkin seeds.

2) MATCHA CHIA PUDDING
Ingredients (Serves 2)
1) ¼ cup Chia Seeds – 280Cals
2) 1 cup Milk, any choice – 100Cals
3) 1 tsp. Maple Syrup or Honey – 64Cals
4) 1 tsp. Matcha Green Tea – 9Cals
5) 1 cup Mixed Berries – 60Cals

Per jar – 256.5Cals

Steps
1) In a bowl, mix together chia seeds, milk, honey and matcha. Stir until well combined.
2) Divide equally into two 8-oz jars. Cover and let it set overnight in the fridge.
3) Next morning, add the mixed berries and enjoy!

3) BANANA PEANUT BUTTER CHIA PUDDING
Ingredients (Serves 2)
1) ¼ cup Chia Seeds – 280Cals
2) 1 cup Milk, any choice – 100Cals
3) 1 tsp. Maple Syrup or Honey – 64Cals
4) 1 Large Banana, mashed – 121Cals
5) 2 tbsps. Peanut Butter – 188Cals

Per Jar – 376.5Cals

Steps
1) In a bowl, mix together mashed banana, chia seeds, milk, honey and peanut butter. Stir until well combined.
2) Divide equally into two 8-oz jars. Cover and let it set overnight in the fridge.
3) Next morning, add mixed berries and enjoy!

Make-ahead, keep in the fridge and in the morning, just grab one jar, and you’re set for a productive day ahead. They will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Note: Be creative, make your own favourite combinations and add your favourite toppings!

Tip: Chia Seed is an excellent source of calcium for those who don’t take diary. 100g = 631mg calcium

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5 Must Eat FOOD for a Flat Tummy (Healthy Digestion)

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♥ The SECRET to rapid weight loss & a flat tummy comes down to your DIGESTIVE HEALTH! Watch to discover 5 foods for better digestion.
♥ Do you feel bloated or tired at the end of a meal? Do you always feel lack of energy? Do you struggle to lose weight despite cutting back on excess calories & doing regular exercises? Watch this!
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♥ Watch me as the Nutrition Coach on the Projek Bliss web reality series: https://youtu.be/5QM3byqitdI and https://youtu.be/Lu7V1ihQ7zQ?list=PLYlnLDZCVKold03UFEWmTZy0kh4ms6Ygs where I spoke in my native language.

You could be eating the cleanest, nutrient-rich diet in the world, but if you’re not digesting well, you won’t be absorbing all the nutrients from your food. As a result, wastes build up, you retain water and your body converts excess calories to fat.

5 Must Eat FOOD for a Flat Tummy & to Lose Weight:
1) Food containing high PROBIOTICS
2) Food high in FIBRE
3) Food high in WATER
4) Food containing high PREBIOTICS
5) Certain HERBS & SPICES

Be sure to watch this video through and I talk you through each food groups, what it does to your body, why they must be included into your diet and examples.

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