1. Summer Veggie Salad with Passion Fruit Dressing
Salads are always a go-to option for a healthy diet, but to make it more enticing, a passion fruit dressing is the secret ingredient.
Combining various vegetables like lettuce, kale, and carrots with fruits such as avocado and apple, this salad is not only packed with vitamins but also rich in fiber, aiding digestion and curbing those hunger cravings.
The passion fruit dressing, made from passion fruit juice, honey, and a touch of olive oil, adds a delightful sweet and sour taste without expanding your waistline.
Preparation: Wash and chop the vegetables and fruits. For the dressing, mix 2 tablespoons of passion fruit juice, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
2. Shrimp and Pork Rice Paper Rolls with Brown Rice Wrappers
Rice paper rolls are a familiar dish, but to make them healthier, try using brown rice wrappers instead of the regular ones.
The filling, which includes shrimp, lean pork, fresh herbs, and brown rice vermicelli, is not only rich in protein but also low in fat, providing your body with the energy it needs.
These rolls are the perfect snack to keep you full without the extra calories. The diluted sweet and sour dipping sauce adds flavor while keeping the dish light and refreshing.
Preparation: Prepare brown rice wrappers, fresh herbs, boiled and peeled shrimp, and thinly sliced lean pork. Arrange the filling on the wrapper and roll tightly. Serve with a dipping sauce made from fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, chili, and a touch of sugar.
3. Fruit Oatmeal Porridge
Oatmeal has long been renowned for its weight loss benefits due to its high content of soluble fiber, which keeps you full and stabilizes blood sugar levels.
When combined with fruits like bananas, blueberries, and strawberries, oatmeal becomes a delicious and nutritious meal, providing your body with essential vitamins and minerals.
This is the perfect breakfast option to start your day with energy and without the worry of excess fat.
Preparation: Cook oatmeal with water or plant-based milk for 5 minutes, then add banana slices, chopped strawberries, and a drizzle of honey.
Củ Nưa: The Exotic Delicacy Taking the City by Storm at 250,000 VND per kg.
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, city dwellers are constantly on the lookout for culinary delights that not only tantalize their taste buds but also nourish their bodies. Enter the humble Nưa root, a once-obscure vegetable that is now taking the culinary world by storm, with prices soaring to 250,000 VND per kilogram.