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Sautéed Brussels Sprouts w/ Orange and Walnuts 小洋白菜佐核桃橙汁

不同顏色的食物都帶有不同的營養,擁有健康最好的方式就是平均攝取各式各樣顏色的食物喔! P今天首先跟大家分享大家最熟知的”綠色”。

對眼睛好的胡蘿蔔素和葉黃素(carotenoid lutein)其實也大量的藏在綠色食材裡,對於現在的低頭足,因為常盯電腦、手機、iPad等大,缺乏視力保健,應該多攝取的食材!

P這次做小洋白菜佐核桃橙汁,準備食材+烹煮時間共約20分鐘,更讓人欣喜的是它只有”119″卡路里(比優格還低!!),而且0膽固醇(包準不發胖),同時含有豐富的鈣質、纖維和鐵質等等,讓忙碌的妳也可以快速享受烹飪的樂趣和健康的美食!!!

份量: 3-4人份

食材:

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1     顆臍橘 (navel orange)

2     茶匙 extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 顆紅洋蔥 (red onion),切絲

1     磅小洋白菜 (Brussels sprouts),切根、切半

1/4茶匙鹽

1/3 杯烤過的核桃(walnut),切塊

1/4 茶匙黑胡椒粉

步驟:

1. 將整顆 navel orange刨皮,內果肉擠成汁(約 1/3杯)dsc_0175

2. 於12吋的炒鍋加入1湯匙的油,調整到中大火,放入紅洋蔥,翻炒1分鐘。

3. 加入一半的Brussels sprouts,切面朝下,僅平放一層,灑上1/8茶匙的鹽,煎炒約3分鐘。

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4.  加入一半的橙汁,將sprouts翻面,煎炒約3分鐘。

5. 將煎炒過一半的sprouts起鍋,先置於盤上。

6. 不需再加油入鍋,放入另一半的sprouts,重複步驟3、4

7. 將第二組sprouts盛上盤,灑上核桃、刨過的橙皮、和黑胡椒粉。

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營養成分:

每份有7 克脂質、0mg膽固醇、5克纖維、5克蛋白質、13克澱粉、102 mg 鈉、2mg 鐵、55mg 鈣。

這樣輕鬆就完成了一道健康又美味輕食了喔! 來試試看吧!

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P

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Fitness

9 plank training for FABULOUS ABS! 9個棒式練出馬甲線!

Summer is here! Crop tops and bikini are waving to you! BUT, is your abs ready for them?

Let’s do the below 9 plank training to shape your body for this season’s hot fashion and for the beach!

夏天到了! 一起跟P練習9個棒式動作,訓練出緊實的腹部線條吧!

1. High plank (hands are under shoulder, abs and hips are tight): hold for 30 seconds

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2. mountain climbing: repeat right and left leg for 20 seconds

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3. Side plank dip (start from high and lower your hip): repeat for 15 seconds and change side

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4. Side plank push-up: repeat 15 seconds and change side

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5. Full arm plank: hold for 30 seconds

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6. Full arm plank knee meets the arm (knee opens to 90 degree when crunching): repeat right and left leg for 20 seconds

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7. Full arm plank bend and extend (start from plank and then bend the knee): repeat for 20 seconds

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8. Side to side plank (twist your waist to side to side): repeat for 20 seconds

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9. Jumping jacks plank(start from full arm plank and then two legs jumping out): repeat for 20 seconds

 

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After workout stretch: 1 minute

1. Child pose

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2. Cat pose (inhale to round your back and exhale press your back)

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愛上冷壓果汁 In love with cold-pressed juice

冷壓果汁“對好萊塢明星和加州人似乎不是新名詞了。這股健康風潮從美國西岸吹到了東岸,更吹到P愛的全美有機連鎖店Whole Foods Market,上架更多冷壓的果汁品牌

Being the TOP ONE trend of 2014 wellness, cold-pressed juice is not new for Hollywood celebrities and health-cautious Californians, and this wind blows to the east coast, and even to the organic retail Giant – Whole Foods Market.

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什麼是”冷壓”? 為什麼它可以蔚為風潮,成為排毒的新名詞?

But what is “cold-pressed”? Why has it become a new name as a cleanse?

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冷壓是一項近幾年在歐美養生風潮中新穎的概念,冷壓果汁機在不破壞和流失蔬果營養的原則下,運用適當的壓力粹取蔬果成汁。比起一般高速或研磨而產生熱能破壞蔬果本質的榨汁機來說,冷壓的技術更能夠保存蔬果原本的營養價值。 (Source: Vouge Taiwan)

The newer juicer extract juice by first crushing and then pressing fruit and vegetables for the highest juice yield. Because they don’t produce as much heat, they keep more of the fresh ingredients’ nutrients intact. (Source: Huffpost Taste)

P最近愛上 Whole Foods Market 賣的冷壓果汁系列Suja Elements。主要原因是它每瓶中都混合了一天所需的蔬菜和水果的量,是很好的維他命、營養品補充。此外,可愛的命名(像是下面照片裡我最愛的 Green Charge)就讓妳一目了然這是”補充體力、能量”。其他還有高蛋白質補充或是綜合莓類排毒等,消費者不用太懂每樣食材的營養價值,也可以輕鬆選擇適合自己的果汁呦!

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P falls in love with Suja Elements where I bought at the Whole Foods. Some big reasons that I become a fan of it is because they mix and match organic fruits and vegetables in one small bottle to provide you enough vitamin and nutrition for a day.  Plus their cool names provide you an immediate understanding what benefit you will get after drinking it.  So far, my favorite is “Green Charge”! ❤

冷壓果汁的風潮也吹到了台灣。最近Juicein 剛在台北市仁愛路上開幕。三個從美國加州回台灣的好朋友,將這股健康新潮流帶回這片土地。他們採取台灣本地有機和無農藥的高品質蔬果、確保清洗絕對乾淨,堅持不加任何防腐劑,並且自己設計了精緻簡單的玻璃包裝,讓果汁保存更新鮮、營養不易流失。

P尚未有機會親自體驗他們的產品,若妳有機會喝過他們的新鮮果汁,也不吝惜可以跟P分享妳的想法喔! 🙂

It looks like the health trend is non-stoppable.  Juicein just officially introduced this concept to Taiwan and opened its first store in Taipei. They use local organic fruits and vegetables and all natural ingredients are all  reserved in their self-designed glass bottle.

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(Picture Source: http://www.vogue.com.tw)

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Vegetable and Greens Hash with Poached Egg 蛋配羽衣甘藍菠菜番薯馬鈴薯

有滑嫩蛋黃控的P決定動手自己製作假日早午餐!! 優質澱粉來源的番薯加上營養價值高的羽衣甘藍,配上那迷人、滑溜溜的蛋汁,口水都要留下來嚕!! (忍不住要吃啦!)

P always love sunny side eggs (look at that “flowing” york!!) when ordering brunch! And this time I decided to make one on my own! This healthy kale and spinach stirred with potatoes is so yummy and easy to prepare. Check out how….

 

準備食材 Ingredients

2 湯匙橄欖油  2 tablespoons olive oil

1 顆中型紅洋蔥,切細絲  1 medium red onion, vertically sliced

1湯匙切碎的麝香草  1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

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4顆大蒜,切碎  4 garlic cloves, chopped

2 1/2 杯切方型的番薯  2 1/2 cups cubed peeled sweet potato

2 1/2杯切方型的馬鈴薯  2 1/2 cups cubed peeled gold potato

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1/4杯的水  1/4 cup water

2杯 (4盎司) 的羽衣甘藍,去梗、切碎 4 ounces kale, stemmed and chopped (about 2 packed cups)

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3杯菠菜  3 ounces fresh spinach (about 3 cups)

1/2茶匙鹽  1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 茶匙黑胡椒粉  1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1湯匙白醋  1 tablespoon white vinegar

4顆蛋  4 large eggs

2茶匙辣醬(依個人口味添加)    2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)

準備步驟 Preparation

1. 將平板鍋以中火加熱後,加入橄欖油,均勻分布鍋面。Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil to pan; swirl to coat.

2. 加入洋蔥,炒約5分鐘直到微焦,再加入麝香草、大蒜,持續翻炒1分鐘。Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender and
lightly browned. Add thyme and garlic, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

3. 加入切分塊的馬鈴薯、番薯,加入1/4杯的水,蓋上鍋蓋,轉至中小火悶煮約15分鐘或觀察馬鈴薯和番薯已經煮透。此時重點每5分鐘翻炒一次 (以避免焦黑)。Add potatoes and 1/4 cup water; cover and cook over
medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring every 5 minutes.

4. 加入羽衣甘藍、菠菜、鹽和黑胡椒粉,翻炒後悶煮約3分鐘或直到蔬菜熟透(觀察水分已經完全被吸收)。 Stir in kale, spinach, salt, and pepper; cook,
covered, 3 minutes or until greens wilt.

5. 關火,放置旁保溫。Remove pan from heat; keep warm.

6. 加2/3水至一般中鍋,讓水煮沸。將火轉小(但確認水還是呈現滾沸的狀態)加入白醋。Add water to a large skillet, filling two-thirds full, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer. Add vinegar.

7. 將一整顆蛋打入裝醬料大小的容器中,輕輕的倒入裝水的鍋中,煮約3分鐘或是依照個人喜愛的程度,慢慢將蛋移出鍋中(建議可以使用較大的湯匙)。Break each egg into a custard cup, and pour each gently into pan; cook for 3 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Carefully remove eggs from pan using a slotted spoon.

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每份營養成分 Nutritional Information per serving

卡路里 Calories: 326

脂肪 Fat: 11.9 g,飽和脂肪Saturated fat: 2.6g,不飽和脂肪Monounsaturated fat: 6.8g,多元不飽和脂肪Polyunsaturated fat: 1.8g,蛋白質Protein: 12.2g,碳水化合物Carbohydrate: 43.4g,纖維質Fiber: 5.5g,膽固醇Cholesterol: 186mg,鐵Iron: 3.6mg,鈉Sodium: 511mg,鈣Calcium: 128mg

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酪梨蘋果檸檬果汁 Let’s juicing! Avocado, apple, and lime juice

 

酪梨是被金氏紀錄記載最營養的水果,它富含11種以上有價值的維生素像是A、C、B6及葉酸,以及高量的礦物質和豐富的維生素。這個超級食物(superfoods)是一個低醣高能量的食物,而且多含不飽和脂肪,吃了不會變胖、還會降低血液中膽固醇含量,有瘦身的效果!!

雖然P熱愛它的營養價值,卻對於它特殊的軟口感和無味有點害怕卻步。因此P向來都把它跟其他水果合併打成健康果汁。

今天P用

1 顆酪梨(avocado)

1顆富士蘋果 (fuji apple)

1顆綠檸檬(lime)

3湯匙楓糖漿(maple syrup)

打成兩人份的酪梨蘋果檸檬果汁

這酸甜的口感,意外還有點像小時候喝的養樂多哩! (笑)

這果汁可以在早上時飲用,注入一天活力的泉源;或是像P有時拿來運動後補充鐵質、鈣質、和維他命C喔!

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P

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Food

Cheers to health – water x fruits 水變更好喝了! 加點水果吧!

P常喝不足水是因為水太無味啦!! (錯誤示範請勿學習)

但是和我的營養師討論後,才發現有時我身體的疲勞某部分原因是來自於體內水分不足。為了養成我多喝水的習慣,P開始在水中加入檸檬小黃瓜(或兩者一起)。

加入天然高營養價值的新鮮水果和蔬菜,這個”有味”水讓P竟可以一天喝滿64oz (約1900cc/ml)的水! 而且,這還不含早上一杯咖啡和其他蔬菜水果的水分呦! (覺得值得鼓掌)

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對於保有運動習慣的P而言,檸檬水和小黃瓜水都有促進新陳代謝、消除疲勞和水腫(特別是腿部)、提振精神。尤其是新鮮未煮過的小黃瓜內含丙醇二酸,可以抑制醣類物質轉化成脂肪!

當然,檸檬富含的維他命C和小黃瓜的高纖維素大家應該都不陌生,對於肌膚美容也是效果A++! 不過要注意小黃瓜偏寒,腸胃不好的捧由要注意,不宜多吃。

也可以再多加入薄荷葉,剛好適合解夏日潮濕悶熱的煩悶! ❤ ❤

P基本上就是將檸檬、小黃瓜切片,直接加入水中,最好可以等大約15-20分鐘讓它們融入水中,更入味喔! 想要帶出門的話,可以直接將切片丟入水瓶中即可。切記: 切片置放一天於塑膠水瓶後應取出,並確保置放於不被陽光照射的地方喔!

如果妳也是跟P一樣,因為水無味而成為水分不足的一員,可以試試看這個超簡單的方式,就可以大大改變妳的生活習慣喔!

(顯示P繼續喝水的狀態)

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Food

能量補給蔬果汁 Power Gulp

 

Kale (羽衣甘藍) 是目前市面上蔬菜中最hot的排毒抗癌super food(超級食物)! 它富含的維生素A、K、C、鈣質、鐵質、葉酸等,讓眾多好萊塢名人紛紛將它加入餐盤、果汁中,補充飲食營養!

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今天P綜合了Kale、kiwi(奇異果/獼猴桃)、fuji apple(富士蘋果)、cucumber(小黃瓜)、枸杞(goji berry)打成營養的能量蔬菜果汁!!

為什麼加入枸杞呢?

枸杞有強大的抗老功效 – 養肝明目並且抗疲勞。因為甜甜的口味,很多中醫建議可以直接拿來當零食吃。但是若是妳對於單吃中藥食材仍有些許的害怕,不妨加入其他蔬果一起打成果汁。這小傢伙可是紅到超模Miranda Kerr也會加入它打成每日的能量果汁喔!!

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此外,P這次搭配的綠色蔬果都是含有高濃度的鐵質。女生容易缺鐵質,特別是月經來期或是懷孕時; 同時,運動流汗會流失體內的眾多礦物質,例如鎂、鉀、和鐵質等,這些重要的小兵可以維持血液健康、保持肌肉和骨質正常功能。在kiwi、kale、cucumber裡都富含難得攝取到的維生素K,正好可以補充體內所需。

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能量補給蔬果汁 Power Gulp

準備食材 (1人份)

1大片羽衣甘藍(去莖)

1顆奇異果

7片小黃瓜(切片)

0.5顆蘋果

20顆枸杞

1/4水

少許冰塊

少許maple syrup (或砂糖)

 

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P

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Food

Antioxidant Supreme 超級抗老芒果綜合莓汁

Strawberries and blueberries are ranked the top 50 healthiest fruits in the world. With abundant vitamin C and K as well as manganese and more, these antioxidants in berries boast potent anti-aging benefits! Additionally, the low calorie mango is full of fibers and vitamin A and C to maintain radiant skin and healthy bone as well as immune system!

莓類被公認為全世界最健康的前50明水果,富含的抗自由基成分可以讓身體、皮膚預防老化。此外,芒果不僅卡路里低,更有豐富的纖維質、維生素A和C,讓肌膚保持明亮同時也可以維持骨質和免疫系統的正常運作呦!

Antioxidant Supreme – strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and mango

Servings for 2  2人份

4 medium strawberries (cut in pieces) 4個中型草莓(切片)

10-12 blueberries  10-12個藍莓

6 blackberries        6個黑莓

1/2 mango(cut in pieces)   1/2個芒果(切片)

1/2 cup water           1/2水

couple ice cubes       少許冰塊

maple syrup              糖漿

 

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Fitness

呵護運動衣3撇步 讓他們陪妳更久! 3 tips making your gym clothes last!

運動衣也要被細心呵護?!

答案是: Yes!

市面上現在眾多品牌像是P的愛牌 lululemon athleticaAthletaKarma等一條yoga pants動輒就要$80+(約台幣2500元),並不是都那麼平易近人。多注意清洗運動衣的小撇步(tips),就可以讓他們陪妳多一點時間!

P都怎麼做呢?

最”理想的情況”下是”手洗“! 因為運動內衣、上衣和褲子基本上材質都很薄、有彈性,如果是運動當天完就順手用冷洗精泡水後晾乾,其實可以避免汗漬積留在衣服上,未來有發黃的可能。

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可是要是妳真的很忙,沒時間手洗,使用洗衣機的話,P建議一定要遵循以下三點:

1. 將同質性的運動衣一起放入冷水洗淨

具彈性的衣服在熱水中會變形,特別是變鬆,這是為什麼要用冷水洗的主要緣故。(用冷水洗淨也可以省電或瓦斯呢!! ->顯示為阿桑心態)而且P建議最好可以將運動衣放置洗衣袋(zippered laundry net)中,因為運動衣材質是較多人造纖維的軟材質,容易被像棉質、毛料的硬材質的衣服纏捲在一起。

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2. 晾乾

同樣的,具彈性材質的衣服遇熱就易變形、變鬆,妳應該不會想要穿一條上瑜珈課時一直需要拉拉拉的瑜珈褲吧?!

雖然有些文章說明可以使用低溫的烘乾,但是P不建議。晾乾運動衣的速度基本上會比妳晾乾一般的衣服快,因為他們都是含有特殊設計可快速”排汗”的功能,這樣一來,即便隔天要再穿,遇到陰天也不用擔心衣服不乾。

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3. 不要用柔軟精

柔軟精會滲入衣物的材質,對於運動衣而言,會堵住排汗的氣孔,即便妳知後晾乾也無法改變。若使用柔軟精,就等於扼殺運動衣最重要的功能了(壽終正寢)。

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好好疼愛妳的運動夥伴吧,珍惜他們,他們是可以陪妳很久的喔!!

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Walnuts Apple Salad with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 胡桃蘋果沙拉

準備快速、低卡、健康的沙拉很適合忙碌的上班族因加班而晚吃晚餐,或是突然決定在家聚會或約會(常常計畫趕不上變化) 😛

This fast-preparation, low-calorie, and healthy salad is one of the best meals for late dinner or last minute date at home. (You know, anything happens) 😛

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Walnuts Apple Salad with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 胡桃蘋果沙拉

準備份數: 4人份

Servings: 4

準備食材:

1.5湯匙初搾冷壓特級純橄欖油 (純橄欖油具香甜味,可增加口感)
1.5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1.5湯匙蘋果醋
1.5 tablespoons cider vinegar

1湯匙切碎的紅洋蔥
1 tablespoon minced shallot

2茶匙蜂蜜
2 teaspoons honey

1/4 茶匙鹽
1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 茶匙黑胡椒粉
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2杯切細片的富士蘋果
2 cups thinly sliced Fuji apple

1.5杯切(壓)碎的胡桃
1.5 cups crushed walnuts

1 包 (5盎司) 包裝好的混合生菜 (可依照自己喜好購買不同種類的混合生菜)
1 (5-ounce) package mixed spring greens

步驟:

Preparation:

1. 將特級純橄欖油、蘋果醋、紅洋蔥、蜂蜜、鹽、黑胡椒混合攪拌成沙拉醬。

2. 先放生菜、再放上蘋果、灑上胡桃,最後將攪拌的沙拉醬淋上。

Combine olive oil, vinegar, minced shallot,  honey, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add apple,  greens, and walnuts; toss to coat.

每份營養成分:

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

卡路里Calories: 95、脂質Fat: 5.8g、飽和脂肪Saturated fat: 1.2g、鈉Sodium : 221mg