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SOME FOOD CALORIES WHEN EATING OUT
I received a mail from someone asking me to estimate the calories of some of the major food we usually eat outside (she gave me a list of items). And here is an old post I’ve written which includes...
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Sangria!!!
I was on the beach a few days ago, and my friends wanted to order sangria as it is refreshing in hot weather!! BUT!!! Even though Sangria is an alcoholic drink, it does provide many health benefits,...
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High fiber/ calcium Breakfast
Hello readers, I’ve been absent for more than 2 weeks and now I am back! A lot of you are wondering why I’m not posting like before! Just to let you know that I had a big accident and stayed for more...
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Tuna as Breakfast!
Tuna is not usually my favorite breakfast choice! But today I was extremely late to get to the office and was really hungry! Napket, one of the most delicious restaurants in Kuwait, is directly next...
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Cream of corn soup!
Cream of corn soup, from Knor!! This is what I had for dinner last night!! It is creamy, but it’s light and has less calories than other common soups! Every box has 4 sachets, with only 80 calories...
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Americana Breakfast!
That’s a quick breakfast I had yesterday, and I want to share it with you! It’s a good idea for those who wants to grab a quick sandwich! It is the feta & tomato sandwich from Americana! Actually...
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PUFAK CHIPS!
I wanna talk about this kind of chips coz I Love it!! We call it chips although it’s not fried (a few of you have noticed that!) Pufak chips is made of corn with some natural cheese powder so imagine...
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Today’s Lunch!
This the lunch I had today!! Fish teriyaki with steamed vegetables!! First let’s talk about the TERIYAKI SAUCE for those who are not familiar with that Teriyaki sauce is a flavorful sauce made from...
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Turkey from Americana!
I’ve/written before about feta cheese sandwich from Americana! Well here it is the same brand but different kind of sandwich! http://www.eatlikemira.com/2012/11/11/americana-breakfast/ Smoked Turkey...
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Supermarket Items!
yesterday I had to go to Sultan Center to buy some stuff.. And for people who don’t live in Kuwait, just to tell you, Sultan Center is the best coop found here. “well in my opinion “. I can always...
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Zaatar w Zeit Breakfast!
Usually I don’t go out for breakfast in weekends, as these are the only days when I can sleep deeply!! But it happens sometimes My breakfast this time was at Zaatar w Zeit. Here are my choices:...
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SUNKIST JUICE!
SUNKIST is “the market leader in juice drink cups in the Kuwaiti market”!It’s the favorite high school orange drink for almost everyone here!! A lot are wondering how many calories does it contain as...
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Sorbet V\S Sherbet
It’s summer time! And everyone is surely in need of cold and frozen desserts Ice cream takes a big part during summer, but do you know that you can substitute that by sorbet or sherbet?? Let’s talk...
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Healthy Tuna! In Water or Oil!?
Canned tuna in water or canned tuna in oil?? Which one do you you think is healthier?? Maybe you’re gonna say “Tuna in oil” since it is packed with all the good fats, v/s tuna in water which might lack...
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What make 150 calories??
150 calories seem nothing for some of you! While it means a lot for others! And more specifically for people who only need 1000 calories to lose weight! Every person has specific energy requirements...
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Mayonnaise Light!
Who doesn’t crave for a tuna sandwich with some mayo for example or for a nicoise salad with some mayo dressing?! But a lot of us are afraid of the word “mayonnaise” as it is known as a fattening and a...
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Learn to eat Slowly!
Studies have shown that by learning to eat slowly, you can reduce the calorie intake up to 60 percent per meal. Theoretically, this small decrease in calorie intake can add up to a weight loss of...
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A kind of nuts! Pistachios!
Pistachios! I decided to talk about this nut category as many of you are afraid to eat that thinking that it can be harmful for their health!! Although Pistachios are calorie-dense nuts that can...
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Shirataki “Miracle Noodle”
Those calorie -Free ‘Miracle Noodles’ Are The Latest Diet Craze!! This latest diet-food craze is being used as a replacement for traditional noodles and rice in some American homes, but originally came...
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Cheese Addiction!
Happy New Year Dear Readers!!! It’s winter time! So what’s better than cheese & wine dinners?! Cheese is a wonderful source of protein, calcium and phosphorus, but it’s also a major source of...
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Tabasco Sauce!
It is the Hot Legendary Pepper sauce! A lot of you wonder if it’s good to consume Tabasco sauce with a lot of food varieties or is it bad for our health. The nutritional and health benefits of the...
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Sardine, Another Healthy Fish!
As you know by now, Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to good health and have been proven to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and the growth of cancer cells. They even help battle depression!...
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200 Calories?! How does it look like??
It’s difficult to visualize the difference between different food and estimate the calories of each kind of food! Take a look into that link and you will get a clear vue!...
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Love Watermelon!
When we say watermelon, we directly link it to hot summer, beach and sun! No other fruit says summer like this crunchy, succulent, thirst relieve watermelon! Watermelon is not only great for a hot...
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Mango! The King of Fruits!
A lot of people love this fruit! But they try to limit its consumption due to its high sugar content! But… Good news people! Despite its high sugar concentration when comparing to other fruits, mangoes...
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Coffee Mate…
Coffee-mate is the brand name for a line of non-dairy creamers manufactured by Nestle, in 1961. Coffee-Mate has expanded its line enormously over the past few years, allowing customers to choose...
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Post holidays: Eat this! Not that!
Most of us have put on some extra kilos during those holidays and it is really annoying especially for those who lost weight before their vacations! So at this point we’re all trying to decrease only...
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Are Eggplants oily and fatty?
Eggplants are zesty! That’s why a lot of you think that eggplants are fatty! ” They are full of oil! you can feel it!” But that’s absolutely wrong!! Eggplants are believed to originate from India, also...
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I Love Pesto Sauce!
Pesto sauce is an old Italian recipe used mainly as a sauce for different kinds of pasta! And that’s my new condiment now after mustard!! I use pesto sauce as a spread for my toasts or mix it with my...
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Wanna Travel but still Be Healthy?
We all travel. We all worry about what to eat when we travel. Some people gain all the weight they lost before going on holidays, and others can still be aware about the quality and the quantity of...
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White or Brown Rice!
We all know that brown rice is healthier than the white rice! But do you know the difference?? Actually The nutritional differences between brown rice and white rice are not as dramatic as many people...
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Kastana Time!
It’s winter time and Christmas time! Chestnuts are one of my favorite winter treats. It reminds me of Christmas and celebration time and family gatherings. A lot of people ask me how fattening...
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6 Healthy Food That Can Actually Make You Gain Weight
Even if it’s healthy, it doesn’t mean it will actually make you lose weight.. We all try to pay attention to the types of food we eat to control our body fat and prevent medical conditons, but at the...
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As I always say, food quality and quantity are both important to lower our body fat percentage. This is an easy chart for you to know that you can still eat some of your favorite food, but with less...
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Olive oil has a big place in our diet for a good reason. But there are a number of other good healthy oils that can enhance your health and your culinary creations. You just need to know how and when...
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