HOW TO MAINTAIN A FLAT STOMACH WITHOUT SKIPPING DINNER. Recipe

HOW TO MAINTAIN A FLAT STOMACH WITHOUT SKIPPING DINNER

INTRODUCTION

Back in school, I was always told that night food (dinner) adds fat to your system. As a slim, if not a tiny person, I hear this kind of story a lot that people end up telling me to eat late at night, funny thing. Even though I loved (and still love) my slim self, I ignorantly had no time constraints to eating, before I heard such a theory, in other words, I ate anytime I am hungry including at midnight. Despite this, I didn’t add in flesh, although my weight increased by 2kg. Please don’t ask me what I weighed then, even though I hardly surpass the same weight to date. Anyways, it is not all about me, it’s about you, so, let’s get down to business.

I know you may be aware of this; if you are fat or have the tendency of being fat, you may probably want to stay away from night meals to avoid being big. Hey, dear, take a break, breathe and smile, I’ve got good news for you. Please note that I am not refuting the theory of late-night food, but to inform you to avoid skipping food all in the name of maintaining body size. Anyways, it depends on your body type. It didn’t affect me, but it affected my friend’s stomach until she started eating healthy night meals.

In addition to eating healthy, what if I tell you, there will be no need to get these meals outside, you can make them yourself with ease. I know you’re excited. Alright, I won’t stop at that, as you read further, you will unravel more bonuses at no cost.

Healthy Dinner Tips

Never skip dinner but know these tips:

Eat green vegetables

Drink warm water

 Eat light meals after 8 pm

Avoid heavy meals at night, e.g. Eba, fufu, etc. I.e. Food with a lot of starch.

Drink yogurt or fruit juice 

 Stay away from carbonated drinks.

Eat balanced meals – protein, healthy fat, carbohydrates, fiber, and fiber-rich vegetables such as broccoli, mushrooms, cauliflower, etc.

Don’t sleep immediately after eating

Benefits of Dinner

Let me reiterate, never skip dinner, because, like breakfast, dinner is an important meal.  

Dinner gives your body the essential nutrients it needs to function while you are asleep.

It allows you to get sound and restful sleep.

It gives you time to interact with your family and/or friends. Speaking with people helps you ease off tension from work.

It gives joy like me 

Early dinner improves digestion, lowers blood pressure, reduces obesity risk, and reduces your overall calorie intake.

Examples of dinner meals

Plantain porridge 

Spaghetti with vegetables and protein 

Yam with sauce (vegetable, fish, or egg sauce)

Jollof rice

White rice and vegetable stew 

Sweet potato and sauce

Noodles garnished with vegetables and fried or boiled egg; etc.

Are you already salivating? just chill. Let’s prepare one of them so you could enjoy yourself.

It’s kitchen time 

Which one are we to make ok let’s go for plantain porridge. I love this meal so much and I will show you exactly how I make a yummy one. Don’t worry we will make the others someday, just keep following us to get a first-hand alert on that.

Plantain porridge recipe

A lot of people prefer ripped plantain because of the sweet taste but I love unripped one because I always feel it’s more healthy and I don’t like that sugary taste of the ripped one. Nevertheless, it’s your choice as long as you make it balanced, they are all healthy. 

Ingredients:

Plantain (ripped or not)

Red pepper 

Red oil

Crayfish

Seasoning cubes

Salt

Scent leaves/nchaṅwụ (you can substitute with pumpkin (ugu) or amaranthus species (green) leaves.

Onions

Dried fish or stock fish (optional)

Cooking steps:

Wash and peel your plantain; wash and cut your scent leaves or vegetables and set aside; wash and cut your onions; wash and blend your pepper with crayfish. Wash your fish with hot water and set it aside.

Slice the plantain into tiny pieces, put them in a clean pot, and pour water to be at the same level as the plantain (you can add extra water if the plantain is not ripped). Add the fish to soften it or leave it later if you don’t like it that way.

Allow boiling for 5 to 10 minutes or as desired. You should add your fish if you did not do that earlier.

Add your red oil (ensure the quantity is moderate) and allow it to boil for one minute..

Add your seasoning cube (1 knorr or Maggie or as you desire), add the blended pepper and crayfish, salt, add the sliced onions and the scent leaves. Allow boiling for 5-7 minutes. 

Stir for a few minutes, and check the taste for salt and readiness. Then bring it down to cool and our plantain porridge is ready. 

If you’re using ugu, add it 2 minutes before bringing it down.

Yummy right? I know

So, again don’t skip dinner.

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WRITTEN BY STELLA.