12 ways to help women more easily to the top

You want to have an orgasm? Or want that feeling lasts longer? Listen to the following advice from experts sexual ...

1. Be sure to read the manual 
Exposure posture can help you reach  during intercourse. You can lie on the clitoris to early exposure to increased penile sensation, or lining a pillow under your buttocks if you under. You can also use the vibrator during intercourse.
2. Share with him what you want
Men really need your instructions. Please tell him whether he is doing on your own or not to both be comfortable.
3. Self-learning how to orgasm
You can not instruct him what to do if you would not know what brought you  . Masturbation is a workout for your body accustomed to orgasm.
4. Exercise your pelvic floor region
Kegels are training methods for women to achieve orgasm. Please exercise your pelvic floor area a few minutes during the day.

5. Adventure
Research shows that couples going through hell or situations turbulent adventure together, make dopamine in the brain enhancement makes you feel closer to him.
6. Delayed sensation to the top
Yes as long foreplay, the more easily reach orgasm more. When feel close to the top, then gradually cool down, then continue. Repeat several times like before you actually on top.
7. Focus on breathing
Focused breathing can increase arousal, help you to the top easily. You can use the breath to express their sexual capacity. The couple have successive breathing will slow down time to orgasm and then they can increase  thanks to the coordination between the two.
8. Watch "tertiary"
This genre can increase feelings of sexual desire, and more desire, the ability to orgasm higher.
9. Creative foreplay
If you need more time for foreplay, please be prepared in advance. Can send picture and text messages to each other to increase erotic excitement, boost libido.
10. Be careful when using drugs
Women taking antidepressants nerves will be affecting sexual function. Please consult your doctor about an alternative drug for your condition.
11. Search for help
If you can not reach orgasm, it's best to seek expert  , or doctors. There are many causes for this phenomenon: either you suffer from depression, depression, or low testosterone levels.
12. Feel
A study in France found that of 500 women, more than 70% said they decreased ability to reach orgasm due to pressure of work, life, family. Try to ignore the sorrow in your life behind bedroom doors to enjoy what you deserve.

GENDERQUEER IN THE GYM

What many people in our society fail to realize is that everything in a gym is gendered. From the weight rooms to the yoga studios, shadowing each moving body is the invisible avatar of their ideals. These ghostly goals echo conceptions of the traditionally masculine and feminine. Svelte women in colorful spandex peer down from the walls at the rows of treadmills, while the weight room is plastered with images of bulging pectorals and gleaming muscles. The lightest weights are pink.

Fitness is my life, but neither idol speaks to me. I lift heavy, surprisingly so for my size. I train to change the parameters of my physique to better embody my gender identity. I want broader shoulders to offset the feminine width of my hips. I want to carry muscle weight in my arms, not my butt or legs. It’s the illusion of masculinity, painted atop the bones of a woman, that sings to me.

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At first sight, I’m uncategorizable. In still images I’m ambiguous, but biology perhaps outweighs presentation enough that most people lean female. In person, the physicality of my movements tips the scale toward male. I’m happy that way, but there’s nowhere it’s more problematic than in locker rooms. Cropped hair and baggy clothes that earn me odd glances on the floor are actively unsettling in a space where women make themselves vulnerable. There’s an understandable safety concern when a woman changing in a locker room thinks a man has just walked in. I get it. The reactions hurt, but I won’t pretend not to sympathize.

Over time, I’ve developed particular habits for entering. My face must be visible. Short of the defining ones, it’s my most feminine feature. I throw extra clothing on over my tank top to soften the ridges of muscles on my arms and shoulders. It feels strange to hide what I work so hard to hone, but I draw the line at causing actual alarm. Alarm implies the fear of violence — and I not only understand, but I ultimately need to be concerned about violence against me as well.

I rarely take my headphones off. Not in the locker rooms, during my sets, not while walking in and out. If they wouldn’t electrocute me, I’d wear them right into the shower.

I don’t need to hear the whispers to know what people are saying. “Is that a boy or a girl?” “What is that?”

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Tuning out is a decision that cuts both ways. I also don’t hear when people are impressed with how much weight I throw around. But that’s okay. To care about their approval would allow in the disapproval of others. I choose not to give anyone’s opinion of me merit. The gym is my temple, and I’m not there for nobody’s gaze but my own.

At the same time, I am proud of my physique. I’m strong and sleek and may never be as large as I want to be. I train enough clients to know that generally, women work out to be smaller and men train to get bigger. I buck the trend. My idols win bodybuilding awards. And they don’t care if some scrawny guy thinks they’re too muscular to be female.

Yoga in pregnancy: Many poses are safer than once thought

Testing the safety of various yoga poses

For the study, the researchers invited 25 women between 35 and 38 weeks of pregnancy to take part in a yoga session. They included women with previous yoga experience as well as those who were new to the practice. All of the women were generally healthy and free of pregnancy-related or other health issues like high blood pressure or gestational diabetes.
The yoga session consisted of 26 poses, including some (such as Happy Baby pose and Corpse pose) that are often avoided during pregnancy. Several poses, including balancing poses like Half Moon, Warrior III, and Tree, were modified by using blocks, chairs, or a wall.
During the session, the researchers monitored each woman’s blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, oxygen levels, and uterine contractions, as well as the fetal heart rate — a measure of a baby’s well-being. All vital signs of both mother and baby were normal during the poses and after the session. There were no falls, injuries, or safety problems.
The researchers also followed up with each participant via email 24 hours after the session. All the women reported feeling safe during the yoga poses. None of them had any problems later with contractions, vaginal bleeding, or reduced movement of the baby. All of the women, except three who described muscle soreness, expressed only positive experiences with the yoga session. The researchers concluded that the 26 different yoga poses — including those that were previously avoided — were safe for both the mothers-to-be and their babies.
Here is a list of the 26 poses from the study. The poses marked with an asterisk (*) were previously thought to be contraindicated during pregnancy.
1.     Easy pose, Sukhasana
2.     Seated forward bend, Paschimottanasana
3.     Cat pose, Marjaryasana
4.     Cow pose, Bitlasana
5.     Mountain pose, Tadasana
6.     Warrior I, Virabhadrasana I
7.     Standing forward bend, Uttanasana
8.     Warrior II, Virabhadrasana II
9.     Chair pose, Utkatasana
10.  Extended side angle pose, Utthita Parsvakonasana
11.  Extended triangle pose, Utthita Trikonasana
12.  Warrior III, Virabhadrasana III
13.  Upward salute, Urdhva Hastasana
14.  Tree pose, Vrksasana
15.  Garland pose, Malasana
16.  Eagle pose, Garudasana
17.  Downward-facing dog, Adho Mukha Svanasana*
18.  Child’s pose, Balasana*
19.  Half moon pose, Ardha Chandrasana
20.  Bound angle pose, Baddha Konasana
21.  Hero pose, Virasana
22.  Camel pose, Ustrasana
23.  Leg up wall pose, Viparita Karani
24.  Happy baby pose, Ananda Balasana*
25.  Half Lord of the fishes pose, Ardha Matsyendrasana
26.  Corpse pose, Savasana*
This study suggests that yoga can be safe during late pregnancy and adds to the growing scientific evidence that yoga is a helpful, safe tool to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression throughout pregnancy. Over half of all women experience anxiety at some point during pregnancy, and about 13% of pregnant women experience clinical depression. Yoga has been shown to easestress and anxiety during pregnancy and to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Several studies of yoga during pregnancy have found it is also effective for reducing depression, particularly when it is started early in the pregnancy and can be combined with standard depression treatment. Yoga can also reduce pain and discomfort, as well as improve overallquality of life during pregnancy.
Prenatal yoga is particularly effective as part of an integrated approach that includes breathing exercises, meditation, and deep relaxation.

How to make the most of yoga during pregnancy

Moms-to-be should focus more on stability and strength, rather than endurance and flexibility. Use modifications, props, or a wall to make each pose well-supported. Pregnancy hormones loosen your muscles and ligaments, which increases the risk for injuries if you push yourself too far in terms of flexibility. This is true even in the first trimester. Another hormone called relaxin, which is at its highest levels in the first trimester and relaxes muscles, tendons, and ligaments, also peaks in the first trimester. This laxity means you can accidentally over-stretch your joints and muscles.
Finally, some forms of yoga done in extreme heat, like Bikram yoga, where the room can be up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit, are not recommended during pregnancy. There are currently no studies that can tell us whether heated yoga is safe for pregnant women. But we do know heated yoga tends to raise core body temperature, which can pose significant risks for both mother and baby. Heat also loosens ligaments further and increases the risk of overheating and dehydration.
Yoga offers many benefits during pregnancy. But if you’re pregnant and you want to try yoga, do check with your doctor first.

4 Easy Movements to Exercise Your Liver

Laziness begets disease. Exercise benefits health, especially when battling liver disease. However, there is a happy medium for those who are not ready to train for the Olympics.
When burdened with liver disease, most experts suggest a combination of aerobic and weight-bearing exercise as necessary for optimal health maintenance. While adhering to a regular exercise program is an excellent goal to shoot for, it may feel like an overwhelming feat.
Disciplines often recommended for liver disease, such as yoga, qi gong and tai chi may be so far from someone’s current routine that it is a seemingly unrealistic objective. We have removed the enormity of beginning these activities by choosing four liver supportive movements that are:
  • Easy to learn
  • Simple to perform
  • Do not require a major commitment
  • Can be done lying down and sitting in the privacy of your home
Once you become comfortable doing these moves, they can easily become a joyful part of your daily routine. Performing these liver moves will have you noticing an improvement in how you feel in just a few weeks. Upon recognizing your power over liver health through movement, regular exercise will become the next logical step in caring for yourself.

Why the Emphasis on Exercise?

Regular exercise is an important component in fighting liver disease. People who are in good shape and exercise on a regular basis not only feel better, but often respond more positively to medical treatment. To people with liver disease, the benefits of exercising are numerous:
  • Exercise gives people a general sense of well-being and improved self-image. Feeling good mentally strengthens the immune system, which gives the person an edge in fighting against liver disease.
  • Exercise gives people a boost of energy. The most common and bothersome symptom of liver disease, fatigue may be due to the heart and liver’s need to work harder to keep an adequate supply of filtered blood in circulation. Through enhancing blood circulation efficiency, exercise boosts energy levels.
  • Exercise reduces total body fat. Being overweight puts an additional burden on the liver. When total body fat is reduced, fat content in the liver is simultaneously reduced, often resulting in a significant reduction of elevated liver enzymes.
  • When an exercise causes contraction and relaxation in the mid-section, your organs get a workout. This physical activity tones the liver by increasing its ability to fill and drain at maximum capacity. Through maximizing its circulatory capability, the liver is better able to resist liver tissue atrophy.

4 Simple Liver Moves*

To create movement in the liver, your attention is best focused on the physical organ itself. Located just below the diaphragm, primarily in the upper right side of the abdomen, the liver primarily lies under the ribs. If it is inflamed, the liver will protrude down below the ribs. Additionally, the liver extends across the middle of the upper abdomen partially into the left side of your upper abdomen. While envisioning the liver, work with these four movements to enhance this organ’s health:
  1. Pressing – While lying on your back, feel your liver with the fingers of both hands by pressing gently up and under your ribs on the right side. In this position, the liver can be easily moved and tensed because the abdominal muscles are relaxed. Create pressing movements under your ribs and upwards. Do these pressing movements twenty times and increase daily until you reach 100 or until your condition permits.
  2. Press and Rub – Lie on your right side and place your left hand over the area of your liver. Position yourself with the head slightly inclined forward and with the knees bent. This will relax the abdominal muscles and place the liver forward. With your knuckle of the thumb or the pad of a finger, press well under the ribs and massage the liver.
  3. Striking – Percussion, or light thumping of the liver supports the healthy activity of the liver. Lie on your left side, which inclines the liver forward and the muscles relaxed. With your right fist, strike lightly but rapidly on the area. Begin with 20 strikes and increase daily up to how many your condition permits.
  4. Trunk Turning – Sit upright with legs crossed, overlying palms on lower belly. Turn trunk to left and right 15 times. Begin turning from side to side gently, and if your health allows, do so forcefully. Then in a centered position, join hands with fingers interlocked and push palms forward 8 times.
Once accustomed to regularly performing these four simple moves, consider adding daily morning stretching and deep breathing to your routine.

12 Healthy American Wheat Free and Sugar Free Recipes

Who says healthy eating for losing weight and staying energized has to be boring? People who are trying to lose weight or coping with food intolerances think that a restrictive diet devoid of fat, carbohydrates, meat, poultry and desserts is the only option left for them. But in reality healthy eating does not always have to be restrictive. All you need to do is make your choices wisely and bring about some positive changes in your lifestyle to live a healthy and happy life.One of the greatest sources of empty calories and fats in the American food recipes is sugar and wheat that can be found in baked goods, snacks, cereals, and desserts. And it is the presence of wheat and sugar in the recipes that turn them unhealthy. But no need to worry, because in this article we have brought forward not 1 but 12 delicious American recipes that are absolutely sugar-free and wheat-free. So, these can also be termed as gluten free recipes that can be included in the daily diet chart.

Why is Wheat and Sugar Harmful to Health?

The form of wheat most popularly used in cooking is wheat flour, a ground powder that is formed by grinding the whole wheat grain. Processed foods are made of wheat flour and sugar that are not only fattening for the body but also the cause of various diseases. The wheat grain is made of 3 parts – the bran, the endosperm, and the germ. The bran and germ are the most nutritious parts of the grain, which are rich in vitamins, minerals and fibers. But during the manufacture of wheat flour the bran and germ are removed, and only the endosperm is left behind, which consists mainly of starchy carbs and is very unhealthy.
Refined wheat flour gets digested readily and is turned into simple sugar that is absorbed into the bloodstream. This in turn causes sudden rise or fall in the blood sugar levels and makes you feel exhausted. It also increases the risk of getting high triglycerides and type 2 diabetes and increases inflammation in the body.
Wheat and Sugars
The problem with sugar is that it is a necessary evil. Sugar is necessary to provide energy to the body and fuel brain functions, but sugar contains no proteins, no nutrients, no healthy fats and no enzymes and it does not form a food group. Sugar consists of quickly digested empty calories that pull away minerals from the body and promote hunger, overeating, and late night food cravings. Consumption of sugar stresses the liver, increases bad cholesterol and triglycerides, promotes weight gain and cravings and causes sleep trouble.

12 Delicious Wheat Free and Sugar-Free American Recipes

Forget processed foods, packed foods and ready-to-eat meals and cook up a storm in the kitchen with these 12 easy and tasty recipes that help in weight loss and keep you energized all through the day.

Coconut Flour Pancakes

Pancakes are America’s favorite breakfast, loved by the young and old alike. Here is a healthy way to prepare pancakes without loading up on empty calories from sugar and wheat. This is one of the most easy American recipes that can be prepared in a jiffy.
Banana and Walnut Pancakes
Ingredients:
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • Coconut oil
Procedure: Beat the eggs in a large bowl until they are frothy. Add the bananas to it and continue to beat well, add the remaining ingredients except the coconut oil and continue to beat the mixture. Heat some coconut oil in a shallow pan, take a ladleful of the batter and cook it in the pan till one side turns golden brown. Turn the other side and cook. Serve it while hot.

Gluten-free Raw Muesli

This is one of the most healthy American recipes that is extremely low in calories and can be easily included in the healthy 1200 calorie meals. It contains the goodness of nuts and seeds along with fresh berries.
Gluten-free Raw Muesli
Ingredients:
  • 8 oz. uncooked gluten-free oats
  • 1 cup almond or coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp. raw walnuts chopped
  • 2 tbsp. sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp. pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tbsp. ground flaxseeds
  • 1 tbsp. shredded coconut
  • 8 oz. fresh berries
  • 1 apple finely chopped
  • Handful of chia seeds
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Procedure: Mix the oats, milk, walnuts, seeds and shredded coconut in a large bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight. Add the berries and apples to it the next morning before serving. Sprinkle the chia seeds and ground cinnamon from top, serve immediately or soaked in milk.

Ricotta Hotcakes

This is one of the most delicious wheat free recipes that contains the goodness of baby spinach and ricotta. It is a filling snack that can be enjoyed during breakfast or in the evening.
Ricotta Hotcakes
Ingredients:
  • 1/3 cup Ricotta
  • 1 egg
  • 2 large handfuls of baby spinach finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp. butter
Procedure: Combine the ricotta, egg and baby spinach in a medium bowl using a fork. Heat 1 tbsp of butter in a frying pan and add 1/4 of the hotcake batter into the pan, cook for 2 to 3 minutes and turn and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Serve warm.

Asparagus and Kale with Guacamole Salad

No healthy diet for weight loss is complete without the inclusion of fresh green salad in it. This particular salad contains the goodness of kale and asparagus and can be easily included in the fruit and vegetable detox diet plan.
Asparagus and Kale with Guacamole Salad
Ingredients:
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 2 jalapeno chili pepper
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 12 spears of asparagus sliced diagonally
  • 8 kale leaves sliced into strips
  • 2 green onions diced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
  • Fresh coriander leaves
Procedure: Mash the avocados in a mixing bowl, add the jalapeno, lemon juice, and salt to the avocado and mix well. Add the rest of the ingredient sin a large serving bowl, add the avocado mix from top, mix well and serve immediately.

Mediterranean Salad with Lemon-Oregano Dressing

The Mediterranean style of eating not only promotes weight loss but also reduces the risk of various chronic diseases. This is a delicious and refreshing salad that can be included in the 7 days GM diet menu.
Mediterranean Salad with Lemon-Oregano Dressing
Ingredients:
For the salad:
  • 1 head of lettuce chopped
  • 2 cucumber sliced thinly
  • 1 red onion sliced thinly
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup pitted olives
  • 1 cup cheese
For the Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano
  • Sea salt
  • Pepper to taste
Procedure: Toss all the salad ingredients in a large serving bowl and combine all the dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Pour the salad dressing over the salad. Stir until the salad is well-coated with the dressing. Serve it immediately or an hour after mixing the ingredients.

Garlic and Lemon Cauliflower Stir-Fry

A healthy meal is never complete without the addition of healthy veggies in the menu because vegetables form the basis of the food pyramid. The garlic and lemon cauliflower stir fry is one of the most healthy lunch recipes to lose weight that can be enjoyed by the entire family.
Garlic and Lemon Cauliflower Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
  • 1 head of cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. minced garlic
  • Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper
Procedure: Add water in a pot and fill it halfway through. Add a teaspoon of salt to it and let it come to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets to the boiling water and let it cook for 5 minutes, drain and rinse with cold water and set it aside. Place a large frying pan over medium heat and add 3 spoons of olive oil to it, sauté the garlic for 2 minutes and then add the cauliflower to it and let it cook till it is nicely browned. Turn the cauliflower and continue to cook, add the lemon juice on top along with a remaining olive oil, stir well and remove from heat. Season with some salt and black pepper and serve hot.

Tofu and Green Bean Stir Fry

Tofu is one of the richest natural sources of protein, ideal for those who don’t eat meat, chicken, and eggs. It is extremely low in calories and loaded with nutrients that make it a delicious lunch and dinner recipe.
Tofu and Green Bean Stir Fry
Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup gluten-free tamari
  • 2 tbsp. gluten-free chili garlic sauce
  • 1 lb. tofu (extra firm, drained and patted dry)
  • 5 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. green beans
  • 1/4 cup water
Procedure: Place the tamari and chili garlic sauce in a small bowl and combine it with a fork and set aside. Place the tofu in a mixing bowl and toss the cornstarch to coat it. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet and add half of the coated tofu and arrange in an even layer. Cook it without stirring for 2 minutes and the flip and cook the other side and then transfer it to a plate. Heat another tbsp. of oil and cook the remaining batch of tofu in the same way and transfer to a plate and set aside. Heat 1 tbsp. of oil, stir in the beans and cook for 1 minute. Add the water and cook for another 3 minutes till they turn crisp. Add the tamari and chili sauce mixture to the skillet, let it boil for 1 minute and reduce the sauce slightly. Add the tofu back to the skillet and cook for another 1 minute and serve hot.

Baked Rosemary Rainbow Trout

This is a delicious and healthy seafood recipe that will add a different twist to the simple meals. The refreshing and flavorful aromas of the herbs along with your choice of vegetables make it one of the most wonderful sugar-free recipes.
Baked Rosemary Rainbow Trouts
Ingredients:
  • 2 small rainbow trout de-boned and washed
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 4 lemon slices
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 5 tsp. sea salt
  • 3/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • Sliced vegetables (asparagus, zucchini, bell peppers)
Procedure: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Dry the fish using a paper towel and place it at the center of a large sheet of parchment paper. Stuff the inner cavities of the fish with half of the butter, 2 to 3 lemon slices and a sprig of rosemary. Do the same with the other fish and sprinkle some salt and black pepper from top. Place the sliced vegetables on either side of the fish and drizzle theme with olive oil and season with remaining salt and pepper. Roll the ends of the parchment paper and seal it. Transfer to a baking tray and bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Serve while hot.

Maple and Pecan Crusted Salmon

Salmon is considered one of the healthiest of fishes, loaded with healthy omega 3 fatty acids which not only help in weight loss but also improve cognitive functions and protect the heart.
Maple and Pecan Crusted Salmon
Ingredients:
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter / extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. ground mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 5 lbs. salmon fillets
  • Fresh lemon wedges
Procedure: Heat a saucepan over medium heat and melt some butter or add oil to it. Add the maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, ground mustard, salt and pepper to it. Cook for 4 minutes stirring constantly, remove the maple marinade from heat and set aside. Set a clean skillet on medium heat and roast the pecans until they are golden. Remove from heat and let it cool and then chop finely. Now, put the salmon fillets in a Ziploc bag and pour the maple marinade onto the salmon filets. Seal the bag and shake a little to coat the fillets evenly. Let the fillets marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours storing it in the fridge. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line some foil on a baking sheet. Spray some non-stick cooking spray on it and put the marinated fillets on the dish and sprinkle the chopped pecans on top. Then season with salt and pepper and bake the fillets for 20 minutes. Serve immediately with some lemon wedges.

Millet Crusted Black Cod

Add a spicy and tangy twist to regular fish recipes with this wonderful recipe that is low in calories and rich in proteins and nutrients.
Millet Crusted Black Cod
Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup ground millet
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 2 pieces of black cod fillet
  • 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice
Procedure: Combine the ground millet, paprika, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl and set aside. Rinse the fish fillets and pat dry with a paper towel. Place the fillets in a large bowl with the ground millet mixture. Coat the fillets evenly on both sides. Heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in a skillet and place the fillets in the heated oil and cook for 5 minutes, turn them and cook the other side for another 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the fillets to a serving plate, drizzle some lemon juice and serve immediately.

Braised Chicken Basquaise

Almost all healthy diet charts for weight loss contain chicken and poultry because it is an amazing source of protein that keeps you satiated for long and promotes the formation of lean muscle mass. Let us try out a fancy chicken recipe that can be served as the part of a four-course meal.
Braised Chicken Basquaise
Ingredients:
  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 lbs. chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 4 bell peppers sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced
  • 4 oz. Spanish chorizo sliced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
  • 2 tsp. herbs de Provence
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
Procedure: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place some oil in a pan and set over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper and paprika and cook in batches for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. Now, sauté the onions and bell peppers in the same pan, add the garlic and chorizo and continue to cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, herb de Provence, bay leaf, and sherry vinegar and bring the mixture to boil. Ass the cooked chicken back to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Now, transfer the chicken mixture to the center rack of the pre-heated oven and let it bake for 45 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Chicken in Mushroom Cream Sauce

Turn your everyday chicken dish into a delicacy by spicing it up with some rich mushroom sauce. This is one mildly spicy chicken recipe that can be enjoyed by the entire family.
Chicken in Mushroom Cream Sauce
Ingredients:
  • 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 pcs of chicken breast halves (boneless and skinless)
  • Kosher salt
  • Ground pepper
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz. minced wild mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp. fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tbsp. fresh tarragon chopped
  • 2 tbsp. cornstarch
Procedure: Set the skillet over medium heat and add some olive oil to it. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and cook on both sides for 5 minutes and then keep them on a plate. Now, sauté the onions in the skillet for 5 minutes, add the garlic and mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Turn up the heat and add the chicken broth, cook for 1 minute, stir in the coconut milk and cook for another 2 minutes. Add 1 tbsp. each of chopped tarragon and thyme, season with some more salt and pepper. Combine the cornstarch with some water in a small bowl and add it to the chicken and cook for another 1 minute and remove from flame. Serve hot.
So, now that you know that even sugar-free and wheat-free meals can taste good, try out these recipes and enjoy healthy foods with your family and friends.