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Beating the Twinkie Effect.



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Making the switch from processed flour and pasta isn't noticable at first, but then you find the point where you get rid of that twinkie effect and your energy is more sustainable so, you will feel more stable. You will also prevent getting sugar diabetes and, it is more filling.

Beating the twinkie effect involves cutting down on sugar and processed foods, including changing your bread, flour, cakes and biscuits to wholemeal and wholegrain varieties.

The three recipes that follow are made from natural foods based on the mediterranean diet. They are also almost instant recipes that take little preperation and short cooking times, completely suitable for hectic week-nights and singles.

Cans of beans can keep in the cupboard for long periods as can packets of uncooked rice and lentils. But if you use the uncooked variety the recipe will take longer.

I hope you find these recipes tasty and healthy. Please use organic products when you can. Enjoy with a nice glass of burgandy if you like.  Bon Appetite.


Vegetarian Lasagne.

Serves 2-3.

One packet of wholemeal lasagne.
One can organic lentils
One can organic diced tomatoes
One cup grated cheese.

Oil a bread pan. Layer the lasagne sheets then lentils, tomatoes and cheese. Repeat. Bake for on 200c for 25 minutes.

Enjoy with a side dish of steamed carrot and broccoli.


Vegetarian Pasta

Serves 2-4.

One can organic lentils
One can organic diced tomatoes.
One onion
4 cloves of garlic to taste.
1 packet wholemeal pasta.

Cook 2 cups of wholemeal pasta according to directions on pack. Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a medium sized saucepan. Fry onions and garlic until nearly cooked. Add lentils and heat through for a minute. Add tomatoes and a bay leaf and simmer for 5-10 minutes.

Serve sauce over the pasta, with pepper and parmesan cheese.


Fried Butter Beans.

Serves 2

Olive oil
One onion
Turmeric
Mixed herbs.
3 cloves of garlic to taste
One can butter beans
One bunch bok choy
Half can or so, organic diced tomatoes.
Lemon.

 Dice onion, garlic; bok choy. Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a wok. Fry the onion and garlic until onion is nearly cooked. Add half a teaspoon of turmeric and half a teaspoon of mixed herbs, stir through. Add bok choy and cook for a minute. Add butter beans until heated through. Add tomatoes and a bay leaf and  simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add a dash of lemon juice to serve.

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