| When we go on a diet, we think we will be strong, and | | | | 5. Decorate with the whole strawberries and mint |
| for a while we really manage to resist all these | | | | leaves and serve. |
| temptations of sweet foods and desserts. But sooner | | | | Poached Apples In Grape And Mango Syrup |
| or later, we miss them too much, and that's when we | | | | Ingredients: |
| start cheating on our diet. | | | | - 6 firm apples |
| Many have fallen into this trap of thinking that any fat | | | | - 1/2 l white grape juice |
| and sugar must be completely banned in order to lose | | | | - 1/2 l mango juice |
| weight, and not realizing that not a restrictive but rather | | | | - 4 cloves |
| an overall healthy and balanced diet is the key to | | | | - 500 g white grapes |
| successful weight loss and weight maintenance. And in | | | | - 250 g low-fat yoghurt (plain or vanilla flavor) |
| a balanced diet, sweetness and desserts too have | | | | - 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon |
| their cherished place. | | | | - 1 tbsp. honey |
| Here are two low calorie dessert recipes that you | | | | Steps: |
| won't need to feel bad about. Both recipes make six | | | | |
| servings. | | | | 1. Put grape and mango juice with the cloves in a pot |
| Chocolate Cream With Strawberries | | | | that is large enough for the apples. Peel the apples but |
| Ingredients: | | | | leave the stems on, then put them in the pot with the |
| - 2 tbsp. pure cocoa | | | | juices. |
| - 1 tsp. gelatine | | | | 2. Bring to boil, then cover with a lid and allow |
| - 300g soft tofu | | | | simmering on low heat for 35-40 minutes until the |
| - 1 tsp. vanilla essence | | | | apples are soft. Remove the pot from the stove and |
| - 2 egg whites | | | | let apples and syrup cool down. |
| - 1 tbsp. castor sugar | | | | 3. Carefully move apples and syrup into a large bowl, |
| - 150 g strawberries (quartered), + 12 whole | | | | cover with cling wrap and put in the fridge over night. |
| strawberries extra | | | | 4. Bring the syrup to boil, then reduce the heat and |
| - mint leaves for decoration | | | | have it simmering for 40 minutes. It should reduce to |
| Steps: | | | | about one third of the liquid. Let it cool down slightly. |
| | | | 5. In the meantime, mix yoghurt, cinnamon and honey in |
| 1. Dissolve the gelatine according to the instructions on | | | | a bowl. Place the apples each on a small plate, pour |
| the packet (for adding it to cold liquid). | | | | the syrup over them and arrange some grapes on the |
| 2. Dissolve the cocoa in 60 ml hot water. Drain the | | | | plate. Spoon the yoghurt mixture over the apples and |
| tofu, mix it in your blender with the cocoa mixture and | | | | serve immediately. |
| the vanilla essence until smooth. Fill the cream into a | | | | Remember that there is absolutely nothing wrong with |
| bowl, add the gelatine and mix well. | | | | having a tempting dessert every now and then. It won't |
| 3. Beat egg whites in a separate bowl until it starts | | | | blow up your weight loss diet. All that matters is that |
| getting firm. Add the sugar and beat well until firm and | | | | you keep these desserts for occasional treats, and |
| glossy. Carefully mix under the chocolate cream with a | | | | that you make an honest attempt to keep them as |
| metal spoon. | | | | healthy as possible, using low fat products, reducing |
| 4. Fill the quartered strawberries in six 250-ml dessert | | | | sugar or using sugar alternatives, and whenever |
| bowls and cover with the chocolate cream. Put into | | | | possible include fruit. |
| the fridge for a couple of hours until it is firm. | | | | |