Category: metabolic balance

Butternut Squash Gratin

With fall in full swing, butternut squash are coming into season. Give this delicious recipe a try.

Ingredients:
1 serving mozzarella
1 serving vegetables (butternut squash, spring onions)
Rosemary
Fresh garlic (sliced)
Salt and pepper

Preparation:
Wash and clean the vegetables and cut them into very thin slices or fine rings. Cut mozzarella into thin slices. Put the butternut squash slices into a casserole dish and season to taste with rosemary and garlic. Bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 15 minutes. Cover with mozzarella and bake for another 5 minutes. Sprinkle with spring onions. Enjoy it!

Butternut Squash

Butternut squash is a Metabolic Balance superstar during fall and winter! Its natural sweetness and versatility make it an excellent choice for maintaining balance in your diet, whether you’re roasting it or blending it into a creamy soup. Butternut squash provides essential nutrients like vitamins A and C, fiber, and potassium, ideal for supporting your overall well-being. Plus, its satisfying, hearty texture can help curb cravings and keep you feeling full and content throughout the season. What is your favorite way to enjoy this delicious vegetable?

Movember

Did you know that according to a study conducted by that CDC in 2021 that the average life expectancy for men is 6 years less than what is for women?
This Movember, let’s bring more attention to men’s health and wellbeing. Small, consistent steps like eating nourishing foods, managing stress, and staying active can make a real difference over time.
Let’s continue to support the men in our lives and remind them that looking after their health is one of the best investments they can make. For more information about the Movember campaign visit this site: https://us.movember.com/.

Homemade Spice Paste

Are you looking for ways to spice up your soups and vegetables in the colder months? Well this easy to make spice paste is the perfect way to add a lot of flavor and warmth to dishes in the winter!

Ingredients:
300 g of celery
300 g of carrots
2 onions 
1 fennel
1 clove of garlic 
Ground cloves
5 ground fennel seeds
1 pinch of cinnamon
1 – 2 bay leaves
1 bunch of fresh basil
3 fresh sage leaves 
2 stalks of fresh rosemary
10 stalks of parsley leaves
100 grams sea salt
1 teaspoon of fresh pepper 

Preparation:
Add everything to a blender and then puree until smooth. Transfer the paste into a jar and store in the refrigerator. Due to the increased salt content, the paste will keep fresh in the refrigerator for a very long time. If you are allowed to use oil in your plan, then add 10 tablespoons of good olive oil. Simply add 1 teaspoon of the paste to your food and enjoy.

Feel the Difference

So many happy and satisfied clients keep telling us how well they feel after changing their diets with Metabolic Balance. They love that they can really see the difference as well as feeling it! A particularly common side effect of getting healthy is clearer and smoother skin. It’s this healthy glow and radiance that others see too and shows that it’s not just about the smaller number you see on the scales as to why it is so wonderful to eat healthy. We love hearing every single success story that is sent to us. To learn more about how you can join our community and achieve long-term health and wellness, visit our website and connect with one of our great coaches!

Comforting Parsnip Soup

One of the most comforting foods during the fall and winter months is a rich, creamy soup! Today we have a recipe perfect for this.

Ingredients:
1 serving of yogurt 
1 serving of vegetables (parsnip, leek)
Fresh ginger 
1 cup (300 ml) vegetable stock 
Paprika powder
Oil
Salt and pepper 

Preparation:
Wash and clean the vegetables, and cut them into large pieces. Cook the leeks and chopped ginger in oil and add the parsnips. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes, deglaze with broth and simmer for 10 minutes. Then season to taste and puree until smooth. Put aside approx. 2 tablespoons of yogurt and stir the rest into the soup. Finally, season to taste and, before serving, season the remaining yogurt with paprika and add it to the soup as a garnish.

Parsnips

As the days are getting shorter and colder again, delicious winter produce such as parsnips come into season. The parsnip is a common root vegetable closely related to carrots. It is a long taproot that has a soft, pale white color. Although parsnips can be used in similar ways as carrots, parsnips are sweeter in flavor when cooked and are perfect roasted, in soups or stews, or casseroles. Not only are parsnips sweeter than carrots but they also contain more potassium and vitamin C than carrots. Now as we are approaching the winter months, consider incorporating this vegetable into the weekly meal rotation.

Hidden Sugars

Many foods contain hidden sugars. Especially ready-made meals, fat-free products and refreshing drinks. Diabetes type II is often called “acquired diabetes” as it can be associated with a poor diet and lifestyle. However, the message is: Diabetes acquired at an adult age is often reversible – even if insulin is being injected. With the correct nutrition – we show you how! To learn more about how we can help you regain optimal health visit our website or send us a message!

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Beet, Chickpea, and Feta Salad

This salad is packed full of delicious vegetables including beets and carrots and is also protein-rich!

Ingredients:
-3 tablespoons oil
-2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
-1 clove of garlic
-½ teaspoon dried oregano
-¼  teaspoon ground pepper
-2 cups diced cooked beets
-1 15 ounce can of chickpeas
1 medium carrot
-1/3 cup crumbled feta
-¼ cup red onion
-¼ cup fresh parsley

Preparation
Whisk oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper together. Add the beets, chickpeas, carrot, feta, onion, and parsley. Toss the mixture to coat everything. Enjoy!