As women, the older we get, the harder it seems to lose, or even maintain our weight. There are hundreds of different weight loss supplements you can buy nowadays, but I’ve always questioned whether or not they’re safe or good for health. Instead of taking weight loss pills, you can use natural and healthy ingredients to make your own weight loss booster, which is what this drink is all about. The key ingredients in this tea are green tea, ginger root, lemon, and apple cider vinegar, all of which have health benefits beyond weight loss support.

Green tea is well known for helping with weight loss, but it also boosts energy, improves brain function, and lowers the risk of cancer and other common illnesses. Ginger root is a great immune system booster, helps prevent some common illnesses, improves brain function, and can lower pain levels in some instances. Lemon juice improves skin quality, helps with digestion, and can help prevent cancer. Finally, apple cider vinegar also boosts energy, improves skin health, and helps to kill harmful bacteria in the body. These are just some of the health benefits of these ingredients, and they all work together to make a powerful weight loss drink.

I really enjoy this tea, not only for all the health benefits, but for the flavor too. The ginger and apple cider vinegar have strong flavors, so you might need to adjust this recipe slightly to your liking.

You’ll Need:

• 2 lemons
• 3 inches of ginger root
• Bottle of apple cider vinegar
• Green tea packets
• Loose tea infuser
• Kettle or microwave-safe mug
• Spoon for stirring
• Stevia or other natural sweetener

Instructions:

1. Cut 1 of the lemons into wedges (cut up the other lemon when the first one runs out). Peel the ginger root, and grate or finely chop/mince the ginger. Place the lemon and ginger root into separate containers for refrigerator storage.
2. Heat up a kettle with enough water for a mug’s-worth of tea, or place a mug of water in the microwave and heat until substantial steam is visible (approximately 1.5-2.5 minutes).
3. Add 1/2 a teaspoon of ginger to the loose tea diffuser and place in the heated mug of water, then add 1 packet of green tea. Let sit for 5-7 minutes.
4. Remove the green tea and ginger, and add all of the juice from a wedge of lemon, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, and sweetener to taste. Stir.
5. Let cool for a couple minutes and enjoy!

NOTE: I highly recommend brushing your teeth, or at least rinsing your mouth well after drinking this tea because some of its ingredients can be hard on your enamel if left on your teeth.

Are you a sushi addict, but don’t want to break the bank by going to your favorite sushi restaurant all the time?

As a sushi addict myself, I was searching for a way to get a regular fix of my favorite sushi roll, the dragon roll, without having to spend an excessive amount of time or money. Rather than spend a few hours making handmade sushi rolls, I came up with the idea of creating a “sushi bowl”, which is essentially a mix of all the ingredients that go into a dragon roll in a bowl.

A couple tips to mention for this recipe:

• If you want to make this recipe even simpler, you can skip the tempura batter for the shrimp and instead pan fry them with some cooking oil or butter, salt, and pepper. I do recommend trying the tempura if you have time though, because it’s REALLY good.
• Nori sheets, sriracha mayonnaise and eel sauce may not be easily found at a regular grocery store, but you can find them at Asian markets or online. Sriracha mayonnaise can also be made at home (it’s exactly what it sounds like).

The Ingredients

For the Rice

• 1.5 cups white rice (long grain, short grain, Jasmine, or Basmati)
• Rice vinegar and white granular sugar -OR- sushi rice sauce to taste

For the Shrimp

• 1.5 lbs shrimp (raw and peeled)
• Tempura batter (optional)
• Cooking oil

The Garnishes

• 2 avocados (diced)
• 1 lemon, cut into small wedges
• 1 bunch of green onions, diced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 2 nori sheets, cut into bits (optional)
• Spicy (sriracha) mayonnaise
• Eel sauce
• Soy sauce (optional)

The Instructions

1. Cook the rice according to the directions, let cool for 15 minutes, then add either the vinegar/sugar combination or the sushi rice sauce to taste.
2. While the rice is cooking, prepare all the garnishes.
3. Prepare the tempura batter according to the instructions on its packaging, then add the peeled shrimp to the bowl and mix with the tempura batter until the shrimp are well coated. (Skip this step if you’re opting for the non-breaded shrimp).
4. Heat about an inch of oil in a deep pan at medium-low heat for at least 5 minutes, then add the battered shrimp in carefully one at a time, making sure the shrimp aren’t touching. Cook the shrimp for 3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for 3 more minutes. Carefully remove the shrimp and place on a plate, making sure to not stack the shrimp. (If you skipped breading the shrimp, instead coat the pan with a tablespoon of oil or butter and season the non-breaded shrimp with salt and pepper, cooking the shrimp for 3 minutes on each side or until no longer clear).
5. Prepare the bowls by adding rice to the bottom, then a layer of shrimp, and all of the garnishes on top. Squeeze a wedge of lemon over the top of all the ingredients and enjoy!
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