#chefvivi

I have been slacking! Back to some balanced healthy eating. I used an air fryer to reduce the oil intake. Marinate the wings with some OJ and corn starch, then air fry. Once crispy, sautée quickly in OJ, soy sauce and a dab of honey. Grate some orange peels for additional flavors. You can chop some parsley to top it off, but I used leftover carrot top leaves. Great substitute and zero waste!

Minimal seasoning! Grind some black pepper and thyme. Let sit for about 1-2 hours. The sirloin has some fat in it so I used water to keep the pan moist and the meat from over charring. Server with some sautéed spinach and it’s good to go! Love blue rare steak!

Took a hiatus to finish off my doctorate degree. Now with a stress-free mind, I can focus back on weight management. Used avocados instead of dressing for a super low carb, super low calorie lunch. The protein from the tuna and tobiko (fish roe) keeps the tummy full. While it looks like there are zero carbs, carbs exist in most foods so be mindful of additional carbs in a “low carb” diet.

Seaweed wrap is a good substitute for those heavy rice and noodle carbs. With only 10 calories per sheet, just wrap it in a cone shape and stuff it with broccoli and spicy shrimp. Dinner that fills up for less than 500 calories.

菜乾烏雞湯. Dried cabbage with Silkie chicken. A soup that’s rich in nutrients, building the immunity system and regulating blood pressure. Jujubes help calm the mind while corn and carrots nurture the eyes. The Silkie needs to be boiled on its own for about 30 mins to get rid of all the fat and gunk. Then in a clean pot, throw it all together and fill with water. When the water comes to a boil, simmer it down for 2-3 hours.

Ice cream and cheesecakes can be tempting when you feel like stress eating. Yet then you need to deal with the regret of over indulging the calories. I found shrimp and crab sticks to have a natural sweetness that will satisfy just as well. 6 cocktail (boiled) shrimps, 1 boiled egg, 4 shredded crab sticks turn into 3 full seafood lettuce wraps for an unbelievable 300 calorie meal.

Super delicious breakfast for only 300 calories! Half an avocado, one boiled egg, four pieces of cocktail shrimp and a tablespoon of tobiko. Enough protein to get your day started great.

Not a healthy choice by far but finding that middle ground. Duck has a lot of fat so no extra oil is needed. Just a little bit of spice there’s a carb free lunch that just a bit tempestuous.