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After a month of indulgence, it is time for some fitness and diet resolutions that will help you get rid of the extra calories that you might have piled on. Abs Patil - Head Chef at Big Chefsshares the perfect detox-friendly and health conscious menu choices for you to get back in shape without compromising on taste. Beginning of a beautiful day: Fruits and cereal -Seasonal fruit salad with cereals, walnuts, hazelnuts and yoghurt This healthy and fresh dish is packed with fibers, vitamins, and proteins. Kick start your metabolism and fuel your energy with this refreshing and light breakfast option. Guilt free and nutritious! Egg White Omelet -With Tomatoes, mushrooms and basil Get your protein fix of the day, packed with healthy calcium and potassium from a delicious egg white omelet. This makes for a perfect start to your day and ensures a healthy protein intake after a morning work-out! Wholemeal Toast -With feta cheese and tomatoes Work in the right carbs at the right time with whole meal toast for breakfast. The feta cheese and tomato add a savory and fresh taste to kick start your morning and leave you feeling energized. Delicious Starters: Braised artichoke with marsh samphire A wonderful choice for a tasty and light dish that is filled with nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Substitute the braised beef and opt for the healthier and flavor packed artichoke! Crispy Manti -Yoghurt with herbs Hearty yet light, this filo pastry dish baked to perfection is stuffed with mincemeat and served with dollop of silky yoghurt and fresh mint dip. Crispy yet soft and rich in flavor, this dish is worth getting excited about! Chilled Yoghurt Soup Yoghurt is an excellent detox selection, kick start your digestive system and metabolism with this light and nutritious soup. Fresh Salads: Garden Salad -Mediterranean greens, iceberg, rocket, dill, parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, beetroot, olive oil-lemon dressing Light and simple, take it back to basics with this healthy and nutritious salad, to give your body a break from the rollercoaster of holiday meals. Quinoa Tabbouleh / Grilled Salmon Tabbouleh -Quinoa, lettuce leaves, mint, fresh onion, tomatoes, parsley, and sour pomegranate dressing Quinoa is packed with protein, fiber and minerals. Itis also a gluten free superfood that can be an excellentcarb replacement. Topped with fresh greens, mint and tangy dressing, this super meal is guaranteed to please your taste buds Mung Bean Salad -Iceberg, rocket, field greens, mint, mung beans, chickpea, roasted hazelnut, green onion, tomatoes, roasted bell pepper, lemon dressing This earthy salad is sure to please your stomach after the holiday season with nutrients, vitamins and fibers. Mung Beans are also an excellent source of protein and rich in Phenol. Mung bean is known to forge an impressive defense against several chronic, age-related diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity. Green Vegetables with beluga lentil -rocket, spinach, watercress, broccoli, zucchini, avocado, peas, edamame beans, beluga lentil, green apple vinaigrette A fiber and protein rich selection with a contrasted texture of crunch and softness that can besavored with every bite! This salad is sure to leave you feeling fresh and revitalized! Artichoke and watercress salad -grated artichoke, dried tomatoes, parmesan, pine nuts, rocket, watercress, balsamic dressing Salads don’t have to been raw and bland meals.This salad packs a punch- with its nutritional value and appealing good taste. This is a light and fresh selection you can’t go wrong with! Grilled seabass salad -mixed greens, olive tapenade, dried tomatoes, preserved lemon dressing Incorporating deliciously tender and grilled seafood into a meal is always a great idea! Healthy, tasty and simple, this selection is sure to please. Use olive tapenade and dried tomatoes to add a clever twist and a kick of flavor. Superb wraps Salmon and Avocado wrap -Gravlax salmon, sliced avocado, rocket, cream cheese, pickled lemon dressing This wrap is filled with all the healthy fats our body needs to stay energized! The salmon and avocado combination is both delicious and nutritious. Aegan Wrap -Feta cheese, greens, cucumber, tomatoes, cracked green olives, black olives, wrapped in tortilla, served with melon A healthy and flavorful combination that is fresh and filled with light ingredients. Top this guilt-free selection with sweet melons for a healthy side dish to enhance the great flavors in this wrap. Main Courses Thyme Marinated Boneless Chicken Legs -Grilled boneless chicken legs with rocket, parmesan, dried tomatoes, herbs and French fries (substitute French fries with grilled vegetables or a house salad) This wholesome meal option with grilled chicken is sure to meet your protein cravings, while the light vegetables keep it fresh and healthy. A wonderful alternative to the stuffing-filled, gravy topped turkey that we haveindulgedin over the holidays. Chicken Cutlets -Sautéed vegetables and eggplant puree Protein, sautéed vegetables and a unique eggplant dish to fill your body with nutrients and vitamins to get you back on track in the New Year! Grilled Seabass -Lemon and basil sauce Simple, healthy and light. You can never go wrong with this scrumptious and nutritious dish. This seafood dish is great for satisfying your body’s protein needs after a season of dessert indulgence and baked delights. Grilled Salmon -Teriyaki sauce, rocket Fish is packed with omega-3 fatty acidsthatkeeps your body happy and healthy. This grilled selection is both light and deliciousandwill make-up for all the holiday feasting Dessert Wild berries with warm white chocolate sauce Indulge in some anti-oxidant rich berries with a touch of chocolate to satisfy the sweet and chocolate lover in all of us. A guilt free and satisfying final note to end your night
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