The Asian Age

Sun-dried chick-ganza!

- — SURUCHI KAPURGOMES

Blend together 100ml of pomegranat­e juice, a handful of sliced strawberri­es with ice cubes for a really refreshing drink! This sweet punch packs a lot of flavour as strawberri­es are known for their natural anti-inflammato­ry properties and also regulates blood sugar. The ellagic acid in strawberri­es protects the elastic fibers in skin to prevent sagging, and the vitamin C in them boosts collagen for glowing skin.

Combine watermelon slices with sugar, lime juice and ice in a blender for this refreshing watermelon slushie. Watermelon is known to reduce the risk of obesity, overall mortality and diabetes and heart disease. Made up of 92 percent water, it is a great drink to have

to keep your body hydrated. INGREDIENT­S Sun-dried tomato & mozzarella stuffed chicken breast

1 chicken breast 28 g low-fat mozzarella

1 artichoke heart (from a can) 1 tsp. sundried tomato, chopped 5 large basil leaves 1 clove garlic ¼ tsp. curry powder ¼ tsp. paprika Pinch of pepper Toothpicks

INSTRUCTIO­NS: Preheat the oven to 365 F (185 C). Cut the chicken breast almost halfway through with a sharp knife. Chop up the mozzarella, artichoke, basil, tomato, and garlic. Mix to combine and stuff it into the cut chicken breast. Use a few toothpicks to close the chicken breast around the stuffing (try and seal the ingredient­s inside the chicken.) Place the chicken breast on a baking sheet or aluminum foil, and season it with pepper, curry powder,

Sand paprika and whatever else you like. Bake for around 20 minutes (depending on the size of the chicken breast). Remember to remove the toothpicks before serving, and you're done!

Breakfast protein waffles for breakfast 1 scoop of protein powder of your choice. 1 egg and 1 tsp baking powder. Add 2-3 table spoons of water if needed and mix in a bowl. PreHeat waffle iron, and pour batter on. And let it cook for 3 mins. You can add toppings like bananas and strawberri­es with whipped cream or caramel sauce. Mix it up each time and see what gets your taste buds excited!

As told to lice up a cucumber and lemon into thin rounds. Add this and a bunch of mint leaves to a jar of water. Leave this immersed for a couple of hours in the fridge or overnight. This heady combinatio­n gives you an absolute yummy drink as it helps flush out toxins from your body. The lemon and mint both aid in digestion, and the cucumber re-hydrates along with having anti-inflammato­ry properties.

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