Staying fit and healthy has become everyone’s mantra. But hitting the gym for hours at a stretch is not the only way to do it and celebrity fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala agrees. There are some lifestyle changes that need to be made and the first one starts with what you eat. Yasmin Karachiwala doesn’t believe in diets, but in eating smart and eating clean.

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She’s shared some recipes with us that are simple, healthy and packed with all the good stuff.

Cocoa Oatmeal Honey Cookies

#TastyThursday: COCO OATMEAL HONEY COOKIES The fiber-rich cookies are good for snacking.Honey is a good option for sweetness as natural honey helps improving immunity. It is a healthy choice for those who love chocolate flavor and also for kids. #befitbecauseyoudeserveit #yasminfitnessmantra #BeFitwithYasminKarachiwala #YasminsBodyImage #Pilates #PilatesMasterTrainer #CelebrityTrainer

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Meal Plan: Lunch Ideas In 15 Minutes Or Less

Barley Risotto

#ThursdayThursday – BARLEY RISOTTO INGREDIENTS •Barley (raw) – 3 tbsp •Garlic, minced – 2 cloves •Mixed veggies (onion, tomato,peas,mushroom) – 1 cup •Sliced mushrooms – 8 piecs •Vegetable stock/ plain water – 1 cup •Salt and pepper – to taste •Oil – 1 tsp DIRECTIONS •In olive oil, saute onion and garlic until softened. Add mushrooms, cook until browning. •Add barley and cook for 5 minutes until lightly toasted. Add vegetable stock/water, tomato, salt& pepper. Bring to boil, cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. •Add peas and some additional broth if needed, simmer an additional 10-15 minutes stir add more salt and pepper if needed. #befitbecauseyoudeserveit #yasminfitnessmantra #BeFitwithYasminKarachiwala #YasminsBodyImage #Pilates #Pilatesfestivalindia #PilatesMasterTrainer #CelebrityTrainer #pilatesfestivalindia

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Whole Wheat Mediterranean Wrap

#TASTYTHURSDAY- WHOLE WHEAT MEDITERRANEAN WRAP INGREDIENTS Paneer – 1 pc, (Matchbox size) Fresh lemon juice – squeeze as per taste.. Olive oil -1/2 tsp. Onions – 1 small. Tomato, finely chopped – 1 small Black olives, finely chopped – 2 tbsp Lettuce – 1 single leaf Whole wheat / multigrain roti – 1 Salt & pepper – use minimum, to taste DIRECTIONS Step 1Cut paneer into small pieces. Step 2 Combine the cut pieces, tomato, onion and black olives. Add salt, pepper as per taste and a drizzle of lemon juice. Step 3 Make one roti, spread the fresh lettuce leaf on it. Step 4 Add the mixed ready ingredients, roll and wrap it and consume hot. #BeFitwithYasminKarachiwala #YasminsBodyImage #Pilates #PilatesMasterTrainer #Pilatesfestivalindia #CelebrityTrainer

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Quinoa Breakfast Bake

#TastyThursday : Quinoa Breakfast Bake #befitbecauseyoudeserveit #yasminfitnessmantra #BeFitwithYasminKarachiwala #YasminsBodyImage #Pilates #pilatesfestivalindia #PilatesMasterTrainer #CelebrityTrainer

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