Post Weight Loss Surgery Menus: A day in my pouch

A day in my pouch is a series of blog posts to show what a typical daily menu looks like in my post weight loss surgery world. Here's what yesterday's healthy and delicious menu looked like...

Breakfast: It was National French Toast Day and you know how I must celebrate all wacky holidays. I made a Microwave Protein Cake that had all the flavors of French Toast.

Shelly's 5 Minute French Toast Protein Cake

1 Egg, beaten
3 Tablespoons Eggnog (I used Soy Nog)
2 Tablespoons Sugar Free Caramel Torani Syrup
1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
2 Tablespoons Almond Flour or Meal
3 Tablespoons Multigrain Pancake Mix
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
dash Nutmeg
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
Pinch salt
1 - 2 cup Measuring Cup or Microwave Safe Mug

In a measuring cup or microwave safe mug, Mix egg, eggnog, syrup, and oil (can sub applesauce or cottage cheese) and combine thoroughly. In a separate bowl, mix pancake mix, almond meal, spices, protein powder and salt.

Tip dry into wet and stir till combined. Nuke in microwave for 2-3 minutes... (microwaves vary, mine takes 2:30) just watch the top, when dry it's done. Let it sit for three or so minutes (it pulls away from the sides) before tipping the cake onto a plate. Yields 4-5 slices. Great served with Homemade No Sugar Added Whipped Cream with a dash of cinnamon & nutmeg on top or I pan sauteed it with a little dab of butter and served it warm and toasty with a drizzle of Sugar Free Maple Syrup.

Cook's Note: You can also turn any of my protein cake recipes into 12 mini muffins. Just pour batter in a non-stick sprayed, mini muffin tin and bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes (till toothpick comes out clean)

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Lunch: My bento lunch box was especially tasty today.

Pink Box (top left): Cheddar Cheese Cubes and Mustard for dipping
Green Box (top right): Dill Pickle Chips
Blue Box (bottom left):  Roast Beef Cold Cut Roll-up
Orange Box (bottom right): a hunk of Quest Cereal Bar

That Quest Cereal Bar... it's totally waffles... melted butter and maple syrup... OMG yum! It's not the same texture as regular Quest Bars (not suitable for cookie making) this is more like a rice krispie treat sort of texture.

I love my Quest cookies and they do have better stats but this was a yummy treat. Oh they make 2 other flavors too: Cinnamon Roll and Chocolate. I haven't tried those. I'll get around to it one of these days but this flavor is going to be hard to top.

I love trying new things... well mostly. I did try a protein bar made out of crickets once. It tasted actually OK (Larabar-ish) but I couldn't get over the thought that I was chewing those things that you find in your basement back east. I took one for the team.

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Dinner: I jazzed up a box of Trader Joe's Pumpkin Soup. I just sauteed a small onion till golden brown. Tossed in a 1/2 cup of cooked sausage (Jimmy Dean, refrigerator section, always in my freezer pantry) till browned a bit and warmed through and added that to a boxed pumpkin soup.

I served it with Homemade Crunchy Cheese. I made a nice sized batch. Leftovers get a little bendy but I still think they are tasty that way. I store them in a Pyrex lidded bowl on the counter.

Snacks: Too much coffee and it's an odd snack but I roasted some brussels sprouts (drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of Kosher salt, 425 for 30 minutes or so, turning twice) I promise you even if you HATE brussel sprouts you will love them roasted. We ate a few roasted sprouts and watched a little TV. I miss Amazing Race when it's in-between seasons. I don't really have a show I watched faithfully besides that... so I flip around... I'll start watching something, get bored in a commercial break and flip to something else... but always forget to flip back so I've seen a lot of beginning or ends of shows. Anyway... back to the sprouts... soooo good and leftovers while they aren't roasty/crispy they still have that great roasted flavor heated up the next day.

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Cajun Po'boy

If you’re craving classic New Orleans flavor, this Cajun Po’ Boy is a must! Plain, non-fat yogurt, lemon juice and herbed cream cheese combine for the perfect sauce complement.

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon Cajun spices 
1 Tablespoon plain, non-fat yogurt
2 teaspoon oil 
2 Tablespoon light herbed cream cheese
1 (2 ounce) bakery baguette, toasted 
1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1 cup vegetables of your choice: Onion, tomato and lettuce

Directions:
Preheat your George Foreman® grill. 
Rub fish with Cajun spices and oil. 
Place fish on grill and grill for 5-7 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. 
Combine yogurt, lemon juice, herbed cream cheese, salt and pepper in a small bowl. 
Spread zesty herb sauce on baguette and add vegetables and fish.

Grilled Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients:

4 chicken breasts

4 tsp olive oil

1 tsp Italian seasoning blend

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

1 cup tomato sauce

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

Toss chicken breast with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. 

Preheat George Foreman Grill for 8 minutes with lid closed. 

Place chicken on grill; cook for 9-11 minutes or until cooked through.

Meanwhile, heat tomato sauce until simmering. Add chicken to serving plates. Top each evenly with hot tomato sauce and mozzarella. Garnish evenly with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Tip: Just as delicious with grilled fish or pork chops.

Hot Sausage Sandwiches

Sprinkle low-fat Italian sausages with garlic, Italian seasoning and pepper and grill with tomato, green pepper and onion for a delicious new meal to try this week. Pair with coleslaw, potato salad or your favorite sandwich side.

Ingredients:

1 large garlic clove, finely minced

1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning

¼ tsp. black pepper, coarsely ground

1 lb. low-fat hot Italian sausage links

1 tomato, sliced

1 green pepper, seeded and thinly sliced

1 small purple onion, thinly sliced

¼ cup non-fat mayonnaise

4 sandwich buns, split and toasted

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine the garlic, Italian seasoning and pepper; sprinkle the mixture over sausages and vegetables.

Arrange the sausages horizontally on a preheated grill and place the tomato, green pepper and onion around the links.

Grill for 6 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into center of the sausage registers 160° F.

Spread mayonnaise on the bottom of each bun and add the sausage and vegetable mixture. Top with remaining half of bun.

Italian Beef Burger

Dried Italian seasoning, ground oregano and fresh garlic add delicious flavor to this beef burger. Drizzle Italian dressing and top with melted Mozzarella to finish off this Italian-inspired version of an old-time favorite.

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground chuck
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 egg white
1 medium garlic clove
minced
¼ cup low-fat Italian salad
dressing
4 slices ciabatta bread
½-inch thick,
lightly toasted
4 lettuce leaves
1 ripe tomato
thinly sliced
4 slices part-skim
Mozzarella cheese
½ purple onion
thinly sliced

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine beef, Italian seasoning, oregano, egg white and garlic; shape into 4 patties.
Place the burgers in the preheated grill and cook for 4 minutes or to desired doneness (4-5 min. for Rare, 5-7 min. for Medium and 6-8 min. for Well Done)
Drizzle the Italian salad dressing on the ciabatta bread and top each with the lettuce, tomato, cheese and onion.
Place the cooked hamburger patties on top and serve.

Thai Chicken Wrap

Easy-to-make wraps with fresh and bold flavor.  For a meal that’s on the lighter side, be sure to try these delicious Thai Chicken Wraps. Pair with fresh fruit or hummus and crackers.

Ingredients:

(10-inch) whole-grain tortilla

Thai Sauce

2 ounces boneless, skinless, chicken breast 1 Tablespoon peanut butter

1 cup thinly sliced raw red pepper ½ Tablespoon soy sauce

1 cup pre-packaged, shredded cabbage 1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 cup thinly sliced, peeled cucumber ½ Tablespoon lime juice

Directions:

Preheat your George Foreman® grill. 

While grill heats, prepare Thai Sauce by combining all ingredients in a small bowl. 

Grill chicken for 9-11 minutes.

Prepare wrap by spreading Thai Sauce down the center of the tortilla. 

Top with cabbage, red pepper, chicken and cilantro. 

Roll up wrap and enjoy!

Strawberry Orange French Toast

Orange zest and fresh, sliced strawberries make this breakfast extra-special. Substitute vanilla yogurt with strawberry or plain yogurt if desired. 

Ingredients:

2 slices whole-wheat bread 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg, whisked ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced

¼ cup fresh orange juice 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt

½ Tablespoon orange zest

Directions:

Preheat your George Foreman® grill. 

Whisk egg, orange juice, zest and vanilla in a medium bowl. 

Place both slices of bread in bowl and saturate. 

Grill French Toast for 2-3 minutes and enjoy with yogurt topped with fresh strawberries.

Peanut Butter and Banana Panini

The combination of peanut butter and banana never gets old. Indulge in this sandwich for a hearty breakfast or enjoy for lunch.

Ingredients:

1 slice bread ADD 1 slice bread +100 calories
1 Tablespoon peanut butter ADD 1 Tbsp peanut butter +100 calories
1 small banana
½ cup low-fat yogurt

Directions:

Preheat George Foreman® grill. 

Spread peanut butter on one half of the bread, top with sliced banana and fold. 

Place on George Foreman® grill for 4 minutes. 

Remove from grill, slice down the middle and enjoy!

Lean Steak Tacos

Lime juice, cumin and cayenne pepper combine for a zesty steak marinade. Top these tacos with your favorite vegetables and a dollop of sour cream. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

3 ounces lean steak such as sirloin, flank or eye of round; sliced

Juice of 1 lime and zest of 1 lime

½ teaspoon each cumin and cayenne pepper

2 teaspoon canola oil

2 (6-inch) whole-wheat tortillas

2 Tablespoons salsa

2 Tablespoons low-fat sour cream

1 cup of your choice: Tomato, lettuce, fresh cilantro, onion, peppers

Directions:

Preheat your George Foreman® grill.

To make marinade, whisk together lime juice, lime zest, cumin, cayenne pepper and canola oil in a small bowl.

Place steak in marinade and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Discard marinade and grill steak for 2 to 3 minutes.

Place steak, salsa, vegetables and sour cream in tortillas.

Grilled Asparagus with Feta Cheese

Fresh asparagus and feta cheese make for a delicious combination you’ll love.  The crispy crunch mixed with the sharpness of the feta is perfection for any side dish.

Ingredients:

1 lb. fresh asparagus, cleaned and trimmed

2 Tbsp. olive oil

¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions:

Preheat your George Foreman™ grill.

Toss asparagus with olive oil and red pepper flakes.

Grill covered, 4 to 5 minutes.  Turn asparagus and grill an additional 4 min, or until tender crisp.

Remove from grill. Top with feta cheese before serving.

Cheeseburger with Grilled Fries

Top this lean turkey burger with a slice of your favorite cheese, condiments and fresh vegetables. Enjoy with tasty grilled fries.

Ingredients:

3 ounces lean ground turkey

1 ounce 2% cheddar cheese = ¼ cup

1 cup vegetables of your choice: Tomato, onion, lettuce

1 hamburger bun

2 Tablespoons ketchup and/or mustard (optional)

1 small potato, cut into wedges

2 teaspoon canola oil

1/8 teaspoon salt & pepper

Directions:

Preheat your George Foreman® Grill. 

Toss potato in canola oil, salt and pepper and grill for 10 to 12 minutes. 

Form turkey into a patty and grill for 4 to 6 minutes. 

Assemble burger with bun, vegetables, ketchup/mustard and enjoy with baked fries.

  

Chicken Quesadilla and Garden Salad

Add in your favorite vegetables or salsa if desired and enjoy this tasty, grilled chicken quesadilla. Serve with a fresh garden salad and salad dressing of choice.

Ingredients:

2 ounces chicken breast

¼ cup 2% cheddar cheese

1 cup of your choice: Diced green pepper, onion, tomato, mushroom

2 Tablespoons salsa

2 Tablespoons low-fat sour cream

2 (6-inch) whole-wheat tortillas

2 cups vegetables of your choice: Lettuce, cucumber, onion, tomato, carrot

2 Tablespoons light dressing

Directions:

Preheat your George Foreman® Grill and grill chicken breast for 9-11 minutes.

Thinly slice the chicken breast and place chicken, cheese, peppers and onion on

one tortilla. 

Top with the other tortilla and grill for 3 minutes. 

Cut in quarters and enjoy with salsa, sour cream and garden salad.

Sarawak Cultural Village is the Best Cultural Museum in South East Asia.

 

 Rumah Bidayuh (Bidayuh House)

Seven unique traditional houses, spread over a beautiful 17-acre site, gives you the perfect introduction to Sarawak, its cultures, whether you are looking for insight into longhouse lifestyle or a taste of exuberant Sarawak hospitality, Sarawak Cultural Village is a must visit for visitors to Kuching and Damai.

Possibly the finest "Living Museum" in South East Asia, Sarawak Cultural Village combines history, tradition, lifestyle and architecture with a dash of education and portion of theatre to create a unique multi-cultural.

"Explore Sarawak In a Half Day..."

Sarawak is rich in history and heritage. It is also known as Land of The Hornbills. The population comprises of local ethnic groups namely Iban, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu, Melanau and other minor tribes plus the Malays, Chinese and Indians living together in harmony for more than a century.

Being the largest state in Malaysia, Sarawak covers a vast area of 124,000 sq-km of land along the northwest coast of Borneo, the third largest island in the world. Sarawak offers you a journey of relentless discovery as you travel from city to city and from village to village where you will find, remnants of colonial architectures and in a rich heritage.

About Sarawak Cultural Village

Tucked away at the foothills of legendary Mount Santubong, 35 km from Kuching is Sarawak's fascinating cultural showcase, the award winning "Sarawak Cultural Village" which is also the venue for the World Harvest Festival and the Rainforest World Music Festival, an internationally renowned festival.

This living museum is wholly owned by the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) depicts the heritage of the major racial groups in Sarawak and conveniently portrays their respective lifestyle amidst 14 acres of tropical vegetation.

Here, it is possible to see Sarawak's ethnic diversity at a glance. The handicraft is both bewildering and tempting, including the Kain Songket (Malay cloth with gold inlay), Pua Kumbu (Iban housewives textiles), Melanau Terendak (sunhat), Bidayuh tambok (basket), Iban parang (swords), Orang Ulu wood carving and Chinese ceramics.

The 45-minute cultural performance of songs, dances and entertainment is something you will not want to miss during your visit to Sarawak.

To see Sarawak in one day, this is the basic concept of Sarawak Cultural Village, where the 48,000 square miles of Malaysia's most majestic state are condensed into just 17 acres. One leisurely stroll opens seven homes to the visitor, seven cultures, including the famous longhouses of Borneo.

Ever since tourism industry took its first commercial step into Sarawak in the 1960s, the intrepid 'adventurers' who veered off the beaten track found Borneo's unique house-form an irresistible attraction. Of course, they wanted to see the landscape of breathtaking splendour and the world's richest ecosystem, but the fascinating array of peoples and cultures was the real magnet. Unfortunately, Sarawak is huge, much of it covered by rugged mountains and jungle. How can a visitor hope to sample it all in less than three weeks of arduous travel?

A few far-sighted planners suggested that we build a 'model' village or longhouse within easy reach of Kuching. In the 1970s, cultural performances in a "langkau" in the Museum Gardens scored a spectacular success. This reactivated the idea; the Reservoir Park was suggested as a possible site, so was Sungai Cina in Matang. The Sarawak Museum contributed ethnographic and cultural input but nothing came of it. There were other development priorities.

But build it they did, SCV took shape with a Bidayuh, Iban, Orang Ulu and Melanau longhouse, a Penan hut and a Malay village house, and a Chinese farm house. By mid-1989 a solemn house-warming ceremony with offerings and sacrifice put life into the empty wooden structures. The dream had become reality.

Your chosen destination is the Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV), which is located at the foot of Mount Santubong. As Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia, quite impossible kid roaming the entire contents niche in a short time.

So, the best way is to visit the SCV to approach the cultural traditions of various ethnic communities in Sarawak in half a day only. SCV can be likened to a museum 'life' that show how to live, home of ethnic, ritual, dance, clothing, crafts, food and so on.

The journey takes 40 minutes from Kuching. Quite early that morning because we still have not opened ticket counters and agent at Damai Beach Resort was not up yet.

The 17-acre village has 150 residents who demonstrate daily activities tribes of Sarawak like the processing of sago and handicrafts. Their traditional dress and performed traditional dances for the visitors. visitors who want to experience the lifestyle and unique residential real society.

The village also has a theater where visitors can watch a traditional dance many people, a restaurant and handicraft shops. You can even get married at the Sarawak Cultural Village follows the style of traditional Iban, Malay, Bidayuh or Orang Ulu. Longhouse found here have a row of rooms.

For more information please visit: Sarawak Cultural Village

 

Food Recipes For the Diet in 13 Days

Food Recipe for Diet
Diet this week can help you lose weight in the process in order not to be too fat, bloated and can even manage body fat, crushing fat, and also slimming. For those of you who want to know what the daily diet that can help get rid of fat in the body and the most important. 

Menu dietary week has always been a discussion among activists diet and exercise. Is this really can help you lose weight or not. But you need not be alarmed by this because many have already tried this diet program. If you want an easier comparison of this but its duration is longer and suggested that to try Menu Food Diet mayo that you can complete in 13 days.

Melon

1. Melon
The water content contained in melon able to satiate the stomach without fat should produce, in addition to the digestive often consumed melon also more smoothly. With a smooth digestion of course the food you eat is stored beforehand in the stomach.

2. Apple
Apples into pieces that are highly recommended for consumption when you diet, because apples contain a lot of nutrients to the body. If you're one of the people who are running the mayo diet, then the apples into pieces that are highly recommended to be your diet.

3. Watermelon
Vitamin A and vitamin C is in the content and melons contain high fiber, makes this fruit is the ideal food for your healthy diet menu. This refreshing fruit also can delay hunger and digestion.

4. Papaya
Papaya nutrition for digestion is not in doubt. Because the fiber content of papaya pretty good, making the digestive tract will pass until the fat accumulated in the body will also be easily wasted. Papaya fruit is also one fruit to the diet has proven effective for slimming.

5. Kiwi
Kiwi content in Vitamin C can help burn body fat. besides Vitamin C, Kiwifruit also contains high fiber, so it can suppress appetite decreased, which is certainly very helpful to lose weight

6. Oranges
Fruits are rich sources of energy can you get from oranges, vitamin C content of the fruit is able to burn fat and reduce your appetite. Therefore consume fruit juice can be appropriate for the diet.

That's some way to diet with fruits, but how diet by eating fruit is not enough, you also need a balanced nutrition. In addition, sport is an important thing to support your diet, and avoid overeating at night.

Thanksgiving Leftovers Transformed: Turkey Tetrazzini with Zucchini "Noodles"

This recipe is the perfect way to use up those turkey leftovers and a few veggies bumping around the fridge. I broke out the spiralizer for this but if you still haven't gotten on the bandwagon or are waiting for Santa to bring you one, you can use a julienne peeler for the zucchini or just slice the zucchini and onion very thin. I love using the spiralizer because the zucchini and onion "noodles" really give you the linguine feel that is characteristic of Turkey Tetrazzini.

Shelly's Turkey Tetrazzini

1 1/2-ish cups Cooked Turkey, chopped
1 pound Mushrooms, sliced
1 large yellow Onion, spiralized (or sliced very thin)
1 large Zucchini, spiralized (or julienned)
1/4 cup Sherry
2 Tablespoons Spelt flour
1 Tablespoon Butter
1/2 teaspoon Poultry Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Salt
a few twists of Black Pepper
1 cup Turkey Broth
2 Tablespoons Whipped Cream Cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan plus 2-3 Tablespoons for the top
1 Tablespoon Parsley, chopped
2 Tablespoon Black Olives, sliced
1 stalk Celery, sliced thin
1/4 cup Peas

Send zucchini and onion through the spiralizer and set aside.

Microwave frozen peas and celery for 2 minutes. Set aside. Saute onion till golden. Remove from pan and set aside. Saute mushrooms till golden. Remove from pan and set aside. Saute zucchini. Drain any liquid. Add sauteed mushrooms and onions back to pan. Add turkey (a little less or more is fine.)

Add sherry and cook till 1/2 liquid is reduced. Make a well in the center of the pan and add butter and flour, stir and cook a minute till paste forms. Add seasonings. Slowly add turkey broth and stir till all is coated and mixture bubbles and thickens slightly. Add cream cheese and Parmesan. Add peas, celery, parsley and sliced olives. Stir till well combined and heated through.

Pour into an oven safe casserole dish. Sprinkle with a little more Parmesan.

Broil 4-5 minutes till top is golden.

You can use any broth. I lucked out and won an assortment from Pacific Foods the other day so I had my pick. I love the turkey broth, it's got a hint of rosemary that I think is perfect with this dish.

My pantry is stocked so prepare for the protein packed soup and casserole extravaganza coming soon.

Other Leftover Thanksgiving Dishes...

Shelly's Green Bean Casserole Stuffed Mushrooms
Shelly's Lazy Chili Rellano Casserole
Shelly's Thanksgiving Cranberry Protein Shake
Shelly's Sante Fe Turkey Bites (aka crustless quiches)
Shelly's 5 Minute Cranberry Protein Cake
Shelly's Cranberry Protein Souffle
Shelly's Turkey Squash Casserole

Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving to all my family & friends! I am thankful for all of you xo

Sarawak Culture: Culture in Sarawak Include the Iban, Bidayuh, Melanau and Malay

Sarawak, known as "State Land of the Hornbills" and is a state with ethnic diversity. There are about 30 ethnic groups in Sarawak. The Iban are the largest tribe in Sarawak, followed by Chinese, Malay, Bidayuh, parishioners and ethnic groups other. As a country which has various nations and tribes,certainly there are different cultures and customs practiced.

The Iban are holding fast to their traditional beliefs.

For example, the ritual 'tilt' (chants) rejects his destination.
Iban community is also very obedient to the taboo (mali) inherited their ancestors.

MALAY
RELIGION
They hold fast to the teachings of Islam.
Religion is shaping characteristics of their village as cohesive, moral welfare of the whole community bertanggungjawabterhadap and so on.
There are mosques that became the center of all religious activity, other than pray.
School also serves as a center of Islam in addition to the mosque.
Creed
The community also believe certain taboos.
Some examples:
1. The girl can not sing in the kitchen for fear of married parents.
2. Pregnant women are forbidden to leave the house at dusk for fear that her child would be taken away supernatural beings.
3. When you want to get into the forest, whether for forest products, hunting and so on. Will take a bit of ground and placed on the forehead to not 'bothered' by evil forces or the animals when they are in the woods. These tips are included with greetings, blessings on the Prophet Muhammad and reading Al-fatihah.
4. The practice of placing the leaves on the ear should be done when there is hot water. According to these groups, when the leaves are placed in the ears, is believed spirits will not bother them because whoever puts grass ear will look like green shrubbery.
5. There are also forbidden to plant sapodilla family because it will cause the death of family members.
6. Do not be discouraged wake up when the sun is rising because of the trust that parents will quickly old woman of her age.
7. taboos practiced aim to maintain racial harmony and the whole village.

MELANAU 
Religion
Originally they were pagan (not religious)
According to Kamus Dewan, pagan mean people who do not believe in any religions such as Islam, Christianity, Judaism and others.
Melanaus believe certain ghosts cause disease.
Ghost that causes abdominal pain and cramps, phantom sky brings headaches and fever, bringing the desert ghost swollen feet and sore joints hand.
But, due to the government of the Sultanate of Brunei and then the Brooke family, many of whom turned to Islam and Christianity.

Trust
Silt community has confidence in the supernatural and extraordinary powers before embracing Islam.They believe the world has three layers which are the elements of good and evil, Above, Middle,Under.

Supernatural forces that keep all three of these layers can not be bothered because they can cause disruption to the communities stricken by illness or distress Melanaus.These delicate creatures known as COPD, mow, tow, and during.Services healer or shaman used the event to persuade angry spirits.
However, confidence in the smooth power are declining due to modernization and Islamic faiths.


IBANThere are various tribes like the Iban Lemanak, Balau, Sebuyau, and more. This community (Iban) is still holding strong with their customs while still maintaining a tradition that reflects their ethnic identity. Geographically, most of the Iban community living in remote areas which are concentrated in the geographical heart of Sarawak state. But there are also a small number living in urban areas.

Iban

MELANAUMelanaus an ethnic community that are in Sarawak. Generally Melanaus have in common with the community, especially in terms of belief, culture and customs. Hence this society is a branch of the Malay community. However Melanaus still have the culture and customs of their own.

Melanau

BIDAYUHSarawak Bidayuh community is that most people live in mountainous areas. These communities also live in rural areas. There is also the Bidayuh community who had come to migrate to cities to make a living. However Bidayuh still holding strong in their customs. Culture and customs are influenced by elements of ritual and Fiduciary they profess.

Bidayuh

MALAYIndonesia is one of the people who originally hails from Sarawak. There are 21% of the total population in the state of Sarawak. Kebayakkan Malay community activities fisherman to find and add things. However, there are many of them who have moved kebandar since been involved in the economic sector, the public sector, private sector and others.

Melayu

  
From residential structures, the Malay community to build their houses using wood and build the house on the banks of the river away from the city. Sarawak Malays are Muslim, where Islam was brought to Europe since 1000 years ago. Islam greatly influenced the lives of the Sarawak Malay community, especially the aspect of culture and arts. For the construction aspect, most of the houses or buildings have symbols or characteristics of Islam. Similarly, the customs of marriage that is based on Islam.

Pie Inspired Protein Shakes

Some of you may be just beginning your weight loss surgery journey and may not be able to eat the typical Thanksgiving dinner foods yet. FYI for those that don't know post bariatric surgery we are phased back into eating food, we go from liquids to pureed to soft to solid food. The areas that are operated on need a chance to heal and the progression (about 8 weeks or so, programs vary) gives us that opportunity while still providing needed nutrition. So this post is for you guys that are still sipping this Turkey day or for anytime you want a taste of Thanksgiving pie. 

Shelly's Apple Pie Protein Shake

Shelly's Pecan Pie Protein Shake

Shelly's Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake w/Pumpkin Spice Whipped Cream

Shelly's Thanksgiving Cranberry Protein Shake

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Malaysia Food Recipe: Mee Bandung Muar

Malay Food: Mee Bandung Muar

 Malaysia food and cuisine-Mee Bandung Muar


 Ingredients:

½ kg of noodles
20 dried chillies
5 cloves of garlic
5 shallots
½ cup dried shrimp in a cup of boiled water
½ cup live shrimp
½ cup fresh squid
1 cup of boiled meat
Mustard (measures follow like)
¼ cup granulated sugar
3-4 cups beef broth
A little salt and seasoning powder
Egg
A little oil for frying
Fishball / fishcake / radius crab
Celery / onion sliced

Ways to cook:

1. Blend ingredients until smooth marked with
2. Saute the blended ingredients to cook.
3. Add shrimp, squid, beef stew, fishball and fishcake.
4. Then add the beef broth and a little salt and seasoning powder and sugar. Let me briefly to a boil.
5. Then add the mustard and the radius of crabs and other vegetables (optional).
6. Last of all break the eggs gently into the sauce and leave to cook. Garnish with celery / onion.

Japanese Food: Japanese Sushi

Japanese Food: Sushi

100g fresh edamame in the pods (or frozen soya beans)
handful of a favourite fruit, such as fresh pineapple, blueberries or strawberries.

Ingredients:

    100g sushi rice
    1 tbsp rice vinegar
    ½ tsp golden caster sugar
    1 sheet nori
    1 smoked mackerel fillet, about 75g, flaked
    1 tbsp light mayonnaise
    2 spring onion
    Spring onions, chopped
    pea-sized blob wasabi
    Wasabi (optional)
    ¼ red pepper, thinly sliced lengthways, about 6 slices
 
Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the edamame for 3-4 mins (or 1-2 mins if using frozen soya beans) until tender. Drain, sprinkle with salt and set aside.
 
Rinse the rice well in cold water until the water runs clear. Put the rice in a heavy-based pan with a tight-fitting lid and cover with 200ml water. Bring just to the boil, then put on the lid, turn the heat to its lowest point and cook for 15-20 mins, until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat and leave with the lid on for another 10 mins.
 
Spoon the cooked rice into a wide bowl and leave to cool a little. Stir together the rice vinegar, sugar and a small pinch of salt, until the sugar and salt dissolve. Mix this into the cooled rice. Lay the nori sheet on a sushi rolling mat or sheet of cling film. With damp hands, spread the rice over two-thirds of the nori sheet.
 
Mix the smoked mackerel, mayonnaise and spring onions, season well with black pepper. Spread a line of wasabi down the middle of the rice, if using, and layer on the red pepper pieces, then the fish mixture. 

Roll the sushi up, starting from the end covered with rice. Dampen the uncovered end to help it stick. Slice into about 6 x 3cm thick pieces.

   

Drink menu: How to make Lime Juice

Drink Recipes: Lime Juice

How to make Lime Juice
Ingredients:

Lime juice – ¼ cup
Coconut water – ¾ cup
Normal water – ½ cup
Salt – as needed (purely optional)
Icecubes - few (optional )


Instructions:Transfer the cucumber to mixie and add ½ cup of water and grind it nicely, then strain the water, add the lemon juice, and coconut water, if needed salt can be added. Serve chill or transfer it your water bottle, you can have a sip while doing your athletic activities.


Notes:
If you want little sweet, you can add a tbsp of sugar.
You can also add a tsp of grated ginger.
If you do not want salt, you can cut down that.
Tender coconut has little sweet taste, so while adding sugar, caution needed.
Do consume immediately, do not take long hours to consume since coconut water added, it may spoil the juice immediately.
you can also try with cucumber and lemon juice alone.
 

Thai Food: Tom Yam Seafood

Thai Food: Tom Yam Seafood

Tom Yam Seafood
INGREDIENTS:
5 shallots.
2 red chillies.
5 dried chillies.
1 inch galangal.
2 stalks lemongrass.
1 tablespoon dried shrimp.
3 kaffir lime leaves.
1 inch shrimp paste (which was burnt).
Sugar, salt and tamarind water.

MATERIALS FOR NATURAL SUP THAI TOM YAM

1/4 chicken that has been cut into pieces.
3 pieces of squid.
5 shrimps (preferably a medium-large shrimp)
1 large garlic cloves (chopped six)
5 cloves garlic (which has a knock)
1 inch galangal (which has a knock)
2 stalks lemongrass (crushed too)
1/2 carrot and cauliflower. (Up to any other type you want to add)
1 tomatoes (quartered)
4 @ 5 kaffir lime leaves.
1 tablespoon seasoning tom yam or more.
1 tbsp fish sauce.
2 oranges juice - take the juice only.
3 tablespoons milk.
chili
salt
cilantro
Enough water to make soup.

HOW TO flavoring THAI TOM YAM NATURAL

Blend all ingredients above ly with a little water. Tamarind juice, salt and sugar DO blended with the ingredients above. Heat the oil and add the blended ingredients. Saute these ingredients until fragrant rose. After it can be put in salt, sugar and tamarind juice. Salt and sugar in place little by little according to taste anda.Biarkan all the ingredients to cook up into a paste to taste. Once completed you can refrigerate and store it in the refrigerator.

HOW TO SUP THAI TOM YAM NATURAL

Boiled chicken before you cut with water for several minutes. Add onion, kaffir lime leaves, chillies, garlic, lemon grass and galangal. Then add the shrimp, squid, tomatoes and all the vegetables contained in the above materials. Finally add tom yam paste, fish sauce, lime juice and salt according to your taste. Stir all ingredients until around everything. Once the chicken is tender and all the ingredients are cooked you can put out the fire. Finally then put milk and sprinkle cilantro in it.