Three years ago, I adopted a sugar-free lifestyle, eliminating processed packages and reducing bread to just two days a week. Fridays, however, are our cherished snack day, featuring homemade treats like this authentic shawarma spice blend I've perfected over time.
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I used to bristle at words like "rule" or "diet," imagining they stripped away life's joys for bland alternatives. Sound familiar? The 80/20 principle, drawn from my years of balanced eating, suggests 80% smart choices and 20% indulgences like cookies or junk food. My twist? Elevate those 20% treats to be as healthy as possible—smuggling nutrition into the fun. It's a sustainable strategy that's transformed my Fridays.
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Traditional shawarma on pita often misses the health mark—unless you make it yourself! Start with homemade whole wheat pita (recipe), season chicken (or chickpeas for vegan shawarma) with this blend, and you've got a winner.
For the healthiest version: Toss the spices with chicken thigh fillets and mushrooms, serve over mixed greens with tomato, cucumber, and a dressing of extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. It's low-carb, protein-packed, and veggie-rich.
Sufficient for 1kg of meat (scale up if you love heat).
Combine all ingredients. For finer texture, grind in a coffee grinder or mortar. Store in an airtight jar. Enjoy!
Question of the day: Do you follow the 80/20 rule, and how?
