Author
Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian
Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.
- What is FitZen?
- İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi
- Recipes developed
- 186 recipes
- Profile
- instagram.com/dyt.ecemakkaba
Guides reviewed
- How does calorie counting from a photo actually work?
- How to calculate your daily calorie needs
- Intermittent fasting: a practical guide to 16:8
- Macros explained: balancing protein, carbs and fat
- How much protein do you actually need per day?
- Why weight loss stalls: the real causes of a plateau
- Hidden sugar: the names it hides behind on labels
- Fibre: how much you need, and why almost nobody gets it
- What is ultra-processed food, and why does it make us eat more?
- Why does poor sleep make you hungry? Sleep and body weight
Recipes developed
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken – Oven-Baked
- Filipino Chicken Adobo – Soy and Vinegar Braised Chicken
- Brazilian Moqueca – Coconut Fish Stew
- Fit Bibimbap – Korean Rice & Veggie Protein Bowl
- Georgian Lobio – Spiced Kidney Beans with Walnuts
- Polish Barszcz – Clear Beetroot Soup
- Egyptian Koshari – Rice, Lentils and Pasta
- Finnish Lohikeitto – Creamy Salmon Soup
- Ukrainian Syrniki – High-Protein Cheese Pancakes
- Nigerian Jollof Rice – Made with Brown Rice
- Persian Ash-e Reshteh – Herb, Bean and Noodle Soup
- Mapo Tofu – Spicy Sichuan Tofu
- Kung Pao Chicken – Sichuan Chicken with Peanuts
- Chinese Egg Fried Rice – Dan Chao Fan
- Dan Dan Noodles – Sichuan Spicy Sesame Noodles
- Oyakodon – Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl
- Gyudon – Japanese Beef and Onion Rice Bowl
- Agedashi Tofu – Lightly Fried Soft Tofu in Warm Dashi Broth
- Beef and Broccoli – Garlicky Soy-Oyster Sauce Stir-Fry
- Banh Mi – Vietnamese Baguette Sandwich
- Bun Cha – Hanoi Grilled Pork with Rice Vermicelli
- Massaman Curry – mild Thai chicken curry with potatoes
- Larb (Laab) – Isaan minced meat salad with toasted rice
- Vegetable Biryani – Fragrant Layered Basmati Rice