Archive for August, 2008
The BUZZ on Energy Drinks
What’s with all the hype over these energy drinks? I see them all over the place on TV, at sporting events, in magazines. What exactly is their purpose? After doing a little digging of my own I’ve found that most of them are pure caffeine. Some of them are even equal to drinking five cans [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Low-Cal Mixed Drinks
For your end-of-summer parties and picnics …
Caipirinha
Cut a room-temperature lime into quarters and drop it in a shaker. Add one packet of sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda) and one tablespoon water. Mash the mixture very well with a wooden spoon, dissolving the lime into mush. Add a shot (1½ ounces) of white rum and enough [...]
Sticking to Your Workout
When I first worked with my husband in developing an exercise plan, I was sure that I would see results immediately. Of course I was disappointed when, after over a month, I saw little-to-no change. I mean, sure, I skipped a few days here and there, but I thought I had compensated for a couple [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Dijon Roasted New Potatoes
Ingredients
1 sprays cooking spray
1 tsp olive oil
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
3/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 pound uncooked new potatoes, quartered
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat a 9- X 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together oil, mustard, [...]
Dieting and Depression
Losing weight is, by nature, a frustrating task. I can’t think of anyone that I know who didn’t get even a little upset in the process, whether it was due to lack of results or failure to keep up with dietary guidelines. I know that I struggle everyday to resist the temptations of eating unhealthy [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Nutritious Brownies
Ingredients:
One can of pumpkin (small can)
One box of chocolate cake mix
Directions:
Mix the two ingredients together – it takes a little while,
then put then in cup cake wrappers in a muffin pan.
Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees
Metabolism Booster & Busters
Weight loss can often be a very, very frustrating process. I know from experience that sometimes even the hardest workouts don’t provide the expected results. My husband (ever the fitness expert) suggested that it may be my metabolism, and not my work ethic, that was the problem. He told me that by boosting my metabolism, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Asian Pork with Vegetables
Ingredients
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup wine, red
2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
1 tsp ginger root, minced
1 pound lean boneless pork chop, sliced
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1 medium onion(s), chopped
1 medium carrot(s), sliced
1 medium zucchini, sliced
4 cup bok choy, trimmed and chopped
2 1/2 cup snow [...]
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