Archive for October, 2008
The Perfect Exercise: Push Ups?
Believe it or not, it’s true! I recently read an article that went into depth about why the push-up is one of the best exercises for all the muscles in your body. If done the normal way, you’re suspended on your toes so you’re essentially engaging every muscle between your shoulders and your toes! Amazing [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Figure-friendly Belgian Waffles
Ingredients
1/4 oz yeast
3 cup fat-free skim milk, warmed in a microwave for 1 minute
1/4 cup fat-free egg substitute
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp table salt
4 cup all-purpose flour
3 large egg white(s)
5 cups strawberries, sliced
10 tsp powdered sugar
Instructions
Sprinkle yeast over 1/4 cup milk and let [...]
Meals on the Go: Something for the Kids
Making sure you eat right when you are on a busy schedule is tough; making sure your family eats right when they are on a busy schedule is even tougher. Sadly, the traditional sit-down meal is becoming more and more of an impossibility for many families; even I barely have the time to sit down [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Crockpot Mexican Chicken
Ingredients
1 (1 1/4 oz) pkg taco seasoning
1 lb BS chicken breast
1 cup ff salsa
4 TB lf sour cream
Instructions
Place taco seasoning & chicken in sealable plastic bag; shake to coat well. Place in crockpot. Cover with salsa. Cook on High for 3-4 hrs. Serve 1 TB sour cream on each serving.
Special Notes
Good over [...]
Diet Must-Haves
1. Olive oil is the best all around for cooking and salads because it contains mostly MUFA, which lowers “bad” LDL cholesterol without affecting “good” HDL cholesterol. Olive oil is also rich in antioxidants, which may help reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. The greener the oil, the more antioxidants, so go [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Cheesy Meat Lasagna
Ingredients
3/4 lb. extra lean ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 jar (26 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 large tomato, chopped
1 egg
1 container (16 oz.) Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
9 lasagna noodles, cooked, drained
2 cups 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese, divided [...]
The South Beach Diet
Although I stick to a balance between eating in moderation and exercising in order to stay in shape, I can’t say that I haven’t been tempted to try one of the many diets that seem to be so popular in the world of fitness. One particular diet that caught my interest was the South Beach [...]
Classic Beef Stew
Ingredients
12 oz lean sirloin beef, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/8 tsp table salt, to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion(s), chopped
1 medium garlic clove(s), minced
1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
1 cup fat-free beef broth
1 leaf bay leaf
1 [...]
Eating Healthy on a Budget
Let’s face it – whether you’re trying to eat healthier or not, the cost of groceries is rising. Now, more than ever, it is extremely tempting to give in and buy those “convenient” foods that we know aren’t healthy for us. But the right choices aren’t always the most convenient ones. Sure, there may be [...]
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