4 Worst Breakfast Items
Don’t get caught eating one of these 4 things for breakfast: 1. Breakfast pastry: muffins, doughnuts, bear claws and croissants sure taste good with coffee, but all those refined carbs are going to cause unwanted weight gain. 2. Granola Bars: watch out for the breakfast bars that claim to give you fiber, vitamins and minerals. Check the number of carbs and sugars on the back of the label – most contain the same sugar as a pastry. 3....
Cauliflower, Kale and Chicken Sausage Casserole
Here’s a recipe that tastes like comfort food, but without the guilt. Kale is a nutritional powerhouse, filled with calcium, and numerous vitamins and minerals. Servings: 6 Here’s what you need: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups kale, chopped dash of salt and pepper Pinch of each, dried: thyme, rosemary, tarragon, and parsley 4 links nitrate-free, chicken sausage, sliced into half moons 1...
Olive-Stuffed Turkey Meatballs
Lean, ground turkey paired with Italian seasoning and tender olives, make these meatballs something special. The key to keeping this savory meal healthy is to pair it with a side of vegetables, rather than starchy pasta. Servings: 5 Here’s what you need… 20 oz Italian Seasoned Lean Ground Turkey 30 pitted olives 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely minced Take one tablespoon of ground turkey at a time; flatten it in your hand...
Watch Out for These “Healthy” Fruit Products
Most of us consider fruit to be healthy – something that we can enjoy without restraint. And while fresh fruit does contain essential vitamins, minerals and fiber, the market place has been flooded with “fruit products” that are sabotaging your fat loss results. Is any product with the word “fruit” in the name a valid way to meet your fruit quota? Nope. Here’s what I mean: Problem Fruit #1: Juice Fresh fruit juice can be wonderful. It...
Rosemary Lamb Chops
This recipe pulls tantalizing flavor from rosemary, garlic and pepper. Broiling is a healthy cooking method since it doesn’t require that you add fat. Remember to trim any visible fat from the meat before cooking. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need… 8 (4oz) loin lamb chops, trimmed of fat 1/2 cup dry red wine 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves 4 garlic cloves, minced Freshly ground black pepper 1/4...
White Bean Hummus
Use this white bean hummus instead of creamy dressings or cheese in your sandwich. The hummus is filled with healthy protein and fiber. Servings: 8 Here’s what you need… 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard Juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme dash of salt Throw everything into...
Sweet Braised Figs
This recipe is simple, healthy and delicious. Braised figs make a stunning display, and their delicate warm taste will not disappoint. Add braised figs to your oatmeal, on cottage cheese or even throw a few onto a salad. Not only are figs high in fiber, they are also loaded with potassium—a mineral important in controlling blood pressure. Servings: 6 Here’s what you need… Non-stick cooking spray 1 Tablespoon raw honey 12 figs, sliced...
Eat Out, Lose Weight!
A woman sits at a restaurant studying the menu with furrowed brow. She has begun an exercise routine and knows that her frequent meals out could slow her weight loss results if she wasn’t careful. When the waiter comes she is still deep in thought over what to order. “What can I get for you?” he asks with a smile. She looks up and frowns, no closer to arriving at a decision. On a whim she blurts out, “I’m trying to eat healthy...
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