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Every weekend I have this little obsession of browsing through the recipes of Bon Appetit, Gourmet, Martha Stewart & Sunset magazines in search for a little inspiration or a recipe that is unique and fun. This Sunday I had a hankering for something Fall, Halloween themed and Sassy. Something that I could easily ship to work to feed my coworkers and something that I could add a personal twist too.
Healthy Holiday Eating Tips for Thanksgiving!
Written by Gloria Tsang, RDWWW.healthcastle.com
Do you know that the average Thanksgiving dinner has over 2000 calories? It can be a real challenge if you are watching your waistline. The following are some eating tips so that you can still look good and be healthy after the Thanksgiving dinner without having to deprive yourself.
Madonna's Trainer: How to Lose 20 Pounds in 6 Weeks
Two pounds a week is the typically advised weight loss, but pro Tracy Anderson says she has worked out a way to safely shed even faster! “It’s perfectly healthy,” the former dancer, 33, tells Us of her plan. And the results of her regime speak for themselves in the super-fit physiques of clients Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna, not to mention her own transformation (the 5-foot mom dropped from 140 to 95 pounds).Vegetarian Food Pyramid
Types of Vegetarians: 1. Lacto-ovo vegetarians eat dairy products 2. Lacto vegetarians eat dairy products but no eggs 3.What Ails You?
There is much talk about milk and how it affects your body and its relation to several illnesses. For me, I was urged by my doctors to lay off the moo juice and its products to help alleviate my symptoms of Endometriosis. So far, it has worked and has done wonders for my digestive system (as well as my weight)!Toddler Snack – Granola Bars
Yummy!
I don't know about you but I love having some healthy snacks on hand.
Super Baby Food – Ruth Yaron
1.5 cups rolled oats
¼ cup wheat germ
¼ cup ground nuts (I grounded almonds)
¼ cup nonfat dairy milk
½ cup dried fruit
¼ tsp cinnamon
1 beaten egg
¼ cup melted butter or oil
5 tablespoons of honey (I oiled spoon first and honey slid off)
¼ tsp vanilla
Mix all dry ingredients.
Great BEAUTY Findings! No COST-Make at HOME.
Violet Milk Cleanser-Add 1 tsp violet petals to 1/4 cup milk. Heat gently until nearly simmering, and keep heating gently until the milk is strongly violet-scented. Strain, bottle, keep in the fridge and use within three or four days.
DIY Beauty: Bathtime
At the end of a long day, it's always nice to come home and relax, particularly when that relaxation involves a bathtub, a glass of wine, and some music. It's the best way to destress and wash away all your cares of the day, particularly during the summer.
So, tonight, after you walk in the door and kick off your shoes, take an hour or so and treat yourself to a little time in the tub.
Frittata With Broccoli Rabe, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, And Parmesan
For all you Broccoli Rabe lovers this recipe is for you!
Serves: 6; Prep Time: 5 minutes; Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
Nonfat vegetable cooking spray
8 ounces broccoli rabe, washed, trimmed, and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium garlic clove, minced or pressed through garlic press
11 egg whites
1 whole egg
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 ounces oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped coarse
1/4 cup fat-free milk (or water)
Salt Pepper
3 ounces freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Directions
Directions:
Coat a medium nonstick oven-safe skillet with cooking spray.
Saute the broccoli rabe until tender.
Chicken and Zucchini with Creamy Garlic Sauce
This recipe is pretty fattening. You can make substitutions for some of the ingredients to make it less fattening, but it's not quite as tasty. ***Note: I don't use measuring cups usually, so some of my measurements are estimates INGREDIENTS: 4 chicken breasts 2-3 large zucchini, sliced 5-6 scallions, sliced 1 stick butter 1/4 cup flour 4-5 large cloves garlic, minced 1 cup milk (nonfat is fine) chicken broth 1 package cream cheese, softened salt and pepper to taste Rice, prepared INSTRUCTIONS: Melt 1/2 the stick of butter in a large pan.
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