5 Day Green Smoothie Challenge. I was recently inspired by Holly to try out the whole green smoothie thing. I love vegetables even though I probably don't eat them as often as I should. I also had never tried making a smoothie with greens before, so I wanted to try it out-for fun and health. Good news-green smoothies are awesome! Since this was my first encounter with the whole thing I started small with a five day challenge. If you want to join in the fun you can! The rules are simple: make a smoothie everyday for five days that includes two big handfuls of greens (spinach, kale, whatever you like!).
Day 1: I made a smoothie of 2 cups blueberries, 1/2 a banana, 2 big handfuls of spinach and 1 cup of water. Day 2: I made a smoothie of 2 apples (one gala and one granny smith), 2 big handfuls of spinach, 1 cup water and 1/2 cup crushed ice. Day 3: I made a smoothie of 1 cup raspberries, 1/3 cup coconut flakes, 2 big handfuls of spinach and 1 cup water. Loving Hut | Pittsburgh | Vegan Cuisine. Daily Nutrition Tips - WeddingChannel.com. Tip 1 Eat slowly! It takes twenty minutes after eating for your body to signal your brain that it’s full, if you slow down you’ll be less likely to overeat. Tip 2 Buy only what you need for one week. Don’t shop in bulk! You’ll be more tempted to overeat when you’re bored. Tip 3 Eat off a plate. Tip 4 Sit down to eat. Tip 5 Eat foods from the earth.
Tip 6 Hold the sugar! Tip 7 Before hitting the fridge, wait 10 minutes. Tip 8 Drink water. Tip 9 Junk food tastes good in the moment but guilt is soon follows. Tip 10 3,500 calories = a pound of fat. Tip 11 Almond butter and almonds are a great addition to any diet for more than just taste. Tip 12 Dried plums, also known as prunes, are rich in copper and boron, and great for preventing osteoporosis. Tip 13 Bananas are loaded with potassium, an essential ingredient for your heart and nervous system. Tip 14 Kiwis are rich in many vitamins, flavonoids, and minerals. Tip 15 Tip 16 Tip 17 Tip 18 Tip 19 Tip 20 Tip 21 Turmeric is one of nature’s most powerful healers. Hungry Girl. Ultimately Delicious! (Denny's B-fast Swap.
HG's Alternate Ultimate Omelette The first step to starting off 2012 right? Starting your DAY right! Eating a protein-packed breakfast will fuel you up and set you up for success. But instead of falling for a fatty restaurant omelette, make this insanely delicious guilt-free one. Tasty morning goodness? This just might be your year... 1 frozen meatless or turkey sausage patty with 80 calories or less (like the kind by Morningstar Farms or Jimmy Dean ) 1 slice center-cut bacon or turkey bacon 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup diced onion 1/4 cup diced bell pepper 1/4 cup diced tomato 3/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original ) 3 tbsp. shredded fat-free cheddar cheese Optional toppings: diced chives, additional diced tomato {*style:<i><b> Directions: </b></i>*} Prepare sausage patty and bacon in a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray on a microwave-safe plate in the microwave.
Bring a medium skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Calories: 278 Fat: 6.5g. Linked In! (Sausage Sandwich Swap) HG's Smokin' Good Sausage B-fast Sandwich Breakfast rules, but there's no reason to chow down on something loaded with fat first thing in the a.m., right? Right. This new recipe has everything you need to start your day -- chew it ASAP! 1 light English muffin 1 frozen meatless or turkey breakfast sausage link (like the kind by Morningstar Farms ) 1/3 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original ) Dash each garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and black pepper 1 slice fat-free American cheese Split English muffin into halves and lightly toast.
In a microwave-safe medium bowl or wide mug sprayed with nonstick spray, microwave egg substitute for 1 minute. Transfer egg "patty" to the bottom muffin half and sprinkle with spices. Top with cheese and other muffin half. Serving Size: 1 sandwich (entire recipe) Calories: 213 Fat: 4g Sodium: 800mg Carbs: 29.5g Fiber: 6.5g Sugars: 3.5g Protein: 21g ® value 6* Fresh & Fruity Hot Dog Skewers Recipe | Under 200. PER SERVING (half of recipe, 2 skewers): 172 calories, 2g fat, 880mg sodium, 26g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 18g sugars, 12g protein -- ® value 4* 10 minutes {*style:<b>Ingredients </b>*} 4 hot dogs with about 40 calories and 1g fat or less each (like Hebrew National 97% Fat Free ), each cut into 5 segments 16 cherry tomatoes 16 pineapple chunks Skewer hot dog pieces, tomatoes, and pineapple chunks alternately onto 4 skewers.
Spray a grill pan lightly with nonstick spray, and bring to medium-high heat. Add skewers and cook for 3 - 4 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, pull the food off the sticks and eat! If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning. Click here for more food on a stick! *The PointsPlus® values for these products and/or recipes were calculated by Hungry Girl and are not an endorsement or approval of the product, recipe or its manufacturer or developer by Weight Watchers International, Inc., the owner of the PointsPlus® registered trademark.
Breakfast Bruschetta Recipe | Knockout Brunch. Ingredients 2 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown) One 2-inch-wide French baguette (about 4 oz.) 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original) 1 plum tomato, diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil Optional: salt, black pepper Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick spray. Put butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave until melted, about 15 seconds. Using a serrated knife, cut baguette into 16 half-inch-thick slices. Using a pastry brush, evenly brush bread slices with melted butter. Bake in the oven until warm and crispy, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat on the stove. Evenly distribute scrambled egg mixture among baked bread slices. Pecan Do It! (Arby's Sandwich Swap. HG's Totally Nuts Creamy Chicken Salad Sandwich Creamy scoopable salads are SO GOOD, especially when they're packed with fruit. Add in delicious pecans, and they're even better. Put some in a sandwich? HOLY COW, you've got a handheld masterpiece. Just make sure you eat our version and not the one from Arby's. {*style:<i><b> Ingredients: </b></i>*} 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 1/8 tsp. salt 4 oz. cooked and chopped skinless lean chicken breast 1/4 cup halved red seedless grapes 1/4 cup chopped apple 2 tbsp. chopped celery 1 1/2 tbsp. chopped pecans 4 slices light bread, honey-wheat flavor if available 2 large lettuce leaves Place mayo, garlic powder, and salt in a large bowl; mix well.
To make each sandwich, lightly toast bread slices (if you like). Repeat with remaining bread, lettuce, and chicken salad to make the second sandwich. Enjoy! Serving Size: 1 sandwich (half of recipe) Calories: 254 Fat: 7g Sodium: 923mg Carbs: 34g Fiber: 6.5g Sugars: 11g Protein: 20g. Veggie-Stack Pita Pockets Recipe : Food Network Kitchens.
The 5 Best Post-Workout Foods. When it comes to working out, the most important meal you eat is the one you have after you exercise. You see, for about an hour after your workout, there's a window of opportunity when your muscles are literally starving for nutrients. We call this the golden hour. And the meal you eat at this time is the most important for building muscle and replenishing energy sources. The first thing your body needs is a nice fresh supply of amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and are used by your body for making muscles, hormones, neurotransmitters, bones and all sorts of other important things. Exercise depletes critical amino acids such as glutamine, valine, isoleucine and leucine–and the way you replenish your body's supply is with protein.
The second thing you need is some carbohydrates. Your muscles need protein for repair and growth, and your body needs some carbs to replenish its glycogen stores. Koo Koo Roo Delight: Chicken and Mixed Vegetables Like this? Low-Calorie Cocktails. 5 ways to keep from overloading on calories when you have an alcoholic drink. Why do I need to register or sign in for WebMD to save? We will provide you with a dropdown of all your saved articles when you are registered and signed in. 5 Tips to Curb Alcohol Calories continued... Mix cocktails with water, club soda, low calorie juices, artificial sweeteners or sugar-free syrups for easy calorie savings. Fruit and vegetable juices can be good choices because they are lower in calories than some other mixers and also contain disease-preventing antioxidants.
Some mixers that won't pack on the pounds include: 3. 4. Continue reading below... 5. How Many Calories in Popular Cocktails? So just how many calories are in your favorite cocktail? Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, is director of nutrition for WebMD. Skinnytaste.