Key Fat-Loss Food: Quinoa Pronounced “keen-wa,” this ancient grain is a good source of fiber and protein – two nutrients that aid fat loss and weight maintenance.
Fun fact: Orange and yellow bell peppers are simply mature green bell peppers. Plus, they taste fruiter then their green cousins.
1. Preheat broiler to high. Cut peppers in half and remove seeds and veins. Leave stems intact. Place peppers, skin side up, on a baking sheet covered in aluminum foil. Broil for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, combine quinoa, broth and tomatoes in a medium pot. Bring to a broil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. add spinach and stir to combine. Fill pepper halves with this mixture.
3. Place pesto ingredients in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water as needed to thin out, if desired. Top stuffed peppers with pesto or serve on the side.
Nutrients per servings: Makes 4 servings.
Calories 194, Total Fats: 9 g, Sodium: 327 mg, Dietary Fiber: 5 g, Protein: 7 g, Sugars: 7 g.
The best Olive Oil is “Cold Pressed Olive Oil” look for it on the label. It means it is a high quality olive oil, and was taken from the first pressing of olives and contains the most active ingredients. Cold Pressed Olive Oil has the highest level of antioxidants. This is the healthiest Olive Oil.
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If you are a beginner and are looking for a kettlebell work-out DVD to do at home then this is a great DVD workout to get you started.
This DVD teaches you how to perform the basic kettlebell exercises, providing you with the fundamentals to get started.
This DVD thoroughly illustrates proper form for a handful of basic kettlebell moves and gives safety measures for each lift.
It provides clear instructions on how to perform basic kettlebell exercises such as the swing, snatch, get-up and press. The exercises are demonstrated well, with good examples on how to do them correctly.
The book and DVD will get you swinging a kettlebell CORRECTLY in a short amount of time. The workout doesn’t take long to complete, but these workouts really get your heart pumping.
The kettlebell exercise program is a great way to amp up you cardio workout.
If you are looking for a workout that burns fat quickly then the kettlebell workout program is extremely effective at burning fat while toning and sculpting the body.
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This is a versatile vegan spinach artichoke dip that you can serve warm or chilled. Serve with fresh veggie sticks or with low calorie tortilla chips or crackers.
It also works as a fantastic spread on pita sandwiches or on top of baked grill chicken for a quick and easy low calorie meal idea.
Ingredients:
6 oz steamed spinach
1-2 minced garlic cloves
1 can of cannelloni beans
1/2 cup of chopped scallions
2 tbsp. of lemon juice
2 tbsp. of fresh basil
1 can of artichoke hearts (NOT the kind marinated in oil)
Optional: salt and additional spices to taste
Directions:
Steam and make sure to thoroughly drain the spinach (it holds so much water!).
In a blender or food processor, puree all of the ingredients EXCEPT for the artichoke hearts.
In a medium mixing bowl, gently fold in the minced artichoke hearts with the mixture. Add your optional ingredients (salt & other spices)
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Eating yogurt and kefir increases gut levels of the probiotics. Studies suggest that these friendly bacteria adhere to the intestinal wall and crowd out illness-causing pathogens, plus rev the production of the infection-fighting protein interferon-gamma by 400 percent.
Faster Metabolism:
Slipping 7 oz of a fermented drink like kefir every day helped women in a Japanese study lose nearly 5 percent of their abdominal fat in 12 weeks. Scientist credit the beverage’s lactobacillus, a strain of probiotics shown to improve the body’s ability to metabolize fatty acid and protein.
Better Digestion:
The probiotic strain B. lactis in yogurt produces butyrate, a fatty acid that maintains the mucosal lining in the gut for healthy digestion. In one study, IBS patients who ate 66 oz. of yogurt or kefir daily exprienced less stomach pain and gas within two weeks and reduced bloating within weeks.
Kiwi-Mint Kick Shake:
In blender, puree 1 cup frozen diced honeydew, 3/4 cup plain kefir or yogurt, 1/2 cup diced kiwifruit, 1/4 cup sliced bananas and 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh mint 30 sec., or until smooth. Sweeten with honey. Garnish with mint leaves.
Banana-Berry Bliss Shake.
In blender, puree 3/4 cup Greek nonfat plain yogurt, 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, 1/2 cup apricot nectar, 1/4 cup sliced bananas, 1/2 tsp. lemon juice and 1/4 tsp. lemon zest 30 sec., or until smooth. Garnish with fresh blueberries, if desired.
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Two-thirds of American women have livers clogged with pollutants. Cleanse and reactivate your liver to burn fat faster than you ever thought possible!
Envision you home having an elaborate trash-compacting system: as series of machines that sort trash from recycling and compact each throwaway in a manner that’s best suited for efficient disposal. Now imagine this system gets bombarded with too much and too many different kinds of waste. Unable to handle the pace, it takes on some of the refuse – the junk begins to clog the gears and chutes, slowing things down even further. As this vicious cycle continues, the system continuously gets slower and more clogged.
This is precisely the state of most of our livers, according to a study at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. Investigators found 111 environmental pollutants in the bodies of 60 percent of the 4,500 subjects they tested – had signs of liver damage in 34 percent. The findings are especially unsettling to medical experts who know that while toxic buildup is a body-wide problem, effective detoxification can’t occur unless liver function is optimized.
A healthy liver handles toxins through a series of synchronized chemical reactions. During phase one the toxins are either neutralized or changed to intermediate metabolites in preparation for removal. During phase two a second set of reactions makes these substances water soluble so they can be eliminated from the body. But when the organ is constantly taxed by toxins (like the lead, mercury and pesticides identified in theUniversityofLouisvillestudy), it becomes so overworked that it clogs and slows as we described. But unlike our hypothetical compactor, the liver has a strategy to handle a backlog. To keep toxins from recirculating throughout the blood and tissues when the liver is too overworked to process them, the body sequesters the dangerous compounds as fat.
As if manufacturing fat weren’t bad enough: The liver is one of the body’s major fat burner. But when it’s congested with toxins, it can’t break down and metabolize fat efficiently, which results in weight gain.
The Plan that Heals.
Optimizing liver function is critical to restoring the body’s slimming ability, but not all cleanses are created equal. For effective detoxification, phase-one and phase-two reactions must occur in the liver in a balanced way and for this to happen, the organ must receive the full complement of nutrients these reactions require. That’s why many women who do detoxes that don’t nutritionally support the liver experience GI distress, headaches and fatigue-there’re actually accumulating more toxins and feeling worse then before. This plan flushes fat-trapped toxins to deliver fast fat loss and boosts the liver’s ability to withstand future toxic assaults so melted pounds don’t return.
Liver Healers:
1. B Vitamins and Amino Acids:
The bevy of B-complex vitamins in this plan serve as cofactors in phase-one detoxification, which means they are key to the processing of toxins. To fuel phase two, the protein-rich plan delivers amino acids, which convert intermediate metabolites into water-soluble forms so they can be excreted.
2. Enzymes:
Plant enzymes from fruit and vegetables are also key to a fully functioning liver. One of the liver’s jobs is to assist with digestion. Enzymes in fresh produce ‘pre-digest’ food so the liver gets a break from this task and that means it can focus on its detoxification and fat-burning jobs.
3. “New” Fat:
Fatty acids in foods like olive oil, fish and nuts help stem the damaging inflammation that toxins cause in the body. Another perk: When mice in one study were deprived of dietary fat, their livers became clogged with fat. The researchers concluded that old fat can’t be burned efficiently unless “new’ fat is supplied.
4. “New” Fat:
Optimal detoxification can’t occur without fiber. The intestines not only accumulate toxins from the foods we eat, they also pull toxic substance out of other tissues so they don’t recirculate through the bloodstream for repeated processing by the liver. Fiber optimizes removal of these toxins by sweeping them through the digestive tract. That’s why anyone on this plan who doesn’t have a daily bowel movement to take a Psyllium seed or Prune Fiber Supplement.
Low Calorie skinless chicken breast tenders, stay crispy with only a light coating of oil—no deep-frying needed.
Serve as an appetizer or try them for dinner with crunchy vegetables and dip on the side.
Great for the superbowl.
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup prepared barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders (see Note)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs
1 3/4 cups coarse dry breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat (see Note)
Olive oil or canola oil cooking spray
DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine barbecue sauce, mustard and honey in a large bowl. Set aside 1/2 cup of the sauce in a small bowl. Cut any large chicken tenders in half lengthwise, then add all the tenders to the large bowl with the remaining sauce; stir to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Combine flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Lightly beat eggs in another shallow dish. Place breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish. Coat each tender in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip in egg and let any excess drip off. Then roll in the breadcrumbs, shaking off any excess. Place the tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Generously coat both sides of each tender with cooking spray.
3. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn each tender over and continue baking until the outside is crisp and the tenders are cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Serve with the reserved sauce for dipping.
Per tender: 67 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 28 mg cholesterol; 8 g carbohydrates; 2 g added sugars; 8 g protein; 1 g fiber; 141 mg sodium; 7 mg potassium.
Low Calorie Snack for the Superbowl or anytime your looking for a tasty healthy snack.
There are plenty of black beans that are high in fiber – great for losing weight or maintaining your weight, and fresh salsa, chopped fresh vegetables mean a healthy amount of vitamins and minerals.
The recipe includes reduced-fat sour cream along with full-fat (and full-flavored) cheese to make the dip lighter without compromising great taste. Be sure to have lots of baked tortilla chips on hand when you serve it.
12 servings, about 1/2 cup each
Active Time:
Total Time:
INGREDIENTS:
1 16-ounce can nonfat refried beans preferably “spicy”
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed
4 scallions, sliced
1/2 cup prepared salsa
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup pickled jalapeño slices, chopped
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack, or Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 medium avocado, chopped
1/4 cup canned sliced black olives, (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine refried beans, black beans, scallions, salsa, cumin, chili powder and jalapeños in a medium bowl. Transfer to a shallow 2-quart microwave-safe dish; sprinkle with cheese.
2. Microwave on High until the cheese is melted and the beans are hot, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Spread sour cream evenly over the hot bean mixture, then scatter with lettuce, tomato, avocado and olives (if using).
Per serving: 146 calories; 7 g fat ( 3 g sat , 3 g mono ); 12 mg cholesterol; 15 g carbohydrates; 7 g protein;5 g fiber; 288 mg sodium; 164 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Fiber (20% daily value), Vitamin A & Vitamin C (15% dv).
This Diet is a simple eating strategy, basically an ordinary diet and a super thyroid stimulator rolled into one. LEARN MORE about the 7 Day Carb Cycle Solution Diet. The below meal menu is low in calories and can work for any diet plan, but was specifically created for the carb cycling diet.
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Here’s How the Diet Works:
Have a carb-rich breakfast! Research suggests this approach creates the ideal hormonal balance for weight loss, so have it every day.
Alternate between the high-carb and low carb approaches! One day you’ll stoke your thyroid with carb-rich meals, the next day you’ll stoke fat-burning with low carb meals. On lower carb day, you’ll add appetite curbing healthy fats such as olive oil and nuts.
Eat five times a day! You’ll head off cravings and keep your metabolism up by eating every three hours.
One day a week, eat whatever you want! Have one meal every 3 hours or so; finish eating by 7 p.m. drink as much water as you like. Add ultra-low calorie extras (herbs, spices, mustard) as desired. Always get a doctor’s okay to try any new plan.
2 oz chicken breast sautéed in low-sodium chicken broth with chopped veggies, garlic and
Italian seasoning, ½ cup low-sodium tomato sauce, ¾ cup whole grain pasta.
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Chia Seeds work to slow digestion and the body’s absorption of carbohydrates. This helps maintain the feeling of fullness and minimizes blood sugar spikes. Keeping balanced levels of blood sugar is also important for both health and energy. Blood sugar may spike after meals, especially if you eat high-starchy foods or sweets. This can lead to slumps in your day where you feel tired and out of energy. By balancing your blood sugar, you not only lower your risk for type 2 diabetes, but you also ensure steady, constant energy throughout your day.
Both the gelling action of the chia seeds, and it´s unique combination of soluble and insoluble fiber combine to slow down your body´s conversion of starches into sugars. If you eat chia seeds with a meal, it will help turn your food into constant, steady energy rather than a series of ups and downs that wear you out.
Use chia seeds in a variety of ways, including shakes/smoothies and in your baking recipes. It will keep you full and away from eating foods that promote weight gain. Whether you are just looking for health benefits or for weight loss, using chia seeds will help you to stay healthy and lose weight successfully.
Weight Loss Smoothies are a great way to incorporate chia seeds into you diet. Here are some tasty smoothie recipes with chia seeds.
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Chia seeds were a staple of the ancient Aztec diet, and they are now grown commercially in Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guatemala, and Mexico.
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If you are a beginner and are looking for a kettlebell work-out DVD to do at home then this is a great DVD workout to get you started.
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This is a versatile vegan spinach artichoke dip that you can serve warm or chilled. Serve with fresh veggie sticks or with low calorie tortilla chips or crackers.
Heal your Liver to Melt fat.
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