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Sesame Chopped Salad
1 cup cabbage 1 carrot 1 green onion 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro 1 Tablespoon sliced almonds 2 teaspoons sesame low fat dressing 1/2 cup cooked chicken breast Chop the cabbage, carrot, onion and cilantro into very small pieces. Add the almonds and toss with dressing. Top with chopped chicken breast. Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 276.5 calories, 7.5g fat, 468mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate, 7g fiber, and 26g... »
Smart Snacking
Everyone loves a good snack. But what defines "good"? If your stomach starts rumbling and lunch is still two hours away, you're going to need a snack to make it through the day. What you reach for at snack time can make a big difference in your energy level, weight, and overall health. Choose the wrong snack, and you'll feel dragged... »
Caveman Fat Loss
How would you like to be naturally lean, muscular and energetic? To effortlessly maintain a low body fat, rippling muscles and picturesque health? Mark Sisson, an athlete, coach, and student on a lifelong quest for exceptional health, happiness, and peak performance (his words), penned the book, "The Primal Blueprint" to show you how to do just that. At 55, he weighs 165... »
5 Diet Changes To Help You Get a Flat Stomach
If your stomach isn't as flat as you'd like it to be then you have come to the right place. Exercise alone will not get you a toned stomach- – diet is a huge part of the equation. Below I have compiled 5 very easy tweaks to your eating habits that will dramatically flatten your abs. Diet Change #1: Stop Eating 3 Hours Before... »
Chicken Spinach, Mango, and Red Quinoa Salad
Crisp baby spinach blends with sweet mango, tender chicken and a sprinkle of red quinoa in this refreshing salad. Complete with your veggies, protein and wholegrain, this salad is a balance meal in and of itself. Servings: 2 Here's what you need... 2 cups baby spinach 1 small carrot, shredded 2 Tablespoons red onion, minced 1/4 cup red quinoa, cooked 1/4 cup ripe mango, diced 1 cup cooked... »
Bok Choy on the Grill?
Ready to grill? Throw some bok choy on the BBQ! Bok choy is packed with vitamins A, C and K, as well as beta carotene. This grilled bok choy has tender stems and crispy leaf edges. Servings: 6 Here's what you need... 2 lbs bok choy 1 Tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon seasoned salt Preheat grill and... »
How to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthy
Every parent wants good things for their children: a positive outlook on life, a healthy respect for authority, a strong sense of self, a disease-free body...a healthy body weight. Despite our best intentions, a recent report suggests that for the first time in two centuries, the current generation of children may have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. With all the... »
Garlic Asparagus
Your diet should be filled with vegetables, with asparagus at the top of the list. This asparagus recipe is easy to make and tastes great. Serve it with a piece of white fish, chicken breast or other lean meat for a healthy meal. Servings: 4 Here's what you need: 1 bunch asparagus 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/2 Tablespoons garlic, minced dash... »
Flat Stomach Foods You Must Have In Your Kitchen This Winter: Fruits and Vegetables
As I am writing this a massive snow storm is causing white out conditions. I don't recommend that you go shopping during a snow storm. But when it's over and the roads are drivable, I do recommend that you head to your local supermarket of choice and hit the produce section. Just because it is winter doesn't mean you can trade... »
Can The “Twinkie Diet” Help You To Lose Weight
Unless you have been living under a rock, you had to have heard about the supposed "Twinkie Diet". Please don't "taste the cream filling". For those who might have been vacationing under said rock hears the story. Mark Haub, a nutrition professor from Kansas State University, lost over 25 lbs in less than 3 month on a diet that consisted mainly of... »
