Good Morning guys,
In my ongoing commitment to improve the quality of my health for myself and love ones, I have selected today a low calorie recipe that I want to try this evening. I plan on varying it by using a whole chicken and stuffing it with a crabmeat stuffing that’s available in Kroger’s frozen food section. (I’m not sure of the fat or calorie content in it, but I’m rewarding myself for getting my cholesterol level under 200.) If you are not there yet, I would stick to the basic recipe.
I also selected a humorous video that I feel will bring a smile on your face and will raise your endorphin levels. I need a break and perhaps you do too from all this past Super Bowl and Super Tuesday Election day coverage on television. Why not watch it while you prepare your healthy dinner this evening? And make sure you don’t forget to add steamed veggies,a baked potato (hold the butter and sour cream) or salad.
Remember to be a Winner at life we must continue to develop our mind, body and spirit. I’m off for now- time to exercise and meditate.
Stay Blessed!
Joyce
LOW CALORIE BAKED CHICKEN
Printed from COOKS.COM
Fryer chicken parts or halves, washed and salted and peppered
Layer in 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle with paprika and dry parsley flakes. Add about 1/4 cup water in pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place a small shallow pan of water on lower shelf of oven underneath pan of chicken. Cook for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes or until done (do not cover chicken pan). This chicken has a wonderful brown crust and is tender and juicy. (Barbecue sauce can be brushed on about 20 to 25 minutes before done, if desired). The pan of water method can also be used with other meats to keep them juicy.
From: Kitti1 (youtube.com)
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Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Friday, February 1, 2008
What's For Dinner Mom?- Make A Healthy Choice!
TGIF Guys!
I hope you will not make a choice like the one pictured in this caption(smile)this evening. Seriously, I've got a great recipe for all my readers that are committed to a lifestyle of taking off the weight, eating healthy and living longer. It's part of a 1500 low calorie, low fat diet plan designed for people like myself with high cholesterol. To find it and other recipes click on Crestor. Now that you have a delicious low fat entree, why not add a baked sweet potatoe and some tasty veggies and you are on your way to a healthy lifestyle?
Don't forget you can also make a choice and vote today! In some counties the polls stay open to 7pm this evening. I'm going to take my car in for an oil change today and walk to the polls. If you are like me and you don't like lines, click on this link to find out where you can vote today in your county. Remember all you have do is make one choice at a time to be a Winner at life- have a great weekend!
Stay Blessed!
Joyce
Baked Parmesan Chicken
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tbsp Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
4, 6 oz (1.5 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Nonstick vegetable cooking spray
Nutrient content per serving:
Total calories: 277
Protein: 42g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fat: 7g
Calories from fat: 24% Cholesterol: 102mg
Sodium: 466mg
Fiber: 1g
Saturated fat: 2g
Instructions:
In a medium-size bowl combine seasoned bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and salt. Mix well. With a paper towel pat chicken breasts dry. Lay chicken on a plate and coat with olive oil. Cover chicken with bread crumb mixture, coating all sides, and place in a baking dish sprayed with vegetable cooking spray. Sprinkle remaining crumbs over chicken. Bake uncovered at 375°F for 35 to 45 minutes or until done. Makes 4 servings.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
What’s For Dinner Mom? - Trick Your Tummy: Eat BeforeYou Eat by Nanci Hellmich
Good Morning guys,
One of my New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. The other day I took an honest look in the mirror and decided that yes I, need to watch my waistline. A sedentary lifestyle was starting to affect me. Perhaps I’ve been blogging too much instead of exercising (smile).
As you probably know everyone has a special diet that “guarantees” to make you lose weight, but can you keep it off? That’s where there is no guarantee. I did some research and I want to share with you some sensible advice for those who want to lose weight, keep it off and not have to pay an arm and a leg for it, join a special group, eat certain foods etc. The article I found below is entitled, “Trick your tummy: Eat before you eat”, by Nanci Hellmich. What I like best about is that it is based on scientific studies and common sense.
I will let you know how I fare on this sensible eating plan as time goes on. The article does not mention adding exercise to your daily regiment, but of course we all know that 20-30 minutes a day of exercise based on your health status is extremely beneficial. This is the only body we have and we must take care of it if we want to be a Winner at life!
Stay Blessed!
Joyce
Trick your tummy: Eat before you eat
By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY
If you want to cut calories without going hungry, consider eating an apple, low-calorie salad or broth-based soup before meals.
These are ways that have been scientifically proven to work by nutrition researchers at Pennsylvania State University. Their studies show that:
• People who eat an apple about 15 minutes before lunch consume an average of 187 fewer calories at the meal than when they have applesauce, apple juice or nothing at all. This calorie savings includes the calories from the apple.
ARCHIVE: An apple a day keeps the calories at bay
• Men and women who have 1½ to 2 cups of vegetable soup before a meal consume about 134 calories less at the meal than when they don't have a bowl of the broth-based soup. That includes the soup calories.
• Women who eat a large salad (about 3 cups) before lunch consume 12% fewer calories at the meal (salad calories included) than when they don't have the salad beforehand.
'IN DEFENSE OF FOOD': Author stresses veggies, 'real' ingredients
"The trick is to make sure that first course only contains about 100 to 150 calories," says Barbara Rolls, a professor of nutritional sciences at Penn State and author of The Volumetrics Eating Plan.
Julie Flood, a nutrition researcher who worked on the studies with apples and soup, agrees that dieters have to be careful. "If you run out and order broccoli cheddar soup or a salad loaded with meat, cheese and high-fat dressing, this is not going to work."
Rolls has conducted other studies that show people can feel full on fewer calories if fiber-rich or water-filled fruits and vegetables are added to standard recipes and menu plans. That way, the same-size portions they'd normally eat contain fewer calories. This is called lowering the energy density of foods.
In practical terms this means:
•Adding vegetables such as spinach, zucchini, yellow squash, broccoli, carrots, peppers and onions to lasagna, casseroles, pasta dishes and pizza.
•Increasing the proportion of vegetables in stir-fry dishes, broth-based soups and stews.
•Snacking on fresh fruit rather than dried fruit. One-fourth cup of raisins has the same calories as 1⅔ cups of grapes.
•Adding extra vegetables to sandwiches.
A growing body of evidence shows that eating enough fish, chicken, lean meat, low-fat dairy, beans, nuts or other protein-rich foods helps ward off hunger and helps people feel full longer.
More research needs to be done on protein's effect on satiety, Rolls says. But in the meantime, she suggests making sure you have a good source of low-fat protein at most meals.
It could be low-fat milk with your cereal, water-packed tuna for lunch, or chicken or legumes for dinner. It's also good to find protein-rich snacks, she says, such as yogurt, low-fat string mozzarella cheese, black bean dip or hummus with vegetables
Find this article at: http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/weightloss/2008-01-08-no-hunger-diet_N.htm
One of my New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. The other day I took an honest look in the mirror and decided that yes I, need to watch my waistline. A sedentary lifestyle was starting to affect me. Perhaps I’ve been blogging too much instead of exercising (smile).
As you probably know everyone has a special diet that “guarantees” to make you lose weight, but can you keep it off? That’s where there is no guarantee. I did some research and I want to share with you some sensible advice for those who want to lose weight, keep it off and not have to pay an arm and a leg for it, join a special group, eat certain foods etc. The article I found below is entitled, “Trick your tummy: Eat before you eat”, by Nanci Hellmich. What I like best about is that it is based on scientific studies and common sense.
I will let you know how I fare on this sensible eating plan as time goes on. The article does not mention adding exercise to your daily regiment, but of course we all know that 20-30 minutes a day of exercise based on your health status is extremely beneficial. This is the only body we have and we must take care of it if we want to be a Winner at life!
Stay Blessed!
Joyce
Trick your tummy: Eat before you eat
By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY
If you want to cut calories without going hungry, consider eating an apple, low-calorie salad or broth-based soup before meals.
These are ways that have been scientifically proven to work by nutrition researchers at Pennsylvania State University. Their studies show that:
• People who eat an apple about 15 minutes before lunch consume an average of 187 fewer calories at the meal than when they have applesauce, apple juice or nothing at all. This calorie savings includes the calories from the apple.
ARCHIVE: An apple a day keeps the calories at bay
• Men and women who have 1½ to 2 cups of vegetable soup before a meal consume about 134 calories less at the meal than when they don't have a bowl of the broth-based soup. That includes the soup calories.
• Women who eat a large salad (about 3 cups) before lunch consume 12% fewer calories at the meal (salad calories included) than when they don't have the salad beforehand.
'IN DEFENSE OF FOOD': Author stresses veggies, 'real' ingredients
"The trick is to make sure that first course only contains about 100 to 150 calories," says Barbara Rolls, a professor of nutritional sciences at Penn State and author of The Volumetrics Eating Plan.
Julie Flood, a nutrition researcher who worked on the studies with apples and soup, agrees that dieters have to be careful. "If you run out and order broccoli cheddar soup or a salad loaded with meat, cheese and high-fat dressing, this is not going to work."
Rolls has conducted other studies that show people can feel full on fewer calories if fiber-rich or water-filled fruits and vegetables are added to standard recipes and menu plans. That way, the same-size portions they'd normally eat contain fewer calories. This is called lowering the energy density of foods.
In practical terms this means:
•Adding vegetables such as spinach, zucchini, yellow squash, broccoli, carrots, peppers and onions to lasagna, casseroles, pasta dishes and pizza.
•Increasing the proportion of vegetables in stir-fry dishes, broth-based soups and stews.
•Snacking on fresh fruit rather than dried fruit. One-fourth cup of raisins has the same calories as 1⅔ cups of grapes.
•Adding extra vegetables to sandwiches.
A growing body of evidence shows that eating enough fish, chicken, lean meat, low-fat dairy, beans, nuts or other protein-rich foods helps ward off hunger and helps people feel full longer.
More research needs to be done on protein's effect on satiety, Rolls says. But in the meantime, she suggests making sure you have a good source of low-fat protein at most meals.
It could be low-fat milk with your cereal, water-packed tuna for lunch, or chicken or legumes for dinner. It's also good to find protein-rich snacks, she says, such as yogurt, low-fat string mozzarella cheese, black bean dip or hummus with vegetables
Find this article at: http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/weightloss/2008-01-08-no-hunger-diet_N.htm
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
What's For Dinner Mom?
For those of you who have been following my column, you probably know that I am a transplanted Yankee. One of the things I miss about Boston is the diversity and the exchange of foods and different cultures. I want to share with you a scrumptious, nutritional and low fat recipe for Portuguese beans and rice that I had misplaced, but thankfully I found at http://www.recipezaar.com.
I’m on a mission this year to improve my diet and stay in shape. If you have any low fat recipes (they must be delicious!) please send them to me and I will post them. Together we can be Winners at life!
Stay Blessed!
Joyce
Jagacida (Jag) - Beans and Rice from Cape Verde Recipe #134997
by justcallmetoni
© 2007 Recipezaar. All Rights Reserved. http://www.recipezaar.com
12 servings 42 min 12 min prep
2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion
3 cups rice
6 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 tablespoon smokey paprika
2 bay leaves
salt
pepper
1. Cut up onions in a 2 quart pan and simmer until golden brown in oil.
2. Add 6 cups of water to onions, paprika, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Bring to a boil and add 3 cups of rice. Lower heat, add beans (), cover pan and simmer for 25 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is cooked.
4. Turn off stove and let stand.
© 2007 Recipezaar. All Rights Reserved. http://www.recipezaar.com
Nutrition Facts
Calculated for 1 serving (214g)
Recipe makes 12 servings
Calories 230
Calories from Fat 25 (11%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 2.8g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsat. Fat 1.4g
Monounsat. Fat 0.8g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 108mg 4%
Potassium 152mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 45.1g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 5.2g 10%
Vitamin A 304mcg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mcg 1%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 7%
Iron 2mg 15%
Alcohol 0.0g Caffeine 0.0mg
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
What's For Dinner Mom?
How many times have you heard that question and wondered- "What can I serve that is healthy for and attractive to the kids, low fat and low calorie for me and low cholesterol for my husband?" Well guys here's one I found at this great website: http://www.crestor.com/c/home.aspx. I'm going to try it this week. I love ginger and green onions, so hopefully this will go over well. Try it with me, and let me know what your family thinks about it. Remember you can be a Winner at life!
Stay Blessed!
Joyce
Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry
· 2 tbsp cornstarch
· 1 tbsp brown sugar
· 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
· 3 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
· 1 cup water
· Nonstick vegetable cooking spray
· 1 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
· 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts, boneless, skinned, cut into thin strips
· 4 green onions, diagonally sliced (optional)
· 1 cup red bell peppers, cut into strips (optional)
· 1 cup carrots, diagonally sliced thin
· 2 cups snow peas
· 2 cups small broccoli florets
· 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, cooked without salt or fat
· 1/3 cup slivered blanched almonds
Nutrient content per serving:
Total calories: 619Protein: 49gCarbohydrates: 75gFat: 12gCalories from fat: 18%
Cholesterol: 99mgSodium: 456mgFiber: 5gSaturated fat: 2g
Instructions:
In a medium bowl, combine cornstarch, brown sugar, grated fresh ginger, soy sauce, and water. Set aside. In a large skillet sprayed with nonstick vegetable cooking spray add 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil. When hot, add strips of chicken and stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes until done. Remove from skillet. Set aside. Add remaining 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil, green onions (optional), and red bell peppers (optional). Stir-fry 2 minutes and add carrots, snow peas, and broccoli florets. Stir-fry 5 to 6 minutes adding 1 to 2 tbsp water and covering to cook vegetables until they are tender. Add chicken back to skillet and add the well-stirred ginger-soy sauce mixture. Stir constantly to thicken sauce and heat through. Serve over hot cooked rice and top with slivered blanched almonds. Makes 4 servings.
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