The NordicTrack 740 Stepper is an exercise machine that incorporates all of the cardio training you're looking for. Nordic Track, one of the leaders in home fitness equipment, has introduced the NordicTrack Stepper. The 740 Stepper includes the specially engineered iFit workout technology; CardioGrip and CoolAire, making it an interactive stepper: … [Read more...] about NordicTrack 740 Stepper
Low Fat Berry Trifle
Ingredients: 1 8oz package of low-fat cream cheese 2 cups fat-free milk 1 8.5oz package angel food cake (cut into 1-inch slices) 1 8oz package of whipped topping 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 cup raspberries or blueberries 1 package instant vanilla pudding (low-fat) Instructions: Beat cream cheese in a large bowl using an electric mixer. Slowly … [Read more...] about Low Fat Berry Trifle
Chocolate Banana Mousse
Chocolate Banana Mousse Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons low-fat milk 4 teaspoons sugar 1 medium banana, cut into quarters 2 teaspoons cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt Banana slices for garnishing Instructions: Place the milk, vanilla, sugar, cocoa powder and banana quarters in a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a … [Read more...] about Chocolate Banana Mousse
Baked Brown Sugar Apples
Baked Brown Sugar Apples This is the perfect light dessert for winter days. Delicious as is, or with a scoop of low-fat frozen yogurt. Ingredients: 4 Granny Smith apples 1/4 cup chopped pecans 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 cup raisins Cinnamon for sprinkling Instructions: Preheat oven to 325F. In a bowl, combine the raisins, pecans, brown … [Read more...] about Baked Brown Sugar Apples
Baked Pears with Cranberry Wine Sauce
This is a light and delicious dessert. You can also serve with a little fat-free frozen yogurt[no sugar added] or fat-free whipped topping. Ingredients: 4 ripe, firm dessert pears (peeled, cored and cut into quarters) 1/3 cup red wine 1/4 cup dried cranberries Cinnamon and nutmeg for sprinkling Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F. Place the pear … [Read more...] about Baked Pears with Cranberry Wine Sauce
All Vegetable Pasta Salad
All Vegetable Pasta Salad 10 ounces pasta shells 32 ounces mixed vegetables, frozen (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, etc) 1 medium white onions, half-ring sliced 1 cup italian salad dressing, low calorie 15 ounces canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning Cook pasta shells according to directions. … [Read more...] about All Vegetable Pasta Salad
Grand Marnier Fruit Salad
Grand Marnier Fruit Salad Ingredients: 1 peach, peeled 2 plums 24 green seedless grapes, cut in half 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons grand Marnier Instructions: In a bowl mix the fruit, lemon juice, sugar and grand Marnier. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours for the fruit to absorb the liqueur. Spoon fruit … [Read more...] about Grand Marnier Fruit Salad
What is the Glycemic Index
What is the Glycemic Index? Over the last 30 years, research into food and blood glucose response has completely changed our carbohydrate classification system. It has been learned that it is impossible to predict the impact on blood glucose levels by certain foods, instead people are fed carbohydrate foods and the response measured. This … [Read more...] about What is the Glycemic Index