Curried Stir-fried Vegetables 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or PAM) 3 cups small cauliflower flowerets (about 1 small head) 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 1/2 tablespoons water 3 1/2 cups tightly packed torn fresh spinach 3/4 pound small plum tomatoes, quartered, … [Read more...] about Curried Stir-fried Vegetables
Obesity Surgery and Natural Orifices
Scalpel-free obesity surgery on the horizon CLEVELAND, Ohio (Reuters) -- Stomach-stapling surgery to combat obesity may be done in the future with a tube inserted through the mouth, making the procedure safer than using an incision and opening the way for more people to undergo it, doctors say. Doctors have performed about 1 million bariatric … [Read more...] about Obesity Surgery and Natural Orifices
Slow Cooker Vegetable Minestrone
Slow Cooker Vegetable Minestrone Savor slow-cooked Italian soup with little effort by letting your slow cooker do all the work! This is one hearty soup recipe the whole family will love. 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 4 cups tomato juice 1 tablespoon dried leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Vegetable Minestrone
Ginger Fruit Salad
Ginger Fruit Salad 8 ounces crushed pineapple (1 can) 2 kiwis - peeled and sliced 1 apple - cored and diced 1 cup sliced strawberries or whole blueberries 1/2 cup orange juice 1 large banana - sliced 8 ounces fat-free lemon yogurt (1 carton) 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger - chopped Toss fruit and juice together, … [Read more...] about Ginger Fruit Salad
Corn Wheels and Zucchini Soup
Corn Wheels and Zucchini Soup To cut the corn, use a mallet or hammer to gently drive a heavy knife or cleaver through the cob. 1/2 cup dehydrated masa flour (corn tortilla flour) 2 quarts vegetable broth 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced 3/4 pound zucchini 3 ears corn, each about 6 inches 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Lime … [Read more...] about Corn Wheels and Zucchini Soup
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Ingredients 1 garlic bulb, unpeeled splash of olive oil 4 large potatoes (Idaho or russet) 1 cup about vegetable stock salt to taste freshly ground black pepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the garlic cloves in an ovenproof dish and drizzle with olive oil. Place the dish, uncovered, in … [Read more...] about Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Free Weights Or Exercise Machines
6 Advantages of Free Weights Over Exercise Machines Meet Sarah. About a year ago, Sarah saw an infomercial about a "multi-unit" workout machine. The announcer called it a "revolutionary" piece of equipment, claiming that people would see results in "just 2-4 weeks". It exercised all major body parts and the female model shown using the machine … [Read more...] about Free Weights Or Exercise Machines
Vegetable Pasta Salad
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 low fat Italian salad dressing, 15 ounces canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning Cook pasta shells according to … [Read more...] about Vegetable Pasta Salad
Grilled Turkey Breast
Grilled Turkey Breast Ingredients 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1 bone-in turkey breast (5 pounds) 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup jalapeno pepper jelly 2 tablespoons olive oil Directions In a … [Read more...] about Grilled Turkey Breast
How Do I Begin A Fat Loss Plan?
How Do I Begin A Fat Loss Plan? Let Me Count The Ways! Most people are unsure about how to begin a fat loss program. They have many questions about food choices, meal composition and exercise. Getting yourself in good physical condition will require willpower and dedication and the desire to get results. It is not easy to lose body fat. It … [Read more...] about How Do I Begin A Fat Loss Plan?