Ingredients 2 cups water 1 cup uncooked white rice Cooking spray 5 carrots, diced 2 onions, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1.5 cups chopped celery 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 zucchini, sliced 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 pound cooked shrimp 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained 3 teaspoons … [Read more...] about Lowfat Shrimp Creole
Shrimp Etouffee
2 tb cooking oil 2 tb flour 1-1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 ribs celery, chopped 2 onions, chopped 1 bay leaf 2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. cayenne 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 1-1/2 lb. medium shrimp, shelled and deveined 2 scallions including green tops, chopped Boiled or steamed rice, for … [Read more...] about Shrimp Etouffee
Vegetable Rice Soup
Vegetable Rice Soup Eliminate the oil and use cooking spray and chicken broth for less fat. 1/2 cup onions, diced 1/2 cup celery, diced 1/2 cup carrots, diced 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil [optional] 1 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes 1 cup quick-cooking brown riceor white rice 1 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon dried … [Read more...] about Vegetable Rice Soup
Shock Your Muscles For Maximum Growth
Always Shock Your Muscles For Maximum Growth Always try to "trick" your muscles into growth. You never want to do the same exercises, reps and sets for each and every workout. You always want to shock your muscles into growing and adapting to new stimuli, so make sure to always switch up your training routines, number of sets and reps for each … [Read more...] about Shock Your Muscles For Maximum Growth
Developing a Fitness Attitude
Developing a Fitness Attitude - A Healthy Weight Loss Program Approach Exercise is Not a Four Letter Word It's obvious that the word 'exercise' has more than four letters, but many of us will agree it sounds like a four-letter word. Indeed, many people feel so negatively about exercise, experts often advise using the term 'physical … [Read more...] about Developing a Fitness Attitude
Turkey Turnovers
Nonstick cooking spray 1 package (11.3 ounces) refrigerated low fat dinner rolls 2 tablespoons prepared honey mustard 3 ounces thinly sliced deli turkey breast 3/4 cup packaged broccoli coleslaw 1 egg white, beaten Prepared mustard (optional) Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Separate dinner rolls; place … [Read more...] about Turkey Turnovers
Fitness Industry and Trainers
Fitness industry pushes for better trainers WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana (AP) -- The United States' aging, overweight population is fueling demand for personal trainers skilled at prodding the out- of-shape of all ages to get fit. But there is no guarantee those buff trainers know the best workout for a 65- year-old man with heart disease or an … [Read more...] about Fitness Industry and Trainers
Cranberry Jalapeño Relish
Make this relish a day ahead to allow the flavors to meld and the heat form the jalapeño to mellow. 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 (12 oz.) package cranberries 2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon cumin 2 to 3 green onions, sliced 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1. Combine water and sugar in a saucepan. … [Read more...] about Cranberry Jalapeño Relish