Less Sleep May Mean More Weight for Kids Written by: Karen Barrow - The less time your child spends asleep, the more likely he or she may become overweight, new research shows. In fact, sleeping fewer than ten hours a night may make a child significantly more likely to become overweight than a child who sleeps away half the day. Lack of … [Read more...] about Less Sleep May Mean More Weight for Kids
LowFat Chicken Breasts with an Asian Glaze
LowFat Chicken Breasts with an Asian Glaze Serves 4 4 skinless chicken breasts, no more than 7 oz each 2 Tbl low sodium soy sauce 2 Tbl sugar-free maple syrup 1 Tbl white rice wine vinegar A few dashes of hot pepper sauce (This is up to your taste. I put in a quarter teaspoon and it was still not a hot dish; just flavorful.) Olive oil … [Read more...] about LowFat Chicken Breasts with an Asian Glaze
The Abs
The Abs... More Important Than You Think What comes to your mind when I say the word "abs"? Do you think of the infomercials advertising "6 second abs" or the latest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue? Most people focus on training their abs to look thinner or sexier. But, do you realize the importance of your abs in everyday activities? Most yoga … [Read more...] about The Abs
Brandied Berry Milk Shake
Brandied Berry Milk Shake 2 cups vanilla low fat ice cream ½ cup black berries ½ cup blueberries ½ cup strawberries ½ cup 1 % low fat milk ¼ cup brandy 1. Place all ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Yield 4 servings (serving size 1 cup). Calories 182 (18 % from … [Read more...] about Brandied Berry Milk Shake
Lower Cholesterol Naturally Using Fiber
Lower Cholesterol Naturally Using Fiber With a high cholesterol and heart disease in the family, Phil's doctor had urged him to adhere to American Heart Association's low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. "Your LDL cholesterol is 181-it's down only 7%. That's still too high, Phil," the doctor said, sighing. "At your age (46 years old), you can't … [Read more...] about Lower Cholesterol Naturally Using Fiber
Low-Fat Spinach and Rice Soup
Low-Fat Spinach & Rice Soup 1 10 oz. box frozen chopped spinach 1 c. basmati rice 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 c. vegetable broth 8 cs. water 1/2 tsp. garlic powder Pepper to taste 6 ozs. plain or lemon soy yogurt (about 3/4 cup) Place all the ingredients, except the soy yogurt, in a large pot and cook over medium heat for 30 … [Read more...] about Low-Fat Spinach and Rice Soup
Obese Children
Report: One in five children will become obese WASHINGTON (AP) -- One in five children is predicted to be obese by the end of the decade. But efforts to turn that tide are scattershot and underfunded, and the government killed one of the few programs proven to work, specialists said Wednesday. Programs that target youngsters' growing … [Read more...] about Obese Children
Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Cacciatore 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 onion -- cut in chunks 1 red bell pepper -- cut into chunks 1 green bell pepper -- cut into chunks 4 skinless boneless chicken breast -- cut into cubes 1 8 oz. package mushrooms -- sliced 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes 1 28 oz. can tomato sauce 2 tablespoons italian seasoning pinch … [Read more...] about Chicken Cacciatore