Cool 'n Creamy Beet Soup This soup should not be served icy cold, but just under room temperature. Ingredients 2 cups thinly-sliced green cabbage 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup) 4 cups non-fat, reduced-sodium beef or chicken broth, divided 2 cans (15 oz. each) … [Read more...] about Cool ‘n Creamy Beet Soup
Processed Food Toxic
Obesity Expert Calls Processed Food Toxic Consumers Can't Be Blamed for Making Bad Choices When Nearly All Choices Are Bad August 14, 2006 A California pediatrician has added his voice to those blaming big food manufacturers for the worldwide obesity epidemic. Writing in a scientific journal, Dr. Robert Lustig, of the University of California … [Read more...] about Processed Food Toxic
Add Intensity To Your Muscle Building Workout
Add Intensity To Your Muscle Building Workout One of the biggest difficulties facing bodybuilders is how can they be sure that all muscle fibers have been recruited and exhausted during a given exercise and it is only by achieving this that muscle gains can be maximised. The simple answer is, you have work beyond failure and experience a higher … [Read more...] about Add Intensity To Your Muscle Building Workout
Glazed Chicken-Broccoli Stir-Fry
Glazed Chicken-Broccoli Stir-Fry 1 Family size bag quick cooking boil in bag rice or 3 cups hot cooked rice cooking spray 1 tsp vegetable oil 1 pound skinned, boned chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces 3 cups broccoli flowerets 4 green onions, sliced 1/4 cup spicy honey barbecue sauce 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 1/4 … [Read more...] about Glazed Chicken-Broccoli Stir-Fry
Lowfat Spicy Pinto Beans
Lowfat Spicy Pinto Beans Makes: 7 cups Ingredients: 2 cups dried pinto beans, soaked 5 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 onion, chopped 1/4 cup green onions, chopped 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped 2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 tomatoes, diced 1/4 cup … [Read more...] about Lowfat Spicy Pinto Beans
Treadmill Training
Treadmill Training! According to the Sports Goods Manufacturers Association, treadmills are the #1 home-fitness item, outdistancing stair-climbers, stationery bicycles, rowing machines and cross-country skiers. In fact, some surveys indicate that nearly 40 million Americans run on treadmills. Marathoners use treadmills, so do collegiate … [Read more...] about Treadmill Training
Are You a Binge Eater?
Are You a Binge Eater? Ever wonder if you have a serious problem with binge eating? In a recent issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter, I read a feature article about the treatment of bulimia and binge eating. Bulimia is defined as 2 or more episodes of binge eating (consuming a large amount of food in 2 hours or less) at least twice a week … [Read more...] about Are You a Binge Eater?
Tomato, Squash and Onion Casserole
Tomato, Squash and Onion Casserole 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 tsps. minced garlic 3 small onions, sliced 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. freshly-ground pepper 1 tbsp. each fresh thyme, oregano and basil (or 1 tsp. each, dried) 1 medium zucchini, washed, cut into thin slices (about 1/2 pound) 1 medium yellow squash, washed, cut into thin slices (about 1/2 … [Read more...] about Tomato, Squash and Onion Casserole