Absolute Weight Loss & Nutrition Center

Chicken Salad

2010-06-28T10:03:00.002-06:00

1-6oz can Chicken
1 tsp light mayo
3 oz Carb master vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup Chopped grapes
1/2 cup Chopped Celery
1/4 cup Dried Cranberries
Mrs Dash Lemon Pepper – add to taste
May also add chopped red onion for flavor

Iceburg or Romaine Lettuce leafs, to roll chicken mixture in.

Preparation

Mix above ingedients together and serve on lettuce. So Good! This was a HUGE hit at our open house!

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hCG-Green Onion Soup

2010-06-28T10:02:00.001-06:00

green onions (allowed amount)
2 c vegetable broth
1-2 t liquid aminos
1 t parsley
1 t stevia
1/2 t paprika
1/2 t salt
1/2 t dill
1/2 t thyme
1/8 t cayenne or red pepper flakes
1/8 t celery seed

Briefly steam the green onions until tender. Preheat saucepan over MED heat.

Chop steamed green onions.

In a saucepan, saute the green onions in a bit of vegetable broth for a couple of minutes, then add the parsley, zsweet, paprika, salt, dill, thyme, celery seed, and cayenne. Saute 1-2 mins more.

Add remaining vegetable broth, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20-30 mins.

Pico De Gallo

2010-06-28T09:28:00.000-06:00

4 vine ripened tomatoes, chopped
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
2 green onions, white and green parts, sliced
1 Serrano chile, minced
1 handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 limes, juiced
salt and pepper to tase,
add a dash of cumin, for a spicy flavor

Mix all ingredents together, Let is stand 15 min to hour before using for the flavors to blend.

Mushrooms with Mediterranean Stuffing

2010-06-02T14:57:00.002-06:00

2/3 c low-fat cottage cheese
3 oz feta, crumbled
2 tbsp fresh dill
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
satl and pepper to taste
30 medium mushroom caps, cleaned and stemmed

Combine all ingredients except for mushrooms, in small bowl and mix until well blended.
Spoon about 1 tbsp of filling in each mushroom cap, garnish with fresh dill.

3 carbs
3 protein

Mustard Steak

2010-05-05T15:07:00.001-06:00

3.5 oz Filet or London Broil
1 t mustard powder
2 t balsamic vinegar
1/4 t salt
1/2 t pepper
2 cloves garlic (minced)

Mix all seasonings in a bowl. Coat steak evenly with mixture and let stand for 15 minutes. Broil or BBQ steak until desired doneness, let stand 5 minutes befor slicing and serving.

Serve with Asparagus spears,
and warm cinnamon apple!

2010-05-05T14:57:00.002-06:00

Pork Chops with Mushroom Stuffing
(Also great with chicken or Steak!)
Yield 4 Servings

Ingredients

4 – 4oz Pork Chops (or 4 oz. Steaks or 6 oz. Chicken breasts)
8 oz Mushrooms
2 Tbs Green onion
1/8 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Black pepper
1 Clove Garlic, minced
2 tsp Worcestershire

Preparation

Spray a large skillet with a non-stick cooking spray. Cook green onion and garlic over med. heat for 1 minute. Add chopped mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until tender. Remove from heat. Using a sharp knife, cut a slit in meat to form a pocket. Place stuffing in pocket and secure with a toothpick. Brush both sides of meat with Worcestershire sauce. Place meat on grille and cook 10-15 minutes over medium heat. Turn once halfway through cooking.

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Orem Open House

2010-05-05T14:56:00.000-06:00

We are having an open house for a day of pampering at our Orem office! Thursday May 13th, 2010 11am-7pm. Complimentary spa treatments, $500 in giveaways, and 20% off all Glo mineral makeup and Glymed skin products. 20% off nutritional products. Lunch served from 11am-1pm. Don't miss out on all the fun!

ABSolute Weight Loss and Nutrtition Center
529 No 1200 W
Orem, Ut

801-226-5100

Draper Open House

2010-05-05T14:51:00.002-06:00

ABSolute Weight Loss and Nutrition OPEN HOUSE...Wednesday, May 19th from 4 to 7 pm. Come by for snacks and refreshments; Botox cosmetic special for $8/unit (only on day of event while supplies last...sorry no rain checks); 20% off nutritional products; demonstration of the Dermasound facial; enter drawings for giveaways. Please let your family and friends know. We hope to see you there.

Draper Office
405 E 12450 So
Draper, UT 84020

Grilled Chicken w/green chile sauce

2010-04-21T12:08:00.000-06:00

4 boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 limes, juice only
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 c water
10-12 tomatillos, husks removed, cut in half
1/2 c onion
2 gloves garlic, chopped fine
2 jalapeno peppers(can use canned)
1/4 c cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c low fat sour cream

Combine oil, juice from 1 lime, oregano, salt and pepper in baking dish. Add chicken coating both sides. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Turn to marinate on both sides.

Next day: water, tomatillos, onion is a sauce pan. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 10 minutes.

In blender place the mixture and add remaining ingredients, blend until smooth.

Grill chicken on BBQ, place on serving plate. Spoon tablespoon of sour cream over each chicken breast. Pour sauce over top of cream

29 g protein
10 Carbs

HCG_chicken Wraps

2010-04-21T12:07:00.003-06:00

3.5 oz chicken
2 green cabbage leaf
2 Napa cabbage leaf Shredded
garlic
3 T balsamic vinegar
onion powder, salt, pepper

Mis all ingredients excapt cabbage leaf. Cook until chicken is done, then add the shred cabbage, cook until cabbage is slightly cooked. Take the 2 cabbage leaves and split the chicken mixture, roll into a wrap and serve.

Chilled Shrimp with cocktail sauce

2010-04-21T12:06:00.001-06:00

1 1/2 lbs large raw shriimp in their shells
1 2/3 C V-8 Juice
1/3 c prepared horseradish(I prefer unprepared)

Bring a large pot of water to boil, with salt. Add the shrimp, reduce heat to medium, cook until shrimp are just firm. (3 to 4 min) DO NOT OVER COOK! Immediately transfer the shrimp into a bowl of ice salted water to cool.

In a small saucepan, bring the V8 juice to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until reduced to 1 cup, 10- 15 min. Let cool. Stir in the horseradish and chill until cold.

Mustard Steak

2010-04-21T12:05:00.002-06:00

3.5 oz London Broil
1 t dry mustard
2 t balsamic vinegar
1/4 t salt
1/2 t pepper
2 gloves minced garlic

Mix all seasonings in bowl. Spread evenly over steak, broil or BBQ until desired doneness. Let stand for 5 min before slicing. Slice against the grain and serve with Salad.

Citrus Tequlia Shrimp

2010-04-07T16:01:00.003-06:00

Yield 4 servings
1 1/2 Lbs Shrimp
1/4 Cup Tequila
2 Tbs Frozen orange juice
2 Tbs Lime juice
1 Jalapeno, diced
1/2 tsp Salt
2 Tbs Cilantro, chopped
1 Red bell pepper, sliced
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 Onion, sliced

Stir together tequila, orange juice concentrate, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, salt, and cilantro. Add shrimp and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cook bell pepper and onion for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add shrimp mixture to pan and cook until shrimp is pink in color.

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Eat Breakfast

2010-04-07T16:01:00.001-06:00

The first – and easiest – step you should take towards becoming more healthy is so, so simple; it’s eating breakfast. Benefits of eating Breakfast include:
a revved up metabolism started early so that it burns the maximum number of calories to fuel your activities fewer total calories consumed throughout the day
an increased leptin output. Leptin is a hormone that suppress the appetite.

Since leptin suppresses appetite, it follows that those of us who eat breakfast would take in fewer calories throughout the day. In fact, researchers at the University of Texas, El Paso, studied the food diaries of 586 men and women and determined that the more food people ate in the morning, the fewer calories they consumed in an entire day. So eat up early – though what we eat for breakfast may affect what we eat later on.
That’s right. Your first step to losing weight – eating breakfast – is not as simple as just popping any convenience food into your mouth. Eating refined carbohydrates such as sugary cereals, toasted white bread, waffles, or bagels will likely begin an overeating cycle

Triple Decker Vegetable Omelet

2010-04-07T16:00:00.001-06:00

1 C finely chopped broccoli
1/2 c diced red bell pepper
1/2 c green onions
1 glove garlic
3/4 c cottage cheese
2 tbs grated parmesan cheese
1/2 t italian seasoning
1 1/2 c EGG BEATERS, divided
1/2 c chopped tomato

In a nostick skillet, saute broccoli, bell pepper, green onions and garlic in small amount of butter or non stick spray. Remove from skillet, stir in 1/2 c cottage cheese. Keep warm. Combine Parmesan Cheese, italian seasoning.

In same skillet, melt 1/2 t butter. Pour 1/2 cup of EGG BEATERS into skillet. Cook, lifting edges to allow for uncooked portion to flow underneath(needs to be thin) When set, slide onto ovenproof plate. Top with half each of the vegetabel mixture and cheese mixture and set aside.

Prepare 2 more omelets with remaining egg beaters, keep layering with eggs and vegetables. Top with remaining cottage cheese and tomato. Bake at 425 for 5- min.

Serves 2

32 protein
14 Carbs
3 fat

Family Meal Time

2010-03-22T15:17:00.002-06:00

Success Stories
Make Time for a Family Meal
Eating a meal with your family is a great way to share healthy foods and stay up to date on what's happening in one another's lives! But did you know that it's also good for your family's health? A recent study found that girls who ate five or more meals a week with their families had a lower risk of developing unhealthy eating habits and eating disorders. Other studies have linked regular family meals with lower rates of obesity, drug use, smoking, and suicidal thinking among adolescents. With all the benefits you and your family can derive from eating together, how can you afford not to?

Get started this week with these tips:

•Set a time for the meal — just remember who has basketball practice or dance lessons on which day!
•Share food preparation and clean-up duties — your kids will love helping you prepare the meals, and if everyone is involved in cleanup, no one can complain about it!
•If they're old enough, let the kids help wash, peel, and cut up vegetables.
•If your kids are too young to help cook, they can still be involved — by choosing what vegetables they want at dinner, for example, or by stirring ingredients in a bowl.
•Don't let anyone opt out of the meal. Including everyone emphasizes the importance of the family's time together.
•Turn off the TV and computers — focus on eating and talking!
•Eat slowly and enjoy the food, the conversation, and the laughter.
•Keep mealtime conversation positive and avoid sensitive subjects. The point is for all of you to enjoy yourselves — not argue!
With a little practice, your family mealtimes will become something you all look forward to. Give it a try!

Crunchy Pear and Celery Salad

2010-02-24T13:46:00.000-07:00

Crunchy Pear and Celery Salad Recipe

Ingredients
4 stalk(s) celery, trimmed and cut in half crosswise
2 tablespoon vinegar, cider, or other fruit vinegar such as pear or raspberry
2 pkg non calorie sweetner
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium pear(s), red, ripe, preferably red bartlet or Anjou, diced
1 cup(s) cheese, cheddar, white, finely diced
1/2 cup(s) nuts, pecans, toasted, chopped pepper, black ground, to taste
6 piece(s) lettuce, butter, or other lettuce, large leaves Preparation

1. Soak celery in a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.

2. Whisk vinegar, sugar and salt in a large bowl until blended. Add pears; gently stir to coat.

3. Add the celery, cheese and pecans; stir to combine. Season with pepper.

4. Divide the lettuce leaves among 4 plates and top with a portion of salad. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

15 carbs
6 protein

Mexican Chicken Soup

2010-02-12T11:47:00.001-07:00

3.5 cooked chicken, shredded into bite-sized pieces
3-4 cloves minced garlic
1 t cumin
1/2 t onion powder
1/2 t chili powder
1/2 t cayenne (use less if you don't want it as spicy)
diced tomato
2-3 c homemade chicken broth
1/4 c fresh chopped cilantro (optional)

Preheat pot over medium-high heat.
Add garlic, and cook for 3-5 minutes. (Heat until you see little bubbles around the garlic.)
Use a bit of your broth to keep garlic from sticking to the pot, if necessary.
Add tomatoes, chicken broth, and onion powder, cumin, chili powder, cayenne.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to a simmer, and add chicken.

Simmer for 20 minutes.

Stir in cilantro, and simmer for 5 minutes more.

Learning the difference between hunger and cravings.

2010-02-12T11:40:00.000-07:00

When It’s Hunger
Hunger is the feeling you get when you experience a normal and gradual drop in blood sugar about four or five hours after a meal. It's your body's way of telling you that eating is overdue. Hunger signals can come from your stomach (in the form of growls, pangs, or a hollow feeling), as well as from your brain (which may include feeling headachy or fatigued).

Make sure that you are adequately satisfying your hunger with the right foods, such as lean protein and plenty of vegetables at every meal. Another way to ward off hunger is to enjoy a mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack. Strategic snacking is especially important when you’re following a healthy eating plan. Studies show that it takes relatively few calories to prevent cravings but many more to satisfy them once they occur. The right combinaton of protein and carbs in your meals and snacks, should help keep your hunger at bay. We encourage you to eat 3 meals and snack before you get hungry. Some snack ideas include turkey roll-ups, reduced-fat cheese, celery sticks with hummus, or fresh fruit .

When It’s a Craving
Cravings, on the other hand, happen within a couple of hours of your last meal. Ironically, eating some foods can make you hungry! Cravings can be caused by exaggerated spikes and dips in blood sugar that occur after you eat highly processed carbohydrates like white bread or cake or other highly refined baked goods, or white rice or white pasta. These foods are digested so quickly that they cause an almost immediate rise in blood sugar followed by a rapid dip soon after. It's this drop in blood-sugar levels that causes a craving. Moreover, the sight and smell of food can produce cravings as well. "Three-Bite Rule" Simply take three bites of something you’re craving that you normally wouldn’t allow yourself to indulge in, such as a decadent dessert, for example, and then put it aside for a few minutes. Most likely you won’t come back to it. You’ll soon discover that just a few bites can be very satisfying.

Asparagus and Cashews

2010-01-28T06:04:00.002-07:00

Simple asparagus gets crunch from cashews and flavor from a light dressing of sesame oil, marjoram, and lemon juice. This dish goes together fast and is low in calories and carbs.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 7 minutes

Ingredients:

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
2 Tablespoons chopped toasted cashews,

Steam the asparagus in a metal steamer over boiling water for about 6 to 7 minutes. Drain.

Combine asparagus with sesame oil, lemon juice, marjoram, and cashews. Serve.

Yield: 6 servings, 1/2 cup each

Nutritional Information (per 1/2 cup serving): 4 g fat 4 g carb; 2 g protein

Nutrition and Eye Care

2010-01-28T05:56:00.000-07:00

Eye disease is one of the most common causes of permanent disability in the United States. More than 20 million Americans age 40 and older have cataracts, and 10 million Americans age 60 and over have age-related macular degeneration. These eye diseases occur as we grow older, and proper nutrition may have some affect on both of them.

AMD occurs when cells in the macula of the eye die. The macula is located in the center of the retina in the back of the eye, and is responsible for your sharp, central vision, which you need for reading and other tasks that require good eyesight. Once the macula is damaged, your vision is no longer clear, and you cannot make out fine details of objects. There is no cure for AMD, but proper nutrition may help prevent it from worsening.

The nutrients associated with eye health are vitamins C and E; carotenoids, beta carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin; omega-3 fatty acids; zinc; and vitamins B6, B9 (folic acid or folate), and B12.

"Antioxidants, especially lutein, help deter build-up of waste products in the retina, which in turn helps reduce your risk for AMD,” says Jennifer K. Nelson, MS, RD, director of clinical dietetics and associate professor of nutrition at the Mayo School of Health Sciences in Rochester, Minn. “Folate and vitamin B6 decrease the presence of the blood chemical homocysteine, which lowers your risk for AMD. Antioxidants also help prevent the cross linking of proteins in the lens which can cause cataracts.”

A diet high in refined carbohydrates, such as white rice, white bread, and pasta, may actually increase your risk of developing AMD. These foods have a high glycemic index, which means they are broken down rapidly into blood glucose or sugar. Choose breads and pasta made from whole grains and brown rice for your complex carbohydrates.

On a personal note, I have realized how important proper nutrition and the right combination of vitamins and minerals are. Most of my life I have needed to wear some sort of eye correction. I could not even watch TV without my contacts in. The whole world was basically a blur. As I have improved my nutrition, adding the all important Vitamin B6, B12,Folic Acid and Antioxidants. Things started to change, things were not so blurry! Well, now after 2+ years, I no longer need contacts.

Scrambled Eggs Florentine

2010-01-06T04:43:00.000-07:00

2 Eggs
1/8 cup Fresh Basil, chopped
1/4 cup Frozen Spinach, cooked
4 oz Canadian Bacon, Cut
6 Egg Whites
1/2 Tbs Parmesan, grated
1/4 cup Diced Tomato, drained

In a bowl, mix together eggs, egg whites, basil, and parmesan cheese. Place spinach and tomatoes in a microwave safe bowl. Cook on high for 1 minute. Spray a medium sized skillet with a non-stick cooking spray and heat on medium. Poor egg mixture into pan and scramble. When eggs are almost cooked, add in spinach and tomato. Finish cooking until eggs are set.

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Pork Curry over Cauliflower couscous

2009-12-21T11:47:00.000-07:00

1 tbsp olive Oil
2 tbsp mild curry powder
2 tsp crushed garlic
1 1/2 lb Pork Tenderloin Roast
1 red or green bell pepper seeded and diced
1 tbsp cider vinegar
2 cups water
1 lg head cauliflower

Heat 1/2 of oil over medium heat in large saucepan. Add curry powder and garlic; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes until garlic is golden.

Add pork and stir to coat completely with curry and garlic. Cook 5 - 7 min until pork cubes are pink in the center. Add bell pepper and vinegar, cook and stir for 3 min. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Add water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 45 min, stir occasionally,
until liquid is reduced and pork is tender, adding additional water as necessary.

Meanwhile, trim and core the cauliflower, cut into equal pieces. Chop finely, you can use food processor, just don't puree.

Heat remaining oil in skillet, add cauliflower; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until tender. Do not over cook cauliflower.

Serve Pork over Cauliflower.

Makes 4 servings 14 carbs 40 protein

Easy Appetizers

2009-12-18T10:27:00.001-07:00

Crudites and dips: celery sticks, trimmed radishes, raw mushrooms, jicama sticks, and small sweet peppers on a party platter with one or two low carb dips. The vegetables are low in calories and carbs, provide a nice satisfying crunch, and are easy to prepare.

Berries and cream: Instead of high calorie, high sugar cheesecake bites, cookies, and other confections, place mixed berries in a festive serving bowl and top with unsweetened whipped cream. Your guests will love the natural sweetness and color of the fresh fruit as well as the indulgent topping of cream.

Cheese plate: Small bites of artisan cheeses, slices of fruit and whole nuts are a divine party offering. Visit your local supermarket deli or specialty cheese shop and buy three or four different types of cheese. Pair them with apples, pears, grapes and other fresh fruit. Serve with small bowls of walnut and pecan halves, hazelnuts, and almonds.

Gazpacho with Avacado

2009-12-18T10:26:00.000-07:00

Gazpacho is a chilled soup that is especially satisfying on a hot summer day. It is naturally high in vitamins and minerals and low in carbohydrates. This entire low carb recipe has about 200 calories, not counting the avocado.

Ingredients:
1 cup finely diced peeled cucumber
1 cup finely chopped green peppers
1 cup finely diced, seeded tomato
1 cup finely diced celery
1/4 cup minced onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh flat leaf parsley
2 cups tomato juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or more to taste
Zest, minced and juice from a lemon
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Pinch of cayenne
Salt and pepper to taste
Diced avocado

Directions:
Mix all the vegetables, parsley, tomato juice, lemon zest and juice, and all the seasonings in a large bowl. Refrigerate for a couple of hours or overnight to develop the flavors. Serve chilled, garnished with diced avocado.

Food Diary

2009-12-14T11:02:00.006-07:00

A food diary is a great way for assessing how you are eating. It helps to understand why you eat the way that you do. A food diary important for keeping that long-term weight management.

One of that hardest things about keeping a food diary is being honest with yourself. Studies have shown that women tend to fudge a little when it comes to keeping record of what we are eating, sometimes up to 1000 calories per day.

Why bother with a diary if you are not going to keep it honest. No one has to see it but you, do yourself a favor and keep to the facts.

We don't have to keep track of the exact calories, just keep track of what you are eating. Write down your protein, carbs and fats. Keep your portion sized on the right scale, we have taught you how, so do it.

Sometimes writing our feelings and moods helps if we are emotional eaters.

Refined Carbohydrates

2009-12-14T10:52:00.001-07:00

White bread is a refined carbohydrate.

Definition: Foods which have been processed by machinery that strips the bran and germ from the whole grain. The process gives foods a finer texture and prolongs shelf life, but it also removes important nutrients, such as B vitamins, fiber, and iron.

Also Known As: refined carbs, refined sugars

Examples: White rice and pasta made with white flour are examples of refined carbohydrates

2009-12-11T11:53:00.002-07:00

Ingredients
1 (6 lb) prime rib roast

5 cloves garlic, smashed
rosemary, roughly chopped
thyme, roughly chopped
salt and pepper
2 cups cabernet sauvignon wine
1/4 cup water or beef drippings
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees Place the roast, rib side down, in a large roasting pan.

In a small bowl mash together garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper to make a paste.

Smear the paste generously over the entire roast.

5Roast for about 1 1/2-2 hours or approximately 20 minutes per pound for medium-rare.

Check the internal temperature of the roast in several places with an instant-read thermometer, it should register 120-125 degrees for medium rare.

Remove the beef to a carving board and allow to rest for 20 minutes to let the juices settle.

Pour the pan juices into a fat separator so you can use the broth for the au jus and

Place the roasting pan over medium-high heat.

Add the cabernet and scrape up the brown bits in the bottom of the pan.

Continue to cook until the wine is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

Strain the sauce through a sieve to remove the solids before serving.

Strawberries

2009-12-11T11:46:00.001-07:00

1 lb fresh strawberries
4 ounces fat free cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 teaspoons Splenda sugar substitute
Directions
Clean the strawberries and cut the tops off so that they are flat. Place them on a plate.
Using a small knife, make a hole in the bottom of the strawberries.
With a mixer, blend the cream cheese with the vanilla and splenda.
Using a small spoon, put little dollops of the cream cheese in the holes in the strawberries.
Chill until ready to serve.

Grilled Crab Legs

2009-12-11T11:44:00.001-07:00

3-4 lbs king crab legs or dungeness crab legs, cooked
2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
Heat grill.
Brush both sides of crab legs with oil and place on hot grill 5" to 6" from coals

Heat for 4 to 5 minutes, turning once.

Remove to plates and serve with the dipping sauce of your choice.
Red cocktail sauce, garlic butter sauce, or a thinned down guacamole dip are very nice dipping sauces.

Asparagus

2009-12-11T11:42:00.001-07:00

1 bunch fresh asparagus (stalks approx same thickness)
1 tablespoon oil
freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Directions
1prepare asparagus by washing and snapping off tough end.
2heat oil in frying pan.
3add asparagus and keep moving around in pan until changes colour (approx 3-5 minutes) add balsamic vinegar and the pepper sprinkling over all of the asparagus.
4remove from heat and cover for a few minutes to let flavours develop.
5serve.

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

2009-12-11T11:38:00.001-07:00

1 pound fresh mushrooms
7 to 8 ounces crabmeat (canned or fresh picked) NOT IMITATION!
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground savory
ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a medium bowl, combine crabmeat (rinse if using canned), green onions, herbs, and pepper. Mix in mayonnaise and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese until well combined. Refrigerate filling until ready for use.

Wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp towel. Remove stems. Spoon out the gills and the base of the stem, making deep cups. Discard gills and stems. Fill the mushroom caps with rounded teaspoonfuls of filling, and place them in an ungreased shallow baking dish. Sprinkle tops with Parmesan and paprika.

Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and serve immediately.

Serves 6.

tomato Basil Soup

2009-12-11T11:07:00.000-07:00

2 Cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
3 oz tomato paste
4-6 leaves of fresh basil rolled and sliced
1-2 cloves garlic crushed and minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
pinch of marjoram
salt and pepper to taste

Puree all ingredients in a food processor or blender. pour into a saucepan and heat to a boil. Reduce and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve hot.

Curried Shrimp and Tomatoes --hCG Recipe

2009-12-07T15:23:00.000-07:00

Shrimp
1/2 c vegetable broth or water
2 tomatoes chopped
1 tbls finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, crushed and minced
1/8 tsp curry powder
dash of onion, garlic.
pinch of allspice, stevia to taste

Saute Shrimp with the onions and garlic for about 4 min. Add remaining ingredients. Cook for 5-10 minutes on medium heat.

Serve with Cinnamon Apple

Chili

2009-12-07T15:22:00.001-07:00

2 Tsp Olive Oil (can use less)
30 oz ground sirloin or extra lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp cheyenne pepper
1 can diced or stewed tomatoes
1 cup beef broth (non fat or low fat)
4 tbsp grated mozarella cheese

Heat the oil in pan, add beef and cook, until browned. Add the onion, garlic and all of the dried seasonings; stir well to mix and cook until onions are tender.

Add the tomatoes, and broth. Simmer, uncovered, for about 1 hour adding a little water or additional beef broth, it should be tick and soupy. Serve in warm bowls with grated cheese, onions, fat free sour cream on top.

50 protein
16 carbs and fat

Flavored Vinegars

2009-12-07T15:21:00.002-07:00

Flavored vinegars are another way to add a little excitement to your way of eating. These vinegars also make a great gift to give to your frineds and coworkers.
In a covered quart size pan, bring one cup of vinegar to a boil. Add 1 cup of fruit, stir, and bring to a boil again. Turn off the hear and let it cool to room temperature. Mash the fruit to ensure that as much of its surface area is exposed to the vinegar as possible. (you can use a food processor or your bullet blender to process the mixture) Place in a clean 1 pint container and let it set for a week for more. At the end of the week, strain the liquid from the solids and discard. Pour the liquid into a pint jar and add white wine vinegar until the far is full. You may also use Balsamic Vinegar. A pint is equal to 32, 1 tablespoon servings. You may also add 4 tablespoons of Splenda or Truvia for a finished flavor vinegar.

Strawberries, blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Sour Cherries, Red Currants. Are all good Fruits to use.

You may also add some herbs to a vinegar while cooking for bake a fruit and herb flavor. If you use herbs, after straining the mixture, add whole herbs to the jar for decoration.

Slaw

2009-12-07T15:21:00.001-07:00

2 c Cabbage, shredded
2 tbsp onion, chopped fine
4 tbsp water
4 tbsp cider vinegar
1 t salt
5 tbsp splenda

In a 1 qt saucepan, bring all ingredients except cabbage to a boil and remove them from heat. Add the cabbage, stir, and let cool. Spoon into a pint bowl or jar. Will Keep for couple of weeks in the refrigerator.

4 servings

7 carbs
2 protein

Sirloin Tips with Mushroom Suace

2009-12-07T11:23:00.002-07:00

1 TSP Olive Oil
3 cloves of garlic
1 1/2 lbs Sirloin
1 lb mushrooms
1 (8 oz) sugar free tomato sauce (like hunts)
3/4 c red wine
salt and pepper to taste

Cut beef into cubes. In a large skillet over medium heat. Heat oilive oil, add garlic, and brown beef cubes.

Add mushrooms with liquid, tomato sauce, red wine. Simmer for 45 minutes.

Serve with mixed green salad

Serves 4

P-49
C & F - 10
If using a 10 count dressing 49/20

Blackened Fish with Mango Salsa

2009-12-07T11:23:00.001-07:00

1 mango peeled and chopped
1/4 c finely chopped red pepper
1 green onion finely chopped
2 tbls chopped cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper finely chopped
2 tbls fresh lime juice
1 tbls fresh lemon juice

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl, place in fridge for 30 min.
Serve over blackened White fish

2 servings

Protein- 33
Carbs- 10

Chicken Curry Soup

2009-12-07T11:18:00.000-07:00

3.5 oz Chicken, cubed or shredded
small amount of onion
2 c chicken broth, fat free
garlic to taste
1/4 t curry powder
1/4 t cinnamon powder
1/4 t pumpkin pie spice or to taste
Salt and Pepper to taste

Place all ingredients in a sauce pan or deep skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 45 min.

You can also make this in the crock pot, make larger amounts and freeze for another meal.

Enjoy

Salmonm with tomato Salsa

2009-12-07T11:17:00.000-07:00

2- 6 oz salmon fillets, skin removed
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 Avacado, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbls balsamic vinegar
1/4 c chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
salt and pepper to tast
1 lime, cut into wedges

Place Salmon in a shallow dish, add 2 cups water. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. or until salmon is cooked as desired. Remove and put in fridge until cook.

In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients(except lime).

Serve Salmon with Salsa spooned on top, and lime wedges.

Serves 2

Protein 43
Carbs 10

Cheese Crisps

2009-12-07T11:16:00.000-07:00

I cup grated hard cheese(such as parmesean, romano, asagio)

Toss chese with any seasoning that you like, such as garlic, cumin, cinnamon.

Pile 1 to 4 tablespoons of cheese(depending on the size of crisp you want)
on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Spray with non stick spray. Flatten tops of cheese pile. Leave 2 in between each pile.

Bake for 5-6 minutes @ 350

Serve with dip or salsa or eat plain.

Cauliflower Rice

2009-12-07T10:49:00.000-07:00

I head of Cauliflower

Process fresh Cauliflower in a flood processor until it is the size of rice. You may also use a sharp knife and chop finely, or shred with a grater.

Microwave in a covered dish, DO NOT ADD WATER.

Use in place of rice in any dish.

Herb Stuffing

2009-11-18T13:54:00.001-07:00

Stuffing
Herb Stuffing

1 lb ground turkey Or turkey sausage
1/4 cup finely chopped onion(I use more)
1/4 c chopped celery
2 eggs
2 cups coarsely chopped cauliflower
1/2 c diced yellow squash
1/2 c parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon parsley
3 tablespoons fresh thyme and sage
1 tablespoon minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste

Crumble turkey in pan and cook over medium heat. Add the celery and onion, stirring until browned.

Beat eggs in a bowl. Mix remaining ingredients in to meat mixture. Pour into a baking dish and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

6 servings @ 6.5 fat, 8.4 carbs, 17.4 protein

Mashed Cauliflower

2009-11-18T13:05:00.001-07:00

1 head cauliflower, trimmed, wahsed and cut into chunks
2 tablespoons butter
low fat or non fat sour cream
1 tsp minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste

Steam the cauliflower until it is well cooked. Drain, add your butter, garlic and mash it up. Add sour cream slowely until desired c...onsistency.

you may add Thyme, or Rosemary. Any kind of fresh herb that you like!

makes 6 servings @ 3.5 Carbs, 6 carbs, 2.3 protein

Shrimp with cocktail sauce

2009-11-18T12:42:00.000-07:00

2 lbs cooked shrimp

Cocktail sauce
no-sugar ketchup or low carb ketchup
horseradish sauce (I use real shredded horseradish root)
little lemon juice

combine these three ingredients together to suit your taste.

Wash throughly, keep shrimp on ice in a bowl. Serve with homemade coctail sauce

4 oz or 4 medium shrimp is 24 protein, 2 carbs, 1 fat

Cranberry Relish

2009-11-18T12:40:00.000-07:00

12 oz or one bag of Fresh Cranberries
1 cup water
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 cup sugar sweetner(Splends or Stevia)

Combine sugar substitute and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add cranberries and orange zest, bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, you may refergerate until ready to serve.

Makes 8 servings.
10 carbs per serving

another alternative:

12 oz fresh cranberries
1 cup sweetener
orange zest

chop all ingredients in your bullet blender, and a touch of cinnamon and refergerate until ready to serve.

Lets Talk Turkey!

2009-11-16T14:53:00.002-07:00

Traditional Turkey Dinner; 1 glass cider, 1 cup eggnog, 1 cracker w/cheese,1 oz potato chips, 1 tbsp dip. 3 c green salad w/dressing, 1/2 c jello w/fruit, 6 oz Turkey(white and dark), 1/2 c stuffing, 1/2 c potatoes, 1/2 c gravy, 1/2 c cranberry sauce, 1/2 c green bean casserole, 1/2 c candied sweet potatoes, 1 dinner roll, 1 pat butter, 1 pc pecan pie w/whipped cream.

You would CONSUME about 3076 calories, 56 Protein, 222 Carbs and Fats! If you had pumpkin pie in place of Pecan, you would save 300 calories, 22 carbs and fats!

You would need to walk 58460(29 miles) steps to burn off that Dinner, and that is just dinner!

You probably ate breakfast and lunch!

And lets be honest who just eats one serving!

Lets face it, Thanksgiving is not exactly a low-carb, low-fat meal. With a few changes, new recipes, new thoughts we can make lifestyle changes for that all important meal.

Its the high carb vegtables that will send your low-carb, low-fat lifestyle into a tailspin. The potatoes, candied yams, that flour based gravy, all those good homemade rolls, and the old time favorite Stuffing!

Don't even get me started on the desserts! Pumpkin pie, Pecan, Apple, Cherry. What about those appetizers? Cheese balls, crackers.

We can still have a very healthly, satisfying meal. The great part about a low-carb way of life, is that Turkey is included! You can keep your stuffing(we will show you how)and the gravy too. Just give up the potatoes, and bread. How about pumpkin pie, you can keep that too! Over the next few days I will share some great recipes to exchange for those items we would like to stay away from.

We want to keep our weight loss going in the right direction during the holidays.

GOALS

2009-11-16T09:26:00.005-07:00

Setting GOALS helps you to choose where you want to go in life. By setting goals, you know exactly what you want to achieve. Properly set goals can be extremely motivating. As you get into the habit of goal-setting, you will find that your self-confidence builds fast! Goal setting helps with short term motivation and your long term vision.

By setting clear defined goals, you can measure and take pride in your achievements! You can see a forward progress in what might have been a previously, pointless grind.

Create a big picture for yourself, what you want to do with your life. Break down that end result goal into smaller goals. By making the small goals attainable, we reach them and keep motivated. Motivation is part of keeping our goals.

Write down your goals. First, by making yourself a lifetime goal, work your list until you have reached your ultimate goal. We all want to have a goal of being a healthier, weight loss is part of that.

Commitment

2009-11-11T15:48:00.000-07:00

The single most important factor in obtianing good weight loss is COMMITMENT! Commitment ignites action. Commitment is pledging yourself to a single goal. This means living that commitment on a daily basis. To gain individual success we need to be committed. The truth is, being committed is never easy. It is not easy to obtain our weight loss goal. To remain committed takes persistence and a great amount of determination.

There are people in our lives that are not comfortable with our commitment to being leaner, healthier. We can loose sight of that commitment, it is easy to be sidetracked.

Part of commitment is improving. Improving is trying for that next level of being more. Commitment is looking for a better way, learning in the process. We need to confront what is not working, changing how we are eating, exercing, getting that focus back, taking risks to change. Changes bring on the optimisum for a better future, leaving the past behind.

Paying the price for commitment has its rewards, we emerge healthier, happier.
Remember, you only get what you are willing to give!