July 2011
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Pizza with Broccoli and Mushrooms
Paired with a two-cheese white sauce, broccoli makes a wonderful pizza topping. The secret to a crisp crust is preheating the baking stone or sheet. If you like extra-crispy pizza, prebake the dough 3 to 4 minutes before adding toppings. Ingredient list Serves 6 2 Tbs. nonhydrogenated margarine or butter, divided 6 oz. mushrooms, sliced (2 cups) 8 oz. broccoli florets (3 cups) 1 Tbs....
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What's Your Favorite Workout Song?
I want to add new music for my workout :)
You can find my WPL http://health-heaven.tumblr.com/post/7236666275/workout-playlist
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Breakfast: How does it help weight control?
Here are some of the ways that regularly eating a healthy breakfast may help you lose excess weight and maintain your weight loss: Reduced hunger. Eating breakfast may reduce your hunger later in the day, which may make it easier to avoid overeating. When you skip breakfast, you may feel ravenous later and be tempted to reach for a quick fix — such as vending machine candy or doughnuts at the...
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Healthy ways to cook eggplant
Eggplant is very low in calories - there are only 14 calories in half a cup of boiled eggplant, according to Ohio State University. The vegetable is not loaded with nutrients because it is about 92 percent water. The 14-calorie serving has about half a gram of protein and 3 carbohydrate grams. However, eggplant is rife with fiber, potassium and calcium. Using eggplant can be a productive way to...
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A healthy way to get your chocolate fix
Choose dark chocolate. Select a dark chocolate bar rather than milk chocolate because dark chocolate has less fat and fewer calories than any other type of chocolate. Eat a small section of the dark chocolate bar at a time. Even though dark chocolate has less calories and fat than other chocolate, it is still considered a treat rather than a food you can eat large amounts of. Eat one or two...
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Get rid of arm fat
Pushups Get a solid upper body workout and reduce arm flab with daily pushups. Pushups are convenient because you can perform them anywhere, and the exercise is an efficient form of combined muscle building and cardio training. Hold your body in a plank, or prone, position supported by straight arms with hands flat on the floor and legs extended behind you. Slowly release your elbows to lower...
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Lentil Soup with Cumin and Onions
200g (7 ounces) red lentils 15g (1 tablespoon) rice 1 flat bread 15g (1 tablespoon) cumin 30ml (2 tablespoons) olive oil 2 onions, sliced Salt 1. Rinse the lentils and the rice separately. Transfer them to a saucepan, cover with water, season with cumin and salt and leave to cook for 1 hour. Secure the lid of the saucepan with a weight. 2. Grill or fry the onion slices until they are blackened....
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Fact : I would do filthy nasty freaky things to...
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How to Remove Lower Belly Fat
Step 1 Cut back on your bad eating habits. Give up the fried foods, processed meats, refined baked goods and sweets. Eat nothing but fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, lean meats, fish, whole grains, beans and low-fat dairy products. Keep your portion sizes under control as well.
Step 2 Partake in cardiovascular training to burn the fat in your lower belly, as well as the rest of your body. Do...
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Cheese
Soft cheeses should be uniform in color throughout, and the cheese should fill out the crust casing, which itself should be free from cracks and not too dry.
Semi-firm cheese should not be too crumbly or dry with the color being relatively uniform.
Hard cheeses should be uniform in color and have a firm, uncracked rind that is not too dry or pasty.
Bleu cheeses should be not too dry nor too...
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IF YOU’RE READING THIS, GO DO 50x JUMPING JACKS ,...
repeat if you want. :)
i answered over 80 questions today :D yay
only 18 left :))
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one of my favorite songs! enjoy :)
The Sonnets –...
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Everybody in my house is asleep... and then...
do-you-have-a-flag:
Then everyone in the morning is awake…and then there’s me.
Or, you know, awake anyway!
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Pop! Pilates →
Intense Ab Workout
Saddlebag Shaver
Tricep Toner
Butt Blaster
New Body Make Over
Back Attack
Inner Thighs and Calves
Inner Thigh Insanity
Stretching for Flexibility
Summer Slim Down pt 1
Summer Slim Down pt 2
Arm Attack
Lower Belly Pooch Attack
Thighs, Core, and Shoulders
Legs and Thighs
Beginners Total Body
3 min Ab Workout
Crazy Core Workout
Serious Standing for Legs, Butt,...
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Berrylicious Ice Pops
Ingredients: 1 cup of strawberries 1 cup of blueberries ½ cup of pomegranate or acai juice Method: Blend all ingredients on high in a food processor or blender. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze for about two and a half to three hours. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for another few hours or overnight. This bright berry recipe is very high in antioxidants. Tip: You can also freeze the...
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Peaches n' Cream Ice Pops
Ingredients: 2 ripe peaches, peeled and chopped 1 cup of goat or sheep’s milk yogurt ¼ cup of almond milk Optional: ½ tsp of pure vanilla extract Method: Blend all ingredients on high in a food processor or blender. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze for about two and a half to three hours. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for another few hours or overnight.
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Zucchini Parmesan
This quick and healthy snack tastes like a gormet side-dish, but just takes minutes to prepare! And as a bonus, it’s an easy way to get the kids to eat their vegetables. INGREDIENTS Zucchini, 1 cup, sliced Parmesan Cheese, grated, 1 tbsp I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Original Buttery Spray, 10 sprays Non-stick cooking spray DIRECTIONS Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil,...
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Triangle Wall Pushup
Starting Position Start facing wall, arms-length away, feet slightly apart, legs straight with weight on toes. Place hands on wall with pointer fingers and thumbs forming a triangle. Keep arms in line with shoulders/chest (not above or below this region). Action INHALE: Bend elbows about 90 degrees and lower body toward the wall without touching it. EXHALE: Straighten arms and return to starting...
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'Go-To' Meals
- Peanut butter and jelly is an old favorite that’s even better when served on toasted whole wheat bread.
- Pita pocket sandwiches are delectably stuffed with veggies and healthy lunch meat. Its shape is perfect for eating on-the-go. For some variety, try a whole grain bagel sandwich.
- Peas and tuna are a breeze. Open a can of each, mix, microwave, and you’re set. For a little more flavor, jazz...
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Zucchini Muffins
INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 c zucchini, grated 1 1/2 c rolled oats (not instant) 1 1/2 c whole wheat flour 2 t baking soda 2 t cream of tartar 1 1/2 t cinnamon 1/4 t nutmeg 1/2 c honey 1/4 c pineapple juice concentrate 1 t vanilla 3/4 c applesauce, unsweetened 8 oz crushed pineapple, drained 2 egg whites 6 dried apricots, finely chopped 1/4 c pecans, chopped...
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