Recipe: Mashed Cauliflower
Mashed Cauliflower
This recipe is a great alternative to mashed potatoes or pasta. Cauliflower is low in fat and carbs and is a very nutritionally dense food. It also contains many phytochemicals which may help you reduce your risk for certain cancers. These are just a few of the benefits of eating cauliflower, making it far [...]
Turkey and Veggie Chili
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 lb lean ground turkey
2 tbsp chopped garlic
½ medium onion, diced
1 c red wine
1 ½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1 ½ tsp dried oregano
3 tsp mild chili powder
2 tsp paprika
1 large zucchini, diced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, diced
1 4 oz. can diced green chilies
1 15 oz. can of kidney [...]
Moroccan Chicken
Here is a tasty chicken dish that is low-lat, low-carb and high in protein. The spices add a ton of flavor without a lot of salt or fat. Serve with quinoa, a complete plant-based protein that is also gluten-free. Let me know what you think.
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground cumin (or camino)
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp [...]
New Austin Raw Food Restaurant: Borboleta
A friend invited me out to lunch at Borboleta a new vegetarian, gluten-free raw food restaurant in downtown Austin. I eat healthy but I don’t have a lot of experience with dining the raw food way. That being said, here is my review of Borboleta.
The restaurant itself is pretty small, located right next to Bella [...]
Is a Virus Making Me Fat?
“Obese people are not overeating, they are just sick”. This notion is being widely reported due to interesting findings out of Louisiana State University. There would seem to be SOME correlation between about one third of obese individuals and a unique, cold-like virus known as AD-36. This virus appears to work against overweight individuals in [...]
Fish Veracruz
I made this awesome, healthy dish last night. I used cod and it worked nicely. I also served it over brown rice with fresh green beans. Recipe from Saveur.com.
2 1-lb. red snapper filets or sea bass steaks
Salt
2 limes
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 white onions, peeled and chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
4 large tomatoes, blanched, peeled, [...]
What to Eat Before a Workout
Ever feel a little light headed or overly fatigued half way through your workout? It could be that you didn’t nourish your body properly before your workout. Here are some tips for eating before a workout. (Source: SCW Fitness Newsletter 2/23/09 www.scwfitness.com)
We know working out on an empty stomach is not our [...]
Does Diet Cola Make Me Fat?
Have you made a resolution to tidy up your diet this year? Have you included switching to more “diet” drinks instead of full calories drinks? Here is an article that may make you think twice. Water is always the best option! (Source: SCW Fitness Newsletter 5/1/08 www.scwfitness.com)
“Instructors all over the country [...]
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Occasionally we all need a sweet fix. With a few substitutions to a traditional recipe you can make the treats you love a little better for you. Below is a healthier recipe for chocolate chip cookies. Instead of white flour use whole wheat and instead of butter or shortening use fat free [...]
Alcohol, Calories, & Weight Gain
Going to a lot of holiday parties? Interested to know how many calories all those festive drinks have in them? Here is an article that helps answer that question. (Source: SCW Fitness Newsletter 11/28/08 www.scwfitness.com, Click here for a printable version)
“The holidays can really wreak havoc on our routines and our bodies. Most [...]
