Chicken Cabbage Wraps
I really like the chicken lettuce wraps that you can get at some restaurants but they can be horrible for you with regard to fat, sodium and calories. I made my own version and instead of lettuce I used fresh, raw green cabbage leaves and barely noticed the difference (and they hold up a [...]
Thanksgiving Dinner Stats
According to Men’s Health:
The average man consumes about 2,679 calories on average during a normal day; he consumes about 3,000 just during Thanksgiving dinner!
Over the holiday a fit guy will gain about half a pound of fat while overweight guys will gain about two pounds on average.
Don’t over do it!!!
Healthy Holiday Eating
The holidays are here! This means that many of us will be invited to numerous parties, brunches, dinners, and other gatherings all of which will be a great opportunity to eat and drink healthily. One could only wish! The fact is that most of the parties we attend will have plenty of guilty pleasure foods [...]
Quick Stir-Fry Recipe
Here is a dish I made last night. It is full of fresh veggies and protein. Please try it and tell me what you think!
1/4 c Orange Juice
1/4 c White Wine
1/4 c Lite Soy Sauce
2 tbsp Rice Vinegar (I used Nakano Garlic Flavored)
1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
2 tsp Sesame Oil
2 tbsp Canola, Peanut [...]
Healthy Weeknight Cookbook
Like to cook healthy but in a hurry during the week? Check out CookingLight’s Weeknight cookbook. The recipes in this book are fairly simple, require little time to prepare and cook, and best of all are LIGHT! The book is broken down into six chapters: Essential Weeknight (like Bell Pepper Chicken with Feta Orzo), Make [...]
Zocalo Cafe: Fresh Tex-Mex in Austin
I had lunch Saturday afternoon at Zocalo Cafe, located in the Clarksville neighborhood at 1110 West Lynn. I enjoyed the Tacos del Mar with grilled Mahi Mahi on fresh wheat tortillas (they make them in-house without lard). The tacos were fantastic and garnished with a cabbage, carrot, and cilantro slaw. Mango-watermelon salsa and a slightly [...]
Book Review: Eat This, Not That
Do you tend to eat on the go a lot? Do you find yourself at the drive-through more than in front of the stove? If so pick up or order a copy of Eat This, Not That by Men’s Health editor David Zinczenko. David compares choices between fast-food restaurants and helps you [...]
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