tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36633905606311101282024-03-05T05:10:12.915-07:00Cami's Healthy Living Blog"The greatest wealth is good health"Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-2298687727732302072010-04-06T09:53:00.002-06:002010-04-06T09:58:19.886-06:00TodayI was researching some health and fitness stuff on the American Heart Association website and they had these great motivational slogans that if we all live by, we can take a step towards a healthier, more fufulling life.<br /><br />Today is the day I.... drink water instead of soda<br />Today is the day I.... eat apples instead of apple pie.<br />Today is the day I.... eat what i want my children to eat.<br />Today is the day I.... take a 30 minute walk at lunch time.<br />Today is the day I.... dust off my rollerblades/running shoes.<br />Today is the day I.... check my heart health.<br />Today is the day I.... take the stairs rather than the elevator.<br />Today is the day I.... get my blood pressure checked.<br />Today is the day I.... burn 250 extra calories.<br />Today is the day I.... get my cholestorol checked.<br /><br />Maybe just try and do 2-3 of these things this week, every day and see how it makes you feel!Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-48580053387890075852010-04-06T09:48:00.001-06:002010-04-06T09:49:27.190-06:00Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps<p><br />Nutrition Information<br />Calories – 298Protein – 27 gTotal Fat – 9 gSaturated Fat – 2 gCholesterol – 80 mgSodium – 610 mgCarbohydrate – 34 gFiber – 5 g</p><p> </p><p>INGREDIENTS<br />• 4 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced<br />• 2 stalks celery, finely diced<br />• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced<br />• 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely diced<br />• 3 scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced<br />• 2 tablespoons grated or finely minced fresh ginger<br />• 4 cloves garlic, minced<br />• 1 pound ground chicken (at least 90% lean)<br />• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt<br />• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper<br />• 1/3 cup bottle Chinese plum sauce<br />• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce<br />• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar<br />• 1 teaspoon hot chili paste, such as sriracha (or to taste)<br />• 1/4 cup unsalted roasted cashews, chopped<br />• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish (optional)<br />• 1 head Boston or Bibb lettuce</p>DIRECTIONS<br />Liberally coat a large skillet with oil spray, and preheat it over medium-high heat.<br />Add the carrots, celery, bell pepper, water chestnuts, scallions, ginger, and garlic. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften slightly, about 5 minutes, adding a tablespoon of water at a time as necessary to prevent scorching.<br />Reapply oil spray if necessary, and add the ground chicken to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, breaking the meat into a fine crumble with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Season with the salt and pepper. <br />Add the plum sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili paste and stir to coat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until heated through.<br />Remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the cashews and cilantro. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.<br />Clean the lettuce and break off 12 individual leaves (trim away the stem end of the leaves if they are tough). Fill each lettuce cup with roughly ½ cup of the chicken mixture. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-30242883689013132412010-03-26T20:38:00.002-06:002010-03-26T20:54:23.082-06:00My thoughts on healthcareMany of you who know me, understand how conservative I am so it is no surprise how against I am of the new health care "reform" that has recently passed. I am against taking away the right to chose (let's be honest, that is EXACTLY what Obama is doing-- taking away our choice of whether or not to get health-care)<div><br /></div><div>So here are a few thoughts on what I think WE could all do to help America have better health care. I get that this would all only happen in a perfect world... but hey, a girl can dream, right?!</div><div><br /></div><div>First off.... Americans are fat. We are. Just admit it. I have accepted that, so you should too. I was once super large... and I could sit here and blame it on genetics or something, but most of it came down to my own lifestyle. I was lazy and liked to eat... a lot. So you put those two together, what do you get? Weight gain. </div><div><br /></div><div>So we as Americans need to take our health MORE seriously! I am a firm believe that Medicare wouldn't be in such disarray if it weren't for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases that clog up the whole system (both are obesity related diseases). So we need to take "health-care" in our own hands.</div><div><br /></div><div>I can tell you first hand the benefits of going from super lazy and obese to a healthy weight and in good shape. Is it easy? HECK NO! I have to literally schedule an hour in my day (which is hard working full time and school full time) to work out. I have to map out and plan my meals to ensure I am getting the lean proteins and vegetables and all that other jazz that I need to stay fit. But man oh man, it feels amazing after you run for an hour and feel that accomplishment. And after I eat a delicious and healthy salad, I can just feel the good energy that makes my body feel so much better.</div><div><br /></div><div>My asthma is almost completely gone now. Growing up, I had to go to an asthma doctor once a week because it was so bad. Once I began working out daily, it slowly faded. I took my <b>own</b> heath into my <b>own</b> hands. Many problems that Americans face are due to their own lifestyle. The government can't control that-- Only YOU can!</div><div><br /></div><div>I am not saying that by taking care of our bodies that we will never have to see a doctor again, we all need our checkups and stuff... but I know it would allow us to be sick less frequent. Just think that if we as Americans took care of ourselves and truly treated our bodies as temples, of how many diseases would be diminished and cancers would be less frequent? It's a real possibility! So my challenge to you is to break out your running shoes and go for a walk around the block and to go through your fridge and throw out the junk! Start taking your health into your own hands... something the government should NOT control! Do it... I triple dare you!</div>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-5409849424158102322010-03-16T22:26:00.002-06:002010-03-16T22:30:11.021-06:00Half and HalfAnd I am not talking about the creamer you put in your coffee.<div><br /></div><div>This is something Geoff and I are very dedicated in doing.</div><div><br /></div><div>Whenever we go out to eat-- we SPLIT an entree. And you know what? We never leave feeling unsatisfied. </div><div><br /></div><div>Portion sizes are about double what they should be anyways, and this is MUCH easier on your pocketbook. Give it a try-- next date night of girls night out or whatever the occasion may be... split your meal!</div><div><br /></div><div> Just tonight Geoff and I split a whole wheat turkey avacado sandwhich with fruit and baked chips from Jason's Deli... our total bill was just a little over 7 dollars and our calorie intake was about 400 each! Can't beat that!</div><div><br /></div><div> Try it-- I dare you!</div>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-90706252408852751272010-03-04T17:27:00.002-07:002010-03-04T17:38:35.610-07:00Time is of the essence!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I don't know about you, but when I come home from a long day of work-- I am FAMISHED! It is so easy to eat unhealthy when this happens cause lets face it-- how easy is it to go through the drive through of a fast food joint or to throw a frozen pizza in the oven? Well, eating healthy can be quick and easy! It just takes a small effort and dedication to your health... just be sure to plan your menu for the week and you will be ready to eat quick and healthy! Here are a few new recipes for a quick, delicious and healthy dinner. Enjoy!</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Grilled Chicken with Chipotle-Orange Glaze</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(69, 69, 69); font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; "><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-type: none; "><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate, thawed</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1.5 teaspoons finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, (see Note)</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 teaspoon molasses</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat (8 ounces)</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-image: none; list-style-type: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/8 teaspoon salt</span></span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><ol style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style-type: decimal; list-style-position: inside; "><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Preheat grill or broiler to high. Lightly oil the rack.</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Whisk orange juice concentrate, chiles, vinegar, molasses and mustard in a small bowl.</span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Sprinkle chicken with salt. Grill or broil the chicken for 2 minutes. Turn the chicken, brush with the chipotle-orange glaze, and cook, brushing occasionally with more of the glaze, 4 minutes more. Turn the chicken again, brush with the glaze, and cook until no longer pink in the middle, 2 to 5 minutes more.</span></span></li></ol><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: normal; "><a name="mediterranean"><h4><span style="color:#741204;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> MEDITERRANEAN ROAST VEG ON COUSCOUS</span></span></span></h4><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color:#741204;"></span></span></span></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ingredients</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />2 eggplant cut into in 1/2 inch slices<br />3 zucchini, cut into chunks<br />2 red peppers, seeds removed, sliced lengthways into fingers<br />4 red onions quartered<br />half small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks<br />6-8 cloves garlic, peeled<br />fresh rosemary needles, or fresh thyme leaves<br />16 cherry tomatoes<br />1 cup couscous<br />4 tbsp pesto<br />2 tbsp French dressing<br /></span></span><p></p><p></p><p><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Serves 6</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Preheat oven to 375. Lightly spray a baking tray and place the aubergine slices on it, brush with a little oil.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Place all other veg in a bowl, drizzle over some olive oil and scatter with herbs. Turn to coat, then place in a roasting tin.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Roast for 20-25 minutes, turn the eggplant slices over. Give the other veg a stir, throw in the garlic cloves and cherry tomatoes and roast for another 10-15 minutes until cooked through.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Meanwhile, prepare the couscous by placing the grains in a bowl and pouring over 1 cup boiling water. Cover and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Fluff the grains with a fork.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mix together the pesto and French dressing. Place a helping of couscous on each plate and top with the roasted vegetables. Pour some dressing over.</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">You can top each portion with grated Parmesan cheese, or for a more substantial dish, poach one egg per person for 5 minutes until the yolks are just set and serve on top of the vegetables.</span></span></li></ol><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><h4><span style="color:#741204;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">GRILLED SALMON WITH A YOGURT CRUST</span></span></span></h4><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color:#741204;"></span>Very quick, very tasty. What more do you want?<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">4 salmon steaks. </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">For the crust </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2/3 cup low fat natural yogurt, small bunch fresh coriander, leaves and stalks finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, crushed, 1/2 tsp each ground cumin, smoked paprika<br /></span></span></p><p><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Serves 4:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> Mix the crust ingredients together and spread over the salmon steaks. Cook under a pre-heated grill for about 10 minutes, turning once, until fish is cooked through.</span></span></p></div></span></div></div></span></div>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-73571060669488736612010-02-09T16:47:00.002-07:002010-02-09T16:58:35.893-07:00Portion Control<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqkfO4HDAXM-mKEIfktKJlI0CzW56AZco_KoBCzfZZnmuZhCrUDiDATF2hVnGyaitxYndayLZeS3giOVqaQBHSUu0BIkMcmbHtU5W2r5Ed0_HMxihJOpAA5DHe9LFCYSkGoM9BTTC5kxY/s1600-h/mcdc22_portioncontrolintro.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqkfO4HDAXM-mKEIfktKJlI0CzW56AZco_KoBCzfZZnmuZhCrUDiDATF2hVnGyaitxYndayLZeS3giOVqaQBHSUu0BIkMcmbHtU5W2r5Ed0_HMxihJOpAA5DHe9LFCYSkGoM9BTTC5kxY/s320/mcdc22_portioncontrolintro.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436397332754286066" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">One reason so many people in America are gaining weight is because of a lack of knowledge when it comes to portion control. This is something I have really had to learn throughout the last five years of losing weight. Before, I would eat a HUGE bowl of sugar cereal in the morning in one of those huge bowls that seem very common nowadays, which equals to about 2 1/2-3 cups of cereal. Now, I try to follow the recommendations for serving sizes so conveniently located on the nutritional information. I admonish everyone to READ READ READ the nutritional information before you eat. Read what the serving size is. Often we look at a package of something and it says 150 calories and we think "Sweet!" but we don't look at the serving size, which may say 2 oz, and the WHOLE package equals 8 oz-- making the snack to be very high calorie if we consume the whole bag. Make sense? </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 85); line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">You don't need to memorize a food list or carry around measuring cups to get a better grasp on serving sizes. Instead, use common visual cues to remind yourself of appropriate serving sizes. How? Many foods match up to everyday objects. For example, a medium pepper is about the size of a baseball and equals one vegetable serving.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 85); line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#555555;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">FRUIT= SIZE OF A TENNIS BALL</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#555555;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/2 CUP OF VEGETABLES= SIZE OF A BASEBALL</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#555555;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">PASTA/RICE= SIZE OF A HOCKEY PUCK</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#555555;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">DAIRY/CHEESE= 3-4 DICE</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#555555;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">MEAT/PROTEIN= DECK OF CARDS</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#555555;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">MAYO/FATS/NUTS= 3 DICE</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#555555;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#555555;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">This may seem like REALLY small portions but that is because we go to restaurants and they serve us portions that are about 2-3 times bigger than what our body actually NEEDS. So it's all about training your stomach to appreciate what it really needs. One trick I always use is to drink a big glass of water before I eat a meal. It helps me feel full and eat less.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#555555;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px;font-size:12px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#555555;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px;font-size:12px;"><br /></span></span></div>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-25457007687797573222010-02-03T13:09:00.001-07:002010-02-03T13:11:27.903-07:00Splenda Whole Wheat Banana breadI love love LOVE Banana bread but we all know this is normally a very fattening, unhealthy bread to make. Well, I have found a great recipe that is REALLY low cal and full of fiber and whole grains. Just try it out... please?! You won't regret it. It is in my oven right now and it smells YUMMY!!!<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><h2 style="font: normal normal normal 24px/normal Times, 'Times New Roman', 'Trebuchet MS', Arial; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: normal; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 0px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-color: rgb(203, 217, 123); ">ingredients</h2><div id="ingredients" style="font-size: 13px; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; left: 0px; "><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; ">11/3 cups whole wheat flour<br />1/2 cup Splenda no-cal granulated<br />1 tsp baking powder<br />1/2 tsp baking soda<br />1/2 tsp salt<br />1/2 tsp cinnamon<br />11/4 cups mashed bananas<br />1 tbsp oil<br />1/3 cup skim milk<br />1/2 tbsp vinegar<br />2 tsp vanilla<br />1/4 cup chopped walnuts</ul></div><br /><br /><h2 style="font: normal normal normal 24px/normal Times, 'Times New Roman', 'Trebuchet MS', Arial; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: normal; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 0px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-color: rgb(203, 217, 123); ">Directions</h2><div id="directions_w" style="font-size: 13px; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 8px; ">Preheat oven to 350<br />Prepare 9x5 inch loaf pan.<br />Add vinegar to milk or substitute with low fat buttermilk.<br />Blend dry ingredients.<br />Blend wet ingredients.<br />Pour wet mix into dry, do not overmix.<br />Add nuts and stir.<br />Pour into pan and bake until set, aprox. 45 min.<br />Loaf slices into 8 generous servings.<br /><br />Number of Servings: 8</div></span></div>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-84830727076601980692010-01-20T15:37:00.003-07:002010-01-20T15:48:01.781-07:00Baby steps<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Quite often I get inquires from friends and family on how to lose weight. First thing I tell them-- TAKE BABY STEPS!</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">why?? Because if you try to totally revamp your lifestyle overnight... more likely than not, you will fail. Here are 5 tips that I did to help me lose weight. If you try these things you will notice a difference almost immediately which will give you even more motivation to continue down a path of a healthy lifestyle change.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(75, 75, 75); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Stop Drinking Soda</span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><p style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">This is a big one. All of the processed sugars in these sugary drinks just makes you crave more. These drinks have contributed to the skyrocketing rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes. These are all USELESS calories that do nothing but eat your teeth and add unwanted pounds.If you must (and yes sometimes I must!) drink diet soda. I am a diet coke lover so I limit myself to one can a day.</span></span></p><p style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2. Keep a Food Journal</span></span></p><p style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">You can double your weight loss by just writing down everything you eat. Research has shown that the more people wrote down what they ate the more weight they loss. We become aware of our habits when we go through the process of reflecting on what we eat. That is the only way to change a behavior, to become fully aware of it. There are online food journal sights that can make it easy or you can get yourself a cheap notebook and write it all down there. Make sure you include the time so you can see any patterns forming with they type of food and the time. Make sure to write how you felt at the time. Measure your hunger from 1 to 10, just that alone may keep you from putting that extra helping on your plate. This really helped me when I began my weight loss journey!</span></span></p><p style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "></p><p style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3. Eat Whole Foods and Go Organic Where You Can</span></span></p><p style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Any un-processed or un-refined with no added sugar, salt or fat. usually whole foods have a low glycemic index so they will not increase your blood sugar and insulin levels as quickly as processed foods. Eat whole wheat bread! Eat as many fresh fruits and vegetables as possible. Stay away from anything in a bag, box, or can. Good rule of thumb!</span></span></p><p style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">4. Eat Outside The Home Less Often</span></span></p><p style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Eating out at restaurants just makes you loose control of what you are eating. Many times they get prepared foods and fail to really cook anything. many additives and preservatives are used in the foods and many meats are soaked in a "salt brine" to keep it from spoiling (salt is a preservative). Be careful about the foods you buy for home, Look at the label. Be aware of sodium levels and keep them as low as possible. Be a conscious eater. There are many tools for when you do eat out to know the nutritional information-- pick up an app. for your iphone or itouch (if you have one) that allows you to see what is in the food you order... or go purchase a book like "eat this, not that" which will show you what to order at popular food chains.</span></span></p><p style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">5. Get Plenty Of Sleep</span></span></p><p style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">People really over look this factor. Sleep is one of the most important aspects of health. Without it hormone levels go "whacky" and you do not have the energy that you might have, you gain weight easily and you are moody. One thing that helps sleep is to have a routine and stick to it. No eating late at night, and make sure your bed is comfy and inviting!</span></span></p><p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><br /></p><p style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; "><br /></p><p></p></span>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-37909113115952357392010-01-14T15:57:00.001-07:002010-01-14T15:58:06.270-07:00Low-cal angel food dessertVery light and fresh!<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; color: rgb(67, 67, 67); "><div style="padding-left: 20px; color: black; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 angel food cake prepared<br />2 pkgs. sugar-free vanilla pudding (cooked or instant), prepared per pkg.<br />1 can any flavor pie filling<br />1 lg. carton lite Cool Whip<br />Fresh fruit (blueberries and strawberries are best)</span></span></div><p></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Crumble up angel food cake on bottom of 13x9 pan. Prepare pudding and spread over cake. Put pie filing over pudding. Top with Cool Whip and fruit.</span></span></span></div></span></div>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-40188028955897395722010-01-14T15:51:00.004-07:002010-01-14T15:54:05.704-07:00Apple stuffed Chicken Breast<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">This is one of my favorites! Looks and sounds really fancy but is really healthy and low-cal!</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:11px;"><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; color:initial;"><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 cup chopped apple</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 tablespoon Italian-style dried bread crumbs</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 tablespoon butter</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/4 cup apple juice/cider</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/4 cup water</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 tablespoon water</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><ol style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 16px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 16px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- list-style-type: decimal; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; color:initial;"><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: visible; overflow-y: visible; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Combine apple, cheese, and bread crumbs. Set aside.</span></span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: visible; overflow-y: visible; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Flatten chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper to 1/4 inch thickness. Divide apple mixture between chicken breasts, and roll up each breast. Secure with toothpicks.</span></span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: visible; overflow-y: visible; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Melt butter or margarine in a 7 inch skillet over medium heat. Brown stuffed chicken breasts. Add juice and 1/4 cup water. Cover. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.</span></span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: visible; overflow-y: visible; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Combine 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch; stir into juices in pan. Cook and stir until thickened. Pour gravy over chicken, and garnish with parsley. Serve.</span></span></span></li></ol></span></span></div></span></div>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-61791131939450583242010-01-14T15:48:00.003-07:002010-01-14T15:49:50.729-07:00Lime chicken soft tacos<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">This is super easy to make and pretty affordable!</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:11px;"><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; color:initial;"><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/8 cup red wine vinegar</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 lime, juiced</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 teaspoon white sugar</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 green onions, chopped</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 cloves garlic, minced</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 teaspoon dried oregano</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">10 (6 inch) whole wheat tortillas</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1 tomato, diced</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/4 cup shredded lettuce</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (i leave this out to help save on even more calories)</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1/4 cup salsa</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><ol style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 16px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 16px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- list-style-type: decimal; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; color:initial;"><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: visible; overflow-y: visible; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Saute chicken in a medium saucepan over medium high heat for about 20 minutes. Add vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, green onion, garlic and oregano. Simmer for an extra 10 minutes.</span></span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: visible; overflow-y: visible; line-height: 16px; color:initial;"><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline- color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Heat an iron skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the pan, warm, and turn over to heat the other side. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Serve lime chicken mixture in warm tortillas topped with tomato, lettuce, cheese and salsa.</span></span></span></li></ol></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></div></span></div>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-21583214383688748082010-01-13T13:19:00.003-07:002010-01-13T13:23:28.710-07:00Finally-- a new post! What I am making for dinner tonight.... Cream Cheese Crockpot chickenSorry, i have been so bad about posting new recipes and stuff--- moving and settling in a new state caused me to be a slacker on my blogging. But I had some time today to plan a healthy meal for my family and wanted to take a minute to document it on this blog. This meal is healthy as long as you have the correct portions and keep it balanced. Most of your plate should be filled with veggies with only about a 1/3 with this recipe. Enjoy & eat slowly!<div><br /></div><div>Cream cheese crock-pot chicken!</div><div><br /></div><div>1 packet of Italian salad dressing mix</div><div>1 can 98% fat free cream of chicken soup</div><div>1/2 cup chicken broth</div><div>5-6 peices of boneless skinless chicken</div><div>8 oz fat free cream cheese</div><div>1 small onion diced</div><div>1 clove of garlic chopped</div><div><br /></div><div>Dump all into a crock pot and let cook on low for about 6-7 hours. Serve over brown rice. A correct portion of this would be about a 1/2 cup of rice, and about 3/4 cup of the chicken mix. Add a healthy salad on the side of a complete meal.</div><div><br /></div>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-65793225553932920022009-12-09T18:36:00.002-07:002009-12-09T18:45:56.232-07:00What Cami eats everydayHere is a few sample menus of what I eat in a given day<div><br /></div><div>Breakfast---<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Day One: Egg whites, one slice of whole wheat toast, an orange</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Day Two: Quaker's weight control oatmeal (has added protein & fiber & it's yummy!) and also a piece of fruit like half a banana or apple slices</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Day Three: 1 cup light vanilla yogurt, 1/2 cup of go-lean crunch, and strawberries <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> all mixed together. Delicious!</div><div><br /></div><div>Lunch------<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Day One: Turkey & avacado sandwhich on whole wheat bread, 1/2 cup baby <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> carrots, 1/2 cup red grapes</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Day Two: Healthy Choice steamers (these are SO good & you can never tell it is </div><div> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> considered a "frozen meal")</div><div> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Day Three: SUBWAY sandwhich (I always get a six inch turkey on honey oat and </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> load up the veggies and get NO cheese or mayo on it, just a little honey</div><div> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> mustard) with apple slices or occasionally baked chips.</div><div><br /></div><div>Dinner------ <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Day One: 6 oz Grilled or baked chicken with some lemon pepper or italian <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> seasoning, 2 cups of steamed veggies</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Day Two: Can of low-calorie chicken & veggie soup, a piece of whole wheat toast</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Day Three: 1 cup ofWhole wheat pasta, chicken & veggies in a low-cal white sauce</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-49215602304788025152009-12-03T00:28:00.004-07:002009-12-03T00:30:59.680-07:00Breakfast smoothie for 2Whip this up one morning for you and your honey and start your day off with loads of energy!<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; "><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>i</span><span>ngredients:</span></span><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>8 oz (1 cup) nonfat plain yogurt</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>1 cup 1% lowfat or nonfat milk</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>1 ¼ cup whole fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>1 fresh peach, peeled and sliced, or ¾ cup canned or frozen peach slices </span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Scoop of whey protein powder (optional)<br /></span><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>2 tsp vanilla extract</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>2 Tbsp chopped walnuts</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>2 whole strawberries (optional)</span></span></p><p><b><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Instructions:</span></span></b><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Place first 5 ingredients in a blender.</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Purée mixture for 15 to 20 seconds.</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Pour into two tall glasses and top each with 1 Tbsp chopped nuts.</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Garnish glass with strawberry, if desired.</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Note: If you prefer a thicker smoothie, replace the peach with 1 small sliced banana.</span></span></p></span></span></span></span></span></div>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-3008798991222575232009-12-03T00:24:00.003-07:002009-12-03T00:26:31.671-07:00Apple Oatmeal Bread<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">This is a great breakfast bread or can even be used for a dessert. Easy to make and stays moist and delish for days!</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Ingredients:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 cup quick or old fashioned oats, uncooked</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 cup whole wheat flour</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 tsp. baking soda</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 tsp. ground cinnamon</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/2 tsp. ground allspice</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/3 cup honey</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/4 cup skim milk</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/4 cup apple sauce</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 egg</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">2 apples, diced </span></span><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Instructions:</span></span></span></div><span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl. Beat next 4 ingredients in another bowl until blended. Stir into flour</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> mixture just until flour is moistened (batter will be lumpy). Fold in apples. Transfer batter to a lightly buttered 4x8 inch loaf pan and bake 50-60 minutes or until tester comes out clean when inserted in center.</span></span></div></span><p></p></span></div>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-4219049700537007462009-12-03T00:21:00.001-07:002009-12-03T00:23:22.041-07:00Rosemary Zucchini<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I made this a few times this summer with the abundance of zucchini and squash we had from our garden and it was very tasty and a good way to sneak in some more vegetables into your diet!</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; "><b><span><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">ingredients: </span></span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">2 tablespoons olive oil </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">2 zucchini, thinly sliced </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 pinch fresh rosemary, or about 1/2 teaspoon dried sea salt </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">fresh ground pepper </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span></span></span><p><b><span><span style="color:#000000;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Instructions: </span></span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Saute garlic in oil until barely brown, and add zucchini. </span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Stir to cover zucchini with oil and garlic. </span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Add rosemary, salt, and pepper. </span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Simmer gently, adding a little water as necessary to maintain moistness, until zucchini is barely tender, about 6 minutes.</span></span></span></p></span></div>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-13561166721152881622009-12-01T09:08:00.001-07:002009-12-01T09:10:16.003-07:00Banana Brownies<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">These are moist & absolutely delish!</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ingredients:</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 cup whole wheat Flour </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/4 cup Nonfat dry milk powder</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/4 teaspoon Salt</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 cup Splenda</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/4 cup skim milk or fat free Buttermilk</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/3 cup Cocoa -- unsweetened</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/4 teaspoon Baking soda</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 Banana -- large,ripe</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">2 Large egg whites</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 teaspoon Vanilla</span></span><p><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Instructions:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Preheat oven 350F. Coat 9 in. square baking pan with vegetable cooking spray. Combine flour, cocoa, milk powder, baking soda and salt in bowl.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Puree banana, splenda, egg whites, buttermilk and vanilla in food processor until smooth. Add dry ingredients and pulse just until blended. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 25 minutes or until toothpick</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">comes out clean. Cut into 2 in. squares.</span></span></p></span></div>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-7152113377082638772009-12-01T09:03:00.001-07:002009-12-01T09:05:57.292-07:00Chicken and Pesto Rolls<b><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ingredients:</span></span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">8 skinless, boneless, chicken breasts halves</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">6 cups, 98% fat free, no-salt-added canned chicken broth</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">basil for garnish</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">pesto</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2/3 cup (156 ml) tightly packed basil leaves</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3 scallions, chopped</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 clove garlic, cut into quarters</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 teaspoon dry-roasted sunflower seeds</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> (optional)<br /></span></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">salt (optional)</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">freshly grated pepper</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3 to 4 teaspoons 98% fat free, no-salt-added canned chicken broth</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3 tablespoons dried unseasoned bread crumbs</span></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; "><p><b><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Instructions:</span></span></span></b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">One at a time place the chicken halves between two pieces of waxed paper. Pound to 1/4-inch thickness.</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Cut pieces of cheese cloth into eight 8-inch (20 cm) squares.</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Prepare the pesto: Place the basil leaves, scallion, garlic, sunflower seeds, salt (if using), and pepper in a blender or food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse on and off until minced. Slowly add enough broth to make a smooth thin mixture. Stir in cheese and bread crumbs.</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Season the chicken breasts with salt (if using) Divide the pesto among the breasts leaving a border around each edge of each breast. Starting with the short end, roll up each breast enclosing the pesto completely. Place in cheese cloth and tie each end with kitchen twine tightly.</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Place the chicken broth in a skillet. Bring to a boil, Reduce the heat and add the chicken rolls. Simmer about 20 minutes in a single layer until firm to the touch. Remove from the stock and remove and discard the cheese cloth.</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Arrange on a platter and slice on the diagonal to serve. Garnish with extra basil.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></p></span></span></span></div>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-88078989981326191612009-11-23T15:29:00.001-07:002009-11-23T15:30:25.242-07:00Crustless Pumpkin Pie to die for!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; "><div class="ingredients" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; "><h3 style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(122, 122, 122); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ingredients</span></span></h3><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; "><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 1/4 cups splenda</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3 tablespoons whole wheat flour</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3 egg whites</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 cups canned pumpkin</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">3/4 cup evaporated skim milk</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon</span></span></li></ul></div><div style="margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; border-top-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-top-style: dotted; width: 300px; "></div><div class="directions" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; "><h3 style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(122, 122, 122); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Directions</span></span></h3><ol style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 16px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 16px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; list-style-type: decimal; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; "><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: visible; overflow-y: visible; line-height: 16px; "><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">In a mixing bowl, combine the splenda and flour. Add eggs; mix well. Stir in the pumpkin, milk, vanilla and cinnamon if desired; mix until well blended. Pour into a greased 9-in. pie plate. Place pie plate in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water to pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.</span></span></span></li></ol></div></span>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-61692701139089238422009-11-23T15:26:00.001-07:002009-11-23T15:27:56.238-07:00Delicious & Healthy Mashed Potatoes<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; "><div class="ingredients" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; "><h3 style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(122, 122, 122); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ingredients</span></span></h3><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; "><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b>6 tablespoons minced shallots</b></span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b>2 teaspoons olive oil</b></span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b>1/2 cup low fat, low sodium chicken broth</b></span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b>2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme</b></span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b>ground black pepper to taste</b></span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b>salt to taste</b></span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b>3 small Yukon Gold potatoes</b></span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b>1/2 cup evaporated skim milk</b></span></span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><h3 style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(122, 122, 122); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Directions</span></h3><ol style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 16px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 16px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; list-style-type: decimal; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; "><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: visible; overflow-y: visible; line-height: 16px; "><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: visible; overflow-y: visible; line-height: 16px; "><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Place the shallots, oil, broth, thyme, pepper and salt in a small casserole dish. Cover and roast until the shallots are very soft and brown, about 45 minutes. Remove the casserole from the oven.</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: visible; overflow-y: visible; line-height: 16px; "><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling water until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain and place the potatoes back in the pot over low heat to dry.</span></span></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: visible; overflow-y: visible; line-height: 16px; "><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Heat the milk over medium low heat. Add it to the potatoes and beat with a mixer. Add the roasted shallots and beat again until potatoes are smooth</span></span></li></ol></span></span></div></div></span>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-14200302077800495912009-11-22T20:42:00.002-07:002009-11-22T20:44:16.860-07:00Work out tipsCame across these tips & wanted to pass them on for anyone trying to get into a work out routine (: No time to start like the present!<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><h3 style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(121, 154, 65); margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">1. Be Consistent</h3><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; ">Chase Squires is the first to admit that he's no fitness expert. But he is a guy who used to weigh 205 pounds, more than was healthy for his 5'4" frame. "In my vacation pictures in 2002, I looked like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man at the beach," says the 42-year-old Colorado resident. Squires decided enough was enough, cut out fatty food, and started <a href="http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/walking-for-wellness" onclick="return sl(this,'','embd-lnk');" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 102, 153); ">walking</a> on a treadmill. The pounds came off and soon he was <a href="http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/guide/fitness-basics-running-for-your-life" onclick="return sl(this,'','embd-lnk');" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 102, 153); ">running</a> marathons -- not fast, but in the race. He ran his first 50-mile race in October 2003, and completed his first 100-miler a year later. Since then, he's completed several 100-mile, 50-mile, and 50k races.</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; ">His secret? "I'm not fast, but I'm consistent," says Squires, who says consistency is his best tip for maintaining a successful fitness regimen.</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; ">"It all started with 20 minutes on a treadmill," he says. "The difference between my success and others who have struggled is that I did it every single day. No <a onclick="return sl(this,'','embd-lnk');" chronic_id="" crosslinkid="4" directive="friendlyurl" externalid="091e9c5e8005041d" href="http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/guide/default.htm" keywordid="27863" keywordsetid="7232" object_type="" path="/webmdhttp://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/guide/default.htm" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 102, 153); ">exercise program</a> in the world works if you don't do it consistently."</p><h3 style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(121, 154, 65); margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">2. Follow an Effective Exercise Routine</h3><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; ">The American Council on Exercise (ACE) recently surveyed 1,000 ACE-certified personal trainers about the best techniques to get fit. Their top three suggestions:</p><ul style="font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li style="list-style-type: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 15px; line-height: 16px; background-image: url(http://css.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/modules/linksListTOC_bullet.gif); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0px 4px; "><a onclick="return sl(this,'','embd-lnk');" chronic_id="" crosslinkid="31483" directive="friendlyurl" externalid="BBF34C0642744824" href="http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/guide/health-fitness-get-strong" keywordid="24828" keywordsetid="6463" object_type="" path="/webmdhttp://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/guide/health-fitness-get-strong" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 102, 153); ">Strength training</a>. Even 20 minutes a day twice a week will help tone the entire body.</li><li style="list-style-type: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 15px; line-height: 16px; background-image: url(http://css.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/modules/linksListTOC_bullet.gif); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0px 4px; ">Interval training. "In its most basic form, interval training might involve walking for two minutes, running for two, and alternating this pattern throughout the duration of a workout," says Cedric Bryant, PhD, FACSM, chief science officer for ACE. "It is an extremely time-efficient and productive way to exercise."</li><li style="list-style-type: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 15px; line-height: 16px; background-image: url(http://css.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/modules/linksListTOC_bullet.gif); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0px 4px; ">Increased <a href="http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/tc/fitness-aerobic-fitness" onclick="return sl(this,'','embd-lnk');" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 102, 153); ">cardio</a>/aerobic exercise. Bryant suggests accumulating 60 minutes or more a day of low- to moderate-intensity physical activity, such as walking, running, or dancing.</li></ul><h3 style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(121, 154, 65); margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">3. Set Realistic Goals</h3><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; ">"Don't strive for perfection or an improbable goal that can't be met," says Kara Thompson, spokesperson for the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). "Focus instead on increasing healthy behaviors."</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; ">In other words, don't worry if you can't run a 5K just yet. Make it a habit to walk 15 minutes a day, and add time, distance, and intensity from there.</p><h3 style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(121, 154, 65); margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">4. Use the Buddy System</h3><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; ">Find a friend or relative whom you like and trust who also wants to establish a healthier lifestyle, suggests Thompson. "Encourage one another. Exercise together. Use this as an opportunity to enjoy one another's company and to strengthen the relationship."</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; "></p><h3 style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(121, 154, 65); margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">5. Make Your Plan Fit Your Life</h3><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; ">Too busy to get to the gym? Tennis star Martina Navratilova, health and fitness ambassador for the AARP, knows a thing or two about being busy and staying fit.</p><p xalan="http://xml.apache.org/xalan" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; ">Make your plan fit your life, she advises in an article on the AARP web site. "You don't need fancy exercise gear and gyms to get fit."</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; ">If you've got floor space, try simple floor exercises to target areas such as the hips and buttocks, legs and thighs, and chest and arms (like push-ups, squats, and lunges). Aim for 10-12 repetitions of each exercise, adding more reps and intensity as you build strength.</p><h3 style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(121, 154, 65); margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">6. Be Happy</h3><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; ">Be sure to pick an activity you actually enjoy doing, suggests Los Angeles celebrity trainer Sebastien Lagree.</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; ">"If you hate weights, don't go to the gym. You can <a href="http://www.webmd.com/diet/default.htm" onclick="return sl(this,'','embd-lnk');" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 102, 153); ">lose weight</a> and get in shape with any type of training or activity," he says.</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; ">And choose something that is convenient. Rock climbing may be a great workout, but if you live in a city, it's not something you'll be doing every day.</p><h3 style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(121, 154, 65); margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">7. Watch the Clock</h3><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; ">Your body clock, that is. Try to work out at the time you have the most energy, suggests Jason Theodosakis, MD, assistant professor and exercise physiologist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. If you're a morning person, schedule your fitness activities early in the day; if you perk up as the day goes along, plan your activities in the afternoon or evening.</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; ">"Working out while you have the most energy will yield the best results," says Theodosakis.</p><h3 style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(121, 154, 65); margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">8. Call In the Pros</h3><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; ">Especially if you're first getting started, Theodosakis suggests having a professional assessment to determine what types of exercise you need most.</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; ">"For some people, attention to flexibility, or balance and agility, may be more important than resistance training or aerobics," he says. "By getting a professional assessment, you can determine your weakest links and focus on them. This will improve your overall fitness balance."</p><h3 style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(121, 154, 65); margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">9. Get Inspired</h3><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; ">"Fitness is a state of mind," says fitness professional and life coach Allan Fine of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. One of Fine's tricks to get and stay motivated is to read blogs or web sites that show him how others have been successful. "Who inspires you?" he asks.</p><h3 style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(121, 154, 65); margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">10. Be Patient</h3><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; ">Finally, remember that even if you follow all these tips, there will be ups and downs, setbacks and victories, advises Navratilova. Just be patient, and don't give up, she says on the AARP web site: "Hang in there, and you'll see solid results."</p><p></p></span></div>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-13453620103738445312009-11-22T20:22:00.007-07:002009-11-22T20:36:46.011-07:00Chocolate Pumpkin Bunt Cake done LIGHT<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-family:Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1 3/4 cup</b> whole-wheat flour</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1 cup</b> splenda</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">3/4 cup</b> unsweetened cocoa powder</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">2 teaspoons</b> baking powder</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1 1/2 teaspoons</b> baking soda</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1 teaspoon</b> pumpkin pie spice</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1/4 teaspoon</b> salt</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1 cup</b> nonfat buttermilk</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1 15-ounce c</b> unsweetened pumpkin puree</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">3/4 cup</b> dark brown sugar splenda, packed</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">2 </b>large egg white, at room temperature</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1/4 cup</b> apple sauce</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1/4 cup</b> light corn syrup</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1 tablespoon</b> vanilla extract</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1/2 cup</b> packed confectioners’ sugar</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">2 tablespoon</b> toasted chopped nuts </p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><br /></p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "></p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">Step 1 </b><br />To prepare cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray.</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">Step 2 </b><br />Whisk flour, splenda, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a medium bowl.</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">Step 3 </b><br />Blend 1 cup buttermilk, pumpkin puree and brown sugar splenda in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed. Beat in both egg whites. Stir in apple sauce, corn syrup and vanilla. Gradually add the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">Step 4 </b><br />Bake the cake until a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Let cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove from the pan and let cool completely on the rack, about 2 hours.</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">Step 5 </b><br />To glaze & garnish cake: Combine confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon buttermilk in a small bowl, stirring until completely smooth. Place the cake on a serving plate and drizzle the glaze over the top; garnish with nuts while the glaze is still moist.</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></b></p><p></p></span>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-16122528059781526412009-11-22T20:17:00.000-07:002009-11-22T20:18:35.738-07:00Spicy Chicken Tacos<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; "><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">8 whole wheat</b> tortillas</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1 pound</b> boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat and cut into thin strips</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1/4 teaspoon</b> salt, or to taste</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">2 teaspoons</b> canola oil, divided</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1 </b>large onion, sliced</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1 </b>large green bell pepper, seeded and sliced</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">3 large clov</b> garlic, minced</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1 </b>jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1 tablespoon</b> ground cumin</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1/2 cup</b> prepared hot salsa, plus more for garnish</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1/4 cup</b> chopped fresh cilantro</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "></b>Sliced scallions, chopped fresh tomatoes and reduc, for garnish</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><br /></p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "></p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">Step 1 </b><br />Preheat oven to 300°F. Wrap tortillas in foil and bake until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">Step 2 </b><br />Meanwhile, season chicken with salt. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat until very hot. Add chicken and cook, stirring until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">Step 3 </b><br />Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil to skillet. Add onion and cook, stirring, until they start to brown around the edges, 3 to 5 minutes. Add bell pepper, garlic, jalapeño and cumin. Cook, stirring, until peppers are bright green but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes more.</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">Step 4 </b><br />Stir in salsa and reserved chicken. Cook, stirring, until chicken is heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Spoon into warmed tortillas and garnish with scallions, tomatoes and sour cream.</p><p></p></span>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-12582847661351813372009-11-22T20:14:00.001-07:002009-11-22T20:16:19.822-07:00Southwestern Cheese Panini (so yummy!)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; "><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">4 ounces</b> shredded sharp Cheddar cheese</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1 cup</b> shredded zucchini</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1/2 cup</b> shredded carrot</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1/4 cup</b> finely chopped red onion</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1/4 cup</b> prepared salsa</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">1 tablespoon</b> chopped pickled jalapeño pepper, (optional)</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">8 slices</b> whole-wheat bread</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">2 teaspoons</b> olive oil</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><br /></p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">This serves 4 (:</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "></p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">Step 1 </b><br />Have four 15-ounce cans and a medium skillet (not nonstick) ready by the stove.</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">Step 2 </b><br />Combine Cheddar, zucchini, carrot, onion, salsa and jalapeño (if using) in a medium bowl. Divide among 4 slices of bread and top with the remaining bread.</p><p style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; "><b style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; float: none; ">Step 3 </b><br />Heat 1 teaspoon canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 2 panini in the pan. Place the medium skillet on top of the panini, then weigh it down with the cans. Cook the panini until golden on one side, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, flip the panini, replace the top skillet and cans, and cook until the second side is golden, 1 to 3 minutes more. Repeat with another 1 teaspoon oil and the remaining panini.</p><p></p></span>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3663390560631110128.post-41660239758070229732009-11-20T15:58:00.002-07:002009-11-20T16:00:19.322-07:00Cinnamon apple coffee cake<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; "><ul><b><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Ingredients:</span></span></span></b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span></span></span></span><p><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/2 cup packed brown sugar</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> splenda<br /></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/4 cup margarine, softened</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">2 large egg whites</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/2 cup skim milk</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">2 cups whole wheat flour</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">2 teaspoons baking powder</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/2 teaspoons baking soda</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">2 teaspoons ground cinnamon</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">1 medium apple, unpeeled, cored and finely chopped </span></span></span></p><p><b><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Instructions:</span></span></span></b><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Prepare a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick pan spray.</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, margarine, and egg whites until smooth. </span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Stir in the milk. </span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt and mix just until the ingredients are moistened. (The batter will be stiff.) </span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Fold in the apple.</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. </span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Cut into nine 3-inch squares. </span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Serve warm or at room temperature. </span></span></span></p><p><b><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Serves: 9</span></span></span></b></p></ul></span>Cami's Healthy Living Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874665448013711587noreply@blogger.com0