tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37173877172222999682023-11-16T07:51:38.059-08:00Healthier AlternativesOver the course of a couple years I had a goal to lose weight. One major problem I faced was that I LOVE FOOD! So instead of cutting myself short of the things I love, I decided to cut a few ingredients in my meals to eat healthier and lose weight. This blog is just to share recipes and things I have learned about nutrition in class and in experience.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13867754039720391889noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717387717222299968.post-70720000996735827242014-11-25T05:45:00.001-08:002014-11-25T05:45:52.043-08:00The nitty gritty"Cut calories" is the advice given by the public. " you will lose weight" they say. WRONG! It's not about caloric intake nor<div>about eating less. It's about eating RIGHT. What does this mean? How does this work? </div><div>Here is the science behind the elements of "calories" and health.</div><div>Let's start by saying "calories" are a measure of heat. Again let me say- "CALORIES" are a measure of heat. Question: What do they have to do with weight management? </div><div>Answer: nothing! It is the deeper underlying components on the nutrition label that determine whether to eat it or not. </div><div>Reality is --if you are cutting calories to lose weight-- this is only a phase and will be short lived. Because by cutting calories- you are going hungry- you then are not getting what your body needs- ESPECIALLY if you are exercising. </div><div>The biggest mistake I see individuals making is cutting calories without knowing how many to cut. They go off an algarhythm ( a silly chart based on weight and height aka BMI) </div><div>So here it is- what do we watch for on nutrition labels? </div><div>SUGAR and CARBOHYDRATES. </div><div>What are those? </div><div>Glycogen ( sugar) is what your body stores in your muscles and liver ( and blood stream) to use for " quick release energy. Carbohydrates are the exact same. Carbs are broken down turning into stored glycogen. </div><div><br></div><div>The truth is- whether it be a candy or fruit- your body sees sugar as sugar. It breaks it down into simple sugars, and stores it for quick release. </div><div>Unless you plan on doing anaerobic exercises aka- sprints, bursts, races etc. You have no reason to eat an over abundance of sugars or carbs.</div><div>Another question I get a lot- " but fruits are different than table sugar right?" </div><div>Answer: yes- only because fruits have a fibrous layer to help with digestion, and have vitamins as well. But the sugar - your body doesn't see it as anything but sugar. Plain and simple. </div><div>Carbohydrates- " complex carbs- these are the better option of course- rather than simple carbs" . Truth- they take longer to digest allowing the regulation of sugar to slowly release into the blood stream. But none the less- they are converted to simple sugars in the body. </div><div><br></div><div>Fats- we need them. There are a couple types of adipose. (fat) but let's look at what they do first, and all the hype about low fat. </div><div>If you are cutting fat out of your diet- you are wrong. Your body needs fats- they store as a long term energy source. They are dense in " calories" because the fat ratio for calories is higher. If you are watching your sugar /carb intake- and eating a decent portion of fats, your appetite will curb. </div><div><br></div><div>Check out the " low fat" options on yogurt.. What did you find??? OHHHH it has more sugar to make up for the taste of lack of fat. Imagine that. Tricky little product companies. </div><div><br></div><div>Well - off to the gym I go. I hope this helps all those who have asked me lately. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13867754039720391889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717387717222299968.post-46561844148771253202011-06-10T07:35:00.000-07:002011-06-10T07:35:44.477-07:00Veggie Style LasagnaThis recipe is a little more detailed, but just as guilt free as the rest of my recipes! The basic concept is to replace the carbohydrates and sugar with vegetables. <br />
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Zucchini Lasagna<br />
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(Makes a 9x9 sized casserole dish)<br />
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2 Zucchini (sliced long ways and thin)<br />
Can of Tomato Paste (shoot for the one containing less sugar)<br />
1-2 cups Low Fat Cottage cheese<br />
1-2 cups low-fat cheddar cheese<br />
1 cup Mushrooms sliced<br />
1/2 can of Olives sliced<br />
1 bunch of green onion<br />
1lb. Hamburger meat ( lean is best)<br />
Garlic and spices to taste<br />
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1. Preheat the oven to 375.<br />
2. In a frying pan- cook the hamburger meat until done, drain fat if any and set aside.<br />
3. Slice both Zucchinis long ways, it done correctly you should have 4-5 slices that are pretty thin.<br />
4. In the baking dish (9x9 casserole dish) lay the zucchini flat on the bottom. ( you will only be able to lay 3-4 slices down)<br />
5. Take 1/2 of the cooked hamburger meat and spread evenly over the zucchini in the casserole dish.<br />
6. Layer 1/2 the portion of cottage cheese, all the mushrooms, olives, onion, and tomato paste in the pan.<br />
7. Again- layer the zucchini over the top of the ingredients in the pan followed by the rest of the ingredients except the cheese.<br />
8. Bake Casserole for 15 minutes, or until the zucchini feels somewhat tender. <br />
9. Add cheddar cheese to the top- bake until cheese is melted. <br />
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width="156" />Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13867754039720391889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717387717222299968.post-40580520247097201432011-05-31T22:10:00.000-07:002011-05-31T22:10:44.598-07:00Mashed Po-what?<span style="font-size: large;">W</span>ho doesnt love Mashed potatoes?! Well, when trying to lose weight- mashed potatoes can hold you back from shedding the pounds. So heres an alternative- taste isnt exact but pretty darn close!<br />
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<span style="background-color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Cauliflower Mashers</strong></span><br />
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1 Head of Cauliflower<br />
2 Tbsp. real butter- or omega 3 butter<br />
1/4 cup fat free half and half- or skim milk<br />
Garlic Powder to taste<br />
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1. Chop the Cauliflower into golf ball size pieces<br />
2. Boil in a pot for 20-30 minutes until extremely tender<br />
3. Drain and pour into a bowl<br />
4. Add the rest of the ingredients, then use a mixer until almost smooth<br />
5. You may haveto add a little more of the half and half until potatoe-like texture<br />
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I usually eat this side dish with a rotisserie chicken (boughten or home cooked) and asparagus or green beans. It makes the feeling of a Thanksgiving Dinner!!<br />
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<img alt="" class="caption" src="http://kitchenparade.com/uploaded_images/Kitchen-Parade-2009-Lighter-Mashed-'Potatoes'-400-741041.JPG" title="Not potatoes at all but mashed cauliflower and turnips with much the same mouthfeel as the real thing, far fewer calories and carbs." />Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13867754039720391889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717387717222299968.post-3764092130539767532011-04-14T15:47:00.000-07:002011-04-14T15:47:47.641-07:00Smart Chicken TacosThis recipe is pretty great, alothough you made need extra napkins!<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts<br />
Cilantro<br />
1 head of Lettuce (your choice- I go Green leaf)<br />
Salsa<br />
Non fat cheese (shredded)<br />
Non fat sour cream<br />
Avocado chunks<br />
Onion<br />
Peppers<br />
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1. BBQ the chicken breasts with cilantro sprinkled on top until done, then dice the chicken.<br />
2. Take the head of lettuce, peeling it leaf by leaf (this is your taco shell) <br />
3. Place diced chicken into "taco" shell.<br />
4. Add all toppings to taco. ( Avacado, onion, peppers, cheese, salsa and sour cream)<br />
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Easy recipe- virtually little to no carbs. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWP-he7KkGyStR4PC6cVdti5bUqpI9HG6P9XGTb_Tn_JJo9xaWw0WdeeYNxspL0VRnQLoUWUmGb4s3wlTJlmKJwYXLuEdDiKQ3STvUREdPUz0UehAs5GoVpdmUgXN9sqBhecEJP7VPiA/s1600/turkey-tacos-250-kalynskitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWP-he7KkGyStR4PC6cVdti5bUqpI9HG6P9XGTb_Tn_JJo9xaWw0WdeeYNxspL0VRnQLoUWUmGb4s3wlTJlmKJwYXLuEdDiKQ3STvUREdPUz0UehAs5GoVpdmUgXN9sqBhecEJP7VPiA/s1600/turkey-tacos-250-kalynskitchen.jpg" /></a></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13867754039720391889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717387717222299968.post-15410603607611821872011-04-09T05:08:00.000-07:002011-04-09T05:08:38.562-07:00Chicken Tortilla Soup Twist First Recipe! And one of my favorites. Low carb, moderately low fat, and low sodium. This recipe will feed 4, with a little left over.<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
1/2 pot boiling water<br />
2 large chicken breasts (diced/uncooked)<br />
1 red pepper<br />
1 green pepper<br />
1 medium onion<br />
1 bunch of cilantro<br />
1/2 cup salsa<br />
1 Tbsp minced garlic<br />
2 cups of low fat cheese (your choice, I like pepperjack/cheddar)<br />
Seasonings- dash of Oregano, lemon pepper, and garlic powder<br />
1 Tbsp sour cream ( low fat/non fat)<br />
1 Avocado<br />
2 Low carb high fiber tortillas (large ones- Mission brand)<br />
Olive oil or Omega-3 cooking oil (for frying)<br />
1. Bring water in pot to a boil, add the chicken and turn heat down to medium.<br />
2. In a frying pan add the peppers and onions cook until tender.<br />
3. Add the frying pan ingredients into the chicken and water mix.<br />
4. Add Cilantro, salsa and garlic to the pot.<br />
5. In another frying pan (or you can bake) cut the low carb tortillas into small strips and fry in light oil until crispy.<br />
6. Add the cheese lastly to the pot, turn heat down to med./low<br />
7. Add seasonings.<br />
8. Serve soup by adding a dash of sour cream and sliced avacado to the top.<br />
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* You do not want to use fat free cheese in this. It <span style="color: red;">does not</span> melt!Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13867754039720391889noreply@blogger.com0