Friday, April 6, 2012

Delicious Protein-Packed Rice (48g)


Protein-Packed Rice (48g)




Ingredients:

½ c. Long Grain Brown Rice
¾ c. Lentils
½ c. Craisins
1 TBSP. Olive Oil
¾ tsp. Seasoning Salt
¼ tsp. Paprika
2 tsp. Turmeric (causes the rice to turn yellow) 




Directions:

Rice Cooker-throw Ingredients in a rice cooker and walk away. 

Pot-Follow standard rice directions (package typically indicates to let rice boil, then simmer for 45 min)



Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Creamy Herb Vinaigrette for Healthy People like YOU!


Creamy Herb Vinaigrette





1/3 c. Olive Oil
1/3 c. Red Wine Vinegar
1 tsp. Sugar
1TBSP.  Tyme, oregano, or basil
¼ tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 clove minced garlic


* for Xtra Creamy: ¾ c. (or less)  Mayonnaise





Directions

1)  Combine Ingredients
2) Mix Well!!
3) Enjoy




Inspired by the New Cook Book:


Brooks, M. (1999). Salads & Dressings. In M. Brooks, New Cook Book (p. 511).





Monday, April 2, 2012

Healthy Moist Banana Bread


Healthy Moist Banana Bread


Wet Ingredients:

3 Eggs
4 Bananas
¾ c. Honey
¼ c. Vegetable Oil
1 tsp. Lemon Juice
1 tsp. Almond Extract

Dry Ingredients:

½ tsp. Salt
2 tsp. Baking Soda
2 ½ c. Dry Whole Oats=2 c. Oat Flour
½ c. Wheat Germ
½ tsp. Cinnamon
¼ to ½ c. Chopped Almonds



Directions:

1) Pre-Heat Oven to 325 degrees F.
2) Put Wet Ingredients into Bowl. Mix together.
3) Put Dry Ingredients into Bowl. Mix together.
4) Greese Pan with Vegetable Oil
5) Bake in 9x5 inch loaf pan.
6) Bake in Center of Oven 45 min to 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

#1 Mix Oats into Blender





 #2 Mix Wet & Dry Ingredients


 #4 Pour into 9" Pan



#5 Bake in oven at 325 for about 45min to 1 HR




ENJOY!!!



 





Summer Grocery List for a Lean Healthy Body

This is the Grocery List you've been asking for!! 


Morning: High-Medium Glycemic Carbs
Afternoon: Medium Glycemic Carbs
Evening: Medium to Low Glycemic Carbs

*20g Protein Per Meal (Min)

BON APPETIT!!!