Archive for August, 2009

Cheese and Fat loss? Really?

August 24th, 2009 | Author: admin
Indulge the right way!

Cheese is not normally a regular on the diet to-do list, but portion-controlled amounts can be a healthy way to get much-needed calcium. And higher quality varieties are rich enough that a little goes a long way. 

We've got a couple cheese recipes that will teach you the perfect way to satisfy your cravings without overindulging. 


Brie

A creamy French cheese, Brie is an ideal dessert cheese because its mild yet rich flavor pairs well with fruits and breads. And baking it for about five minutes gives it a melt-in-your-mouth, delicious texture. Serve with a full-bodied red wine like Merlot or a lighter sparkling wine.


Baked Brie with Apple Chutney

Ingredients

32 (1/4-inch-thick) slices French bread
1 pound Brie cheese
1/2 cup prepared apple-cranberry chutney

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Arrange bread slices evenly on a baking sheet. Bake just until toasted, 5 minutes. Remove from oven, reduce heat to 350°.

2. Place Brie in center of pie plate; pour chutney on top. Bake 23 minutes, until soft. Remove to cake stand. Serve with bread.  (makes 32 1 oz servings)

Nutritional Info
CALORIES 57
FAT 4g (sat 3g, mono 1g, poly 0.0g)
PROTEIN 3g
CARBOHYDRATE 2g
FIBER 0.0g
CHOLESTEROL 14mg
IRON 0.0mg
SODIUM 95mg
CALCIUM 26mg



Pizza with Brie, Sage and Pine Nuts

Ingredients

1 (1-pound) loaf frozen white or whole-wheat bread dough, thawed in refrigerator
Brie or Taleggio cheese
Pine nuts or chopped walnuts
Fresh sage leaves or rosemary
 
Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°. Flatten dough into a disk, and stretch to a 12-inch circle on a floured surface. Fold edge to form a 1/2-inch rim. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet, and prick several times with a fork. Cut 5 ounces cheese into 1/2-inch pieces (including rind).

Arrange on dough. Top with 3 tablespoons nuts and 2 teaspoons slivered sage.

Bake at 400° for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Cut into wedges, and serve hot.  (serves 6)


Nutritional Info
CALORIES 313
FAT 12g (sat 4g, mono 3g, poly 1g)
PROTEIN 14g
FIBER 3g
CHOLESTEROL 24mg
IRON 3mg
SODIUM 570mg


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Sugar Blues Tighten the Belt for Fat Loss

August 21st, 2009 | Author: admin

 

 

Did you know today's women consume much more sugar than their grandparents did 50 or 60 years ago. This added sugar is mostly in the form of refined white sugar and high fructose corn syrup, but all types of sugar can wreak havoc on our health!

Sugar is high in calories and almost completely devoid of nutrients. The worst part is that we may be consuming more sugar than we think as it is added to so many convenience foods.  Processed and packaged foods often contain high amounts of sugar so read the labels and look for high fructose corn syrup, dextrose and sucrose in the ingredients!

Take a look at the sugar in these common treats!  The truth hurts...  but so does that muffintop!  

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Kansas City's Best Fat Loss Appetizer Recipes

August 17th, 2009 | Author: admin

How Appetizers Can Add Flavor Without Adding Calories

We love appetizers - those tasty bites that get a great meal going. 

At a restaurant, I can make an entire meal of appetizers. I have fond memories of dinner parties past where lavish appetizers were enjoyed. In the present, at home, or when a guest at a home dinner party, I seldom see them served. 

It's a shame, too - they are fun to serve and especially to eat, whether served at the table as the first course, or handed around with beverages before dinner. 

Part of the reason is the trend to keep the calories low and to make the meal healthier. Perhaps we can change this and instead of thinking of the appetizer course as excess, think of it as another component of a healthy menu.

Having a small appetizer or two takes the edge off hunger and can help you control your appetite when the meal is served, so think positively.

Some appetizer tips:

  • If you serve a dip, rather than usimg sour cream, use fat free Greek style yogurt, which is thicker and creamier than regular yogurt.
     
  • Be creative when you arrange your tray of raw vegetables.  A few different selections could include seeded jalapeno peppers halved lengthwise, cherry tomatoes speared on a toothpick with a leaf of fresh basil, slices of fresh cucumber sprinkled with fresh dill, or mini kebabs of different colored bell pepper squares.
  • Skip the crusts on dishes quiche and instead use a crustless recipe
  • Avoid the crackers and find creative ways to provide crunch and a base for spreads. The small leaves from the heart of romaine lettuce work well, as do leaves of Belgian endive.  Whole wheat pita or tortilla triangles are also a good alternative to crackers.
  • Think about the nutritional aspect of the food.  Healthy doesn't mean boring.


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DREAMY CUCUMBER DIP
Makes 24 servings- just 5 calories per serving

Ingredients
2/3 cup diced cucumber
2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 cloves garlic, crushed


Directions
To prepare sauce, combine cucumber, yogurt, dill, and garlic in a small bowl.

 

SALMON AND CAPER ROLLS
Makes 24 servings - 28 kcal each

Ingredients
8 oz smoked salmon
4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tbsp capers
1/2 tsp grated lemon zest


Directions
1.Place 16" sheet of plastic wrap on a clean workspace. Arrange salmon sliced, overlapping slightly, to make a 13" x 9" rectangle. Trim edges if necessary.


2.Stir cream cheese in a small bowl to make spreading easier. Carefully spread over salmon, leaving a 1/4" border on the long sides. Sprinkle capers and lemon zest evenly over salmon and sprinkle lightly with pepper.


3.Using plastic wrap to help, lift one long end of salmon and roll (without plastic) to form a 13" long cylinder. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for 15 minutes.


4.When firm, remove plastic and slice salmon crosswise in 24 1/2" thick slices

 
 

 

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Kansas City’s Best Fat Loss Appetizer Recipes

August 17th, 2009 | Author: admin

How Appetizers Can Add Flavor Without Adding Calories

We love appetizers - those tasty bites that get a great meal going. 

At a restaurant, I can make an entire meal of appetizers. I have fond memories of dinner parties past where lavish appetizers were enjoyed. In the present, at home, or when a guest at a home dinner party, I seldom see them served. 

It's a shame, too - they are fun to serve and especially to eat, whether served at the table as the first course, or handed around with beverages before dinner. 

Part of the reason is the trend to keep the calories low and to make the meal healthier. Perhaps we can change this and instead of thinking of the appetizer course as excess, think of it as another component of a healthy menu.

Having a small appetizer or two takes the edge off hunger and can help you control your appetite when the meal is served, so think positively.

Some appetizer tips:

  • If you serve a dip, rather than usimg sour cream, use fat free Greek style yogurt, which is thicker and creamier than regular yogurt.
     
  • Be creative when you arrange your tray of raw vegetables.  A few different selections could include seeded jalapeno peppers halved lengthwise, cherry tomatoes speared on a toothpick with a leaf of fresh basil, slices of fresh cucumber sprinkled with fresh dill, or mini kebabs of different colored bell pepper squares.
  • Skip the crusts on dishes quiche and instead use a crustless recipe
  • Avoid the crackers and find creative ways to provide crunch and a base for spreads. The small leaves from the heart of romaine lettuce work well, as do leaves of Belgian endive.  Whole wheat pita or tortilla triangles are also a good alternative to crackers.
  • Think about the nutritional aspect of the food.  Healthy doesn't mean boring.


    For more great low fat recipes, call to find out about our Fall LEANER STRONGER SOONER Fat Loss Program!  12 weeks to your skinny jeans- GUARANTEED!  913 499 7510
DREAMY CUCUMBER DIP
Makes 24 servings- just 5 calories per serving

Ingredients
2/3 cup diced cucumber
2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 cloves garlic, crushed


Directions
To prepare sauce, combine cucumber, yogurt, dill, and garlic in a small bowl.

 

SALMON AND CAPER ROLLS
Makes 24 servings - 28 kcal each

Ingredients
8 oz smoked salmon
4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tbsp capers
1/2 tsp grated lemon zest


Directions
1.Place 16" sheet of plastic wrap on a clean workspace. Arrange salmon sliced, overlapping slightly, to make a 13" x 9" rectangle. Trim edges if necessary.


2.Stir cream cheese in a small bowl to make spreading easier. Carefully spread over salmon, leaving a 1/4" border on the long sides. Sprinkle capers and lemon zest evenly over salmon and sprinkle lightly with pepper.


3.Using plastic wrap to help, lift one long end of salmon and roll (without plastic) to form a 13" long cylinder. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for 15 minutes.


4.When firm, remove plastic and slice salmon crosswise in 24 1/2" thick slices

 
 

 

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What does Pilates in Kansas City have to do with your jeans

August 10th, 2009 | Author: admin

 

 

 

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