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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Maintaining a Food Journal with help you Double your Weight Loss!
Washington, July 9 (ANI):
Want to intensify your weight loss regimen? Well, just maintain a food diary, suggests a new study, which found that by keeping food records, people can double their chances of losing that extra flab.The study from Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Health Research was one of the largest and longest running weight loss maintenance trials ever conducted.In the study, large percentage of African Americans was recruited as study participants (44 percent).African Americans have a higher risk of conditions that are aggravated by being overweight, including diabetes and heart disease. In this study, the majority of African American participants lost at least nine pounds of weight, which is higher than in previous studies.“The more food records people kept, the more weight they lost,” said lead author Jack Hollis Ph.D., a researcher at Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Health Research in Portland, Ore.“Those who kept daily food records lost twice as much weight as those who kept no records. It seems that the simple act of writing down what you eat encourages people to consume fewer calories,” he added.In addition to keeping food diaries and turning them in at weekly support group meetings, participants were asked to follow a heart-healthy DASH (a Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low-fat or non-fat dairy, attend weekly group sessions and exercise at moderate intensity levels for at least 30 minutes a day.After six months, the average weight loss among the nearly 1,700 participants was approximately 13 pounds.More than two-thirds of the participants (69 percent) lost at least nine pounds, enough to reduce their health risks and qualify for the second phase of the study, which lasted 30 months and tested strategies for maintaining the weight loss.“More than two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. If we all lost just nine pounds, like the majority of people in this study did, our nation would see vast decreases in hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and stroke,” said study co-author Victor Stevens, Ph.D., a Kaiser Permanente researcher.Keith Bachman, MD, a Weight Management Initiative member, said: “Keeping a food diary doesn’t have to be a formal thing. Just the act of scribbling down what you eat on a Post-It note, sending yourself e-mails tallying each meal, or sending yourself a text message will suffice. It’s the process of reflecting on what you eat that helps us become aware of our habits, and hopefully change our behavior.”The study will be published in the August issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. (ANI)
Want to intensify your weight loss regimen? Well, just maintain a food diary, suggests a new study, which found that by keeping food records, people can double their chances of losing that extra flab.The study from Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Health Research was one of the largest and longest running weight loss maintenance trials ever conducted.In the study, large percentage of African Americans was recruited as study participants (44 percent).African Americans have a higher risk of conditions that are aggravated by being overweight, including diabetes and heart disease. In this study, the majority of African American participants lost at least nine pounds of weight, which is higher than in previous studies.“The more food records people kept, the more weight they lost,” said lead author Jack Hollis Ph.D., a researcher at Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Health Research in Portland, Ore.“Those who kept daily food records lost twice as much weight as those who kept no records. It seems that the simple act of writing down what you eat encourages people to consume fewer calories,” he added.In addition to keeping food diaries and turning them in at weekly support group meetings, participants were asked to follow a heart-healthy DASH (a Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low-fat or non-fat dairy, attend weekly group sessions and exercise at moderate intensity levels for at least 30 minutes a day.After six months, the average weight loss among the nearly 1,700 participants was approximately 13 pounds.More than two-thirds of the participants (69 percent) lost at least nine pounds, enough to reduce their health risks and qualify for the second phase of the study, which lasted 30 months and tested strategies for maintaining the weight loss.“More than two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. If we all lost just nine pounds, like the majority of people in this study did, our nation would see vast decreases in hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and stroke,” said study co-author Victor Stevens, Ph.D., a Kaiser Permanente researcher.Keith Bachman, MD, a Weight Management Initiative member, said: “Keeping a food diary doesn’t have to be a formal thing. Just the act of scribbling down what you eat on a Post-It note, sending yourself e-mails tallying each meal, or sending yourself a text message will suffice. It’s the process of reflecting on what you eat that helps us become aware of our habits, and hopefully change our behavior.”The study will be published in the August issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. (ANI)
Friday, July 18, 2008
Fitness and road trips
It is easy to let a vacation or business trip destroy your fitness schedule and eating habits, but why let something as rewarding as a vacation or as exciting as a business trip leave you feeling unhealthy upon return?
Nature's playground and man's monuments
There is no excuse for not finding places to exercise when every city has a great staircase, stadium, or tall buildings where you can master the stairs without a machine. If stairs aren't your thing, cities have lots of places good for walking, running or even hiking. Ask the hotel concierge if there are parks or trails nearby; or if you have ventured to the mountains, ask for a map of local hiking trails.It is also a good idea to ask the concierge for a map of the city to find out how many of your destinations are reachable by foot. (Walking will increase your fitness and decrease your taxi fares.)
Prior to departure on your trip, find out if your hotel has a workout facility and a pool, and remember to pack your bathing suit and workout clothes. If they don't have a facility, they may be affiliated with a local gym where you can get a one-day pass for a small fee.There are no limits to the exercise you can do while exploring new territory. Make the most of your trip, and get to know the city by foot.
Prepare for power, no excuses
If your hotel doesn't offer fitness accommodations, bring along a jump rope and an exercise tube. They are both lightweight and easy to transport. Jumping rope is one of the best forms of cardiovascular exercise, and you can do it anywhere. With the exercise tube and a pre-arranged plan to keep you motivated, you can keep your entire body toned and energized without entering a gym or stepping on a piece of exercise equipment.
Visit my blog for exercises you can do... www.NewImageBootcamps.blogspot.com
And, of course, body-weight exercises such as push-ups and crunches require no equipment at all. The point is to find a workout routine that suits your needs and follow it. Plan a specific time each day or every other day to do your strengthening and cardiovascular routines (a good plan is to alternate days between the two).Remember that the 20 to 60 minutes you spend working out each day is for you, and try to stay on schedule.
Have fun
Be sure to enjoy yourself and make the most of the area to which you have traveled. Remember to bring comfortable shoes so that you can easily get a workout while using your feet as your main mode of transportation.Whether your trip is for business or vacation, remember that you should have some time for yourself every day. Why not dedicate that time to improving your health and making yourself feel better?
Nutrition road tips
Always drink plenty of water, particularly if you're flying.
Conjure up a healthy meal in your mind prior to entering a restaurant, and stick to your plan as closely as possible.
Try to eat at least three times per day to keep you from feeling famished and overindulging at any one time.
Pick up portable, healthy snacks at a local market so you won’t be caught hungry in front of the mini-bar.
Go ahead and splurge on regional dishes or local cuisine, but balance your diet by choosing lower-calorie foods at other meals.
Hope this helps as I know it is summer and sometimes you may find it hard to get fitness in!
Arran
Nature's playground and man's monuments
There is no excuse for not finding places to exercise when every city has a great staircase, stadium, or tall buildings where you can master the stairs without a machine. If stairs aren't your thing, cities have lots of places good for walking, running or even hiking. Ask the hotel concierge if there are parks or trails nearby; or if you have ventured to the mountains, ask for a map of local hiking trails.It is also a good idea to ask the concierge for a map of the city to find out how many of your destinations are reachable by foot. (Walking will increase your fitness and decrease your taxi fares.)
Prior to departure on your trip, find out if your hotel has a workout facility and a pool, and remember to pack your bathing suit and workout clothes. If they don't have a facility, they may be affiliated with a local gym where you can get a one-day pass for a small fee.There are no limits to the exercise you can do while exploring new territory. Make the most of your trip, and get to know the city by foot.
Prepare for power, no excuses
If your hotel doesn't offer fitness accommodations, bring along a jump rope and an exercise tube. They are both lightweight and easy to transport. Jumping rope is one of the best forms of cardiovascular exercise, and you can do it anywhere. With the exercise tube and a pre-arranged plan to keep you motivated, you can keep your entire body toned and energized without entering a gym or stepping on a piece of exercise equipment.
Visit my blog for exercises you can do... www.NewImageBootcamps.blogspot.com
And, of course, body-weight exercises such as push-ups and crunches require no equipment at all. The point is to find a workout routine that suits your needs and follow it. Plan a specific time each day or every other day to do your strengthening and cardiovascular routines (a good plan is to alternate days between the two).Remember that the 20 to 60 minutes you spend working out each day is for you, and try to stay on schedule.
Have fun
Be sure to enjoy yourself and make the most of the area to which you have traveled. Remember to bring comfortable shoes so that you can easily get a workout while using your feet as your main mode of transportation.Whether your trip is for business or vacation, remember that you should have some time for yourself every day. Why not dedicate that time to improving your health and making yourself feel better?
Nutrition road tips
Always drink plenty of water, particularly if you're flying.
Conjure up a healthy meal in your mind prior to entering a restaurant, and stick to your plan as closely as possible.
Try to eat at least three times per day to keep you from feeling famished and overindulging at any one time.
Pick up portable, healthy snacks at a local market so you won’t be caught hungry in front of the mini-bar.
Go ahead and splurge on regional dishes or local cuisine, but balance your diet by choosing lower-calorie foods at other meals.
Hope this helps as I know it is summer and sometimes you may find it hard to get fitness in!
Arran
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Weight loss and fiber.......
Weight loss and fiber? How do they work together?
When it comes to weight loss and sustaining a healthy weight, it is important to remember that it is not just dependant on exercise or nutrition! Nutrition and exercise MUST work together in order to burn fat and maintain a healthy weight!
When you eat you want to try to eat foods that are low on the glycemic index! The lower on the index these foods are the longer the release of glucose takes. This means you stay fuller, longer!
Some foods that are low on the GI are, kidney beans, apple, spaghetti, orange, green peas, banana! Fiber is important as it not only helps lower blood cholesterol levels and controls blood sugar but it also has a high satiety index.
A high fiber diet benefits those trying to maintain a healthy weight because you will feel less hungry for a longer period of time!
What burns calories? You do! Body=Car Muscles=Engine Food=Fuel
Cars will burn more gas as the engines get bigger! Our bodies work the same way. The more muscles we have on our frame the more calories we use. Like a car we do burn calories when we are idling around and depending on the size of the engine you will burn more calories!
A healthy, long term, successful weight plan will include some resistance training!
When it comes to weight loss and sustaining a healthy weight, it is important to remember that it is not just dependant on exercise or nutrition! Nutrition and exercise MUST work together in order to burn fat and maintain a healthy weight!
When you eat you want to try to eat foods that are low on the glycemic index! The lower on the index these foods are the longer the release of glucose takes. This means you stay fuller, longer!
Some foods that are low on the GI are, kidney beans, apple, spaghetti, orange, green peas, banana! Fiber is important as it not only helps lower blood cholesterol levels and controls blood sugar but it also has a high satiety index.
A high fiber diet benefits those trying to maintain a healthy weight because you will feel less hungry for a longer period of time!
What burns calories? You do! Body=Car Muscles=Engine Food=Fuel
Cars will burn more gas as the engines get bigger! Our bodies work the same way. The more muscles we have on our frame the more calories we use. Like a car we do burn calories when we are idling around and depending on the size of the engine you will burn more calories!
A healthy, long term, successful weight plan will include some resistance training!
Friday, May 2, 2008
Food and Weight Loss!
We are into May now and it is time to focus on proper nutrition and exercise as the way to stay fit and be healthy!
The important thing to remember about food, is that food is for fueling your body! Without the fuel that food provides you would have no energy, the body will slowly start to go into starvation mode and store everything that you eat as fat(for energy)!
When it comes to eating, the fuel(glucose) we get from food, is needed to allow the brain, heart, liver, kidneys, and your other organs to function and operate! Without this, you would eventually die.
The thing to learn is to look at food as the fuel for your body, not as a way of adding weight!
Focus on eating healthy foods, fruits.veggies and lean proteins!
Drink the 8-12 glasses of water and take a good multi-vitamin to get those extra micro-nutrients!
The important thing to remember about food, is that food is for fueling your body! Without the fuel that food provides you would have no energy, the body will slowly start to go into starvation mode and store everything that you eat as fat(for energy)!
When it comes to eating, the fuel(glucose) we get from food, is needed to allow the brain, heart, liver, kidneys, and your other organs to function and operate! Without this, you would eventually die.
The thing to learn is to look at food as the fuel for your body, not as a way of adding weight!
Focus on eating healthy foods, fruits.veggies and lean proteins!
Drink the 8-12 glasses of water and take a good multi-vitamin to get those extra micro-nutrients!
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Lose Weight in 2008!
I hope you are doing well!
I can't believe we are in 2008...already!
We have had a great start to this year and we look forward to the rest of the year!
On another note...I was so chocked last night when we were watching Nancy Grace and heard the story of the father throwing his 3 month old baby out of a moving car in the middle of nowhere!! What is wrong with this world!! It is important that you spend time with family and accomplish goals together because life is truly fragile and you live only once!
My wife, Carmen, and two son's, Anthony and Liam, have continued to inspire me to push towards my goals and strive to be the best I can be!
Today make a point of spending some extra time with your family instead of watching tv!
To a lighter note..... Stay tuned for the announcement of our contest! We are working to put together a contest....Lose Weight in 2008!
We will pick two people to win over $4,000 worth of bootcamp training and nutrition. They will be unrecognizable by the time we are done with them, you have our word and our reputation on that! They will emerge with not only a new sexy body, but a new positive outlook on life that they will carry with them forever. We will be providing frequent updates on their progress, in addition to telling and showing you exactly what they are doing to get results so you can be empowered to do the same for yourself!
New Image Exercises!
Try this circuit 2-3x, rest only after you are done all exercises!
1. Squat jumps!
2. Lunges
3. Pushups
4. Situps
5. Pushups
6. Lunges
7.Mountain climbers
8.Pushups
New Image Recipes!
Here are some awesome recipes to try!
OPEN-FACE TURKEY VEGGIE SANDWICH
1 cup bell peppers, sliced (use a mix of red, green and yellow)
1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced
4 slices pumpernickel bread, toasted
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard
1 pound cooked turkey breast, sliced
2 ounces Monterey jack cheese
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 12-inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the peppers and onions until they’re tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the skillet. Top each slice of bread with about a half teaspoon each of mayonnaise and mustard. Divide the turkey into four servings. Top the mayonnaise and mustard with turkey, followed by the bell peppers, onions and a thin slice of cheese. Heat in oven for 5 minutes. Hint: You could also prepare this recipe in a toaster oven.
Serves 4
Per Serving:297 Calories; 10g Fat (31 percent calories from fat); 31g Protein; 19g Carbohydrates; 3g Dietary Fiber; 76mg Cholesterol; 558mg Sodium
GRILLED SALMON SALAD WITH PEARS AND WALNUTS
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 each salmon fillets
1/3 cup walnuts
4 cups greens
2 ripe Bartlett pears, thinly sliced
Whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, honey, salt and pepper in a bowl until blended. Drizzle each fillet with 1 1⁄2 teaspoons of this vinaigrette mixture. Grill salmon on oiled hot grill, turning once during cooking, about 6 to 12 minutes per inch of thickness. Do not overcook.
For the salad, spread the walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast at 275°F for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss the salad greens with some of the vinaigrette. Mound the salad greens on a large platter. Top with the pears, warm salmon and walnuts. Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the salmon.
Serves 4
Per Serving:491 Calories; 27g Fat (48.4 percent calories from fat); 37g Protein; 28g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 88mg Cholesterol; 662mg Sodium
Stay tuned for details on the contest!
I can't believe we are in 2008...already!
We have had a great start to this year and we look forward to the rest of the year!
On another note...I was so chocked last night when we were watching Nancy Grace and heard the story of the father throwing his 3 month old baby out of a moving car in the middle of nowhere!! What is wrong with this world!! It is important that you spend time with family and accomplish goals together because life is truly fragile and you live only once!
My wife, Carmen, and two son's, Anthony and Liam, have continued to inspire me to push towards my goals and strive to be the best I can be!
Today make a point of spending some extra time with your family instead of watching tv!
To a lighter note..... Stay tuned for the announcement of our contest! We are working to put together a contest....Lose Weight in 2008!
We will pick two people to win over $4,000 worth of bootcamp training and nutrition. They will be unrecognizable by the time we are done with them, you have our word and our reputation on that! They will emerge with not only a new sexy body, but a new positive outlook on life that they will carry with them forever. We will be providing frequent updates on their progress, in addition to telling and showing you exactly what they are doing to get results so you can be empowered to do the same for yourself!
New Image Exercises!
Try this circuit 2-3x, rest only after you are done all exercises!
1. Squat jumps!
2. Lunges
3. Pushups
4. Situps
5. Pushups
6. Lunges
7.Mountain climbers
8.Pushups
New Image Recipes!
Here are some awesome recipes to try!
OPEN-FACE TURKEY VEGGIE SANDWICH
1 cup bell peppers, sliced (use a mix of red, green and yellow)
1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced
4 slices pumpernickel bread, toasted
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard
1 pound cooked turkey breast, sliced
2 ounces Monterey jack cheese
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 12-inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the peppers and onions until they’re tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the skillet. Top each slice of bread with about a half teaspoon each of mayonnaise and mustard. Divide the turkey into four servings. Top the mayonnaise and mustard with turkey, followed by the bell peppers, onions and a thin slice of cheese. Heat in oven for 5 minutes. Hint: You could also prepare this recipe in a toaster oven.
Serves 4
Per Serving:297 Calories; 10g Fat (31 percent calories from fat); 31g Protein; 19g Carbohydrates; 3g Dietary Fiber; 76mg Cholesterol; 558mg Sodium
GRILLED SALMON SALAD WITH PEARS AND WALNUTS
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 each salmon fillets
1/3 cup walnuts
4 cups greens
2 ripe Bartlett pears, thinly sliced
Whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, honey, salt and pepper in a bowl until blended. Drizzle each fillet with 1 1⁄2 teaspoons of this vinaigrette mixture. Grill salmon on oiled hot grill, turning once during cooking, about 6 to 12 minutes per inch of thickness. Do not overcook.
For the salad, spread the walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast at 275°F for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss the salad greens with some of the vinaigrette. Mound the salad greens on a large platter. Top with the pears, warm salmon and walnuts. Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the salmon.
Serves 4
Per Serving:491 Calories; 27g Fat (48.4 percent calories from fat); 37g Protein; 28g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 88mg Cholesterol; 662mg Sodium
Stay tuned for details on the contest!
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Another Great Weight Loss Tip!
Scientists have discovered a fat-burning enzyme in the body that’s triggered by simply getting off the couch.
Stand up to lose weight and sit down to fatten up.
“Spend less time in the chair, get up and move around as much as you can throughout the day,” said Fabio Comana, a University of California-San Diego professor and a physiologist with the American Council on Exercise..
“When you’re up walking around, standing, puttering around or exercising, that enzyme gets activated,” Comana said.
Sitting down shuts off that fat-burning enzyme. “That enzyme really responds to physical activity,” Comana said.
You don’t have to exercise to make it work. University of Missouri researchers found daily puttering around will drop the pounds.
However to make the most of this fat-burning, you need to exercise and eat a health diet!
Weight loss doesn't happen overnight but it does happen! Give yourself TIME and set REALISTIC goals!
“If I can get a few more calories burned every few minutes, you translate that over a 12-, 14-, 16-hour day, it can make a difference of as little a 100 calories a day,” Comana said. “That may not seem like much in one day, but it’s a pound a month and 12 pounds a year.”
A simple way to stand up more often at work is instead of calling or e-mailing a co-worker, walk over to deliver your message in person.
At home, getting up and doing something every time there’s a commercial on TV.
The exception, of course, would be standing up and scanning the inside of the fridge too often.
Click here to subscribe to my blog where you will receive tons of weight loss and fitness tips!!
Healthy Recipe
Chili Con Carne
This recipe serves: 4
Preparation time : 15 minutes
Cooking time : 45 minutes
Ingredients: 2 rehydrated ancho chili peppers, stemmed and seeded
1 clove garlic (large)
1/3 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/3 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch ground cloves
freshly ground black pepper,
to taste salt,
to taste 1 cup chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned
2 teaspoons olive oil
2/3 pound lean ground beef sirloin
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
10 ounces red kidney beans, drained and rinsed (about 1 1/3 cups)
1/3 cup non-fat sour cream
4 teaspoons chopped red onion or scallions
4 teaspoons shredded Cheddar cheese
Cooking Instructions
1. Combine the ancho peppers, garlic, paprika, cumin, clove, black pepper, salt and 1/3 cup of the tomatoes in a food processor. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet or soup pot, heat the olive oil over high heat.
3. Add the beef and brown it, while breaking the meat into small chunks with a wooden spoon.
4. Add the onion, lower the heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes. Add the ancho chili mixture and cook for 5 more minutes.
5. Add the remaining tomatoes and broth and simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Add the beans to the beef mixture and heat thoroughly.
7. Garnish with sour cream, onions and shredded cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size about 1 1/2 cups
Amount Per ServingCalories 263
Protein 25 g
Total Carbohydrate 23 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Soluble Fiber 0 g
Insoluble Fiber g
Sugar 4 g
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Click here to subscribe to my blog where you will receive tons of weight loss and fitness tips!!
Have a healthy weekend!
Arran
PS. If you or someone you know wants to make this year a healthier year, visit my website at http://www.newimagebootcamp.com/
PPS. We are offering a 15% discount off next months boot camps and other services!
Stand up to lose weight and sit down to fatten up.
“Spend less time in the chair, get up and move around as much as you can throughout the day,” said Fabio Comana, a University of California-San Diego professor and a physiologist with the American Council on Exercise..
“When you’re up walking around, standing, puttering around or exercising, that enzyme gets activated,” Comana said.
Sitting down shuts off that fat-burning enzyme. “That enzyme really responds to physical activity,” Comana said.
You don’t have to exercise to make it work. University of Missouri researchers found daily puttering around will drop the pounds.
However to make the most of this fat-burning, you need to exercise and eat a health diet!
Weight loss doesn't happen overnight but it does happen! Give yourself TIME and set REALISTIC goals!
“If I can get a few more calories burned every few minutes, you translate that over a 12-, 14-, 16-hour day, it can make a difference of as little a 100 calories a day,” Comana said. “That may not seem like much in one day, but it’s a pound a month and 12 pounds a year.”
A simple way to stand up more often at work is instead of calling or e-mailing a co-worker, walk over to deliver your message in person.
At home, getting up and doing something every time there’s a commercial on TV.
The exception, of course, would be standing up and scanning the inside of the fridge too often.
Click here to subscribe to my blog where you will receive tons of weight loss and fitness tips!!
Healthy Recipe
Chili Con Carne
This recipe serves: 4
Preparation time : 15 minutes
Cooking time : 45 minutes
Ingredients: 2 rehydrated ancho chili peppers, stemmed and seeded
1 clove garlic (large)
1/3 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/3 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch ground cloves
freshly ground black pepper,
to taste salt,
to taste 1 cup chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned
2 teaspoons olive oil
2/3 pound lean ground beef sirloin
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
10 ounces red kidney beans, drained and rinsed (about 1 1/3 cups)
1/3 cup non-fat sour cream
4 teaspoons chopped red onion or scallions
4 teaspoons shredded Cheddar cheese
Cooking Instructions
1. Combine the ancho peppers, garlic, paprika, cumin, clove, black pepper, salt and 1/3 cup of the tomatoes in a food processor. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet or soup pot, heat the olive oil over high heat.
3. Add the beef and brown it, while breaking the meat into small chunks with a wooden spoon.
4. Add the onion, lower the heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes. Add the ancho chili mixture and cook for 5 more minutes.
5. Add the remaining tomatoes and broth and simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Add the beans to the beef mixture and heat thoroughly.
7. Garnish with sour cream, onions and shredded cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size about 1 1/2 cups
Amount Per ServingCalories 263
Protein 25 g
Total Carbohydrate 23 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Soluble Fiber 0 g
Insoluble Fiber g
Sugar 4 g
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Click here to subscribe to my blog where you will receive tons of weight loss and fitness tips!!
Have a healthy weekend!
Arran
PS. If you or someone you know wants to make this year a healthier year, visit my website at http://www.newimagebootcamp.com/
PPS. We are offering a 15% discount off next months boot camps and other services!
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Diet and YOU!
This is a New Year and a time for change!!
Do you know what you want to change for yourself this year?
It may be weight loss, business, personal, financial, whatever it is positive affirmations will help you get there!
Myself I have made a goal of helping 200 new people reach their fitness goals!
It is important to me to start educating people about proper fitness and nutrition and helping them led a healthier life.
Let's all thing about not only how we can help ourselves achieve our own personal resolution but how we can be a positive influence in someone else's life!
I will have some more awesome and low fat recipes for everyone coming this Sunday in the next article!
Till then, have a healthy weekend!
Arran
PS. If you or someone you know wants to make this year a healthier year, visit my website at http://www.newimagebootcamp.com/PPS. We are offering a 15% discount off next months boot camps and other services!
Do you know what you want to change for yourself this year?
It may be weight loss, business, personal, financial, whatever it is positive affirmations will help you get there!
Myself I have made a goal of helping 200 new people reach their fitness goals!
It is important to me to start educating people about proper fitness and nutrition and helping them led a healthier life.
Let's all thing about not only how we can help ourselves achieve our own personal resolution but how we can be a positive influence in someone else's life!
I will have some more awesome and low fat recipes for everyone coming this Sunday in the next article!
Till then, have a healthy weekend!
Arran
PS. If you or someone you know wants to make this year a healthier year, visit my website at http://www.newimagebootcamp.com/PPS. We are offering a 15% discount off next months boot camps and other services!
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